2280: How to Systemize Your Practice and Still Love Dentistry Pt. 1
- Author
- Author, speaker, dental business coach and practicing dentist, Dr. Mark Costes chats with the leader
- Published
- Tue 01 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://markcostes.libsyn.com/2280-how-to-systemize-your-practice-and-still-love-dentistry-pt-1
In today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares the captivating journey that took him from 20 dental school rejections to owning 16 successful dental practices and becoming a global leader in dental outreach. Speaking to a live audience, Dr. Costes breaks down the economic realities of private equity’s growing influence in dentistry and why understanding overhead and operational efficiency is more crucial than ever. He dives into the emotional and physical tolls of the profession, sharing why dentistry ranks high in burnout and what practice owners can do to regain their passion and purpose.
From systemization and KPIs to building a sustainable business that can thrive without you in the chair, this episode is packed with the mindset and strategy shifts needed to create lasting success. Mark also introduces the Four Futures framework and his belt system for assessing practice performance, offering a high-level view of how to grow while avoiding burnout.
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