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Dec 2024
36m 45s

2149: Building a Profitable Practice

Mark Costes
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On today's episode, Mark shares highlights from his recent presentation at a Henry Schein event, where he spoke about the critical pillars of building a profitable and efficient dental practice. Mark dives into systemization, leadership, culture, and overhead control as the foundational elements for success. He also addresses common challenges faced by dental practice owners, including high overhead, HR struggles, and unrealistic patient expectations.

Drawing on industry statistics and trends, Mark explores topics like rising retirement ages, profitability concerns, and the impact of PPO plans. He introduces the importance of mentorship and assessments, outlining his innovative belt system to classify and improve practices. With a passion for helping dentists accelerate their journey to making clinical dentistry optional, Mark provides actionable insights for creating a practice that thrives while enhancing personal and professional freedom.

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