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Owning a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life.

But along the journey come the not-so-fun moments: the failures.

It\\u2019s easy to have a meltdown when the going gets tough. But those who push through the challenges reap the greatest rewards.

That\\u2019s why Dr. Mark Costes\\u2019 story is so inspiring.

It\\u2019s hard enough to bounce back from a failure or two. Now imagine bouncing back from several (twenty-one to be exact).

That\\u2019s the number of dental schools Dr. Costes applied to (and was rejected by) before finally getting accepted.

But that\\u2019s all he needed to become one of the most respected icons in our industry.

He is now an international speaker and best-selling author, founder of the Dental Success Summit, and host of two amazing podcasts (Six Figure Side Gig and Dentalpreneur).

So whether you\\u2019re going through some challenges, or looking to level up, you\\u2019ll appreciate the valuable lessons Dr. Costes shares with us on this episode.

Here are a few things you\\u2019ll discover\\xa0in today\\u2019s episode:

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• The 3 ways to know if you\\u2019re ready to run your own dental practice (and why being able to understand numbers isn\\u2019t as crucial as most dentists think)
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• What to look for in a demographics report to find the best location to open a practice (and two mistakes that many overlook)
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• The techniques used to take a practice from $240,000 to $1 million in a year and a half (on more than one occasion)
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• The mindset behind breaking old habits that limit you (and replacing them with habits that will help you grow and increase your profit)
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• How the 80/20 rule applies to your practice (to get you the results you want)
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• What the Alien Abduction Manual is (and why it\\u2019s so important in systemizing your business)
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• The different ways that you can improve your practice without spending a ton of money
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• What to do if you\\u2019re fresh out of dental school to start preparing yourself to open your own practice (and gain the edge over your competition)
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• How failure and perseverance is an essential (and challenging) part of the journey
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• The difference between a Healer and an Entrepreneur
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• A unique view on wealth (which motivated Dr. Costes\\u2019 to open multiple practices despite being criticized by his mentor)
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