# 2522: Why Associates Leave and What Owners Miss

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Podcast: [The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dentalpreneur-podcast-w-dr-mark-costes-467923)
Published: 2026-06-02T13:51:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Paul Goodman, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, for a candid conversation on connection, career growth, and the real challenges dentists face behind the scenes. They discuss why dentistry can feel lonely, the value of getting into the right rooms, and how live events create collaboration and mentorship that cannot be replicated online. Paul also shares advice for young dentists, including the importance of understanding practice numbers, building strong clinical fundamentals, and getting legal guidance before signing associate contracts. The conversation wraps with a look at associate-owner harmony and the realities of transitioning a PPO-driven practice to an out-of-network model. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.dentalnachos.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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