# 2525: The Hidden Cost of Giving Away Ownership Too Soon

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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: 2026-06-05T13:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://markcostes.libsyn.com/2525-the-hidden-cost-of-giving-away-ownership-too-soon
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Duration seconds: 3987

## Resource

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back longtime friend, mentor, and returning guest Alastair Macdonald for a deep conversation on dental partnerships, practice ownership, and the costly mistakes many dentists make when trying to retain associates. Alastair shares why selling equity too early can create long-term problems, how fear-based decisions often lead to bad partnership structures, and why production alone does not make someone a strong business partner. He and Dr. Costes also unpack the shifting economics of dentistry, the rising pressure from DSOs, and the importance of building dynamic, values-aligned partnerships that can grow with the business over time. The episode also previews their upcoming Dental Success Summit session, where they will go even deeper into frameworks for creating healthier, more strategic partnership paths. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://partnerships.sovereigndentist.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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