# 2556: The Capacity Trap That Holds Practices Back

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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: 2026-07-20T13:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions in this Ask Me Anything special, covering ownership strategy, practice growth, scaling decisions, and the team of advisors every dental owner should build. Mark shares what he would do differently if he were starting over as a new grad, including avoiding practices that are too small to scale, being cautious with overly rural locations, and focusing on demographics, capacity, and long-term exit options. He also discusses when it makes sense to add another doctor, what metrics to watch beyond revenue, and why owners should stabilize their flagship practice before pursuing additional locations. The episode also dives into building a personal board of directors, including a CPA, bookkeeper, attorney, tax strategist, financial advisor, banker, and performance coach, before wrapping with advice on making faster, less fearful business decisions without abandoning thoughtful analysis. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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