2501: The Backup Plan Every Dentist Should Think About
From The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes by Mark Costes
May 4, 2026 · 56 min
About this episode
Dr. Mark Costes interviews Dr. Wayde Elliott about his transition from dentistry to self-storage development after a career-ending injury.
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Wayde Elliott, a former dentist whose clinical career ended suddenly after a neck injury during a crown prep forced him out of practice. Wayde shares his journey from barely making it into dental school to owning a successful practice for 20 years, and how a patient planted the seed that eventually led him into self-storage development. He and Mark discuss the golden handcuffs of dentistry, the importance of disability insurance, and why dentists need to think beyond income generated solely by their own two hands. Wayde also breaks down why self-storage can be a compelling real estate asset class, including its recession resistance, low labor demands, tax advantages through cost segregation, and potential for strong investor returns. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.storeit.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast The post 2501: The Backup Plan Every Dentist Should Think About appeared first on Dental Success Institute .
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mark Costes
Guest: Dr. Wayde Elliott
Topics covered
- backup plans for dentists
- disability insurance
- self-storage development
- real estate investment
- career transitions
Keywords
- dentistry
- backup plan
- disability insurance
- self-storage
- real estate
- career change
- investor returns
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dental Success Network, Dental Success Institute, Store It
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