#7 - Marks of Excellence - Taking the Leap with Mark Hughes

Our guest today is a cosmetic dentist, and founder of the famous Harley Street Dental Group and Define Clinic, Mark Hughes.   He unleashes wisdom on what it takes to get to achieve success by learning from setbacks to come through more determined than ever.   Mark also tells us all about his globetrotting years, and how a chance booking at a boutique hotel provided the inspiration for his upscale London practice.   Enjoy!   “To be successful, you have to care about people in dentistry, and for me, kindness and a desire to help people overrides everything else you can do.”  - Mark Hughes   About Mark Hughes   Award-winning Mark Hughes is a cosmetic dentist, founder, and clinical director at Harley Street Dental Group. He recently launched Define Clinic (his latest venture) in the heart of Beaconsfield which combines cosmetic dentistry with medical aesthetic treatments   He enjoys more than 20 years’ experience in practice, with more than 10 years spent on Harley Street working at the pinnacle of dentistry.   Since opening the Harley Street practice in 2003, Mark has devoted himself to achieving the highest possible standards in cosmetic work. He has achieved accreditation with UK and US cosmetic organisations, and he is passionate about helping patients lead more confident and fulfilling lives.   In this episode:   02:34 - The childhood years   06:04 - Choosing a career path   10:02 - University - highs and lows   11:10 - Mark’s travels   18:23 - Owning and growing a practice   26:15 - Working on strengths and weaknesses   33:21 - Boutique inspiration   34:58 - Define Clinic   38:13 - Choosing a business partner   41:18 - Mark’s educational program for dentists   55:43 - Mark’s biggest mistake   56:21 - A clinical tip   59:44 - Success stories   Connect With Mark Hughes:   harleystreetdentalstudio.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram   Connect with Prav and Payman:   Website Prav on Instagram Payman on Instagram