Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice
A physician-hosted podcast dedicated to guiding other physicians through the steps of successfully starting a private medical practice. Have you considered launching a private practice but don’t know where to start?
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#72: 5 Things Worth the Money When You're Opening a Private Practice (opens the original)
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When you’re opening a private practice, it can feel like money is going out the door everywhere. So where is it actually worth spending? In this episode, I’m sharing five things I believe are worth the investment when starting your practice—from getting the right professional help to knowing when your time is better spent letting someone else handle the job. I’ll also share where you can DIY, where I think it makes sense to pay a professional, and why sometimes spending money upfront can save yo
#71: How to Make Progress Toward Opening Your Private Practice, Even When You’re Busy (opens the original)
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Opening a private practice can feel overwhelming when you look at everything that needs to get done. But you don’t need an entire free weekend, or even several hours, to make meaningful progress. In this episode, I’m challenging you to focus on one question: What are you working on this week? Whether you have a few hours or just 30 minutes, there’s something you can do to move your practice forward. One phone call, one email, one section of your business plan...it all adds up. --- ORDER MY NEW B
#70: Before You Talk to the Bank about Financing Your New Practice: 5 Things to Have Ready (opens the original)
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Thinking about financing your private practice? Your first meeting with a bank shouldn't be the first time you've thought through the numbers. In this episode, I’m sharing five things physicians should have ready before approaching a bank...from knowing your startup costs and having a business plan to preparing financial projections and understanding your timeline. If you're ready to turn your private practice idea into an actionable plan, Plan to Practice will help you put the pieces together s
#69: 10 Things Patients See Before They Meet You (opens the original)
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Your patient experience doesn't begin in the exam room; it begins long before you introduce yourself. In this episode, I walk through 10 things every patient notices before they ever meet their physician, from your Google listing and website to your waiting room and staff. If you're planning a private practice, these small details can make a big impact on the trust and confidence your patients have from day one. In this episode, you'll learn: Why first impressions start before the exam room The
#68: Remember the Doctor You Wanted to Be as a Medical Student (opens the original)
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Why did you want to become a physician in the first place? As I prepare to speak with medical students later this week, I'm reminded of the optimism they bring to medicine...and how easy it is to lose sight of that vision once we're in practice. In this episode, I encourage physicians who are building or considering private practice to reconnect with the career they imagined when they first started. Your practice doesn't have to look like everyone else's. It should reflect your values, your goal
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