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Listen to this episode: play the audio So why is a podcast devoted to physicians entrepreneurship and becoming your own boss talking about getting a job? Having counseled health care professionals for over a decade, I've often found that a non-clinical job is the next step before someone leaves the bedside. Although I've certainly worked with physicians who have successfully transitioned to becoming entrepreneurs directly, there's nothing wrong with finding what you truly lov

Listen to this episode: play the audio If you're like most doctors, you tend to overcomplicate and overanalyze things. Case in point: Developing a product, such as an online course. Unlike medicine: launching a product is generally not a life and death decision. As my mentor would say, it doesn't have to be perfect or great, it just has to be good enough. If you have the solution to help another human, most rational people won't care that your graphic is a little off-center o

Listen to this episode: play the audio As an entrepreneur coach and advisor, one of the biggest questions I get is "How can I hire a virtual assistant to help grow my online business?" It's great when you are in a position to run a successful business and become your own boss, however, you will reach a point where you won't be able to do it alone. A business will always need to get a steady flow of prospects and leads, and this is where having a virtual assistant is mandatory

Listen to this episode: play the audio Pilots are forced to retire at age 65. An aircraft controller is not allowed to work after they turn 56. Yet we all know some doctors who work in their 80s and even 90s (!). But how many physicians do you know plan to retire at 40? Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, also known as "Dr. Una", is not like most physicians. This pediatrician started her own private practice, Ivy League Pediatrics, but from the beginning, she built the business to work with

Listen to this episode: play the audio As doctors we love to teach. It's inherent in our makeup. So why not use that skill to your advantage by becoming an online course creator? Even before the pandemic, the online education market has been booming to a billion dollar industry, as more individuals are accustomed to educating themselves at home. But to be a successful course creator, it pays to be strategic. Here to help us out, I interview one of my good friends Dave Espino.

Listen to this episode: play the audio Launching a product can be exhilarating. But what happens if the unthinkable happens: no sales! It can happen to the most seasoned entrepreneur. But all is not lost. In my experience, if you identify the source of the problem, you can change things around. It is your ability to overcome these challenges is what will lead to become a stronger entrepreneur. We discuss ten reasons why people aren't buying your products and services, and wha

Listen to this episode: play the audio I've often been asked how I juggle everything: With multiple businesses, multiple employees, and multiple projects it can get overwhelming quickly. I've been a productivity nerd since college and am always looking for shortcuts to eliminate waste. Secret #1: Stop doing things that you don't want to do. Case in point: Despite having a membership, I haven't been in a Costco in over 3 years! Secret #2: Use technology to your advantage. Now

Listen to this episode: play the audio You are never too old to reinvent yourself. That's the lesson I learned after interviewing Dr. Lynette Charity. Trained as an anesthesiologist, she had a robust medical career, but at 60 years old she was ready for a change. Her quest to find a new calling led her to stand up comedy. Yes, you heard that right! Learn about her journey on how she successfully parlayed humor into a vibrant speaking career. As a physician speaker coach, she

Listen to this episode: play the audio Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sharon McLaughlin felt alone as a female physician entrepreneur. Having created a successful skin care line for her private practice, she yearned to connect with other women entrepreneurs, to network and share experiences. Unfortunately, what she found was a ghost town. So just like any good entrepreneur would do, she went and created her own solution! She is the founder of the popular Facebook group F

Listen to this episode: play the audio From the Archives! Did you know BootstrapMD wasn't my first podcast? Years ago, I co-hosted a podcast entitled The Internet Income Show, with my good friend and entrepreneur whiz Eric Louviere. It was a show devoted to a general audience on building a successful internet business. And it just goes to show you, no matter how things change online, some things remain the same. I thought it would be fun to share some of these recordings, and

Listen to this episode: play the audio If you are a subscriber to the podcast, you know I've been a long time advocate of adding as many sustainable income streams you can to generate wealth for physicians. Focus your attention on owning as many income building assets that you can. Certainly starting a side business is one of my favorites, but admittedly entrepreneurship isn't everybody's cup of tea. It takes time, hard work, and dedication. Well, the strategy shared on this

Listen to this episode: play the audio We all make mistakes! Not an earth-shattering statement, but as a veteran entrepreneur, I've noticed the same problems come up repeatedly, that can often make the difference between success and failure of your business. By the end of today's episode, you'll learn some tendencies that I often see with doctors (including myself), in hopes you won't make the same mistake. I also take a moment to reflect on an individual whose sudden death s

Listen to this episode: play the audio Here's another "blast from the past" episode! As a busy primary care doctor early in my career, one of my first side gigs was writing and publishing eBooks online. Recorded several years ago and just recently discovered, I explained the process of how it all got started! You will learn how much money the first ebook made, what were the topics we published early on, and why I stopped writing the books myself and hiring freelance writers.

Listen to this episode: play the audio Shark Tank makes it look so easy! But coming up with something new isn't like it is on the TV show, especially if you are a physician inventor and looking to enter the landscape of medical devices. Filing for patents and writing business plans, pitching potential investors, while at the same time seeing a full waiting room for patients can take its toll. But for surgeon Dr. Swarna Balasubramaniam, it has all been worth it. After countles

Listen to this episode: play the audio This might be my most favorite interview yet! When I left my career as a full-time family physician, my son Jakob had just turned 7 years old. On this episode, he relates his experience growing up with a father who did not have a conventional job, and how circumstances influenced him to become a social media marketing professional for two companies. Also on this episode, Jakob shares strategies on how you can improve your social media pr

Listen to this episode: play the audio I love marketing! And today I'll be sharing a recent interview with a physician who has the same passion that I do. Pain specialist Dr. Kevin Cuccaro felt that we could do a better job treating chronic pain patients, but what was the best way to share his message to the world? Dr. Cuccaro become a student of marketing, and was one of the early physician pioneers who found success through podcasting, and now is the host of two successful

Listen to this episode: play the audio Residency was hard enough…can you imagine launching a startup as well? Well my podcast guest did exactly that! Dr. Greg Hanson is a 3rd year interventional radiology resident in Philadelphia, spent months looking for side gig opportunities himself, and felt there could be a better way of doing so. This led to the launch of FlipMD, a web platform for physicians focused on getting side jobs outside of their main clinical practice as a sour

Listen to this episode: play the audio What is NLP exactly? I first heard about NLP back in medical school as a way of improving my memory to study for medical exams. Little did I know about the various applications it can have in your career and life! I needed to learn more. Here to help us out, is my friend Maiysha Clairborne, who is an integrative physician and certified NLP trainer. Find out how physicians can use these powerful skills to help empower their mind, career,

Listen to this episode: play the audio Can't believe we made it to 100 episodes! On this jam-packed double-sized show, we invited some of your favorite BootstrapMD past guests to share tips, strategies, and predictions for the upcoming year. Share this special episode with your favorite physician entrepreneur! — Now on Amazon! The Positioned Physician: Earn More, Work Smart, and Love Medicine Again, 2nd Edition: Updated with over 50 pages of new content including chapters on

Listen to this episode: play the audio Why does LeBron James make more than the NBA journeyman who goes from team to team each year? How does a 19 year old Youtube influencer make hundreds of thousands a year, while another 19 year old makes minimum wage? It's simple. They've increased the perceived value of their worth to the world. Pain specialist Dr. Melissa Cady wanted to reduce the amount of hours she worked, while maintaining the autonomy of her own practice. As she det