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Listen to this episode: play the audio When I first saw a blog several years ago, I couldn't believe it! Here was a blog, written by an anesthesiologist, that made many of us believe that as physicians it was possible to retire early. Today I got to interview the man, behind the Physician on Fire website, Leif Dahleen MD. We'll discuss whether it is still possible to retire, in light of a bad economy and crippling medical school loans. If you aspire to retire early as well, d

Listen to this episode: play the audio Connection is a key ingredient In an entrepreneur's journey. It is very hard to venture out on your own. When my friend Sharon McLaughlin let me know of an upcoming free virtual entrepreneur summit that promotes networking with other doctors, I said it's vital that I spread the word! Sharon is a plastic surgeon turned successful entrepreneur I interviewed back on Episode 90, and has one of the largest physician entrepreneur Facebook grou

Listen to this episode: play the audio What is your relationship with money? I know that sounds weird, but money is always a touchy subject, and it's especially so when it comes to doctors. On the one hand, doctors are some of the highest-paid professionals in the country. On the other hand, we also have among the highest levels of student loan debt. And then there's the fact that, as healers, our primary focus is on helping people, not making money. It's a wonder why the rel

Listen to this episode: play the audio Are you looking for a quick and easy way to get traffic to your website? If so, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram could be the answer. With PPC advertising, you can create ad campaigns that target specific demographics and interests. When someone clicks on your ad, they can be directed to your website. The good thing about PPC is that you only pay when someone actually clicks on your

Listen to this episode: play the audio When I met this doctor at a recent conference, I was so intrigued when she told me her goal was to live an imperfect life. Her reasoning is that is if everything perfect, there is no reason to grow. And that was just one of the fascinating tidbits I learned after talking with Dr. Latifat Akintade. A gastroenterologist, she was living paycheck to paycheck, until she broke away from her current thinking and now helps women physicians go fr

Listen to this episode: play the audio There are a few things to consider before deciding whether or not to have a business partner. On one hand, having a business partner can give you access to more resources and help you grow your business faster. On the other hand, it can also complicate decision-making and lead to conflict if you don't see eye-to-eye on business matters. Before you decide to take on a business partner, I help you weigh the pros and cons carefully to deter

Listen to this episode: play the audio The most affluent physicians are almost all self-made entrepreneurs. Are there things we can learn from them that can help us on our own path to financial freedom? There sure is! On this podcast, we delve into the lives of these doctors to help find commonalities. You will discover that most wealthy physicians are not necessarily tied to how many patients they see or the number of hours they work. In fact, the most affluent physicians ar

Listen to this episode: play the audio One of my favorite ways of developing a sustainable online business is creating subscription software app. On this episode we welcome a return guest that we first got to know last year. Dr. Kirsten Limmer is a UC San Diego pediatrician who is also an avid real estate investor. She is the creator of REPSTracker, an app that helps real estate investors claim REPS (Real Estate Professional Status), which can save one thousands of dollars on

Listen to this episode: play the audio Investing and launching a cryptocurrency project can be a risky but potentially rewarding proposition. Cryptocurrency is a relatively new and volatile market, so it's important to do your research and approach with caution. That being said, there are definitely some advantages to getting involved in cryptocurrency projects. For one, the potential returns can be significant. Today I interview with psychiatrist and cryptocurrency influence

Listen to this episode: play the audio This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Taylor Brana. Investing and launching a cryptocurrency project can be a risky but potentially rewarding proposition. Cryptocurrency is a relatively new and volatile market, so it's important to do your research and approach with caution. That being said, there are definitely some advantages to getting involved in cryptocurrency projects. For one, the potential returns can be significant.

Listen to this episode: play the audio Do you want to be able to travel wherever you want, whenever you want? Do you want the freedom to work from home, or from a coffee shop, or from anywhere with an internet connection? If so then you should aspire to become a digital nomad! The first step is to build a business that reflects your lifestyle, instead of the other way around. And that's what my next guest Sheila Kay did. You'll learn her story how In 2009, she decided to leav

Listen to this episode: play the audio Considering becoming a physician coach or consultant but still have questions? Having been in consulting for twenty years, the opportunities have given me more financial freedom than I could ever have imagined. But admittedly, it's not for everybody. In this podcast episode, I cover some of the biggest questions I get asked about getting into the lucrative field of physician consulting. Questions such as... How much can you get paid? Ho

Listen to this episode: play the audio There are pros and cons to everything. This year, I'm celebrating my 10th year of starting my cash-based medical spa, as well as opening another location next month. I love being my own boss and having a business that works around my lifestyle. But as always, there are pros and cons to everything. Here are five things I love (as well as a 4 things I don't love) about being a med spa owner and investor. If you are considering getting into

Listen to this episode: play the audio We're answer your pressing questions on everything physician entrepreneurship, such as: What was my biggest business failure (This one's embarrassing…)? Should physician entrepreneurs get an MBA? What am I investing in now during this bear market? And a whole lot more! I'll drop some knowledge so be sure to join the fun on this podcast episode! ===== —————

Listen to this episode: play the audio I love entrepreneurial success stories! Today I'll be interviewing my friend Ron Douglas who found a cooking niche that was all but untapped. And he's not a trained chef by any means! You'll discover how he came up with this brilliant idea and wrote "America's Most Wanted Recipes" which started as an eBook and became a New York Times Best Seller, selling 1.5 million copies to date. But he didn't just rest on his laurels - he developed an

Listen to this episode: play the audio Many doctors want to get started in coaching but feels they're not ready, or its more of a labor of love and it won't generate enough income. Not the case with this doctor! Dr. Junaid Niazi is a board-certified internist and pediatrician who stumbled onto a niche which wasn't being met: Helping doctors become more productive in their charting. You'll learn his journey and how he regularly sells out his group coaching program called Chart

Listen to this episode: play the audio Grow and Scale - That's the mantra we have at BootstrapMD. Today you'll meet an attorney (don't worry, she's cool!) that I first heard about when I read her book Med Spa Confidential, now an Amazon Best Seller. Sara Shikhman is an Ivy-League trained corporate attorney and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience. She has managed the sales, marketing, and legal teams for two high-growth medical aesthetic businesses. You'll learn he

Listen to this episode: play the audio We are continuing our series of successful entrepreneurial medical practice owners. Meet Dr. Carol Clinton, ER physician, who founded Timeless Skin Solutions, an aesthetic practice, after 15 years of practicing medicine in a complex, high-pressure environment. After a few years it became extremely successful, becoming one of the true pioneers in the industry. And then at 42, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. But she refused to let t

Listen to this episode: play the audio I'm involved with many mastermind groups. Having started my own and been involved in both free and paid masterminds, they've exponentially increased my business and have allowed me to make lifelong connections. Dr. Myrdalis Diaz-Ramirez is a pain management specialist, practice owner, and physician entrepreneur who founded the MaxAllure Mastermind, where she helps physicians who feel overwhelmed regain and retain control of their lives t

Listen to this episode: play the audio Entrepreneurs know that successful businesses arise from solving giant problems. Dr. Stephanie Pearson is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist who received her MD from MCP/Hahnemann (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed her OB-GYN training at Pennsylvania Hospital. Her career was cut short by a devastating injury in the hospital, essentially ending her work as a practicing Ob-Gyn. With her career over, she experienced post-in