September 01, 2025

#21: Your First Hires: Building the Right Team for Your Practice

24 minutes

Hiring is one of the biggest decisions you’ll face when opening a private practice — and it can feel overwhelming. Who should you hire first? What if you make the wrong choice?

In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I break down the hiring process step by step so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn:

The first roles to consider hiring (and how this varies by practice model)

Why it’s more important to define responsibilities than to fill titles

Practical strategies for finding the right candidates

Interview tips that go beyond résumés and credentials

How to set expectations and create a culture that keeps staff invested

Whether you’re months away from opening or just starting to dream about your clinic, this episode will help you see hiring not as something to fear — but as an exciting chance to build the team that will carry your vision forward.

Tune in now to hear the full conversation.

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🔗 Links + Resources:

If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

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By Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP | Physician and Practice Owner

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September 01, 2025

#21: Your First Hires: Building the Right Team for Your Practice

24 minutes

Hiring is one of the biggest decisions you’ll face when opening a private practice — and it can feel overwhelming. Who should you hire first? What if you make the wrong choice?

In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I break down the hiring process step by step so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn:

The first roles to consider hiring (and how this varies by practice model)

Why it’s more important to define responsibilities than to fill titles

Practical strategies for finding the right candidates

Interview tips that go beyond résumés and credentials

How to set expectations and create a culture that keeps staff invested

Tune in now to hear the full conversation.

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🔗 Links + Resources:

If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.