Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

#44: How to Use Social Media to Market Your Practice


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Social media doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — and it definitely doesn’t have to wait until your practice doors are open.

In this episode, I’m talking directly to physicians who are building or preparing to launch their own practice and know they need to start marketing, but aren’t sure how to use social media strategically without burning out.

Instead of chasing trends or trying to be everywhere, this episode reframes social media as a marketing tool and walks through four key questions every physician should answer before they start posting.

In this episode, we cover:
  • Why social media is infrastructure — not a personality test
  • How to decide where your ideal patient already spends time online
  • How often you can realistically post (and why batching matters)
  • What to talk about without giving away everything you know
  • Why engagement after you post is just as important as posting itself
  • I also reference Episode #7: How My Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares as a real-world example of what’s possible when social media is used intentionally.

    Ready for a real plan?

    If social media still feels overwhelming, that’s not a personal failure — it just means you don’t have a strategy yet.

    I offer a 90-minute strategy call where we build your social media plan together — platform choice, posting rhythm, content focus, and engagement — all aligned with the practice you’re building and the season you’re in.

    Book your 90-minute session by clicking here.

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    This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.

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    If you want support building your practice with clarity, intention, and a plan that fits your life, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching for physicians. 

    Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

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