Feeling stuck in the grind of full-time clinical work? You're not alone—and there is another way.

In this episode, Dr. Ann Tsung is joined by an interventional cardiologist, STR business owner, SuperDad, and founder of Halftime Freedom, , Dr. Ryan Mallory. Dr. Ryan shares how he transitioned from a traditional full-time role into locum tenens while optimizing his income and reclaiming his time.

You'll learn how he’s helping other physicians compress the timeline toward the freedom they want—without abandoning their careers or families.

Whether you're exploring locums, scaling your investments, or just want your time back, this conversation offers actionable steps and a blueprint for building a life on your terms.

Key Points From This Episode:

1. Why he created Halftime Freedom to help physicians fast-track their lifestyle goals
2. The mindset shift from a full-time cardiologist to a flexible locums career
3. How locums enabled him to work less but earn more while staying clinically active
4. Using STRs (Short-Term Rentals) to accelerate income and freedom
5. Tips for physicians who want to start locums without fully leaving their job
6. The Halftime STR Blueprint: a framework to optimize your business launch
7. How he helps others compress the time it takes to reach financial and personal outcomes

Resources:

• Half Time Freedom Website
• Follow Dr. Ryan on Instagram
• Physician Locums Facebook Group

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Show Notes - How to Boost Income With Locums Medical Work and Short-Term Rentals With Dr. Ryan Mallory

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