BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

By Mike Woo-Ming, MD MPH Physician-Entepreneur

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BootstrapMD -A podcast for doctors and physician entrepreneurs who want to learn to increase their financial worth and bring balance to your work life. We discuss building side businesses, investment opportunities, and how to live life on your own terms. Forge your own path, by leveraging your current knowledge to educate others.

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BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming episodes:

06.26.2024
270: The 1% of the 1% - Unleashing Your Hidden Potential
In this episode, I dive into a topic that's close to my heart - how to get motivated to become an entrepreneur. As physicians, we've already proven our drive by making it through medical school, but taking that leap into...
06.19.2024
269: The Unconventional Wisdom That Can Transform Your Practice and Your Life
I dive into a book that has taken the entrepreneurial world by storm over the past year - "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell. As a physician entrepreneur myself, I've found the principles and strategies outlined in this book...
06.04.2024
268: Cracking the Code: How This Doctor Created 12 Streams of Online Income
As a physician, do you ever wonder how you can leverage your expertise to create a thriving online business and achieve the freedom and fulfillment you deserve? In this game-changing episode of BootstrapMD, I'm joined once again by Dr. Anne...
05.28.2024
267: 7 Strategies to Know Before Starting Your First Podcast
Are you curious about what it takes to start your own successful podcast? In this episode of Bootstrap MD, I dive deep into the essential strategies and insider secrets that I've learned from nearly four years of hosting this show...
05.21.2024
266: My First Online Business (From the Archives)
I take a trip down memory lane to the mid-1990s, where I share the story of how I started my first business while navigating the challenges of being a medical resident and preparing for the arrival of my first child....
05.14.2024
265: Unmasking ADHD: A Life Coach's Journey to Empowering Physicians with Michael Carlini
Meet Michael Carlini, a certified life coach and founder of Carlini Coaching, who specializes in supporting medical professionals with ADHD. Drawing from his personal experience and close family ties to healthcare, Michael sheds light on the unique challenges faced by...
05.07.2024
264: Unveiling the Secrets of a Successful Concierge Medical Practice with Dr. Erika Kappes
In this engaging episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming invites Erika Kappes, DO a board-certified psychiatrist and successful private practice owner, to share her inspiring journey from serving in the U.S. Army to building a thriving concierge psychiatry and...
04.30.2024
263: Building a Profitable Private Practice Part 3 - Membership Programs
In the final installment of our series "Building a Profitable Private Practice," Dr. Anne Truong shares her expertise on creating recurring income through membership programs. She discusses how to set up a membership, create valuable content, and attract members to...
04.23.2024
262: Building a Profitable Private Practice Part 2 - Attracting Patients Through Social Media
In this episode, Dr. Anne Truong shares her expertise on attracting patients to your medical practice using social media. She emphasizes the importance of creating content that addresses your target audience's questions and concerns, and discusses strategies for identifying these...
04.16.2024
261: Building a Profitable Private Practice Part 1 - The Power of the NIche
In this episode, Anne Truong MD, a successful private practice owner, returns to share her journey of transitioning from an insurance-based to a thriving cash-based practice focused on sexual health. Dr. Truong discusses the importance of niching down your services...
04.02.2024
260: The Evolving Landscape of Medicine - Nonclinical Opportunities for Doctors with John Jurica, MD
Are you a physician curious about career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice? In this episode of BootstrapMD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming and his guest, Dr. John Jurica, dive deep into the growing world of non-clinical and non-traditional careers for doctors. With...
03.19.2024
259: Prescribing a New Career - Navigating the Transition to Pharma with Nerissa Kreher MD, MBA
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a pediatric endocrinologist who has successfully navigated the transition from clinical practice to the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Kreher, founder of IndustryMDCoach.com, shares her wealth of experience and insider knowledge...
02.26.2024
258: How We Quit Our ER Jobs and Now Make Even More in Telemedicine Part 2 with Takashi Nakamura, MD and Suneer Chander, MD
Could you make over 6-figures while working fewer hours from home? My guests Takashi Nakamura and Suneer Chander say yes —they now earn more in virtual medicine than previously slaving away in the ER. In Part 2 of my interview,...
02.19.2024
257: How We Quit Our ER Jobs and Now Make Even More in Telemedicine Part 1 with Takashi Nakamura, MD and Suneer Chander, MD
Today we have an insightful conversation about the rapidly expanding world of telemedicine with Dr. Takashi Nakamura and Dr. Suneer Chander. two entrepreneurial emergency physicians. Takashi and Suneer share how they built successful virtual medicine careers after starting telehealth as...
02.06.2024
256: From Personal Tragedy to Global Impact - A Supplement Startup’s Journey with Barton Scott
Back from our hiatus! Calling all physician entrepreneurs - meet fellow innovator Barton Scott who forged his own path after personal tragedy, combining engineering and nutrition to found a thriving supplement company. Motivated by finding root cause solutions, Barton developed...
01.13.2024
255: From Zero to $1M in Grants - Crack the Publishing Code with Jia Ng, MD
Get the inside scoop on how this nephrologist transformed her career with a laser focus on academic publishing. After hitting wall after wall trying to turn her research into publications, Dr. Jia Ng dedicated 3 years to mastering academic writing....
01.06.2024
254: The Physician’s Guide to Commercial Real Estate with Colin Carr
On this episode I interviewed Colin Carr, founder of CARR, a leading commercial real estate firm for healthcare tenants. With 1,000+ physician deals closed, Colin has mastered medical office leases. He shares his proven system for lease negotiations that...
12.23.2023
253: Unlocking the Future of Disease Prediction through Breakthrough Imaging with Dr. Codi and Valerie Gharagouzloo
Meet the inspirational power couple behind the medtech startup Imaginostics. Driven by his passion for physics and imaging, Dr. Codi Gharagouzloo invented an MRI technology that can uncover diseases 10-20 years before symptoms emerge. Alongside his wife and co-founder Dr....
12.16.2023
252: COVID Crippled My Clinic: How I Reinvented Myself to 10X My Medical Practice with Anne Truong, MD Part 2
The conclusion of my interview with superstar medical practice owner Dr. Anne Truong! What if you could work just 24 hours a week seeing only 5-7 patients daily, yet generate over 7 figures in monthly practice revenue? Dr. Anne...
12.09.2023
251: COVID Crippled My Clinic: How I Reinvented Myself to 10X My Medical Practice with Anne Truong, MD Part 1
What if you could work just 24 hours a week seeing only 5-7 patients daily, yet generate over 7 figures in monthly practice revenue? Dr. Anne Truong, insurance-based now turned cash-based private practice owner, reveals how she leveraged her 25+...
12.02.2023
250: Stand Out as THE Medical Practice in Your Area with Reuben Rock
Struggling to grow your practice online? Reuben Rock brings the answers. This 20+ year search ad expert knows medical marketing. Learn which lucrative treatments respond best to paid search, how to craft focused landing pages, budgeting secrets, and more! with...
11.25.2023
249: From Idea to Validation: A Blueprint for Physician Startups
As a physician entrepreneur, I struggled to systematically validate business ideas while still seeing patients. Over years advising doctor founders, I developed a step-by-step blueprint that accelerates the path from ideation to validated startup. Today, I’ll walk through my exact...
11.18.2023
248: Beyond the Stethoscope: A Doctor’s Journey to Finding Her Vision with Sarah Breen, DO
Dr. Sarah Breen shares her journey from practicing pediatrician to becoming COO of the global company BREpic Network. She talks about how she was immersed into the entrepreneurial world through her husband, fell in love with the concept, and brought...
11.11.2023
247: Hacking Productivity: Life Lessons from a NASA Doctor with Ann Tsung, MD MPH
Today we are joined by a productivity expert, the amazing Dr. Ann Tsung, an emergency medicine physician, trained in critical care and aerospace medicine, works as a flight surgeon at NASA while also dedicating her time to working in the...
11.04.2023
246: The One Book That Should Be Required Reading in Medical School
In this episode of Bootstrap MD, we take a deep dive at “Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss, a book that all physician entrepreneurs and even medical school graduates should read. Voss's book dives into the crucial skill of...
10.28.2023
245: Pros and Cons of 5 Online Business Models
As an online entrepreneur for over two decades, I have delved into various types of digital products and services that can be sold online. From selling ebooks, courses, coaching services, and even medical services, to generating revenue through affiliate marketing...
10.21.2023
244: Why This 15 Year Old Book is a Must-Read for Physician Entrepreneurs
In the book "Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to a Hundred Million in No Time Flat" by Michael Masterson, readers are introduced to a practical guide offering valuable insights on scaling businesses from scratch to 9 figure success. Published in 2008,...
10.14.2023
243: The Secret Sauce of Becoming the Visionary of a Global Company with Justin Breen
We delve into the remarkable story of Justin Breen, an author and entrepreneur who has found success through his exclusive connectivity platform, BR Epic Network, and is the CEO of global PR firm BREpic Communications. His first book, Epic Business,...
10.07.2023
242: Essential Principles Physician Entrepreneurs Can Learn from How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis
In this episode of BootstrapMD, we will be discussing a book that may go unnoticed among popular entrepreneur literature but has played a vital role in shaping my career as a physician entrepreneur. Published in 2006 by Felix Dennis, "How...
09.30.2023
241: My Favorite AI Tools for Physician Entrepreneurs and Course Creators
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of improving businesses, and in this episode, we will explore some of my favorite top AI tools. From ChatGPT to Anthropic’s Claude to Meta and other big tech companies getting into the...
09.23.2023
240: Key Takeaways Physicians Can Learn from The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco
Following the theme of discussing books that have shaped my entrepreneurial journey, today we look at the Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco. Published in 2011, this book really transformed my mindset and perspective on what it takes to get to...
09.16.2023
239: Why Private Practices Need Turnkey Alternative Revenue Streams with Andy Greider
It’s no secret physician private prqctice ownership is at an all-time low. It takes out of the box thinking to survive and thrive in today’s medical climate, and that’s why it was imperative to have my next guest onto the...
09.09.2023
238: 7 Principles Physicians Can Learn from Reading the 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
In this episode of BootstrapMD, we discuss the potential impact of Tim Ferriss' influential book, The 4-Hour Workweek, can make on physicians' careers and lives. I’ll share my own insights gained on how this book helped transition me from traditional...
09.02.2023
237: Why Systemization is Crucial for the Success of Your Medical Practice with David Jenyns
When a business is systemized, it can operate smoothly, generate consistent revenue, and even be sold more easily. Private equity firms, in particular, look for systemized businesses that can run efficiently without heavy reliance on the owner. By implementing...
08.26.2023
236: 5 Ways Employed Physicians Can Raise Their Salary Without Seeing More Patients or Working More Hours
In a study conducted in 2022, it was revealed that a significant majority (74%) of physicians are employed, with their paychecks coming from hospitals or other healthcare facilities. For these physicians, breaking free from the traditional employment model and...
08.19.2023
235: How This Triple-Boarded Physician Found His Calling and Launched Multiple Companies with Jonathan Baktari, MD
Looking for inspiration to turn your ideas into reality and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams? In this interview you will meet Dr. Jonathan Bakhari, a triple-boarded physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine and CEO of...
08.12.2023
234: How This Physician Uses Podcasts to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication with Bradley Block, MD
Today’s guest is Bradley Block, MD who is an ENT doctor and the creator of the Physician's Guide to Doctoring Podcasts. This doctor realized the importance of trust and efficient communication with patients in building his reputation and enjoying his...
08.05.2023
233: Navigating the Complex World of Physician Student Loans with Dan Rooker
In this podcast episode, we discuss the topic of student loans with Dan Rooker from Student Loan Planner. There have been quite a bit of recent changes in student loan policies brought about by the current administration, particularly the new...
07.29.2023
232: How This Doctor Replaced Her Clinical Income Through Land Investing with Mamta Kumar, MD
Dr. Mamta Kumar, a former investor turned land investor, joins us on this episode of BootstrapMD to share her success in the world of land investing. While real estate discussions often revolve around houses and multifamily units, Dr. Kumar has...
07.22.2023
231: 5 Takeaways as a Member of a Millionaire Business Mastermind
Today I’ll share my experiences of being a member of business mastermind groups. Having spent a significant amount of money to gain access to these exclusive networks, I’ll let you know why I believe its worth the investment once you...
07.15.2023
230: How This Plastic Surgeon Developed Software to Revitalize Medical Practices with Shitel Patel, MD
Dr. Shitel Patel went from living in a motel to becoming a successful plastic surgeon. Dr. Patel's journey was shaped by his family’s determination to create additional revenue streams, including real estate investments and this entrepreneurial spirit led to start...
07.08.2023
229: Orange Chicken! 7 Lessons to Learn from the Founders of Panda Express
We delve into the remarkable journey of Panda Express, a company that started from humble beginnings and now is on pace to be the first 10 billion dollar “mom and pop” company. So what can we learn from this...
07.01.2023
228: 7 Wealth Building Habits You Must Master to Achieve Financial Freedom
I delve into the wealth-building habits that catalyzed my transition from frazzled employed doctor to a physician entrepreneur. Central to my journey was the profound impact of investing in myself. I'll share how constant self-learning, taking advantage of opportunities, and...
06.24.2023
227: Healthcare Meets Heartcare: Developing a Dating App for Physicians with Chrystene Nguyen, MD
In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Chrystene Nguyen, a lifestyle medicine physician who ingeniously combined the worlds of healthcare and romance. Learning from personal experience as a single healthcare professional during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as...
06.17.2023
226: Inside the Life of a Solopreneur with Reed Floren
Today you’ll meet Reed Floren, a digital marketing expert who has been involved in the industry since 1999. Reed is what to referred as a solopreneur - a one man business with little to no clients and can work as...
06.10.2023
225: Get All Your Goals Accomplished with Accountability Partners
Today dive into the game-changing power of accountability partnerships for physician entrepreneurs. Learn how an accountability partner can supercharge your motivation, skyrocket your productivity, and give your decision-making a serious upgrade. We've got insider tips on where to find your...
06.03.2023
224: 5 Takeaways From My Recent Cash-Based Medical Practice Workshop
What a blast we had! Still recovering from my latest workshop, How to Start a Cash Based Medical Practice, where we had experienced and aspiring physician entrepreneurs from all corners of the country to learn about the profitable opportunities of...
05.27.2023
223: How this Physician Wrote a Children’s Book to Encourage Financial Literacy with Michele Cho-Dorado, MD
In this podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Michele Cho-Durado, a pediatric gastroenterologist who transitioned from clinical practice to non-clinical endeavors while also authoring a book to enhance her child's financial education and promote financial literacy. Join...
05.20.2023
222: How This Doctor Co-Founded a Company to Help Financially Empower His Colleagues with Kenton Allen MD, MBA
Dr. Kenton Allen, an anesthesiologist and the Co-Founder of Doc2Doc Lending, is on a mission to financially empower physicians. Frustrated with his own roadblocks at acquiring loans, his entrepreneurial passion led him to help create Doc2Doc Lending, which offers a...
05.13.2023
221: 5 Important Questions to Ask Before Developing a New Healthcare Niche Opportunity
In this episode, you’ll receive guidance on transforming a niche market idea into a business including asking 5 vital questions before moving forward. We'll explore the concept of niche markets, their significance in healthcare, and how to identify potential opportunities,...

What's BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming about?

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BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming episodes:

270: The 1% of the 1% - Unleashing Your Hidden Potential

269: The Unconventional Wisdom That Can Transform Your Practice and Your Life

268: Cracking the Code: How This Doctor Created 12 Streams of Online Income

267: 7 Strategies to Know Before Starting Your First Podcast

266: My First Online Business (From the Archives)

265: Unmasking ADHD: A Life Coach's Journey to Empowering Physicians with Michael Carlini

264: Unveiling the Secrets of a Successful Concierge Medical Practice with Dr. Erika Kappes

263: Building a Profitable Private Practice Part 3 - Membership Programs

262: Building a Profitable Private Practice Part 2 - Attracting Patients Through Social Media

261: Building a Profitable Private Practice Part 1 - The Power of the NIche

260: The Evolving Landscape of Medicine - Nonclinical Opportunities for Doctors with John Jurica, MD

259: Prescribing a New Career - Navigating the Transition to Pharma with Nerissa Kreher MD, MBA

258: How We Quit Our ER Jobs and Now Make Even More in Telemedicine Part 2 with Takashi Nakamura, MD and Suneer Chander, MD

257: How We Quit Our ER Jobs and Now Make Even More in Telemedicine Part 1 with Takashi Nakamura, MD and Suneer Chander, MD

256: From Personal Tragedy to Global Impact - A Supplement Startup’s Journey with Barton Scott

255: From Zero to $1M in Grants - Crack the Publishing Code with Jia Ng, MD

254: The Physician’s Guide to Commercial Real Estate with Colin Carr

253: Unlocking the Future of Disease Prediction through Breakthrough Imaging with Dr. Codi and Valerie Gharagouzloo

252: COVID Crippled My Clinic: How I Reinvented Myself to 10X My Medical Practice with Anne Truong, MD Part 2

251: COVID Crippled My Clinic: How I Reinvented Myself to 10X My Medical Practice with Anne Truong, MD Part 1

250: Stand Out as THE Medical Practice in Your Area with Reuben Rock

249: From Idea to Validation: A Blueprint for Physician Startups

248: Beyond the Stethoscope: A Doctor’s Journey to Finding Her Vision with Sarah Breen, DO

247: Hacking Productivity: Life Lessons from a NASA Doctor with Ann Tsung, MD MPH

246: The One Book That Should Be Required Reading in Medical School

245: Pros and Cons of 5 Online Business Models

244: Why This 15 Year Old Book is a Must-Read for Physician Entrepreneurs

243: The Secret Sauce of Becoming the Visionary of a Global Company with Justin Breen

242: Essential Principles Physician Entrepreneurs Can Learn from How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis

241: My Favorite AI Tools for Physician Entrepreneurs and Course Creators

240: Key Takeaways Physicians Can Learn from The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

239: Why Private Practices Need Turnkey Alternative Revenue Streams with Andy Greider

238: 7 Principles Physicians Can Learn from Reading the 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

237: Why Systemization is Crucial for the Success of Your Medical Practice with David Jenyns

236: 5 Ways Employed Physicians Can Raise Their Salary Without Seeing More Patients or Working More Hours

235: How This Triple-Boarded Physician Found His Calling and Launched Multiple Companies with Jonathan Baktari, MD

234: How This Physician Uses Podcasts to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication with Bradley Block, MD

233: Navigating the Complex World of Physician Student Loans with Dan Rooker

232: How This Doctor Replaced Her Clinical Income Through Land Investing with Mamta Kumar, MD

231: 5 Takeaways as a Member of a Millionaire Business Mastermind

230: How This Plastic Surgeon Developed Software to Revitalize Medical Practices with Shitel Patel, MD

229: Orange Chicken! 7 Lessons to Learn from the Founders of Panda Express

228: 7 Wealth Building Habits You Must Master to Achieve Financial Freedom

227: Healthcare Meets Heartcare: Developing a Dating App for Physicians with Chrystene Nguyen, MD

226: Inside the Life of a Solopreneur with Reed Floren

225: Get All Your Goals Accomplished with Accountability Partners

224: 5 Takeaways From My Recent Cash-Based Medical Practice Workshop

223: How this Physician Wrote a Children’s Book to Encourage Financial Literacy with Michele Cho-Dorado, MD

222: How This Doctor Co-Founded a Company to Help Financially Empower His Colleagues with Kenton Allen MD, MBA

221: 5 Important Questions to Ask Before Developing a New Healthcare Niche Opportunity

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