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Thinking about starting or scaling a private practice with a partner? In this episode, Dr. Brad breaks down how to vet a business partner like a “financial marriage”: align vision, define decision rights, set spending/voting thresholds, and put expectations in writing. Learn the biggest partnership red flags, why buyouts and valuations get messy, and a simple framework—prove value, define decision rights, then earn equity over time.

Everything relatedto entrepreneurship and running a medical practice as a physician.

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If I were starting a medical clinic from scratch, there are four marketing channels I would ignore early—because they’re typically low-intent, expensive, or distract you from what actually drives your first 1,000 patients. In this episode, I break down why I’d avoid (1) organic social media as a primary growth lever, (2) direct mailers/EDM, (3) “networking group” style marketing (LinkedIn/Chamber) as a patient acquisition strategy, and (4) pay-to-play listing/lead sites like WebMD and Yelp (plus other local ad packages that sound great but don’t convert). I also explain the exceptions (niche clinics, strong offers, hyper-specific markets) and why I’d focus on maxing out Google intent before spending time and money elsewhere.

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In this episode, Brad breaks down medical billing for private practice owners—from credentialing and contracting to clean claims, denials, and collections. You’ll learn why billing success starts at the front desk, how clearinghouses and EMRs “scrub” claims, and why payment velocity is one of the most important numbers to track as you grow. Brad also explains what you realistically get in a 3–4% billing contract versus a higher-service model, including denial management, payment posting, reconciliation, and revenue-leak audits (think missed vaccines, EKG codes, and other common undercoding issues). If your average revenue per encounter is under target, this episode outlines how to troubleshoot the full workflow and identify where errors are happening—without ever crossing into fraud. Plus: when it makes sense to bring billing in-house, and where AI may (or may not) fit.

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If you’re opening a new clinic, or launching a second or third location, getting patients in the door isn’t about “doing more marketing.” It’s about building a repeatable acquisition system: generate demand, convert that demand, and retain it long-term. In this episode, I break down the growth pipeline (awareness, trust, conversion, show rate, and retention), plus the practical fixes that stop leaks like missed calls, slow follow-up, and unclear messaging.#PrivatePractice
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Choosing the wrong location can lock you into years of high overhead and slow growth. In this episode, Brad breaks down a repeatable framework for finding the right clinic site—rent vs buy by stage, ideal drive-time radius, competition and booking depth, demographics and income bands, payer mix, parking/traffic flow, safety (“wife test”), and why signage matters less than you think.

Everything relatedto entrepreneurship and running a medical practice as a physician.

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Ownership isn’t equity—it’s control. Learn the questions physicians must ask before buy-ins, partnerships, or private equity deals.

Everything relatedto entrepreneurship and running a medical practice as a physician.

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Complaining doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’ve identified a gap between the life you want and the life you’re living.

In this episode, Dr. Brad, former hospitalist turned multi-million-dollar practice owner breaks down why so many physicians feel stuck, underpaid, exhausted, and frustrated… and why venting alone never fixes it.

Using real examples from his own journey and conversations with burned-out doctors, Brad introduces a simple but powerful framework: every complaint falls into one of four categories—money, time, control, or energy.

You’ll learn:

• Why burnout is often a boundary problem, not a workload problem

• How to translate complaints into clear, actionable decisions

• What feeling “trapped in the system” actually means—and how to regain leverage

• Why motivation follows movement, not the other way around

• How small, uncomfortable actions compound into long-term ownership and freedom

If you’re a physician who feels drained, underpaid, or boxed in by employment medicine, this episode will help you stop venting—and start leading your own life again.

Most doctors believe money, competition, or fear is what stops them from owning a medical practice. In reality, it’s perfectionism.

In this episode, Dr. Brad —internal medicine physician and owner of a multi-million-dollar independent primary care practice—breaks down why waiting for the “perfect” logo, website, EHR, pricing model, or business plan is just procrastination with better branding.

Drawing from real mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and over 650 physician consults, Dr. Brad explains why momentum beats planning, why action beats caution, and how doctors can build a minimum viable practice instead of an imaginary perfect one. From choosing a location and EHR to pricing services, hiring staff, and launching marketing, this episode provides a practical framework for starting before you feel ready—and fixing everything in motion.

If you’re a physician stuck in analysis paralysis, overwhelmed by decisions, or afraid of making mistakes, this episode is your wake-up call. Perfection doesn’t create ownership. Momentum does.

Everything relatedto entrepreneurship and running a medical practice as a physician.

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Demand beats perfection every single time — especially in medicine.
In this episode, Dr. Brad breaks down why demand is the single most important metric when starting or scaling a medical practice. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should add new services, buy a new tech stack, bring in AI scribes, or invest in SEO… stop. First ask: Do you have demand?

Brad shares hard-earned lessons from growing his own multimillion-dollar primary care practice, including:

• Why demand solves almost every business problem

• How Bezos, Zuckerberg, hospitals, and private practices all follow the same rule

• The biggest mistake new physicians make when opening a clinic

• Why you shouldn’t buy expensive tools early on

• How to know when it’s truly time to hire, expand, or add services

• Why demand is discovered, not designed

• How exponential demand creates unstoppable momentum

Whether you’re starting your first DPC clinic or scaling past your fifth location, this episode gives you the mindset and tactics to build demand—fast.

Welcome back to the podcast! Join Brad, owner of a multi-million dollar practice in Austin, as he tackles what he considers the hardest part of running a practice: the emotional and financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Brad gets real about the struggle of those "low months" where you question everything, and the challenge of leaving the business stress at home to be present for family. He shares his personal journey from growing up poor to losing $200,000 in a month due to expansion.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• he Power of the 'Ups': How celebrating milestones (like your first $30,000 day) and the adrenaline of momentum keep you going.

  
  

• Why the 'Downs' are Essential: How low points forge clarity, resistance, decisiveness, and leadership, building your business's foundation.

  
  

• Actionable Strategy: Brad's method for handling low moments by "bite-sizing" problems and analyzing key metrics like website performance and ad clicks.

  
  

• Real-World Fixes: The immediate impact of changing a slow-loading website, improving online booking, and opening after-hours to meet patient demand.

  
  

• Motivational Lessons: Why successful entrepreneurs like Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Musk pushed through near-failure and the danger of making permanent decisions based on temporary emotions.

  
  

Don't quit during the down cycle. A slow month is not a bad strategy. Learn to adapt, innovate, and keep building.

Medical Practice Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ups and Downs, Physician Business, Starting a Medical Practice, Scaling a Medical Practice

Everything relatedto entrepreneurship and running a medical practice as a physician.

Mywebsite 🖥️:  https://www.investingdoc.com

Mypodcast Spotify Link🎧:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3JxluO7mJOSE312G1Ul9dg

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Want to consult withme for your practice: Book here. https://investingdoc.com/consulting