That new employment contract you’re excited to sign could quietly shape your entire future. Non-competes aren’t just legal jargon; they can decide where you’re allowed to work, for how long, and at what cost.

Healthcare attorney Evan Sampson explains how non-competes work, why enforcement varies wildly by state, and how employers are getting more creative as laws shift. 

They cover what’s reasonable, what should raise red flags, and why confidentiality and trade secret clauses can be just as restrictive as a formal non-compete.

Whether you’re hiring or getting hired, learn how to spot risky language early and avoid learning the hard way after you’ve already signed.

GUEST

Evan Sampson
Counsel, Healthcare at Post & Schell Attorneys At Law

Evan Sampson is Counsel in Post & Schell’s Health Care Practice Group, where he advises health care providers and organizations on a broad range of regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters.

Contact Evan at [email protected] or 856-301-2561

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HOST
Eva Sheie
Founder & CEO of The Axis

With two decades of healthcare marketing experience, Eva Sheie is a startup veteran, content strategist, and podcast producer. As founder of The Axis, she helps people navigate complex medical decisions through insightful podcasts.

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HOSTS

Blake Lucas, Senior Director of Customer Experience at PatientFi

Blake oversees a dedicated team responsible for managing patient and provider inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and handling any unexpected challenges that come their way. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional service, he ensures that both patients and providers receive the support they need for a seamless experience.

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Andrea Watkins, VP of Practice Growth at Studio III Marketing

Andrea Watkins, Vice President of Practice Growth at Studio 3, coaches plastic surgery and aesthetics teams on patient acquisition, lead management, and practice efficiency to drive measurable growth. Formerly COO of a multi-million-dollar practice that nearly tripled revenue under her leadership, she now partners with over 100 practices nationwide—helping them capture and analyze data, streamline consultations and booking, and align staff training with business goals. With a directive yet approachable, non-salesy style, Andrea turns data into action, empowering practices to boost conversions, maximize marketing, and elevate the patient experience in a competitive market.

Learn more about Studio III Marketing and LeadLoop CRM for plastic surgery practices and medical spas. 

Co-hosts: Andrea Watkins & Blake Lucas
Producer: Eva Sheie @ The Axis
Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah Burkhart
Engineering: Cameron Laird
Theme music: Full Time Job, Mindme
Cover Art: Dan Childs

Practiceland is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io