Dr. Arlen Meyers is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the president and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.

If you’re a physician looking to start your own business but don’t know how and where to start, then you’re in the right place. In this episode, we talk about Physician Entrepreneurship. We also discuss all things related to becoming a physician entrepreneur, talking and sharing tips that will help you build and start your dream business.

[00:01 – 03:38] Opening Segment

We introduce the guest and topic for today

Arlen talks about his background

His career path to being a physician

[03:39 – 21:54] Physician Entrepreneurship 

Physician Entrepreneurship 101

Arlen’s advice for physicians pursuing entrepreneurship

Arlen gives an analogy between fishing and starting a business

The most common issues physicians face in the entrepreneurial world

Arlen talks about their mission at the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SOPE)

The 3 Myths Physicians have to Address

Intellectual properties and being an employee

[21:55 – 40:18] The Transition

Interested in transitioning careers? Listen as Arlen talks about the fundamentals of starting your own brand!

Questions to ask yourself

Telling your story

Building your personal brand

Skills you should practice

The mindset

The difference between a Mentor, Coach, and a Sponsor

[40:19 – 43:30] Closing Segment

Final words of wisdom

Get in touch with Dr. Arlen. Links below.

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Examine the why first, the what, and then the how in that order.” – Arlen Meyers

“You got to put the right fly on the hook, and you got to keep throwing the hook in the water. If you don’t, you’re not gonna catch a fish.” – Arlen Meyers

“The skills you should practice are listen, learn, lead.” – Arlen Meyers

 

Learn more about becoming a Physician Entrepreneur at www.sopenet.org 

 

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