Hiring is one of the biggest decisions you’ll face when opening a private practice — and it can feel overwhelming. Who should you hire first? What if you make the wrong choice?

In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I break down the hiring process step by step so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn:

Whether you’re months away from opening or just starting to dream about your clinic, this episode will help you see hiring not as something to fear — but as an exciting chance to build the team that will carry your vision forward.

Tune in now to hear the full conversation.

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The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: You Don't Need an MBA to Start a Practice

Think you need an MBA to open a private practice? Think again.

In this week’s Thursday Shift, we’re breaking down one of the most common limiting beliefs physicians face: “I’m not qualified to run a business.” The truth? You’ve already done harder things. Business is a skill—and you can learn it.

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In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I sit down with my medical school classmate, Dr. David Hardin, an internal medicine and sports medicine physician who has helped build a thriving direct primary care (DPC) practice incorporating really innovative technology to best care for his patients.

We cover:

If you're curious about how AI might change the future of private practice, this conversation is full of insight.

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Connect with Dr. Hardin and check out his practice!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hardin-md-41112b52/

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The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: How Can I Make This Possible?

Startup expenses are one of the biggest worries physicians face when thinking about private practice—but that fear doesn’t have to stop you.

In this week’s Thursday Shift, we break down the truth about startup funding: why banks are happy to lend to physicians, how to start lean, and why you don’t need a CFO to build a financially healthy practice. It’s time to shift from fear to strategy—because this is doable.

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Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

Too many doctors jump into building their private practice by focusing on the wrong first steps — and end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 foundational steps physicians often skip when starting a practice… and why skipping them can cost you time, money, and momentum.

Whether you’re just thinking about private practice or already halfway through the process, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and build your practice on purpose.

You’ll learn:

This is one of those episodes that will either reassure you that you’re on track — or help you catch and fix what’s missing before it becomes a problem.

Click here to join Private Practice Prep Week (my free 5-day email series with lessons + templates to help you get started)

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

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The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: Naming Your Wins

When building your private practice, it’s easy to end the day thinking only about what you didn’t get done.

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If you’re opening a private practice, it’s easy to put the new patient forms on the back burner. But these aren’t just formalities — they’re essential tools for protecting your time, your team, and your practice.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about which forms you really need from the start, how to create them, and the common mistakes to avoid.

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

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The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: Are you really too busy to start a practice?

Physicians are busy—always have been, always will be. But we’ve also learned how to juggle what matters most.

In this week’s Thursday Shift, we talk about reframing “I’m too busy” into “How can I make space for this dream?”—and why building your practice is possible even in a packed schedule.

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Download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice.

Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

Hiring is hard. But keeping great team members? That takes intention — and the right benefits.

In today’s episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I’m sharing the top employee benefits I’ve found most impactful in running a private practice. These aren't just big-ticket items like salary and retirement (though we’ll cover those too) — we're also talking about the small, thoughtful touches that make a big difference in morale, loyalty, and overall clinic culture.

If you want to reduce turnover, boost staff satisfaction, and create a workplace people want to be part of — this episode is for you.

I’ll walk you through the 10 benefits I offer or recommend, including one that’s become my absolute favorite and a staff favorite too. (Spoiler: it involves giving them time back in their month just for them.)

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: Is It Really Easier to Stay Employed?

If you’ve ever thought, “It’s just easier to stay employed,” you’re not alone. The paycheck is steady. The path is familiar. But is it actually easier—or just more comfortable?

In today’s short shift, we’re exploring the real trade-offs of employment vs. private practice—and what “easy” might be costing you in freedom, fulfillment, and long-term sustainability.

Click here to join Private Practice Prep Week (my free 5-day email series with lessons + templates to help you get started)

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