Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

By Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP | Physician and Practice OwnerBusiness Entrepreneurship Medicine Health & Fitness

Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice episodes

July 13 #66: Why You Should Batch Your Social Media Before You Open
What if one hour today could save you hours of stress during launch?
In this episode, I'm sharing one of the productivity habits I recommend to every physician I coach: content batching. Learn why creating your social media in advance can help you stay consistent, reduce decision fatigue, and free up your time when your practice finally opens. I also share a personal story about a post that unexpectedly took off—and why you need to be ready when new followers find you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
*What content batching is
*Why your notice period is the perfect time to create content
*How batching helps you engage with new followers instead of scrambling to post
*Simple content ideas you can start creating today
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In this episode, I discussed an earlier episode (#7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares). Check it out, it's a great episode!
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
17 min
July 06 #65: Four Lessons From Four Years in Private Practice
Four years ago, I opened the doors to my private practice. And looking back, there are a few things I wish I could have told myself on day one.
In this episode, I'm sharing four lessons I've learned over the past four years that I believe every future practice owner should hear before opening their doors. If you're dreaming about private practice or are early in your journey, this episode is for you.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
16 min
July 01 #64: Building a Strong Practice Culture on Purpose
If you think practice culture starts after you hire your first employee, think again.
In this episode, I share why the culture of your practice begins long before opening day. We'll talk about hiring for character, choosing personalities that complement one another, creating clear expectations during onboarding, and building the kind of workplace where both your team and your patients thrive.
Whether you're still planning your practice or already hiring your first employees, this episode will help you build your team with intention from day one.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
16 min
June 22 #63: How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Leave Your Employed Job
How do you know if you’re financially ready to leave your employed job and start a private practice?
In this episode, I’m walking through the questions I think every physician should ask before making the leap.
We’ll talk about personal expenses, startup costs, runway, timeline, and what it really means to be financially prepared to leave employed medicine.
If private practice is on your mind but the financial side feels overwhelming, this episode will help you think through it more clearly.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
27 min
June 15 #62: How to Take a Vacation as a Private Practice Owner
In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest myths about private practice: that you'll never be able to take a vacation.
I share how I've actually taken more time off as a practice owner than I did when I was employed, and discuss the planning, systems, and communication strategies that make it possible.
Whether you're building an insurance-based, membership, cash-pay, in-person, or telemedicine practice, taking time away is possible. And it is important for long-term sustainability.
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

17 min
June 11 [Thursday Shift]: You Are Building More than a Practice
When you're deep in the paperwork, decisions, and day-to-day tasks of starting a private practice, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. In this week's Thursday Shift, I share a reminder that you're not just building a clinic—you're building a career, a lifestyle, and a future that reflects your values.
If you've been feeling buried in the details, this episode will help you zoom out and reconnect with your why.
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
5 min
June 08 #61: Create Your No-Show Policy Before You Open
In this episode, I discuss one of the most important office policies to establish before you open your practice: your no-show policy.
We cover what should count as a no-show, whether to charge fees, how to handle repeat offenders, rescheduling rules, and the importance of applying the policy consistently.
Whether you're building an in-person, telemedicine, insurance-based, or cash-pay practice, having a clear plan in place can help protect your schedule and create a better experience for both patients and staff.
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
----
Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
16 min
June 04 [Thursday Shift]: You Don't Need Everyone's Permission
If you're waiting for someone else to tell you it's okay to start your private practice, this episode is for you.
In this week's Thursday Shift, I talk about the difference between seeking advice and seeking permission and why ownership requires you to trust yourself before everyone else understands your vision.
Plus, I share a reminder that no one can build your dream practice for you.
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
5 min
June 01#60: 5 Ways Organized Medicine Can Help You Build Your Private Practice
When physicians think about starting a private practice, they often overlook one of the most valuable resources they already have access to: organized medicine.
In this episode, I share 5 ways local, state, specialty, and national medical organizations can support your private practice journey—from vendor discounts and professional connections to referrals, mentorship, and even funding opportunities.
If you're already paying membership dues, it's time to make those memberships work for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How medical societies can connect you with valuable resources and partners
Why networking with private practice physicians matters
Ways conferences can help you build referral relationships
How to find local advice and recommendations from physicians who have done it before
Funding and grant opportunities you may be overlooking
Ready to build your practice on purpose?
Grab a copy of my book, Private Practice, On Purpose, for more practical guidance on turning your practice vision into reality.
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
----
If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
15 min
May 25 #59: Designing Your Patient Experience
In this episode, I walk through one of the highest-yield exercises I do with coaching clients: designing the patient experience from beginning to end.
We cover everything from how patients find your practice and schedule appointments to check-in, triage, the visit itself, and after-visit follow-up...including important differences for telemedicine practices.

Small workflow decisions can completely change how patients experience your practice.
ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 Resources:
Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!
This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be.
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If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
----
If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
----
Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
18 min