Episode 24 — How to Fight Burnout by Controlling the Controllables

There’s a lot of fear and negativity around dermatology private practice right now — shrinking reimbursements, rising costs, and increasing administrative pressure. But you have far more control than you think.In this episode, we break down Stephen Covey’s Circle of Concern vs. Circle of Influence and show the practical steps you can take to protect your mindset, your team, and your bottom line.

Because here’s the truth:

⭐ You have more control than you think.

⭐ You have more levers to pull than social media tells you.

⭐ And your private practice model is far from doomed — in fact, private equity’s buying spree proves it.Your practice model isn’t broken — it’s valuable.

Focus on the levers you can pull, and you can stay resilient, profitable, and hopeful.Watch now and regain control of your practice and your peace of mind.

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What if the secret to a thriving practice isn’t more marketing or more patients — but a smarter way to pay your people?In this episode, we break down how compensation shapes culture, motivation, and long-term success. You’ll learn why two identical practices can have completely different outcomes — and how the difference often comes down to incentives.This isn’t just about money. It’s about alignment — creating a system where providers think like owners, and everyone wins when the practice grows.🎯 In this episode:

• Why most pay structures kill motivation
• How to design incentives that drive ownership
• Lessons from Buffett and Munger on alignment
• Real examples from high-performing private practices

💡 If you’re leading a team or managing a clinic, this episode will change how you think about compensation, growth, and human behavior.#DermBizShow #Leadership #Motivation #Compensation #Incentives #PracticeGrowth #dermatologybusiness

🤯 THE BILLING SECRETS YOUR DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE IS LOSING THOUSANDS ON (Consultant Spotlight w/ Phillip Yoo) 💸Are you being told your practice is healthy, but your revenue is leaking?We brought in expert Phillip L. Yoo to expose the fatal (and expensive) billing mistakes every practice owner must fix. This is the roadmap to getting paid what you're owed and maximizing your profitability.🚨 WHAT'S INSIDE: 🚨📍THE 6 COMMON MISTAKES (Learn the code to use!)📍 FIGHTING PAYERS: "The difficult thing about billing is that there's no school for that. No one is teaching you how to fight insurance companies.📍 REVENUE LEVERAGE: Phillip details how to renegotiate your rates and reduce your tax liabilities.📍 THE MINDSET: "You just have to know enough because it's your money and it's your purpose."🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: PHILLIP YOO'S EXCLUSIVE GUIDE!!Stop guessing and start vetting. We're giving you Phillip Yoo's exclusive guide: Vetting Your Billing Partner: Essential Questions for Due Diligence to ensure you hire the right expert.Download the PDF here: [http://bit.ly/477j9ZJ]🤝 Connect with Phillip L. Yoo:Phillip L. Yoo owns and operates AUDEXA | HOMEXA a medical billing, coding, tax, and accounting firm under the Patient Equity Partners.Email: [email protected]#MedicalBilling #Dermatology #PrivatePractice #CPTCodes #MaximizeProfitability #DermBizShow #revenuecyclemanagement

Are You Being Underpaid? The Metric Every Derm Should Track | The DermBiz Show Episode 21Dermatology might still be one of the best-paying medical specialties in 2025 — but behind the numbers is a story of rising costs, falling reimbursements, and a silent burnout crisis.In this episode, we break down the real data from the 2025 MGMA and AMGA Compensation Reports — revealing how independent practices are being squeezed while private equity and hospital systems fight for control.We uncover:💰 Why dermatologists in the West are earning $127K more than those in the East🏥 How hospital-owned practices just surpassed private groups in productivity📉 The 33% drop in Medicare reimbursements since 2001🔥 Why 51% of women dermatologists now report burnout📈 And how practices that diversify into aesthetics and cash-pay services are winning bigIt’s not just about pay — it’s about survival.Is your practice ready for what’s coming next?#DermBizShow #DermatologyBusiness #PhysicianCompensation #MGMA2025 #PrivatePractice #HealthcareTrends #physicianburnout —🤝 Powered by industry leaders:• EZDerm – Streamline your workflow with a dermatology-specific EHR built for efficiency• UPMM – Unlock smarter growth and stronger practice performance

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨Raising the Standard of Care with Dr. Stephen LewellisDo you feel constrained in a corporate environment? Do you believe there is a better way to treat patients than the assembly-line model? Then this episode is for YOU.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Lewellis shares his journey from a corporate job to building his own private practice. He explains why "the standard of care is table stakes" and how he is raising the bar by focusing on his Four Core Pillars. Dr. Lewellis shows you how to humanize the patient experience, where patients are so delighted they actually want to pay for it.He offers a unique perspective on starting a practice, reminding us that building a business is "not med school hard" and that success comes down to having a sustained "WHY" to drive you forward.👉 Watch now and share with someone who needs the courage to take the leap! #business #DermBiz #PrivatePractice #Dermatology #StartWithWhy #AboveAndBeyondDermatologyFollow Dr. Stephen:LinkedIn -   / stephenlewellis  Website - https://aboveandbeyondderm.com/Podcast - https://aboveandbeyondderm.com/patien...—🤝 Powered by industry leaders:• EZDerm – Streamline your workflow with a dermatology-specific EHR built for efficiency• UPMM – Unlock smarter growth and stronger practice performance

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💥 What if I told you the secret to a thriving dermatology practice isn’t competing harder — it’s refusing to compete at all? 💥Sounds bold, right? But the truth is, the best practices don’t win by fighting for the same patients and services. They win by finding their unfair advantage 💡✨ — the unique strengths, skills, and market opportunities that no one else can copy.In Episode 19 of The DermBiz Show, we share the 3 powerful questions that helped us discover our unfair advantage at Lilly Dermatology. These lessons turned our struggles with stress, turnover, and financial loss into a thriving, fulfilling practice.The good news? You can do the same. Stop playing someone else’s game. Build a practice that’s uniquely yours, deeply rewarding, and built to last.👉 Watch now to uncover your unfair advantage — and transform your practice from surviving to dominating.#TheDermBizShow #DermatologyBusiness #PrivatePracticeSuccess #PrivatePracticeGrowth #dermbiz #podcast #privatepracticetips #entrepreneur #healthcarebusiness —🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm

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💥 What if I told you there’s a blueprint for destroying your practice? 💥Sounds crazy, right? But the truth is, most private dermatology practices don’t fail because of bad medicine — they fail because of hidden business mistakes that creep in quietly and drain everything you’ve worked for.In Episode 18 of The DermBiz Show, we reveal the exact pitfalls that can wreck your practice — the same ones my wife and I faced while running Lilly Dermatology. Some nearly cost us everything.The good news? Once you recognize these traps, you can avoid them — and instead, build a practice that protects your time, your cash flow, and your future.👉 Watch now to find out what not to do — and how to set your practice up for lasting success.#TheDermBizShow #DermatologyBusiness #PrivatePracticeSuccess #PrivatePracticeManagement #dermbiz #podcast #privatepracticetips #entrepreneur #business —🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm

Are you dreaming of opening your own dermatology practice? 🚀 Starting your own clinic is one of the most exciting and rewarding career moves you can make—but it also comes with challenges that require careful planning.In this episode of The DermBiz Show, we break down five key steps every dermatologist should take to launch a successful private practice.These insights are pulled from EZDerm’s new free ebook, EZLaunch, which provides a step-by-step roadmap for each stage of opening your practice. Whether you’re just starting to dream about it or already preparing to take the leap, this guide will help you avoid costly mistakes and set your practice up for long-term success.👉 Download the free EZLaunch ebook here: resources.derm.com#DermBizShow #EZderm#DermatologyPractice #PrivatePractice #EZLaunch #DermatologyBusiness #medicalentrepreneurship —🤝 Powered by industry leaders:• EZDerm – Streamline your workflow with a dermatology-specific EHR built for efficiency: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/

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🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm—Introducing: Consultant Spotlight | Mastering Dermatology Practice Operations 🏥📊In this episode, we sit down with Toni Sikkema, founder of Solutions Maven Consulting and a seasoned healthcare operations leader with nearly 20 years of experience managing and scaling mid- to large-sized medical practices. As a Certified EOS Integrator, Toni specializes in streamlining operations, driving growth, and building high-performing teams.With deep expertise in dermatology practice management nationwide, Toni shares how optimizing your operations can boost efficiency, support providers, and deliver exceptional patient care—while keeping your practice positioned for strategic growth.📍 Featuring:🧠 Expert: Toni Sikkema, Solutions Maven Consulting📍 Topic: Dermatology practice operations & optimization🌟 Specialty: EOS implementation, team performance, and operational efficiency#DermBiz #ConsultantSpotlight #PrivatePracticeTips #DermatologyBusiness #PracticeManagement #EOSIntegrator #MedicalBusinessGrowth—🤝 Powered by industry leaders:• EZDerm – Streamline your workflow with a dermatology-specific EHR built for efficiency• UPMM – Unlock smarter growth and stronger practice performance

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm—Episode 15 of The DermBiz Show — “Boring Pays Off” — is now live! 🎙️💼When we think about successful private practices, we often look to big wins: cutting-edge treatments, viral marketing, or rapid growth. But in this episode, Tony Jackson breaks down why the boring, behind-the-scenes habits are actually what move the needle most.We will share personal lessons, hard-earned wisdom, and simple systems that make your private practice more profitable, efficient, and patient-centered. Small things, done consistently, lead to big wins. Don’t overlook the boring—they pay off.📌 Subscribe to The DermBiz Show for weekly insights on building a thriving dermatology practice.💬 What’s one “boring” thing in your practice that needs more attention? Let us know in the comments!#DermBiz #PrivatePracticeTips #DermatologyBusiness #PracticeManagement #SmallThingsBigImpact #BoringPaysOff #medicalpracticegrowth —🤝 Powered by industry leaders:• EZDerm – Streamline your workflow with a dermatology-specific EHR built for efficiency• UPMM – Unlock smarter growth and stronger practice performance