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What if the biggest threat to your practice isn't malpractice—but the contracts you sign? 

In this episode, I sit down with healthcare attorney Amanda Hill, founder of Hill Health Law Group, to discuss the legal blind spots physicians often overlook when building a private practice. We cover employment agreements, vendor contracts, non-competes, contractor vs. employee classifications, side hustles, and why direct care physicians still need a strong legal foundation. 

Amanda shares practical strategies to help you negotiate with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and think like a business owner—not just a clinician. Whether you're starting a practice, growing your team, or exploring new opportunities, this conversation will help you protect your career, your business, and the freedom you've worked so hard to build. 

Tune in and learn how to make smarter legal decisions from day one. 

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You don't need another strategy. You need fewer distractions.

If you've been telling yourself, "I'm working nonstop, but nothing seems to move," this episode is for you. 

The problem may not be a lack of effort—it may be a lack of focus. Today, I share why so many doctors feel stuck when they're actually scattered, and how narrowing your attention to the few things that truly matter can change everything. We'll talk about the 80/20 rule, hiring help, intentional rest, and building a practice that grows without draining you.

Because growth doesn't come from doing more. It comes from focusing on less.

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Do you keep telling yourself you need more credentials, another certification, or even an MBA before you can build a successful direct care practice?

In this episode, I challenge that belief and show you why the missing piece isn’t more education—it’s a clear offer. I break down the three types of direct care offers, why packages outperform fee-for-service, and the six elements every compelling offer needs. If patients seem confused, pricing feels awkward, or growth feels slow, this episode will help you create the clarity that turns expertise into a thriving practice.

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Have you ever felt guilty about wanting to earn more as a physician? 

In this episode, I challenge the belief that caring about money makes you a worse doctor. We'll explore how this mindset contributes to burnout, financial stress, and frustration, and why building a profitable direct care practice can actually help you provide better patient care while creating the freedom and fulfillment you deserve. 

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You already know more about direct care than you think. So if you’re still stuck researching, listening to podcasts, or waiting for the “right time,” this episode is for you. 

I’m breaking down the real reason many doctors never make the transition into direct care — and it’s not lack of information. We’re talking about perfectionism, fear, people-pleasing, and the internal voices keeping you stuck. If you’ve been craving more freedom, simplicity, and connection with patients, this conversation will help you take the next step. 

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Most doctors leave insurance… but still run their practice like they’re in-network.

I did the same thing at first.

I thought direct care simply meant putting cash prices on my services and charging patients per visit. But staying fee-for-service kept my practice transactional, unpredictable, and financially stuck.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I shifted away from CPT-code thinking and started building packages, memberships, and long-term patient relationships instead. Because patients don’t just want appointments — they want a clear plan, real results, and someone who can guide them from pain to solution.

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Getting impressions but no patients? The problem may not be your ads.

In this episode, I break down why marketing fails for many doctors and service-based businesses: unclear messaging, weak systems, and missing patient qualification.

Learn the five-step phone script that turns calls into qualified patients, how to position your services for profitability, and why marketing is more than just running ads.

If you’re building a direct care practice, this episode will change how you think about growth.

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I want to talk about something most doctors don’t say out loud.

That uncomfortable feeling when you see another physician succeed. The little sting. The doubt. The thought that maybe you’re behind.

Nothing is wrong with you for feeling that. You were trained to compare—from school, to boards, to training. So your brain learned to measure your worth against other people.

But their success isn’t taking anything away from you. There is no real scoreboard here.

The moment you stop making their win mean something about you, you get your focus back. And you start building your own path again.

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What if your clinic could earn revenue without you in the room? Dr. Tea Nguyen sits down with podiatrist and business coach Dr. Sarah Neitzel to break down exactly how she built a profitable medical nail spa alongside her private practice — and what it takes for other physicians to do the same.

They cover structuring two separate LLCs, hiring nail technicians, startup costs, and how to identify which tasks you should stop doing yourself. If you've ever thought about adding a cash service to your practice, this one's for you.

Dr. Sarah Neitzel is a board-certified podiatric surgeon and founder of Visionary Practice Solutions, a coaching program helping physicians across specialties build thriving, independent practices. She owns both a podiatry clinic and a medical nail spa in Silverdale, Washington.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ronen Elefant, Founder and CEO of ACES National Surgical Team, to break down how direct surgical care is reshaping access, pricing, and the patient experience. 

From trauma surgeon and hospital leader to national innovator, Dr. Elefant shares how bundled pricing, existing surgery centers, and physician autonomy are creating a simpler, more transparent system for patients and surgeons alike.

A powerful look at what happens when you remove insurance from the equation and rebuild care around the patient.

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