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This is a special episode dedicated to all the residents who might be experiencing a toxic work environment. Listen as I share the lessons of my experience and how it parallels our current insurance based practices. Know that you have options.

If you are suffering from a toxic work environment and need help, reach out to your administrators, lawyers or me directly at [email protected] so I can help direct you. No one deserves this nonsense.

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The 5 S's to Direct Care

1. Seek more info mydpcstory.com, E28 https://www.mydpcstory.com/post/dr-tea-nguyen-she-her-of-pacific-point-podiatry-watsonville-ca 
2. Self discover https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ 
3. Stop  being funny about money
4. Spin the cycle, repeat 1-3
5. Strategize the opt out process, safely.

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Humans, we're funny aren't we? We are so afraid to lose. People think that opting out means losing out on patient opportunities or that it means to abandon patients. What other stories do we choose to believe? Let's dive in.

• Let's lose the idea that opting out means we are abandoning patients, they are choosing to not see us
• If we stay with insurance, we are selecting for people who didn't really want to pay that much in the first place 
• By letting go of what doesn't serve us, we make room for new ideas and we are a step closer to our dream practice

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My thoughts have made some people upset. Enjoy this one.

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I was too excited to share some reflections with you that I didn't bother editing anything. Here's the raw recording straight from my car, ambient car noises included!

As I turn 39, I spent a great deal reflecting on the past 20 years, of how far I've come. If someone would have told me this was to be my life, I would have never believed them.

Direct Care, just like life, is not linear. Can you create a practice yourself? Absolutely. Is it easier to do it with a coach? Also yes. Pick your adventure. I created a mini series for women in podiatry if you want to learn more about Direct Care at your own pace here: https://www.coachingwithteallc.com/offers/KmFwwzxs/checkout 

If you want a more tailored experience, I invite you to my coaching program. I offer coaching for  women in podiatry wanting to learn how to start their direct care podiatry practice.
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And if you're a woman ally, this podcast is for everyone and it's totally free. Thanks for listening!

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Here are the 5 places you can find your people. 
1. Friends
2. Family
3. Google Ads
4. Community gatherings
5. Other cash practices

If you're a woman in podiatry seriously interested in starting your Direct Care path but don't know where to start, I have a special opportunity coming up in the next few weeks. My coaching program will show you exactly what you need to do so that you go from curious to confident in building your dream practice.  Learn more here https://teadpm.carrd.co

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There's an important lesson in this one because discharging patients will inevitably happen. Here's how to handle it and why it's worth protecting your Direct Care practice.

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I had the privilege to speak about my passion for podiatry with chiropractor Dr. Justin Trosclair on his podcast A Doctor's Perspective in 2017. Look how much has changed! I went from an employed position, then a solo practice owner, and now a Direct Care Podiatry practice & coach for other podiatrists interested in this model. 

Take a listen to hear what it's like to be on another doctor's podcast,  his great questions about what we do as podiatrists, and how being married to another doctor is challenging enough as a business owner. So don't forget to schedule date nights with your loved ones every week.

Follow Dr. Trosclair at https://adoctorsperspective.net/episode-28-diabetic-neuropathy-avoiding-amputation-and-foodie-dr-tea-nguyen-podiatrist/ 

If you like what you hear, please share it with a podiatrist. They might be one podcast away from a totally different life. Enjoy. 

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Someone wrote, “I would feel guilty charging that much.”

I don’t think they will pay is a huge misconception almost everyone has if they never had retail experience. First off, who is they? This is really important because you need to know who you serve, so you need to define who they are. 

Are they the person who does not value their health enough to go to a professional? If so, they are not your people to serve. No matter what you do, they will find a reason to bicker at any price you offer. 

What about focusing on the person who needs you, who is looking for you, and are willing to pay?

Confidence. We all have confidence issues, in one form or another. Our entire academic training is so competitive. We compete for school admission, residency programs, even fellowship. Even when we apply for jobs! So when we try to match ourselves to others, that can make us feel really small.

Show up for those patients who can serve, who you can spend more time with, who are so willing to pay for your time. If you think what you do is easy, more reasons to charge more. It’s easy because you do it everyday, you’re the expert. Don’t undermine yourself.

Want more? If you’re a woman in podiatry who wants to start developing the confidence to build your Direct Care practice, so that your business can be in a totally different place 1 year from now, dealing with less insurance hassles, freedom in your schedule, loving the practice of medicine again, come join me at coachingwithteallc.com It is an application process for this 12 week coaching program where you’ll be with other likeminded business owners looking to make a drastic change in their business and in their life. Session starts August 2, 2022. 

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Where do you start if you're just thinking about opening your own Direct Care practice, whether it's from out of residency or from being employed? I started with a few mistakes. Like not doing my due diligence with a consultant agency and making the assumption that if you build it they will come. Listen so you don't make the same mistakes I did.

Come join me on at https://facebook.com/coachingwithtea for live discussions and an intimate look at what it takes to run a cash practice. 

Are you a woman in podiatry interested in getting there faster? Try group coaching, apply at https://coachingwithteallc.com 

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