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“I’m just not confident enough.”

I hear this all the time from smart, accomplished women who are more than capable, but still waiting to feel “ready”.

Recently, I met a woman with a beautiful idea and watched her almost talk herself out of it in real time. Not because it wasn’t a good idea, but because she didn’t feel confident enough yet. 

And it hit me how familiar this pattern is, especially for women building something new. In this episode, I break down the real recipe for confidence, why courage comes first, and how confidence is built after you take action (not before).

References

Strong Ground by Brené Brown

Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting Guide

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[00:50] [Intro] A January pie party and an unexpected conversation about courage

[02:08] [Admitting what you really want] A stranger shares her dream of facilitating ecstatic dance

[06:02] [The confidence recipe] Why courage and self-compassion come before confidence.

[09:08] [Upgrading self-image] A transformative photo shoot retreat for female founders.

[14:14] [Doing hard things together] The power of community and compassionate feedback.

[]15:45] [Building your own confidence] Amanda shares what she's working on to build confidence and what you can do next.

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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Ever find yourself lying awake rehearsing a conversation you really don't want to have? Maybe it's a performance issue, a behavior problem, or that feedback you know you need to give, but keep putting off.

If this feels harder than it “should,” there’s a good reason. You spent years learning medicine, not management. Nobody taught you how to have hard conversations with people you used to joke around with at lunch. And now you're the CEO, which means these conversations land on your desk whether you feel ready or not.

In this episode, I break down the three reasons difficult conversations feel so hard for physician practice owners, and what to do about each one. We talk about the lonely shift from colleague to boss, why your empathy can actually work against you, and a simple framework to structure any tough conversation.

References

The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence by Dacher Keltner

Strong Ground by Brené Brown

Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting Guide

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

Audio Stamps

[00:50] [Intro] A recurring theme in client conversations: how to have difficult conversations

[01:14] [What makes it hard] The different reasons a conversation might feel difficult

[02:24] [Hurdle 1: Topic uncertainty] When the discomfort is about not knowing enough, and when to bring in an expert

[05:40] [Hurdle 2: Role confusion] The transition from colleague to CEO and why empathy can hold you back

[11:39] [Hurdle 3: Framing the conversation] Using goals, values, and a "North Star" to structure the meeting

[15:00] [Feelings as messengers] Uncovering the secret thought behind your anxiety

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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You want to start (or grow) your business the "right" way, so naturally you look for a solid plan to get started. More data and more certainty should mean less risk, right?

The trouble is, we often cling to plans and data to create an illusion of control, even though business (much like life) is wildly unpredictable. The result is analysis paralysis, delayed momentum, and a business built around theory instead of real results.

In this episode, we flip the script. You'll learn why great businesses aren't built from perfect plans, but from experimentation. Drawing on Lean Startup principles, I'll show you how to truly de-risk your business by taking action, running small experiments, and letting the market guide your next move.

References

Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting Guide

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

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[00:50] [Intro] The pattern emerging from recent consultations: why clients asking for solid plans and data might be missing the point

[02:58] [The plumber test] Why hiring for results matters more than detailed plans

[07:34] [Lean Startup vs old school] Testing assumptions with real customers instead of theoretical planning

[09:37] [Birth plan lessons] What my birthing experiences taught me about controlling the uncontrollable

[16:50] [Taking action] Why small experiments beat perfect plans when building your business

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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I left my last employed position (part-time) in 2025 thinking it would be easy to transition to entrepreneurship full time. I’d been running my own business for eight years… so really, how hard could it be to leave a job?

As it turns out, the hardest part wasn’t building the business at all. It was unwinding decades of invisible rules around time, creativity, and safety. Rules I didn’t even realize were still running the show. Freedom, I’ve learned, is exciting…. but  also deeply uncomfortable.

This episode is an honest look at what my transition into full-time entrepreneurship has actually been like: the creativity that’s finally resurfacing, the unsettling freedom of having no one else to point at, and what it really means to learn how to be the boss of me.

References

How to Build Your Practice, Not Another Job: 5 Critical Mindset Shifts for Practice Owners

Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting Guide

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

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[00:50] [Intro] The loneliness of entrepreneurship and learning who's really the boss

[03:50] [The transition] Leaving my job and going through the employee-to-entrepreneur shift

[08:38] [Hidden constraints] Realizing how much my creativity and habits were shaped by being employed

[12:04] [The cheetah metaphor] Staying in the cage for safety even when the door was open

[17:39] [Learning freedom] Taking full responsibility and building my business without old limitations

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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Thinking about starting your own practice, but worried you’ll be fielding patient messages at all hours of the day and night?

It’s a concern I hear often from physicians considering independence—the fear that once the layers of corporate support are gone, everything lands on your plate. With no admin buffer, you imagine yourself dealing with every message, every request, and every “quick question” that shows up after hours.

In this episode, I break down where that fear actually comes from and what really happens when you start a practice from zero. We talk about realistic patient volumes, boundaries that hold up in real life, and how much control you actually have over who becomes a patient and how they interact with you.

References

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

Audio Stamps

[00:50] Intro: Physician burnout and mental health challenges in corporate medicine 

[03:28] The concern: Being overwhelmed by patient inquiries outside business hours 

[06:03] Key reframe: You get to design your own clinic on your terms

[08:23] Amanda's advice: Five strategies to protect your time and energy in your own practice 

[17:41] Why this work matters: Finding empowerment outside corporate medicine 

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For a lot of people, goal setting feels heavy. And as we edge toward the end of the year, it becomes harder to ignore the pressure to reinvent your life by January 1st.

A few years ago, my family figured out how to make this process something we actually look forward to. What began as a slightly awkward COVID-era experiment has turned into one of our favorite annual traditions. It’s reflective, practical, and dare I say… fun. (Yes, even my teenagers are into it!)

In this episode, I’m sharing the simple six step framework that helps us look back on the year, set meaningful goals, and stay connected as a family for the year ahead.

References

Free Resource: The Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting Guide

Becky Margiotta from The Billions Institute: The annual New Year’s Eve list of Big Dent Reflection Questions

Mel Robbins: How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

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[00:50] Intro: Amanda’s six-step process for annual goal setting as a family tradition

[04:06] Step 1: Creating space for reflection away from distractions

[05:33] Step 2: Reflection questions to review highlights, rate life areas, and plan what to start, stop, and continue

[08:48] Step 3: Drafting individual goals across different categories

[10:27] Step 4: Setting family goals and monthly outings together

[12:20] Step 5 & 6: Finalizing goals and monthly family meetings to review progress

[16:30] Key benefits: Self-awareness, family connection, and accountability

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Self-care. For years, I rolled my eyes at the whole concept. Between climbing the corporate ladder with three kids under five and a long list of responsibilities, self-care felt indulgent, surface-level, and honestly… kind of annoying.

In this episode, I break down why self-care felt so difficult for so long, how advertising and unrealistic expectations completely missed the point, and the definition that finally made it click for me. (Spoiler: it has nothing to do with bubble baths or luxury spa days.)

I also share a recent client conversation that shows why self-care and self-concept matter more than we think, especially when goals start to get bigger.

References

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

Audio Stamps

[00:50] Intro: Why self-care always felt difficult and irritating to me

[02:30] My self-care struggle: Gen X conditioning, superficial marketing, gendered expectations, and managing three young children

[07:00] What self-care actually means: Building capacity through awareness, energy management, and self-kindness

[11:13] When it clicked: Reframing self-care as personal agency and capacity

[12:30] Client example: Why self-concept matters when setting bigger revenue goals

[15:10] Reflection: Trusting yourself with awareness, energy, and compassion

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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“The level that I want to help people will never work in this system.”

That one sentence captures what so many physicians feel but struggle to say out loud. You love your patients… but the system isn’t built to support the care you want to give, or the life you want to live.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Matthea Rentea, a longtime client and one of my favorite success stories. Five years ago, with a patient panel topping 3,500 and no signs of relief from corporate medicine, she knew something had to change.

Together, we unpack how she strategically exited her corporate medicine job, built a fully booked telehealth clinic in just two years, and mastered marketing by leading with service. We talk about the moment she realized her revenue had already surpassed her goals, why she shifted to a membership-only model, and her advice for physicians who feel overwhelmed by starting their own practice.

Tune in for an honest look at the decisions, mindset shifts, and systems that made her success sustainable, not just profitable.

References

Connect with Dr. Matthea Rentea:

Website

Programs

Instagram

TikTok

The Obesity Guide Podcast

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

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[01:47] Dr. Rentea's Journey: From corporate medicine burnout to building a thriving telehealth obesity clinic.

[07:53] Strategic Clinic Decisions: How to choose your model, pricing, and services based on patient needs.

[11:20] Data Over Drama: Using feedback loops and real numbers to guide business decisions.

[16:25] Leaving Side Work: When to drop extra income and trust your clinic's growth trajectory.

[25:20] Marketing That Works: Serving patients first, promoting second

[35:43] The Power of Membership: Creating better patient outcomes with long-term relationship models.

[42:47] Advice for New Founders: Start sooner, build your dream team, and get help before you're desperate.

[45:44] What's Next: Dr. Rentea’s upcoming programs for patients and physicians including group coaching and social media training.

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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You can't "committee-approve" your way into a clinic launch. But if you're coming from corporate medicine, that's exactly what your brain wants to do: over-plan, over-perfect, and overthink every detail until nothing ships.

Enter the Lean Startup approach. It started in Silicon Valley, but it works just as well for physicians building a clinic.

In this episode, I break down five core Lean Startup principles (from Eric Ries) and show you how to use them to get your practice out of your head and into the real world. You'll learn why your first version doesn't need to be perfect, how to figure out what patients actually want (and will pay for), and why small experiments beat massive business plans every single time.

References

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

Audio Stamps

[00:50] What Is Lean Startup: Eric Ries's framework adapted for physician entrepreneurs.

[02:00] Management Over Planning: Why experimentation beats rigid business plans.

[05:17] Validated Learning: Testing pricing assumptions with real patient behavior.

[07:37] Build, Measure, Learn: Rapid iteration cycles to improve and grow faster.

[09:38] Metrics That Matter: Patient conversion over social media vanity metrics.

[12:49] Pivot or Persevere: Using data to decide your next strategic move.

[14:00] The Four-Step Process: Hypotheses, MVPs, measurement, and decision-making.

[18:14] Why This Works: Reduces waste, fights perfectionism, focuses on patient value.

[21:10] 90-Day Clinic Launch Blueprint: Amanda's new mini-course for launching without panic or debt.

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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Hitting that point in your clinic where the waiting list is growing, your schedule is bursting, and you’re thinking, “If I just hire one more person, everything will feel easier”?

But here’s the catch: growth doesn’t always equal profit. In fact, hiring out of sheer overwhelm (rather than actual numbers), can pull your clinic further away from financial stability.

That’s why understanding one simple metric can change everything: your contribution margin. (Don’t worry, it’s less scary than it sounds!) In this episode, we’ll walk through how to calculate your estimated revenue per visit, the difference between variable and fixed costs, and how the contribution margin affects your break-even point. By the end, you’ll feel a whole lot clearer about whether hiring truly moves you forward… or just adds to the chaos.

References

The 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.

Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!

Book a free discovery call today

Audio Stamps

[00:50] Don't Hire Too Early: Why overwhelm isn't a good reason to add staff and the importance of data-driven hiring decisions.

[02:02] What Is Contribution Margin: The financial metric that reveals how much each patient visit contributes to covering fixed costs and profit.

[03:40] How to Calculate Contribution Margin: Breaking down revenue per visit, identifying variable costs in your P&L, and running the actual numbers.

[10:49] Understanding Your Break-Even Point: How fixed costs impact profitability and when your practice shifts from covering overhead to generating profit.

[12:28] Using Contribution Margin for Hiring: How to evaluate whether adding staff makes financial sense for your practice.

[13:37] 90-Day Clinic Launch Blueprint: Amanda’s launching a new practical mini-course covering key financial metrics, marketing, and operations for new practices.

To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.