In this episode, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Erik Nuveen joins David to discuss his career path, his practice’s growth, what he has learned about the business of medicine in building a cosmetic surgery platform. Erik begins by explaining his dual trainings and degrees in dentistry and medicine and how his family background shaped both his medical/dental career and his entrepreneurial spirit.

David and Erik then focus on Erik’s practice – its organic growth over the years, how that growth left him with a dilemma, and his thought process on solving the dilemma by creating a larger cosmetic surgery platform.

Erik explains his process of bringing his entrepreneurial vision to reality, which became like a real-life MBA, as well as an enormous commitment of time and energy. Erik delves into a few lessons he learned from the process – from dealing only with firms that understand healthcare, to the value of “real pros” as your advisors.

Erik’s share the challenges he faced and lessons learned from operating a platform with varied offices around the country and recruiting or acquiring new practices. The episode concludes with Erik offering some high level advice for colleagues.

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