Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

We spend so much time planning the dream that when it finally happens, we rush right past it. In this episode, I share a moment from a recent ribbon cutting for one of my 1:1 coaching clients—and a realization that stopped me in my tracks. As physicians, we’re wired to plan, execute, and move on to the next thing… but skipping the celebration comes at a cost. You’ll hear: Why big milestones often feel quieter than we expect The emotional weight of building something from nothing Practical ways to pause, reflect, and actually feel your progress How honoring the moment can make the journey more sustainable If you’re planning a private practice—or already in the middle of building one—this episode is a reminder not to rush past the moments you once prayed for. ✨ Interested in 1:1 coaching? If you want support building your practice with clarity, intention, and a plan that fits your life, I offer personalized 1:1 coaching for physicians.  Don’t skip the celebration. You’ve earned it. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. 📌 Resources: Wondering if Private Practice is right for you? Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ---- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Feeling exhausted and wondering how you could possibly add starting a private practice to your life? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean private practice isn’t for you. In this short mindset shift, I reframe exhaustion, explain why private practice doesn’t have to be built on top of burnout, and share how clarity and intentional planning can actually create more control and energy. If private practice has been on your mind but feels overwhelming, this episode will help you think about it differently. 📌 Resources: Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ----- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

A great private practice idea isn’t enough if it doesn’t work in real life. In this episode, we discuss why some practice models look perfect on paper but struggle once launched — and how to build a private practice that’s both inspiring and realistic. We talk about: Running conservative, practical numbers Avoiding overspending early Preventing burnout in a physician-owned practice Hiring at the right pace Pressure-testing your idea before launch This episode is for physicians who want private practice to work — financially, operationally, and personally. Ready to put your idea on paper realistically? Learn more about Plan to Practice   Wondering if Private Practice is right for you? Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Many physicians believe that being a good doctor and being a good business owner are opposites. In this short mindset shift, we unpack where that belief comes from — and why it’s often the most thoughtful, patient-centered doctors who struggle with it the most. If you’ve ever wondered whether you have the “personality” to own a practice, this episode will help you reframe what business ownership actually requires — and why it may be more aligned with who you are than you think. This episode is for physicians who are quietly questioning what’s next, even if they’re not ready to say it out loud. 📌 Resources: Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz! This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. ----- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

If you’ve been thinking about private practice—but aren’t sure whether now is the right time—this episode is for you. In this 20-minute solo episode, Dr. Anderson walks through the exact framework she uses to help physicians assess their readiness for private practice without pressure, hype, or false urgency. You’ll learn: Why “Am I ready?” is the wrong question The four key areas that determine private practice readiness How to distinguish burnout from a true desire for autonomy What financial and lifestyle readiness actually look like How to move forward even if you don’t feel 100% certain Take the Private Practice Readiness Quiz!   This quiz will help you identify where you fall on the readiness spectrum—and what your next best step should be. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

This is the final episode of 2025, and we’re ending the year with a practical look at why 2026 may be the right time to start a private medical practice. In this episode, I share six real-world reasons physicians are choosing private practice—not for hype, but for sustainability, autonomy, and better patient care. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why patients are actively seeking a medical home outside large health systems How private practice restores physician autonomy The truth about controlling your income as a practice owner Why independent physicians play a key role in combating medical misinformation How small practices adapt faster in a changing healthcare landscape How to define success on your own terms as a physician Key Takeaway Private practice isn’t about escaping medicine—it’s about practicing medicine with intention. If you want something different by the end of 2026, the planning starts now. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Payroll is one of those things physicians are never taught — but getting it wrong can cost you time, money, and stress. In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I walk through what physicians need to know about setting up payroll in private practice, including when you need it, common mistakes to avoid, and key decisions to make before you ever run payroll. I also share the payroll service I recommend for physicians and how you can save money as you’re getting started. In This Episode What payroll really includes When you need to set it up Common payroll mistakes physicians make How payroll fits into your practice finances Resource Mentioned SurePayroll 👉 Use my referral link to get 9 months of payroll free ---------- If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson  

If you’re thinking about opening a private practice next year but keep telling yourself you’ll “see how things go,” this episode is for you. In this Mindset Shift, I talk about why private practice doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by intention. We explore the difference between thinking like an employed physician and thinking like a practice owner, and why the doctors who open practices aren’t braver… they’re earlier. This episode will help you shift from waiting for clarity to building momentum. Physicians thinking about opening a private practice Employed docs craving autonomy but unsure where to start Doctors who want to move from “maybe someday” to intentional planning ------ 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

When I talk with physicians about staffing, one role comes up again and again: the front office. And too often, it’s underestimated. Your front office is not just answering phones. They are the first voice your patients hear, the gatekeepers of your schedule, and often the ones protecting—or quietly draining—your revenue. In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I walk through the key skills I believe front office staff need to be successful in a private practice. Instead of focusing on job titles or years of experience, I’m sharing how I think about hiring for skills, mindset, and fit, especially in small or growing practices. If you’re planning to open your own practice, hiring your first front office staff member, or feeling the strain of a misaligned hire, this episode will help you think more strategically about one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a practice owner. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

If you’ve ever thought, “I want my own practice, but I don’t have the personality to run a business,” this episode will shift everything. In this Thursday Shift, we’re breaking down where that belief comes from, why it’s completely false, and what actually makes someone a strong practice owner. (Hint: it’s not being extroverted, loud, or “naturally business-minded.”)   You’ll learn why business ownership is a skill set — not a personality type — and how the same qualities that make you a great physician already make you a strong leader. 🎧 Listen for a quick mindset reset that will remind you: you don’t need a new personality… you just need a new belief about what’s possible for you. ------ 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Hiring for your medical office is one of the most important decisions you’ll make — and one of the hardest, because no one ever taught us how to do it. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 questions and considerations that go far beyond checking a resume. We’ll talk about how to evaluate mindset, communication, culture fit, and emotional intelligence — the things that truly determine whether someone will thrive in your practice. I also share a powerful reminder from the Millions Were Made podcast: It’s easier to NOT hire someone who feels wrong from the beginning than to hire them, retrain them, and fire them later. If you’re building your team or getting ready to start interviewing, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a simple blueprint to follow. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to hire for skill and for culture — and build a team that supports the practice you’re dreaming of. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

If you feel alone in your dream of starting a private practice, this episode is for you. In this Thursday Shift, I’m talking about what it’s like to be the first in your family or your circle to pursue something big. I share my own experience as a first-generation college graduate and the first physician in my family — and what it felt like to make decisions that no one around me fully understood. You’ll learn why this journey can feel isolating, how to stop expecting everyone to “get it,” and why it’s crucial to surround yourself with people who share your vision. Plus, I share practical ways to find community, mentorship, and support as you build your practice. 🎧 Listen now for a mindset shift that reminds you: you’re not alone — you’re just early. ------ 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I did on my own planning retreat this past weekend — the same steps I recommend for any physician who’s building a private practice. I talk about the very first retreat I ever took to dream up my clinic (in Honolulu!) and why you don’t need an airplane or a beach to get clarity. You just need space to think. I break down exactly what to do during your retreat, including: How to choose a distraction-free environment Why you should start with your vision, not logistics What foundations to map out for your practice How to make the math math And how to leave with a clear 90-day action plan Whether you take one day or a whole weekend, this retreat will give you direction, momentum, and the clarity you’ve been waiting for. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

In this Thursday Shift, we’re tackling a mindset block almost every physician has when they start thinking about private practice: “I’ll figure out the business plan later.” Today, I’m walking you through why this belief keeps you stuck — and why your business plan isn’t just paperwork. It’s clarity. It’s protection. It’s your first real act of ownership. Inside the episode, we cover: What You’ll Learn Why avoiding a business plan leads to more overwhelm, not less How a business plan protects you from building a practice that burns you out The role of clarity in shifting from “employed mindset” to “owner mindset” Why your business plan becomes your compass when the process feels chaotic How planning actually creates freedom instead of limiting it The Mindset Shift Your business plan doesn’t have to be perfect before you start. It just needs to exist. Creating it forces you to think like a CEO — not an employee hoping everything works out. Want Help Building Yours? If you're ready to stop circling the idea of your practice and actually put a plan on paper, my digital course Plan to Practice walks you step-by-step through building your entire business plan — from vision, to services, to finances, to operations. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more about the Plan to Practice course here Tune in now to learn how planning becomes your first freedom tool in private practice.

One of the biggest mistakes new practice owners make is believing that marketing starts on opening day. It doesn’t. It starts long before you ever turn in your resignation. In this episode, I’m sharing how to ethically and legally build a warm audience before you open your clinic — even if you’re still employed and under a non-compete. You’ll learn why creating a social media presence early is the smartest move you can make, how to show up online without mentioning your future practice, and how this protects you from solicitation violations. We’ll talk through the platforms you can use (Facebook, IG, TikTok, YouTube), what kind of content to share, and how this sets you up so that when you finally announce your practice, people already know where to find you — without you ever reaching out to them directly. 🎧 Listen in to learn how to stay compliant AND build demand for the practice you’re creating. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

If the thought of running a practice makes you think, “I don’t want to be responsible for everything,” you’re not alone. In this Thursday Shift, we’re reframing what responsibility actually means in private practice — and why ownership doesn’t equal doing every task yourself. You’ll learn how to shift from “I have to carry it all” to “I get to design the system,” plus three practical ways to lighten the load through systems, delegation, and clarity in your role. Listen for a quick mindset reset that will help you see leadership not as a burden, but as freedom. ------ 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Today on Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I’m joined by Dr. Latifat Akintade—gastroenterologist, founder of MoneyFitMD, and host of the MoneyFitMD podcast. Dr. Latifat has helped many physicians create healthier relationships with money, build wealth with intention, and step into financial confidence… and she brings that wisdom straight to us in this episode. If you’re a physician preparing to open your own practice or already navigating early ownership, this conversation is packed with clarity, encouragement, and practical tools. We cover: The essential money mindset shift every new practice owner should make Why fear-based financial decisions sabotage growth—and what to do instead The simple financial systems to put in place from day one How to keep your personal and business finances clean, separate, and healthy Whether you’re months away from opening your doors or still in the dreaming stage, this episode will help you build a strong financial foundation for the practice you’re creating. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

If you’ve ever thought, “What if I leave my job, start my own practice… and just burn out all over again?” — you’re not alone. In this Thursday Shift, we’re talking about why that fear is completely valid — and why this time can be different. You’ll learn what really causes burnout, how private practice gives you control over the system you work in, and three practical ways to protect your time and energy as you build. Because this isn’t about escaping medicine — it’s about building a version of it that actually supports you. Listen now for a mindset shift that will help you build your dream practice without burning out in the process. ------ 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

If your clinic feels like organized chaos, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down SOPs — Standard Operating Procedures — what they are, why every practice needs them, and how they can save you time, stress, and confusion as your clinic grows. You’ll learn what happens when you don’t have them, the different ways to structure them (checklists, flowcharts, and more), and even how ChatGPT can help you draft and organize them — as long as you give it the right information first. Tune in to learn how to create systems that keep your practice running smoothly, even when you’re not there. 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice business plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want step-by-step guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

When you tell people you’re thinking about starting your own practice, everyone suddenly has an opinion — and most of them aren’t encouraging. In this Thursday Shift, I’m talking about how to move forward when the people around you don’t understand your vision. You’ll learn how to filter out the noise, stay grounded in your “why,” and surround yourself with voices that remind you what’s possible. 🎧 Listen now for a quick dose of clarity and courage to keep building what you believe in. ---- 📌 Resources: If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching. ---- Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe! ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson