Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

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

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to start my own practice, but I’m just not confident enough to run a business,” this episode is for you. In this Thursday Shift, I’m sharing why confidence doesn’t come first — action does. You’ll learn how to build confidence as you go, how to use your existing leadership skills in a new way, and how to stop waiting to “feel ready.” You don’t need more confidence to start your practice. You just need to start — and confidence will follow. 🎧 Listen now and take your next step toward leading your dream clinic with clarity and courage. ---- 📌 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  

You built this practice — so you get to design your days. In this episode, I break down how to create a clinic schedule that works for you, your patients, and your bottom line. Whether you’re insurance-based or cash-pay, your schedule shapes everything about your practice — from your energy to your income. I share my process for “making the math math,” a concept from the Plan to Practice digital course, to help you figure out how many patients you need to see for your model to be sustainable. You’ll learn how to build a schedule that protects your time, supports your goals, and brings balance back to your life 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

Before you buy your first printer or laptop, let’s talk about the hardware that actually matters when you’re setting up your clinic. In this episode, I’m walking through the tech essentials that keep your practice running smoothly — from front desk computers to secure Wi-Fi and backup systems — and how to plan for these costs in your business plan. Because the right setup isn’t just convenience…it’s part of your foundation. Listen now to learn what to buy, what to skip, and how to budget for it wisely. Mentioned in this episode: Plan to Practice digital course — build your business plan with realistic hardware + startup budgets. 📌 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  

Leaving an employed position to start your own practice sounds exciting… until the fear of losing that guaranteed paycheck kicks in. In this short but powerful episode, I break down the truth about financial “security” in medicine — and help you reframe fear into freedom. You’ll learn why your paycheck isn’t as guaranteed as it seems, how to rebuild confidence in your own ability to generate income, and one quick mindset exercise you can do today to shift from fear to control. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I can’t afford to leave,” this episode is 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

Your website is your digital front door — and it should make patients feel like they already know you before they ever step inside. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what every private practice website needs — from the essentials like contact info, services, and team bios to the nice-to-haves that help your site connect with patients and build trust. I’ll tell the story of how I built my very first website when I opened Anderson Family Care, and how I later built the Physicians Hanging a Shingle site using SuperDocTech — a platform designed for cash-pay and membership-based practices. It took me a fraction of the time, and it turned out beautifully. If you decide to use SuperDocTech through my link, I’ll throw in a free 1-hour coaching session where we can talk about building your website — or any other part of your private practice journey you want to focus on. 📌 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

Most physicians talk about fear of failure — but few admit to the other side of it: fear of success. That quiet, unsettling thought: “What if this actually works? What if I can’t keep up? What if I let people down?” In this Thursday Shift, I’m unpacking where that fear really comes from — and how to reframe it so success feels safe. You’ll learn why physicians often expect things to fall apart (even when they’re going well), and how to create systems that allow you to grow with confidence. This short mindset episode will help you trust yourself to handle what comes next — because you built the foundation for it. ---- 📌 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

Uniforms might seem like a small detail, but they can shape your entire clinic culture. In this episode, I share how I handle uniforms in my own practice — from deciding if you even need them, to who pays, to what they should look like. What You’ll Learn: How uniforms impact team culture and patient perception When it’s appropriate for the practice to cover the cost Practical tips for ordering, replacements, and consistency My own clinic approach (all black, monogrammed tops, and branded tees) Takeaway: Uniforms aren’t just about appearance — they’re part of your brand. Make sure your approach reflects the professionalism and identity you want your practice to show. 📌 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. ---- I’ve partnered with SuperDocTech to bring you smarter automation tools for your practice. If you sign up using my link, you’ll also get a free 1-hour coaching session with me to tackle any questions you have about building your private practice. ---- 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

An employee handbook might not sound exciting, but it’s one of the most powerful tools you can create for your clinic. It sets expectations, protects you as an employer, and communicates the culture you want to build with your team. In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, we discuss: Why an employee handbook is essential from day one When to go over it with staff and how often to review it General examples of what to include (without the overwhelm) How to keep it updated as your practice grows Whether you’re just getting ready to hire your first employee or already have a team in place, this episode will help you see your handbook as more than paperwork — it’s a tool for building a stronger, smoother-running practice. 📌 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. ---- I’ve partnered with SuperDocTech to bring you smarter automation tools for your practice. If you sign up using my link, you’ll also get a free 1-hour coaching session with me to tackle any questions you have about building your private practice. ---- 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 worried, “I’m just not good at boundaries — won’t I burn out again if I start a practice?” … you’re not alone. Many physicians feel this way after years of pushing past exhaustion in employed settings. But here’s the truth: burnout often doesn’t come from caring too much or being “bad” at boundaries. It often comes from working in systems where you had no control. In this Thursday Shift, I’ll share how private practice changes the game — because now, you set the systems, the hours, and the expectations. You’ll hear three practical ways to create boundaries that actually stick, without guilt, and without burning out. ---- 📌 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

Automation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to building a practice that runs smoothly without draining all of your time and energy. Whether you’re insurance-based like I am, or you’re running a cash-pay, direct care, coaching, or membership model, smart systems make all the difference. In this episode, I sit down with Drs. Sodhi and Caudill, the physician-founders of SuperDocTech, to talk about how automation can free up your bandwidth, simplify your operations, and create more space for what really matters. After recording this conversation, I actually signed up for SuperDocTech myself—and in the weeks since, I’ve automated so many things for Physicians Hanging a Shingle, from building my website to releasing my digital course. I’m also exploring how to bring these tools into my own insurance-based clinic. If you’ve been wondering how automation could fit into your practice, you don’t want to miss this episode. Special Offer: When you sign up through my link, you’ll also receive a free 1-hour 1:1 coaching session with me. We can use that time to talk about automation or any questions you have about starting and growing your private practice.   📌 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

Do you feel guilty even thinking about leaving your current job because of the team you’d be leaving behind? You’re not alone. In this quick Thursday Shift, I’ll help you reframe that guilt, see it as a sign of your care and loyalty, and release it so you can move forward with clarity. Your growth doesn’t diminish your past team — it expands your impact. 📌 Resources: And 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

One of the early important decisions you’ll make in private practice is when your clinic will be open. At first glance, it might feel like a small logistical detail — but the truth is, your hours shape your patient flow, your staff’s rhythm, and your own sustainability as a physician. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why setting your own hours is one of the biggest mindset shifts in private practice How to build in admin time so you’re not stuck working nights and weekends The importance of cushion time for your staff before and after clinic Why consistency matters and how it builds trust with patients Where and how to post your hours so patients can easily find them Whether you're in the early planning stages or refining your current schedule, this conversation will help you design clinic hours that actually work for you.   📌 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

Marketing is one of the top reasons physicians hesitate to launch a private practice—but it doesn’t have to be scary or "salesy." In this week’s Thursday Shift, we reframe marketing as clarity and connection, not pressure or performance. You’ll learn how to show up for your patients in a way that feels aligned and discover how you can create a strategy that actually works (and feels like you). 📌 Resources: And 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