Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

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

Starting a private practice can feel like an all-consuming process — and once you’re open, the demands of running a clinic only grow. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Leung, a board-certified hematologist and physician coach, to talk about something every doctor needs to hear: work-life harmony. Dr. Leung shares practical strategies for how physicians can avoid burnout, set boundaries, and create more balance — both during the startup process and in the daily flow of practice ownership. Whether you’re in the thick of launching or already seeing patients, her advice will help you realign your priorities so your practice doesn’t come at the expense of your health, your family, or your joy in medicine. You’ll hear us cover: Why harmony (not “balance”) is a better goal for physicians Small, realistic shifts you can make while building your practice How to set boundaries without guilt Simple ways to preserve your energy and stay connected to your “why” If you’ve ever worried that private practice means trading freedom for exhaustion, this conversation will encourage you that it’s possible to build a practice you love and a life you enjoy.   Connect with Dr. Leung: www.shiningwithgratitudemd.com email: shiningwithgratitudemd@gmail.com LinkedIn: Mary Leung, MD Facebook: Mary Leung   📌 Resources: And if you want step-by-step guidance, 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 of the Thursday Shift, let's explore a common misconception about starting a private practice: That you've waited too late. POV: It's never too late! 📌 Resources: And if you want step-by-step guidance, 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

Click here to sign up for Plan to Practice! Thinking about private practice but not sure where to start? The very first step is creating a business plan—not the stiff corporate kind, but one that reflects your vision. In this episode, I share: Why a business plan gives you clarity, confidence, and credibility Why your input matters more than a generic template The key parts every practice plan should include If you’re ready to move from idea to action, this episode will help you see what’s possible. And if you want step-by-step guidance, check out my new course Plan to Practice.   📌 Resources: 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 biggest fears physicians face when launching a private practice is this: What if no one shows up? In this week’s Thursday Shift, we reframe that fear—and talk about what actually helps patients find you. We’ll cover how to create a solid marketing and referral plan, why physicians are in high demand (especially in private practice), and why marketing doesn’t have to feel gross. It can feel aligned—and even fun. 🔗 Links + Resources: --- Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here

Hiring is one of the biggest decisions you’ll face when opening a private practice — and it can feel overwhelming. Who should you hire first? What if you make the wrong choice? In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I break down the hiring process step by step so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: The first roles to consider hiring (and how this varies by practice model) Why it’s more important to define responsibilities than to fill titles Practical strategies for finding the right candidates Interview tips that go beyond résumés and credentials How to set expectations and create a culture that keeps staff invested Whether you’re months away from opening or just starting to dream about your clinic, this episode will help you see hiring not as something to fear — but as an exciting chance to build the team that will carry your vision forward. Tune in now to hear the full conversation. ---- 🔗 Links + Resources: 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

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own. This Week’s Shift: You Don't Need an MBA to Start a Practice Think you need an MBA to open a private practice? Think again. In this week’s Thursday Shift, we’re breaking down one of the most common limiting beliefs physicians face: “I’m not qualified to run a business.” The truth? You’ve already done harder things. Business is a skill—and you can learn it. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to know everything to get started. You just need to be willing to start. --- 🔗 Links + Resources: --- Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here Download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice. Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice  

In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I sit down with my medical school classmate, Dr. David Hardin, an internal medicine and sports medicine physician who has helped build a thriving direct primary care (DPC) practice incorporating really innovative technology to best care for his patients. We cover: The role of technology in creating efficiency, including how he uses tech in his own practice, Fitomics, to help patients reach their optimal performance Where AI fits into private practice — and how it can help physicians launch smarter, leaner practices If you're curious about how AI might change the future of private practice, this conversation is full of insight. ---- Connect with Dr. Hardin and check out his practice! https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hardin-md-41112b52/ https://www.fitomics.org/ 🔗 Links + Resources: 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

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own. This Week’s Shift: How Can I Make This Possible? Startup expenses are one of the biggest worries physicians face when thinking about private practice—but that fear doesn’t have to stop you. In this week’s Thursday Shift, we break down the truth about startup funding: why banks are happy to lend to physicians, how to start lean, and why you don’t need a CFO to build a financially healthy practice. It’s time to shift from fear to strategy—because this is doable. --- 🔗 Links + Resources: Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here Download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice. Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice  

Too many doctors jump into building their private practice by focusing on the wrong first steps — and end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 foundational steps physicians often skip when starting a practice… and why skipping them can cost you time, money, and momentum. Whether you’re just thinking about private practice or already halfway through the process, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and build your practice on purpose. You’ll learn: Why your vision matters more than your website (yes, really) How choosing your practice model early can prevent months of confusion The startup planning mistake that causes most stress and overspending This is one of those episodes that will either reassure you that you’re on track — or help you catch and fix what’s missing before it becomes a problem. 🔗 Links + Resources: 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

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own. This Week’s Shift: Naming Your Wins When building your private practice, it’s easy to end the day thinking only about what you didn’t get done. In this episode, I share a simple mindset shift: naming your wins at the end of the day and planning your wins for tomorrow. You’ll learn how this practice builds momentum, keeps you focused, and helps you see the progress you’re making — even in the middle of the messy, busy work of starting and growing your practice. --- 🔗 Links + Resources: Click here to join Private Practice Prep Week (my free 5-day email series with lessons + templates to help you get started) --- Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here Download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice. Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice  

If you’re opening a private practice, it’s easy to put the new patient forms on the back burner. But these aren’t just formalities — they’re essential tools for protecting your time, your team, and your practice. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about which forms you really need from the start, how to create them, and the common mistakes to avoid. ---- Want a list of the forms I mentioned in this episode? Click here to get the list! ---- 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

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own. This Week’s Shift: Are you really too busy to start a practice? Physicians are busy—always have been, always will be. But we’ve also learned how to juggle what matters most. In this week’s Thursday Shift, we talk about reframing “I’m too busy” into “How can I make space for this dream?”—and why building your practice is possible even in a packed schedule. --- 🔗 Links + Resources: Click here to join Private Practice Prep Week (my free 5-day email series with lessons + templates to help you get started) --- Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here Download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice. Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

Hiring is hard. But keeping great team members? That takes intention — and the right benefits. In today’s episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I’m sharing the top employee benefits I’ve found most impactful in running a private practice. These aren't just big-ticket items like salary and retirement (though we’ll cover those too) — we're also talking about the small, thoughtful touches that make a big difference in morale, loyalty, and overall clinic culture. If you want to reduce turnover, boost staff satisfaction, and create a workplace people want to be part of — this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through the 10 benefits I offer or recommend, including one that’s become my absolute favorite and a staff favorite too. (Spoiler: it involves giving them time back in their month just for them.)   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 building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own. This Week’s Shift: Is It Really Easier to Stay Employed? If you’ve ever thought, “It’s just easier to stay employed,” you’re not alone. The paycheck is steady. The path is familiar. But is it actually easier—or just more comfortable? In today’s short shift, we’re exploring the real trade-offs of employment vs. private practice—and what “easy” might be costing you in freedom, fulfillment, and long-term sustainability. 🔗 Links + Resources: Click here to join Private Practice Prep Week (my free 5-day email series with lessons + templates to help you get started) --- Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter   Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here

Your practice name is more than just a label — it’s your first impression, your brand foundation, and potentially your future asset. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the most important things to consider when naming your private practice. Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm or stuck between a few final options, this episode will help you move forward with confidence — and avoid some common mistakes that can cost you later. In this episode, we cover: Why your practice name matters more than you might think What not to do — from accidental acronyms to confusing patients Why including your personal name could limit your future growth or sale Tips to ensure your name is clear, memorable, and long-lasting Why checking website domains and social handles is a must The power of owning your name once it feels right A great name won’t build your practice for you — but it will pave the way. Do the work upfront, trust your gut, and once it clicks… commit to it. Print it on something and start showing up like it’s already real.   Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice. Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.  

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own. This Week’s Shift: Overwhelmed by All the To-Dos? If your launch to-do list feels a mile long and you don’t even know where to begin, this episode is for you. Private practice can feel like a massive undertaking—but you don’t have to do everything at once. In this short episode, I’ll help you shift from stuck to strategic, so you can move forward one clear step at a time. 🔗 Links + Resources: Here is the link to the checklist I mentioned in the episode!   Want weekly tips, tools, and encouragement? Subscribe to the newsletter   Ready for personalized support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching here  

If you're launching a private practice, there's one document you must have in place before working with vendors who access patient data: the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what a BAA is, who needs to sign one, and how to make sure you're protected. Whether you're using a cloud-based EHR, outsourcing your billing, or working with a marketing agency — if they touch protected health information (PHI), they need a BAA.   Tune in to learn: What a Business Associate Agreement actually does Real-world examples of vendors who require a BAA The simple steps to get your agreements in place What can happen if you skip this critical compliance step Protecting patient data isn’t optional — and neither is this conversation.   Resources Mentioned in this episode: HHS.gov - Business Associate Guidance   Action Steps Make a list of all vendors you work with Identify who has access to PHI Request and sign BAAs before sharing patient information Store signed BAAs in your practice’s compliance folder   Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice. Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice ---- Social Media Communities: Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson ---- If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help. Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.