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Have you ever thought, “I don’t trust myself to figure this out” when it comes to private practice? In this short mindset shift, I’m talking directly to that fear—and gently dismantling it. In this episode, we cover: Why you don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward The myth that successful private practice owners did it all on their own Why private practice isn’t something to rush into How learning and adjusting is part of the process—not a failure Why private practice is meant to feel like freedom, not judgment If this mindset has been quietly holding you back, support can help you slow the process down, make decisions in the right order, and stop feeling like you have to recreate the wheel. Ready for next steps? If you want focused clarity, you can book a 90-minute strategy call. If you’re looking for ongoing guidance, 1:1 coaching is available. You don’t need to know everything. You just need to be willing to start thoughtfully. Click here to learn more about working one on one with me to build your dream practice!

What services should you offer in private practice—and what can you leave out? In this episode, I break down how to decide your service offerings intentionally, whether you’re building an insurance-based or cash-pay practice. You don’t have to offer everything you were trained to do, and starting focused doesn’t limit your future—it protects it. We cover why clarity matters, how to avoid recreating burnout, and how your services shape your schedule, systems, and sustainability. Defining your services is a foundational part of building a practice that actually works.   📌 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 ---- ✨ 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.  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

Admin time is one of the most misunderstood parts of running a private practice. In this episode, I walk through what admin time is actually for — and why it shouldn’t be used to catch up on notes, inbox messages, or other unpaid clinical work. This is the same framework I use with my 1:1 coaching clients when we’re building out their clinic schedules. We’re not just deciding how many patients they’ll see — we’re deciding how they’ll lead their practice. I share how I intentionally create and protect admin time, how I structure my own admin day, and what should happen during that time to keep a practice running proactively instead of reactively. If your practice feels heavy, chaotic, or constantly behind, this episode will help you rethink how admin time fits into your schedule. If you’re interested in working with me one-on-one as you build or refine your private practice, I'd love to work with you! Admin time isn’t a luxury. It’s a leadership tool.   ✨ 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.  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

Physicians are trained to look for red flags — and that skill saves lives. But when it comes to career decisions, that same instinct can quietly keep you stuck. In this short mindset shift, we talk about how fear can disguise itself as logic, why collecting worst-case scenarios doesn’t equal responsibility, and how changing the question you’re asking can open the door to clarity instead of paralysis. If you’ve been over-analyzing your next step, 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

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