Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

When you’re opening a private practice, it can feel like money is going out the door everywhere. So where is it actually worth spending?
In this episode, I’m sharing five things I believe are worth the investment when starting your practice—from getting the right professional help to knowing when your time is better spent letting someone else handle the job.
I’ll also share where you can DIY, where I think it makes sense to pay a professional, and why sometimes spending money upfront can save you time, frustration, and expensive mistakes later.
Related Episodes
Episode 67: Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Private Practice — with healthcare attorney Kim Cunningham
Episode 49: Branding Your Private Practice — with graphic designer Nadene Taylor
Episode 28: What Your Practice Website Should Include
Looking for more help building your private practice? Visit my website to learn more about Private Practice, On Purpose, my digital course, and one-on-one private practice coaching.
📌 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.
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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
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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.
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
Your practice doesn’t have to open this week. It just needs to be a little closer to opening than it was last week.

Opening a private practice can feel overwhelming when you look at everything that needs to get done. But you don’t need an entire free weekend, or even several hours, to make meaningful progress.
In this episode, I’m challenging you to focus on one question: What are you working on this week?
Whether you have a few hours or just 30 minutes, there’s something you can do to move your practice forward. One phone call, one email, one section of your business plan...it all adds up.
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In this episode, I discussed an earlier episode (#7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares). Check it out, it's a great episode!
📌 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.
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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
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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.
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Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
Your practice doesn’t have to open this week. It just needs to be a little closer to opening than it was last week.

Thinking about financing your private practice? Your first meeting with a bank shouldn't be the first time you've thought through the numbers.
In this episode, I’m sharing five things physicians should have ready before approaching a bank...from knowing your startup costs and having a business plan to preparing financial projections and understanding your timeline.
If you're ready to turn your private practice idea into an actionable plan, Plan to Practice will help you put the pieces together step by step.
In this episode:
What to know before approaching a lender
Why working capital matters
The financial documents and projections to prepare
Why you should start talking to banks earlier than you think
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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
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
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In this episode, I discussed an earlier episode (#7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares). Check it out, it's a great episode!
📌 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’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!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Your patient experience doesn't begin in the exam room; it begins long before you introduce yourself.
In this episode, I walk through 10 things every patient notices before they ever meet their physician, from your Google listing and website to your waiting room and staff. If you're planning a private practice, these small details can make a big impact on the trust and confidence your patients have from day one.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why first impressions start before the exam room
The 10 touch points every physician should evaluate before opening
Simple ways to create a patient experience that builds trust from the very beginning
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
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In this episode, I discussed an earlier episode (#7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares). Check it out, it's a great episode!
📌 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
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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!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

Why did you want to become a physician in the first place?
As I prepare to speak with medical students later this week, I'm reminded of the optimism they bring to medicine...and how easy it is to lose sight of that vision once we're in practice.
In this episode, I encourage physicians who are building or considering private practice to reconnect with the career they imagined when they first started. Your practice doesn't have to look like everyone else's. It should reflect your values, your goals, and the physician you always hoped to become.
If you're feeling discouraged or wondering whether private practice is worth it, this episode is your reminder that it's never too late to build a practice on purpose.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 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!
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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 joined by healthcare attorney Kim Cunningham of Cunningham Law to discuss the most common legal mistakes physicians make when starting a private practice, when to hire an attorney, and how to avoid costly compliance pitfalls.
As a bonus for Physicians Hanging a Shingle listeners, Kim is offering 10% off her legal services. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for details, or reach out to her at kim@kimcunninghamlaw.com.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
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In this episode, I discussed an earlier episode (#7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares). Check it out, it's a great episode!
📌 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

What if one hour today could save you hours of stress during launch?
In this episode, I'm sharing one of the productivity habits I recommend to every physician I coach: content batching. Learn why creating your social media in advance can help you stay consistent, reduce decision fatigue, and free up your time when your practice finally opens. I also share a personal story about a post that unexpectedly took off—and why you need to be ready when new followers find you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
*What content batching is
*Why your notice period is the perfect time to create content
*How batching helps you engage with new followers instead of scrambling to post
*Simple content ideas you can start creating today
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
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In this episode, I discussed an earlier episode (#7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares). Check it out, it's a great episode!
📌 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

Four years ago, I opened the doors to my private practice. And looking back, there are a few things I wish I could have told myself on day one.
In this episode, I'm sharing four lessons I've learned over the past four years that I believe every future practice owner should hear before opening their doors. If you're dreaming about private practice or are early in your journey, this episode is for you.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 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 think practice culture starts after you hire your first employee, think again.
In this episode, I share why the culture of your practice begins long before opening day. We'll talk about hiring for character, choosing personalities that complement one another, creating clear expectations during onboarding, and building the kind of workplace where both your team and your patients thrive.
Whether you're still planning your practice or already hiring your first employees, this episode will help you build your team with intention from day one.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 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

How do you know if you’re financially ready to leave your employed job and start a private practice?
In this episode, I’m walking through the questions I think every physician should ask before making the leap.
We’ll talk about personal expenses, startup costs, runway, timeline, and what it really means to be financially prepared to leave employed medicine.
If private practice is on your mind but the financial side feels overwhelming, this episode will help you think through it more clearly.
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ORDER MY NEW BOOK: PRIVATE PRACTICE, ON PURPOSE
📌 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