Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

#61: Create Your No-Show Policy Before You Open

In this episode, I discuss one of the most important office policies to establish before you open your practice: your no-show policy.
We cover what should count as a no-show, whether to charge fees, how to handle repeat offenders, rescheduling rules, and the importance of applying the policy consistently.
Whether you're building an in-person, telemedicine, insurance-based, or cash-pay practice, having a clear plan in place can help protect your schedule and create a better experience for both patients and staff.
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📌 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:
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[Thursday Shift]: You Don't Need Everyone's Permission

If you're waiting for someone else to tell you it's okay to start your private practice, this episode is for you.
In this week's Thursday Shift, I talk about the difference between seeking advice and seeking permission and why ownership requires you to trust yourself before everyone else understands your vision.
Plus, I share a reminder that no one can build your dream practice for you.
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.
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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

#60: 5 Ways Organized Medicine Can Help You Build Your Private Practice

When physicians think about starting a private practice, they often overlook one of the most valuable resources they already have access to: organized medicine.
In this episode, I share 5 ways local, state, specialty, and national medical organizations can support your private practice journey—from vendor discounts and professional connections to referrals, mentorship, and even funding opportunities.
If you're already paying membership dues, it's time to make those memberships work for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How medical societies can connect you with valuable resources and partners
Why networking with private practice physicians matters
Ways conferences can help you build referral relationships
How to find local advice and recommendations from physicians who have done it before
Funding and grant opportunities you may be overlooking
Ready to build your practice on purpose?Grab a copy of my book, Private Practice, On Purpose, for more practical guidance on turning your practice vision into reality.
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.
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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
 
 
 

#59: Designing Your Patient Experience

In this episode, I walk through one of the highest-yield exercises I do with coaching clients: designing the patient experience from beginning to end.
We cover everything from how patients find your practice and schedule appointments to check-in, triage, the visit itself, and after-visit follow-up...including important differences for telemedicine practices.
 
Small workflow decisions can completely change how patients experience your practice.
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.
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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.
----
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

#58: How to Set Up Your Office Phones Without Creating Chaos

If patients can’t reach your office efficiently, it impacts everything... workflow, satisfaction, efficiency, and trust.
In this episode, I’m breaking down simple but important things to think through when creating your office phone system, from call routing and voicemail setup to setting expectations for callbacks and refill requests. Small systems make a big difference.
 
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.
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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.
----
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

[Thursday Shift]: But What If I Have to Fire Someone?

This week’s Thursday Shift is for the physicians quietly thinking:
“But what if I have to fire someone?”
In this episode, I talk about the reality of leadership in private practice, why difficult staffing decisions are sometimes unavoidable, and why keeping the wrong person too long can hurt your team, patients, and business more than letting them go.
You do not have to be a perfect leader to build a successful practice. You just have to be willing to grow into ownership.
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.
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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.
----
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

#57: 7 Ways to Build a Practice You Actually Want to Own

In this episode, I’m walking through 7 ways to build a private practice on purpose — from defining your vision and designing your practice model to building systems, teams, visibility, and leadership during the early days.
These are the same foundational themes behind Private Practice, On Purpose and the framework I believe helps physicians build more sustainable practices.
ORDER THE 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.
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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.
----
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

#56: Creating a Profitable Private Practice (with Dr. Una)

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Una to talk about what it really takes to build a profitable private practice.
We break down the difference between revenue and profit, why more patients isn’t always the answer, and how to think about your practice like a business.
If you’ve been wondering how to make your practice financially sustainable, this conversation will give you a clearer way to think about it.
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Check out my new book, Private Practice, On Purpose! It's available on Amazon! Please share it with a colleague who may be considering private practice too!
📌 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.
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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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✨ 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.
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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

[Thursday Shift]: Why This Feels Harder Than You Thought

If building your practice feels harder than you expected… you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why this process feels so uncomfortable, and why that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
📌 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
----
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

#55: How to Create a Realistic Timeline to Open Your Private Practice

If you’ve been thinking about starting a private practice, you’ve probably told yourself, “I’ll open in about 12 months.”
In this episode, I break down why that timeline often doesn’t work—and how to build one that actually does.
I share what my timeline looked like (January → April → July) and how I structured my time while still working full-time.
We’ll talk about tying your timeline to real decisions, building it around your actual life, and what to do when delays happen.
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Check out my new book, Private Practice, On Purpose! It's available on Amazon! Please share it with a colleague who may be considering private practice too!
📌 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.
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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
----
✨ 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