Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

[Thursday Shift]: Staying Feels Easier Than Starting

When you’re already tired, staying where you are can feel easier than starting something new. But easier doesn’t always mean lighter.
In this Thursday Mindset Shift, we unpack the hidden cost of staying comfortable — and how to tell the difference between what’s familiar and what’s aligned.
📌 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

#44: How to Use Social Media to Market Your Practice

Social media doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — and it definitely doesn’t have to wait until your practice doors are open.
In this episode, I’m talking directly to physicians who are building or preparing to launch their own practice and know they need to start marketing, but aren’t sure how to use social media strategically without burning out.
Instead of chasing trends or trying to be everywhere, this episode reframes social media as a marketing tool and walks through four key questions every physician should answer before they start posting.
In this episode, we cover:
Why social media is infrastructure — not a personality test
How to decide where your ideal patient already spends time online
How often you can realistically post (and why batching matters)
What to talk about without giving away everything you know
Why engagement after you post is just as important as posting itself
I also reference Episode #7: How My Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares as a real-world example of what’s possible when social media is used intentionally.
Ready for a real plan?
If social media still feels overwhelming, that’s not a personal failure — it just means you don’t have a strategy yet.
I offer a 90-minute strategy call where we build your social media plan together — platform choice, posting rhythm, content focus, and engagement — all aligned with the practice you’re building and the season you’re in.
Book your 90-minute session by clicking here.
📌 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]: “I Don’t Trust Myself to Figure It Out”

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!

#43: How to Decide What Services to Offer

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.
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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

#42: Building Admin Time Into Your Clinic Schedule

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.
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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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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]: Stop Looking for Evidence That You’ll Fail

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.
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📌 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
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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.
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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

#41: Opening Your Practice...Don’t Skip the Celebration

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.
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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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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]: I’m Already Exhausted… How Can I Add This?

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.
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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

#40: When a Practice Idea Works on Paper — But Not in Real Life

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
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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]: I’m a Good Doctor, But I Don’t Think I’d Be a Good Business Owner

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.
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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