Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

By Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP | Physician and Practice Owner

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A physician-hosted podcast dedicated to guiding other physicians through the steps of successfully starting a private medical practice. Have you considered launching a private practice but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of business plans, acquiring patients, and the nitty-gritty of setting up your own medical office? Then pull up a chair! Physicians Hanging a Shingle: A Physician’s Guide to Launching a Medical Practice is your go-to podcast for navigating the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, journey of opening your own practice. Hosted by board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Brittney Anderson, who successfully launched her own thriving practice three years ago, this podcast shares all the hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and actionable strategies to help you confidently take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Learn from someone who’s been there and done that! Each episode delivers invaluable advice on everything from crafting a winning business plan and securing financing to mastering marketing, hiring staff, and building a thriving patient base. Stop dreaming and start doing. Subscribe to Physicians Hanging a Shingle and let’s build your independent practice, together!

Episode Date
#72: 5 Things Worth the Money When You're Opening a Private Practice
Aug 31, 2026
#71: How to Make Progress Toward Opening Your Private Practice, Even When You’re Busy
Aug 17, 2026
#70: Before You Talk to the Bank about Financing Your New Practice: 5 Things to Have Ready
Aug 10, 2026
#69: 10 Things Patients See Before They Meet You
Aug 03, 2026
#68: Remember the Doctor You Wanted to Be as a Medical Student
Jul 27, 2026
#67: Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Private Practice
Jul 20, 2026
#66: Why You Should Batch Your Social Media Before You Open
Jul 13, 2026
#65: Four Lessons From Four Years in Private Practice
Jul 06, 2026
#64: Building a Strong Practice Culture on Purpose
Jul 01, 2026
#63: How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Leave Your Employed Job
Jun 22, 2026
#62: How to Take a Vacation as a Private Practice Owner
Jun 15, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: You Are Building More than a Practice
Jun 11, 2026
#61: Create Your No-Show Policy Before You Open
Jun 08, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: You Don't Need Everyone's Permission
Jun 04, 2026
#60: 5 Ways Organized Medicine Can Help You Build Your Private Practice
Jun 01, 2026
#59: Designing Your Patient Experience
May 25, 2026
#58: How to Set Up Your Office Phones Without Creating Chaos
May 18, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: But What If I Have to Fire Someone?
May 14, 2026
#57: 7 Ways to Build a Practice You Actually Want to Own
May 11, 2026
#56: Creating a Profitable Private Practice (with Dr. Una)
May 04, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Why This Feels Harder Than You Thought
Apr 30, 2026
#55: How to Create a Realistic Timeline to Open Your Private Practice
Apr 27, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: I Thought I'd Be Further By Now
Apr 23, 2026
#54: Where the Money Goes in Private Practice (And How to Plan for It)
Apr 20, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Stop Second-Guessing Every Decision
Apr 16, 2026
#53: The Biggest Mistake Physicians Make When Starting a Private Practice
Apr 13, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Building While Still Working Is Exhausting
Apr 09, 2026
#52: 10 Questions Every Physician Should Ask Before Starting a Private Practice
Apr 06, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: The Messy Middle Is Where Most People Quit
Apr 02, 2026
#51: The Secret to a Smooth-Running Private Practice: Your Workflow
Mar 30, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: You're Not Behind
Mar 26, 2026
#50: The 3 Private Practice Models Every Physician Should Understand Before Starting
Mar 23, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: What If I Leave My Job and Regret It?
Mar 19, 2026
#49: Branding Your Private Practice: Logos, Identity, and First Impressions
Mar 16, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Will Owning a Practice Take Over My Life?
Mar 12, 2026
#48: The Simple Math Behind Private Practice Revenue
Mar 09, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Am I Too Old to Start a Private Practice
Mar 05, 2026
#47: Buying Medical Supplies for Your Private Practice
Mar 02, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Why Is It So Hard for Me to Ask for Referrals?
Feb 26, 2026
#46: Tracking Your Metrics and Hiring a Biller with Dr. Signorelli
Feb 23, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: I Can't Do This By Myself
Feb 19, 2026
#45: Choosing an EHR? Don’t Ignore These Red Flags
Feb 16, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Staying Feels Easier Than Starting
Feb 12, 2026
#44: How to Use Social Media to Market Your Practice
Feb 09, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: “I Don’t Trust Myself to Figure It Out”
Feb 05, 2026
#43: How to Decide What Services to Offer
Feb 02, 2026
#42: Building Admin Time Into Your Clinic Schedule
Jan 26, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: Stop Looking for Evidence That You’ll Fail
Jan 22, 2026
#41: Opening Your Practice...Don’t Skip the Celebration
Jan 19, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: I’m Already Exhausted… How Can I Add This?
Jan 15, 2026
#40: When a Practice Idea Works on Paper — But Not in Real Life
Jan 12, 2026
[Thursday Shift]: I’m a Good Doctor, But I Don’t Think I’d Be a Good Business Owner
Jan 08, 2026
#39: How to Decide if Private Practice is Right for You (Right Now)
Jan 05, 2026
#38: 6 Reasons to Start a Private Practice in 2026
Dec 29, 2025
#37: Setting Up Payroll in Your Private Practice
Dec 22, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: You Don’t “See How Next Year Goes” — You Decide It
Dec 18, 2025
#36: Hiring Front Office Staff: The Skills That Make or Break Your Practice
Dec 15, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I Don't Think I Have the Personality to Run a Business
Dec 10, 2025
#35: 10 Things to Consider When Interviewing Someone for Your New Practice
Dec 08, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I Don’t Have Anyone in My Life Who Gets This
Dec 04, 2025
#34: 5 Things to Do on Your Private Practice Planning Retreat
Dec 01, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: The Business Plan Isn’t Busywork
Nov 27, 2025
#33: How to Engage Your Future Patients...Before You Even Announce Your New Practice
Nov 24, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I Don't Want to Be Responsible for Everything
Nov 20, 2025
#32: Money Mindset for New Practice Owners with Dr. Latifat Akintade
Nov 17, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: Won’t I Just Burn Out Again in Private Practice?
Nov 13, 2025
#31: SOPs: The Secret to a Smooth-Running Practice
Nov 10, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: Everyone Around Me Says It’s a Bad Idea
Nov 06, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I’m Just Not Confident Enough to Lead a Business
Nov 06, 2025
#30: Design Your Days: Building a Patient Schedule That Works for You
Nov 03, 2025
#29: Essential Hardware Needed for Your New Medical Practice
Oct 27, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I’m Scared to Leave a Guaranteed Paycheck
Oct 23, 2025
#28: What Your Practice Website Should Include
Oct 20, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: What if it Works? Fear of Success.
Oct 15, 2025
#27: Uniforms in Private Practice: Small Detail, Big Impact
Oct 13, 2025
#26: Creating Your Employee Handbook
Oct 06, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I’m Not Good at Boundaries
Oct 02, 2025
#25: Why You Should Automate Tasks in Your Practice
Sep 29, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: Feeling Guilty for Leaving Your Team
Sep 25, 2025
#24: Setting Your Clinic Hours
Sep 22, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: I Don't Know How to Market Myself
Sep 18, 2025
#23: Finding Work-Life Harmony When Starting a Private Practice
Sep 15, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: It's Never Too Late to Build What You Want
Sep 11, 2025
#22: Why Your Business Plan is So Important
Sep 08, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: Worried No Patients Will Come?
Sep 04, 2025
#21: Your First Hires: Building the Right Team for Your Practice
Sep 01, 2025
[Thursday Shift]: No MBA, No Problem!
Aug 28, 2025
#20: How AI and Technology Can Power Your Practice — with Dr. David Hardin
Aug 25, 2025
[Thursday Shift] Concerned about Startup Costs?
Aug 21, 2025
#19: What Most Doctors Skip When Starting a Practice — and Regret Later
Aug 18, 2025
[Thursday Shift] A 5-Minute Practice to Keep You Moving Forward
Aug 14, 2025
#18: The New Patient Forms Your Practice Must Have
Aug 11, 2025
[Thursday Shift] Too Busy to Start a Practice? Here’s the Truth.
Aug 07, 2025
#17: Employee Benefits to Build a Team That Stays
Aug 04, 2025
[Thursday Shift] Is It Really Easier to Stay Employed?
Jul 31, 2025
#16: Naming Your Practice: What to Know Before You Commit
Jul 28, 2025
[Thursday Shift] Overwhelmed by All the To-Dos?
Jul 24, 2025
#15: Protect Your Patients' PHI: Why You Need a BAA (Business Associate Agreement)
Jul 21, 2025
#14: How to Handle After-Hours Calls: Your Practice, Your Rules
Jul 14, 2025
#13: 3 Lessons Learned from 3 Years in Private Practice
Jul 07, 2025
#12: Navigating the Credentialing Process: What You Need to Know
Jun 30, 2025
#11: What to Consider When Choosing an EHR
Jun 23, 2025
#10: Clinic Space: What You Need to Start Your Practice
Jun 16, 2025
#9: Build Your Dream Practice: Crafting a Powerful Mission Statement
Jun 09, 2025
#8: Protect Your Practice: A Look at Insurance Options
Jun 02, 2025
#7: How My Clinic's Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares
May 26, 2025
#6: Six Things Every Good Waiting Room Needs to Have
May 19, 2025
#5: How to Get Patient Referrals, Part 2
May 12, 2025
#4: How to Get Patient Referrals, Part 1
May 12, 2025
#3: How Big of a Team Do You Need to Start?
May 12, 2025
#2: Five Things to Consider Before You Quit Your Current Job
May 12, 2025
#1: Private Practice is Not Dead
May 12, 2025