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Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice

Written 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!Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • [Thursday Shift]: But What If I Have to Fire Someone?

    [Thursday Shift]: But What If I Have to Fire Someone?
    May 14 2026

    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.

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

    #57: 7 Ways to Build a Practice You Actually Want to Own
    May 11 2026

    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.

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

    #56: Creating a Profitable Private Practice (with Dr. Una)
    May 4 2026

    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
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    37 mins
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