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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 45 MIN

How Doctors Can Escape Insurance and Build a Cash Practice with Dr. Todd Schlifstein

from One Percent Doctor Podcast · host Adam Lamb

In this episode, Dr. Todd shares his 30+ years of medical experience, transitioning from traditional practice to cash-based aesthetics and wellness. He discusses building a successful practice, scaling strategies, and the importance of trust and communication with patients.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Todd's Journey01:03 Early Influences and Passion for Medicine01:58 Nutrition's Role in Health03:52 Transitioning from Physiatry to Aesthetics06:12 The Evolution of Dr. Todd's Practice07:52 Navigating the Insurance Model vs. Cash Pay10:00 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship in Medicine11:36 Building a Successful Team and Delegation14:11 The Importance of Personal Branding17:20 Expert Witness Experiences and Media Engagement22:33 Transitioning to Teaching and Consulting24:03 Financial Considerations in Medical Equipment Investment27:52 Understanding Patient Needs and Marketing Strategies30:08 The Importance of Patient Retention35:13 Building Trust and Authenticity in Patient Relationships38:10 Navigating the Aesthetic Practice Landscape42:58 Preparing for Practice Sale and Business EvaluationKey Topics Transition from traditional medicine to cash-based practiceScaling strategies for medspas and aesthetics clinicsImportance of patient trust and communicationBusiness structuring and legal considerations in healthcareMarketing and brand building for medical practicesSocial Media LinksGuest  name: Dr. Todd SchlifsteinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtodd_newyorkcityy/Adam LambInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlamb33/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lamb.718/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lamb-tx/WebsiteOne Percent Doctor: https://theonepercentlife.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Todd shares his 30+ years of medical experience, transitioning from traditional practice to cash-based aesthetics and wellness. He discusses building a successful practice, scaling strategies, and the importance of trust and communication with patients. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Todd's Journey 01:03 Early Influences and Passion for Medicine 01:58 Nutrition's Role in Health 03:52 Transitioning from Physiatry to Aesthetics 06:12 The Evolution of Dr. Todd's P...

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