Doctors Investor Club Podcast

In this episode of Doctors Investor Club, I sit down with Dr. John Flood, D.O.—retired orthopedic spine surgeon, U.S. Army veteran, mentor, and my father-in-law—for a conversation that's part of the upcoming book we're writing together, Legacy RX: Build Wealth, Live Free, Leave What Lasts. After 33 years in orthopedic surgery, including years of military service in Japan and South Carolina, Dr. Flood retired in 2022 with hard-won perspective on what success actually costs, what money is really for, and what remains once the surgeries, titles, and paychecks are gone. We discuss the financial discipline that let him retire on his own terms, why chasing income at the expense of family is a losing trade, and the faith and values that shaped his 40+ years in medicine.🔑 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why orthopedic surgeons have lost 40% of their real income over the last 20 years ✔️ The danger of spending like your income will always go up ✔️ How to protect family time inside a demanding medical career ✔️ Why "slow and steady" investing beats swinging for home runs ✔️ The power of starting to invest early and letting compounding work ✔️ How he funded 5 kids' college educations without touching his own pocket ✔️ Lessons learned from getting burned on a bad real estate deal ✔️ Why living below your means matters more than ever for young physicians ✔️ How rising overhead quietly erodes physician income over a career ✔️ Why "caring" for patients matters as much as "curing" them ✔️ How faith shaped his approach to medicine, marriage, and mentorship ✔️ His honest advice to his 25-year-old self starting out in orthopedics ✔️ His personal definition of wealth after a full career and retirement ✔️ Why he now measures success in time with grandkids, not possessions⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Orthopedic surgeons have lost 40% of their income 1:30 – Welcome back to the show 2:46 – Meet Dr. John Flood 2:54 – Getting into medicine and orthopedics 6:30 – Choosing a spine fellowship 9:05 – 33 years in practice, retiring in 2022 9:19 – What success looked like early in his career 12:04 – Protecting family time as a busy surgeon 14:44 – When medicine becomes your identity 20:41 – How medicine has changed over his career 24:59 – The study: orthopedic income down 40% in 20 years 26:04 – Why you can't go crazy once the money starts coming 29:54 – Learning to invest on a military salary 33:26 – Living frugally: two Mazda 3s instead of a Porsche 38:36 – Advice for young physicians drowning in debt 40:18 – What he'd do differently investing-wise 42:20 – Why singles and doubles beat home runs 44:14 – Does a "retirement number" really exist? 48:54 – A costly lesson from a bad real estate deal 55:57 – Caring for patients, not just curing them 1:02:04 – Advice to his 25-year-old self 1:03:40 – His personal definition of wealth 1:05:19 – Giving back with time, not just money 1:06:44 – The one lesson he hopes his grandkids learn💥 About Dr. John Flood: Dr. John Flood, D.O. is a retired orthopedic spine surgeon who practiced for 33 years, including service as a military physician in Japan and South Carolina. He retired from surgery in 2022 and now shares the financial, professional, and faith-based lessons from a full career in medicine. He is a contributor to the upcoming book Legacy RX: Build Wealth, Live Free, Leave What Lasts and continues mentoring physicians on building a life—and legacy—that lasts beyond medicine.📲 Learn More: 🌐 LegacyRx Conference 2026: https://legacyrx.co 🌐 Doctors Investor Club: https://doctorsinvestorclub.com🌐 Connect with Dr. Kyle Stephenson on social media to stay updated on expert insights and strategies, and schedule your personalized consultation today to start building your path to financial freedom:🔍 Instagram: @dr.kylestephenson🔍 LinkedIn: Kyle Stephenson, D.O.🔍 Schedule a call & access resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.KyleStephenson

In this episode of Doctors Investor Club, I sit down with Eddie Gill—former NBA player, Indiana Pacers TV analyst, President of INVST Sports, and financial educator—to explore the surprising similarities between professional athletes and physicians when it comes to wealth, identity, and building a lasting legacy.After spending 12 years playing professional basketball—including seven years in the NBA—Eddie transitioned into wealth management with a mission to help athletes, physicians, and business owners make smarter financial decisions that create freedom long after their careers end. We discuss why high income doesn't automatically lead to financial success, how athletes and doctors face many of the same financial challenges, the importance of financial literacy, and why your identity should never be tied solely to your profession.🔑 What You'll Learn:✔️ Why high income doesn't guarantee financial freedom✔️ The biggest financial mistakes athletes and physicians make✔️ How to prepare financially for life after your career ends✔️ Why identity beyond your profession is critical for long-term fulfillment✔️ The importance of financial literacy at every stage of life✔️ How athletes can leverage their brand beyond sports✔️ Why doctors and athletes need an elite financial team around them✔️ The role taxes, investing, and estate planning play in wealth creation✔️ Why education is the foundation of generational wealth✔️ The power of compound interest and starting early✔️ How networking and social capital create opportunities beyond income✔️ Why protecting your greatest asset—yourself—is essential✔️ How to build wealth that provides freedom, peace, and purpose✔️ The mindset required to leave a lasting legacy⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Life after professional sports begins01:35 – Meet Eddie Gill02:41 – The journey from college basketball to the NBA07:31 – When money became a priority10:48 – The biggest financial mistakes athletes make13:00 – Inside INVST Sports and financial education for athletes18:50 – Athletes vs. physicians: More alike than you think20:53 – Taxes, investing, and financial planning26:09 – Identity beyond your profession31:47 – Building generational wealth and legacy36:49 – Teaching financial literacy to athletes40:06 – Why ego prevents people from learning about money41:55 – Eddie's message for every high-income professional43:24 – Rapid-fire questions46:04 – Giving back through education and impact💥 About Eddie Gill:Eddie Gill is a former NBA player, Indiana Pacers television analyst, President of INVST Sports, and financial educator. After a 12-year professional basketball career, including seven seasons in the NBA, Eddie now helps athletes, physicians, and business owners build financial confidence through education, strategic planning, and long-term wealth creation. His passion is empowering others to protect what they've earned, prepare for life beyond their careers, and build a legacy that lasts for generations.📲 Learn More:🌐LegacyRx Conference 2026:https://legacyrx.co🌐 Doctors Investor Club:https://doctorsinvestorclub.com🌐 Physician Financial Education & InvstRx:https://invst.com/rx🌐 Connect with Dr. Kyle Stephenson on social media to stay updated on expert insights and strategies, and schedule your personalized consultation today to start building your path to financial freedom:🔍 Instagram: @dr.kylestephenson🔍 LinkedIn: Kyle Stephenson, D.O.🔍 Schedule a call & access resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.KyleStephenson

In this episode of Doctors Investor Club, I sit down with Dr. Steven Bennett—orthopedic surgeon, former Butler University basketball captain, and founder of Bennett Orthopedics & Leadership Development (BOLD)—to discuss resilience, leadership, purpose, and what it takes to pursue a life of significance instead of simply chasing success.After losing his Division I scholarship opportunities following three devastating knee surgeries, Dr. Bennett refused to give up on his dream. He walked on at Butler University, earned a scholarship, became team captain, completed orthopedic surgery residency, and is now pursuing a sports medicine fellowship at The Ohio State University. Along the way, he discovered that his greatest mission extends beyond medicine—helping others unlock their potential through leadership, faith, and intentional living.We dive into overcoming adversity, building a growth mindset, servant leadership, physician entrepreneurship, finding your calling, creating a lasting legacy, and why success without significance will never bring true fulfillment.🔑 What You'll Learn:✔️ How adversity can become your greatest advantage✔️ The mindset that helped Dr. Bennett overcome career-ending setbacks✔️ Why leadership starts with serving and valuing people✔️ Lessons from becoming a walk-on and eventually a team captain at Butler✔️ The importance of taking action before you feel ready✔️ Why physicians should think beyond clinical practice✔️ How BOLD was created and its mission to develop leaders✔️ The difference between success, significance, and fulfillment✔️ Why kindness is one of the strongest leadership qualities✔️ How networking, persistence, and consistency create opportunity✔️ The three questions everyone should answer to discover their purpose✔️ Advice for medical students, residents, and young physicians✔️ Why faith, courage, and intentional living matter more than external success✔️ How to leave a legacy that impacts generations⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – The three questions that reveal your purpose01:46 – Meet Dr. Steven Bennett03:25 – Why orthopedic surgery and sports medicine04:04 – Three knee surgeries that changed everything08:02 – Turning adversity into opportunity10:44 – The "Walk-On Way" mindset13:39 – The story behind BOLD Leadership Development15:01 – Becoming a leader without being the star player18:49 – Success vs. significance21:45 – Helping others design an intentional life23:17 – Building a leadership business from scratch27:02 – Why BOLD may become his bigger mission31:12 – The three questions everyone must answer34:13 – Thinking bigger and living intentionally35:44 – Rapid-fire questions38:46 – Where to connect with Dr. Bennett💥 About Dr. Steven Bennett:Dr. Steven Bennett is an orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine fellow, former Butler University basketball captain, and founder of Bennett Orthopedics & Leadership Development (BOLD). Through his speaking, writing, and coaching, he helps athletes, healthcare professionals, and organizations develop stronger leadership, greater resilience, and lives centered on purpose, service, and lasting impact.📲 Learn More:🌐 Doctors Investor Club:https://doctorsinvestorclub.com🌐 Physician Financial Education & InvstRx:https://invst.com/rx🌐 Dr. Kyle's Resources:https://investwithdrkyle.com🌐 Connect with Dr. Kyle Stephenson on social media to stay updated on expert insights and strategies, and schedule your personalized consultation today to start building your path to financial freedom:🔍 Instagram: @dr.kylestephenson🔍 LinkedIn: Kyle Stephenson, D.O.🔍 Schedule a call & access resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.KyleStephenson

In this episode of Doctors Investor Club, I sit down with Dr. Blake Miller—trauma-trained orthopedic surgeon and founder of Freedom Functional Medicine—to explore why so many physicians are burning out, why chronic disease continues to rise despite medical advances, and how functional medicine is changing the conversation around health.After years in orthopedic trauma, Dr. Miller realized he was treating broken bones—but not helping patients become truly healthy. That realization led him down a completely different path, studying nutrition, metabolism, hormones, gut health, inflammation, and the root causes of chronic disease.We dive into why physicians are losing curiosity, the shortcomings of today's healthcare system, functional medicine vs. conventional medicine, thyroid health, nutrition, metabolic dysfunction, physician entrepreneurship, and what it really means to build a healthier life—for yourself and your patients.🔑 What You'll Learn:✔️ Why many physicians are burning out in today's healthcare system✔️ Why treating symptoms isn't the same as creating health✔️ The biggest problems with modern medicine today✔️ Why functional medicine focuses on root causes instead of diagnoses✔️ The surprising connection between diet, inflammation, and joint pain✔️ Gluten, dairy, and the foods Dr. Miller removes first✔️ Why "normal" lab values don't always mean you're healthy✔️ The hidden problem with thyroid testing and metabolism✔️ How metabolic health impacts energy, hormones, and longevity✔️ Grounding, creatine, infrared light, and other health optimization tools✔️ Dr. Miller's perspective on GLP-1 medications, peptides, and statins✔️ The importance of remaining intellectually curious as a physiciant✔️ How Dr. Miller built a successful functional medicine practice from scratch✔️ Why physicians should think beyond hospital employment✔️ Practical advice for medical students, residents, and young physicians⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Joint pain, diet & questioning conventional medicine01:33 – Meet Dr. Blake Miller03:00 – Becoming an orthopedic trauma surgeon10:00 – Why modern healthcare is failing physicians15:00 – Why Dr. Miller transitioned into functional medicine21:40 – Gluten, dairy & reversing chronic symptoms25:40 – The easiest health changes anyone can make27:00 – Thyroid health & why normal labs can be misleading30:00 – Why most Americans are metabolically unhealthy31:00 – Losing curiosity in medicine32:00 – Rethinking how the human body works38:00 – Grounding, creatine & health optimization39:30 – Statins, cholesterol & metabolic health40:00 – Peptides, GLP-1s & Ozempic44:40 – Building a functional medicine practice48:30 – Faith, purpose & entrepreneurship50:15 – Advice for young physicians53:20 – Rapid-fire questions💥 About Dr. Blake Miller:Dr. Blake Miller is a board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon turned functional medicine physician and the founder of Freedom Functional Medicine. His mission is to help patients address the root causes of chronic disease by focusing on nutrition, metabolic health, hormones, gut health, lifestyle, and preventive medicine rather than simply managing symptoms.Through his clinical practice and educational content, Dr. Miller empowers patients and physicians to think differently about health, healing, and long-term wellness.📲 Learn More:🌐 Doctors Investor Club:https://doctorsinvestorclub.com🌐 Physician Financial Education & InvstRx:https://invst.com/rx🌐 Dr. Kyle’s Resources:https://investwithdrkyle.com▶️ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kyle.stephenson21🌐 Connect with Dr. Kyle Stephenson on social media to stay updated on expert insights and strategies, and schedule your personalized consultation today to start building your path to financial freedom:🔍 Instagram: @dr.kylestephenson🔍 LinkedIn: Kyle Stephenson, D.O.🔍 Schedule a call & access resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.KyleStephenson

In this episode of Doctors Investor Club, I sit down with Geoff Thomas, Personal Wealth Builder at INVST, to discuss how physicians can build a more complete financial system—one that goes beyond stocks and retirement accounts and focuses on cash flow, protection, tax efficiency, and long-term wealth creation.With over two decades of experience in financial services, Geoff shares practical insights on why many high-income professionals struggle financially despite earning great incomes, how wealthy families think differently about money, and why financial organization is often the missing link in a physician's wealth-building journey.We dive deep into cash flow versus net worth, the role of whole life insurance in a wealth strategy, the concept of velocity of money, legacy planning, oil & gas investing, and how physicians can create an efficient capital management system that allows money to work harder and smarter over time.🔑 What You'll Learn:✔️ Why many physicians struggle financially despite high incomes✔️ The importance of financial organization and cash flow management✔️ Why cash flow matters more than net worth✔️ The three habits wealthy families consistently follow✔️ How to think about protection before investing✔️ Term life insurance vs. cash value whole life insurance✔️ Why most term policies never pay out✔️ The concept of Becoming Your Own Banker✔️ How velocity of money can accelerate wealth building✔️ Using whole life insurance as a multidimensional asset✔️ Legacy planning and creating a family banking system✔️ Tax-efficient wealth strategies for physicians✔️ How oil & gas investments differ from real estate investments✔️ The 5 criteria Geoff uses to evaluate alternative investments✔️ Why sponsor selection matters more than the investment itself✔️ How wealthy families think about risk, leverage, and cash flow✔️ Building an efficient capital management system✔️ Why physicians need a personal CFO mindset⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – What banks do with your money & velocity of money01:33 – Meet Geoff Thomas03:38 – Geoff's background in finance & alternative investments06:00 – Financial intelligence for physicians07:26 – The importance of financial organization08:37 – Why doctors struggle to keep money10:30 – Thinking like the wealthy11:47 – Cash flow vs net worth14:35 – Term life vs whole life insurance16:45 – Why most term policies never pay out18:15 – Whole life insurance as an asset20:20 – Convertible term policies explained22:55 – Velocity of money & becoming your own banker24:40 – Using cash value for investing opportunities25:00 – Legacy planning & generational wealth27:00 – The Rockefeller strategy29:20 – Tax strategies beyond real estate30:00 – Understanding oil & gas investing30:27 – The 5 legs of a successful investment32:30 – Mineral rights vs drilling operations34:30 – Income & growth oil investments36:40 – Managing risk in oil & gas39:30 – Tax advantages of oil & gas investments41:30 – Why wealthy people don't chase home runs43:30 – Building a complete wealth system44:00 – How financial advisors should be compensated46:45 – Financial chess vs financial checkers49:00 – Personal CFO vs financial advisor51:15 – Creating efficient capital management52:45 – The 3 habits of wealthy families53:00 – Building your personal board of directors💥 About Geoff Thomas:Geoff Thomas is a Personal Wealth Builder at INVST with more than 20 years of experience in financial services. Drawing from his background in corporate finance, private real estate, alternative investments, and wealth management, Geoff helps physicians, business owners, and high-income professionals create comprehensive wealth strategies focused on cash flow, protection, tax efficiency, and long-term legacy planning.Instagram: Geoff_invst LinkedIn: Geoff ThomasWebsite: https://invst.com/📲 Learn More:🌐 Doctors Investor Club:https://doctorsinvestorclub.com🌐 Physician Financial Education & InvstRx:https://invst.com/rx🌐 Dr. Kyle’s Resources:https://investwithdrkyle.com▶️ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kyle.stephenson21🌐 Connect with Dr. Kyle Stephenson on social media to stay updated on expert insights and strategies, and schedule your personalized consultation today to start building your path to financial freedom:🔍 Instagram: @dr.kylestephenson🔍 LinkedIn: Kyle Stephenson, D.O.🔍 Schedule a call & access resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.KyleStephenson

In this episode of Doctors Investor Club, I sit down with Scott Jarred, CFP, CEPA — Founder & CEO of INVST, author of Accelerate and Future Hack — to break down how physicians can truly take control of their money, increase their financial IQ, and stop losing wealth to hidden inefficiencies.Scott brings a powerful perspective from years of working with high-income professionals, athletes, and business owners — helping them understand not just how to make money, but how to keep it, grow it, and make it work efficiently.This conversation goes deep into the real reasons doctors struggle financially despite high income, the hidden “leaks” draining their wealth, and how concepts like velocity of money and compounding can be used the right way to build long-term, sustainable wealth.🔑 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why making more money doesn’t solve financial problems ✔️ The concept of “lost money” and where physicians unknowingly leak wealth ✔️ The 4 major headwinds: taxes, inflation, interest, and opportunity cost ✔️ Why most doctors feel stuck despite high income ✔️ How to organize your financial life like a business ✔️ The importance of protecting your income and assets first ✔️ How financial institutions are designed to use your money — not optimize it ✔️ The truth about 401(k)s and why order of operations matters ✔️ What “velocity of money” really means (and how to use it correctly) ✔️ Why compound interest only works if you don’t interrupt it ✔️ How to avoid emotional investing and make smarter decisions ✔️ Why financial education — not just products — is the real solution⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – The power of compound interest & velocity of money 01:00 – Podcast intro 02:00 – Introducing Scott Jarred & InvestRx 03:00 – NFL Draft story & discipline mindset 06:00 – Physicians vs athletes: income & responsibility 07:45 – Why doctors struggle to keep money 09:00 – Emotional vs intelligent financial decisions 11:00 – Physician burnout & lack of financial education 12:30 – What makes INVST different 14:00 – Designing your life vs following the system 16:00 – Why doctors delay financial awareness 18:00 – The harsh reality: high income ≠ wealth 19:00 – The 4 headwinds to building wealth 21:00 – Where your money actually goes 23:00 – Finding “lost money” in your system 24:00 – Why organization is everything 26:00 – Financial institutions & the rules of the game 28:00 – The truth about 401(k)s 30:00 – How banks really use your money 32:00 – Getting your financial life in the right order 33:30 – Protecting your biggest asset: your income 36:00 – Why most people do things out of order 37:00 – Understanding velocity of wealth 39:00 – Using money multiple times (compound + leverage) 41:00 – Rules for smart investing & avoiding bad deals 43:00 – Hidden costs: taxes, fees, and volatility 45:00 – Risk vs risk-free strategies 48:00 – Education vs product-based advice 49:30 – Learning sooner = massive advantage 51:00 – Building generational wealth through education💥 About Scott Jarred: Scott Jarred is the Founder & CEO of INVST, a financial firm focused on helping high-income professionals build efficient, intentional wealth. With a deep understanding of financial systems, Scott specializes in helping clients organize their financial lives, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement strategies that maximize control, flexibility, and long-term growth.📲 Learn More:🌐 Doctors Investor Club:https://doctorsinvestorclub.com🌐 Physician Financial Education & InvstRx:https://invst.com/rx🌐 Dr. Kyle’s Resources:https://investwithdrkyle.com▶️ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kyle.stephenson21🌐 Connect with Dr. Kyle Stephenson on social media to stay updated on expert insights and strategies, and schedule your personalized consultation today to start building your path to financial freedom:🔍 Instagram: @dr.kylestephenson🔍 LinkedIn: Kyle Stephenson, D.O.🔍 Schedule a call & access resources: https://linktr.ee/Dr.KyleStephenson