The 1099 Tax Doctor

Most physicians don’t burn out because of long hours. They burn out because they lose control of their time.In this episode of the 1099 Tax Doctor Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, cardiac anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, founder of Brave Enough and Legacy Collective, and host of The Brave Enough Show podcast, shares why more doctors are leaving traditional medicine and what it really takes to build freedom through entrepreneurship.Featured in Forbes and known for coaching thousands of women worldwide, Dr. Sasha brings powerful insight into burnout, autonomy, leadership, and redefining success beyond money.Key insights from this episode:Why autonomy matters more than workloadHow perfectionism keeps physicians stuckThe mindset shift needed to succeed in businessWhy protecting your time is essential for wealth and well-beingHow Dr. Sasha redefined success beyond moneyIf you’re curious about entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, or creating more control over your life and career, this episode is packed with honest and practical advice.Watch now and rethink what success really means.Timestamps:(00:00) Meet Dr. Sasha Shillcut(02:01) Why Physicians Are Leaving Traditional Medicine(04:21) Perfectionism and the Entrepreneur Mindset(07:24) Why Physicians Should Value Their Time(09:46) The Importance of Daily Time Alone(11:27) Protecting Time to Build Wealth(15:12) How to Say No Without Guilt(17:29) What Entrepreneurship Teaches Physicians(19:54) Practical Advice for Starting a Business(21:17) Redefining Success Beyond Money(24:34) Why Entrepreneurship Is a Marathon

What if the future of medicine means fewer hospital shifts, more freedom, and higher income?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Suneer Chander, Board-Certified Emergency Physician, telemedicine leader, and President of AIR Physician Academy, to explore why more physicians are leaving traditional hospital jobs and building flexible, high-income careers through telemedicine.With more than 20 years in emergency medicine, Dr. Chander has worked across urban trauma centers, rural ERs, and national telemedicine platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he transitioned into telehealth and quickly became a leader in physician team building, telemedicine operations, licensing, compliance, and digital healthcare innovation. Today, he also serves as co-founder and President of NVP Medical Group and Medical Director at Wisp, helping shape the future of modern healthcare delivery.In this conversation, we discuss:Why telemedicine can be more lucrative than traditional medicineHow 1099 physicians create more freedom and flexibilityWhy multi-state licensing opens massive opportunitiesHow telehealth is helping reduce physician burnoutWhy AI could reshape the future of healthcareIf you’re curious about the future of medicine, physician entrepreneurship, or building a more flexible career, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Watch now and discover why so many doctors are making the move to telemedicine.Timestamps:(00:00) Telemedicine and 1099 Careers(02:11) Telemedicine Misconceptions(03:29) Why Doctors Leave the ER(04:47) How Telehealth Pays More(06:16) Building a High-Income Telehealth Career(07:27) Why Multi-State Licenses Matter(10:45) Telehealth Leadership Opportunities(11:32) W2 vs 1099 Telemedicine Jobs(12:50) Biggest Licensing Mistakes(14:11) Thinking Like a Business Owner(16:18) Lifestyle Freedom Through Telemedicine(19:36) The Future of Telehealth and AI(22:55) Advice for Doctors Considering Telehealth(24:22) Burnout Reduction and Success StoriesLearn more about AIR Physician Academy: https://airphysicianacademy.com/