The Physician Business Podcast

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**How could you guarantee you never fill your patient panel?Strange question, I know... but hear me out.During a delayed flight home, I stumbled across Charlie Munger's inversion rule. He believed life's hardest problems become easier when you flip them upside down. Instead of asking how to win, ask how to lose… then ruthlessly avoid those mistakes.In this episode I walk you through the inversion exercise and what it reveals about the hidden barriers holding your practice back — and why they almost always trace back to the same three things.If you've been focused on adding more, this episode is your reminder that sometimes the most powerful move is removing what's *not* working.ReferencesWant to join a premium, 10-month immersive experience where business growth and life go hand in hand? The Female Founders Accelerator is exclusively for female clinician entrepreneurs ready to scale without sacrifice. Applications close May 15.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] A delayed flight and a new way to think about growing your practice [02:47] [Charlie Munger] The investing legend and his surprisingly simple business philosophy [04:16] [The inversion rule] Instead of asking how to win, ask how to lose [07:15] [Applying inversion to your practice] How to guarantee you never fill your direct care patient panel [07:53] [Panel-filling mistakes] No niche, no online presence, confusing pricing, friction at signup, slow follow-up, and more[16:22] [The three pillars] Why every panel-filling mistake traces back to trust, convenience, and perceived value [17:16] [Summary] Success isn't just about adding more, but removing what's killing your progress To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You started your own practice for the freedom. To practice medicine your way, work with the patients you actually want to see, and build something that’s yours.And then… the admin hit.The forms. The tracking. The never-ending list of tiny tasks that somehow keep multiplying. Back when you were employed, all of this just happened behind the scenes. Now? It’s your responsibility. And if you’re honest, it’s not just annoying, it's slowing your progress down.In this episode, we’re tackling it head on. I’m sharing three mindset shifts that make admin easier to deal with, plus the simple, practical strategies I use (and teach my clients) to actually stay on top of it. Because the goal isn’t to love admin (I’m not a miracle worker). It’s to stop it from being the thing that keeps your business stuck.ReferencesEp. 17: From Doctor to CEO: Mastering the 7 Roles They Never Taught You in TrainingEp. 27. Learning to Be the Boss of MeWant to join a premium, 10-month immersive experience where business growth and life go hand in hand? The Female Founders Accelerator is exclusively for female clinician entrepreneurs ready to scale without sacrifice. Applications close May 15.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] Why spring break ending feels like getting back in the business saddle[02:46] [The CEO 7 hats] A recap of every role you take on as a physician entrepreneur [08:30] [The admin problem] Why so many clients get stuck on admin (and what's really going on)[09:15] [Mindset shift #1] Admin is a necessary evil, and the buck stops with you [09:54] [Mindset shift #2] Why outsourcing before you understand a task can backfire[11:42] [Mindset shift #3] Using your resistance to admin as a signal to simplify [13:40] [Friday Focus Club] How body doubling turns dreaded tasks into a weekly ritual [16:34] [Change your scenery] Why public places can beat the home office for tough tasks [18:03] [Small steps] Practical ways to make admin tasks less painful To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Ever hired someone to help grow your business and felt that sinking feeling when it just… wasn't what you were promised? Or maybe you're so scared of making the wrong call that you just… haven't made one at all?In this episode, I’m joined by physician and clinic founder Dr. Matthea Rentea, who gets honest about the investments that flopped, what she did to salvage them, and the three things she now looks for before spending a single dollar. If you've ever regretted a business investment, or you're on the fence about making one, this one's for you.ReferencesWant to join a premium, 10-month immersive experience where business growth and life go hand in hand? The Female Founders Accelerator is exclusively for female clinician entrepreneurs ready to scale without sacrifice. Applications close May 15.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] Physician and clinic founder Dr. Matthea Rentea on why bad investments are part of building your clinic[04:38] [Voice concerns early] The Instagram coach who disappeared and what it taught her[07:13] [Vanity metrics] The costly lesson about confusing aesthetics with strategy[08:00] [Key learnings] How to interrogate a vendor's actual promise before spending[12:00] [Reshape the investment] How Dr. Rentea flipped a frustrating investment into a staff development tool[13:52] [Delegation] Why handing off tasks without oversight is a trap[16:07] [Knowing when to quit] When leaving early is the smartest business decision[19:43] [A investment worth keeping] When the data proved Dr. Rentea wrong about cutting costs[21:00] [Picking investments] Dr. Rentea’s top three things to look for before you make an investment— and how to find the right peopleTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Your inner circle loves you… but they’re not always the best people to turn to when you’re riding the emotional highs and lows of running a healthcare business. In this episode, we unpack why community isn’t just “nice to have”, but the thing that accelerates your growth. From learning faster through others’ experiences to building resilience, accountability, and confidence, you’ll hear exactly how curating the right environment can  change not just your business results, but how it actually feels to run your business.ReferencesInterested in joining the Female Founders Accelerator?Register for today’s  LIVE Q&A webinar, where you can ask us anything about the program, or whether this approach is right for your situation. (If you can’t attend, you can submit a question and replays will be sent to everyone who registers.)Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[01:30] [Intro] Why does community matter so much in entrepreneurship?[02:15] [Healthcare] Why community matters more in an industry that never stops changing.[05:20] [A real-life example] A nonprofit consultant's experiment that proved community accelerates change faster.[09:08] [The 8 benefits of community] What a good entrepreneurial community actually does for you.[20:50] [Building community for yourself] Simple steps to curate your own circle, even if you don't have access to an entrepreneurial community.[22:20] [Wrap-up] FFA applications, upcoming Q&A calls, and how to get in touchTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**What if the reason you’re not making more money in your clinic… has nothing to do with your pricing, services, or strategy?In this episode, we unpack a deceptively simple question many clinicians ask: “What should I offer to make more money?”But here’s the truth:That’s not the real question.Through a powerful story from the world of oncology—and a physician who was dismissed for thinking differently—you’ll discover:Why the healthcare system rewards imitation (and punishes innovation that falls outside the norm)How losing your “why” leads directly to burnout—even in your own businessThe hidden cost of building offers based on money instead of meaningWhy alignment—not strategy—is the foundation of sustainable incomeHow to create offers that energize you and deeply serve your patientsIf you struggle with building momentum in your practice, this episode is for you.Because the most profitable thing you can build… is something that actually matters to you.And if you are looking for support in building your clinic, applications for our next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are currently being accepted.  You can read more about the Female Founders Accelerator and you can join one of our free Q&A webinars (register HERE) where we answer general business questions and share more details about the program.  You can submit any clinic business questions you have here and we’ll answer it during the webinar (just make sure to register so you get the replay!)Looking for more individual business support?  Book a free discovery call today to learn more about how to work 1:1 with Amanda.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**The Female Founders Accelerator isn't your typical medical practice business program that ignores your life and wellbeing. And it's not another personal wellness program that tells you to slow down your ambitions and meditate.It's a 10-month program designed specifically for female clinicians who: Want success in their businesses AND their personal livesWant to balance earning income from clinical and non-clinical revenue streamsSeek support from a community of like-minded women clinic ownersNeed a tailored, targeted business Roadmap, complete with milestones and goalsAre tired of just listening to lectures and advice and want a “do-with”, implementation-focused programAs one of the bonuses, all FFA participants will also be enrolled in the upcoming Summer Reset program, which you can learn more about here.Applications due by May 15, 2026, with the program starting September 2026.Join one of our free Q&A webinars (register HERE) where we will answer general business questions and share more details about the program.  You can also submit any clinic business questions you have here and we’ll answer it during the webinar (just make sure to register so you get the replay!)You can read more about The Female Founders Accelerator and submit an application here.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**What if your dissatisfaction at work, your burnout wasn’t because you weren’t trying hard enough or couldn’t optimize your life the right way, but because the system you’ve been trying to survive in is broken?In this raw, behind-the-scenes final episode in the Clinic Founders Series, Dr. Matthea Rentea and I unpack what really happens when women clinicians step out of burnout and into transformation—not through another luxury escape, but through deep, uncomfortable, identity-shifting work.Fresh off hosting a powerful 5-day retreat for our Female Founder Accelerator, we share:Why most retreats keep you stuck (even the “high-end” ones)The hidden reason women clinicians feel trapped in careers they’ve outgrownWhat actually creates fulfillment and lasting change (hint: it’s not relaxation)How proximity to a community of bold, action-taking women expands what you believe is possibleThe surprising role identity, image, and visibility play in scaling your clinicThis isn’t about taking a break from your life.It’s about building one you don’t need to escape from.If you’ve been quietly wondering, “Is there more than this?”—this episode is your permission slip to start asking bigger questions.P.S. And here are your links to the amazing social media video we talked mentioned and the past podcast episode we did on learning how to invest in yourself.ReferencesRegister for a FREE Female Founders Accelerator webinar to get your business questions answered and to learn more about the program!Applications are open for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator!  Next cohort starts in September 2026.  And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your chance to connect with us and get some momentum!Looking for more individual business support?  Book a free discovery call today to learn more about how to work 1:1 with Amanda.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**If marketing your practice feels uncomfortable, confusing, or overwhelming… you’re not alone.And more importantly—your job is not to confuse your discomfort doing marketing with a belief that you are bad at marketing.In the latest episode of our Clinic Founder Series, Dr. Matthea Rentea and I unpack one of the biggest challenges women clinicians face when starting and growing their own practices: the belief that they don’t know how to market themselves.Our clients usually arrive thinking that they just need some marketing tactics. But in reality, the issue often isn’t the tactics. Or even the strategy.It’s how marketing is being perceived - by themselves and by others.In our conversation, we explore what comes up in real time when clinicians are asked to share their value proposition, talk about their clinic, and show up more consistently (particularly on social media). Clinicians’ desire to spread the word about their clinics clashes with the discomfort, confusion, hesitation, and even resistance that emerges when it is time to do marketing.   In the episode, we talk about:• Why marketing feels so unnatural for many clinicians• The difference between “selling” and communicating your value• What’s really underneath the resistance to being visible• How overthinking and perfectionism slow down growth• The mindset shifts that make marketing feel more authentic and sustainableThis episode isn’t about giving you more tactics or even a fresh strategy.It’s about helping you shift your mindset about marketing. To start to see marketing differently—so it feels less like something you have to force, and more like a natural extension of your mission and the work you already care deeply about.If you’ve been holding back from putting yourself out there or struggling to grow your practice, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to do next.ReferencesJoin the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in the second half of 2026. Interviews for the next round will be starting soon. And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your sign to get on the waitlist!Book a free discovery call today to learn more about how to work 1:1 with Amanda.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**In this latest episode of our Clinic Founder Series, Dr. Matthea Rentea and I discuss the toughest gap all entrepreneurs face (including ourselves!): handling feedback.Whether it’s a comment about your social media, your clothes or your crooked tooth, a simple piece of input from someone else doesn’t feel simple at all.It can land emotionally.It can bring up defensiveness, fear, anger or shame.And it can definitely distract you from your larger goal.While most entrepreneurs claim they want honest perspectives from others, very few are actually prepared for how it feels to receive that feedback - especially when it challenges how they see themselves, their business, or their decisions.We talk about:• Why certain comments hit harder than expected (especially from friends and family)• The difference between hearing something and actually being open to it• How these moments reveal blind spots you can’t see on your own• Why this skill becomes more important as you step into leadership• The framework you can use to help you navigate these situations in the futureThis isn’t about communication tactics.It’s about the internal work required to grow as a founder—especially when you’re surrounded by other high-achieving, thoughtful people who are reflecting things back to you that you may not be ready to hear.Because the truth is:Your growth as an entrepreneur is limited to what you’re willing to see and what you are willing to share with others.ReferencesJoin the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in the second half of 2026. Interviews for the next round will be starting soon. And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your sign to get on the waitlist!Book a free discovery call today to learn more about how to work 1:1 with Amanda.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Starting your own medical practice can feel overwhelming—especially when you're trying to balance clinical responsibilities, personal life, and the pressure to “do it right.”In this episode, we break down one of the most common challenges women physicians face when transitioning into entrepreneurship: the feeling that everything is chaotic, unclear, and constantly competing for your attention.Many doctors describe the early stages of starting a practice as feeling like a “52-card pickup”—ideas, tasks, strategies, and decisions scattered everywhere with no clear starting point.But the problem isn’t a lack of effort or intelligence.It’s a lack of simple, aligned systems.In this conversation, we explore how to move from overwhelm to clarity by focusing on what actually matters, simplifying the process of building a practice, and letting go of the pressure to do everything at once.We also dive into the emotional side of starting a business—decision fatigue, self-doubt, and the invisible mental load many women physicians carry as they step into leadership and ownership.In this episode, we discuss:• Why starting a medical practice often feels overwhelming and disorganized• The “52-card pickup” problem and how it shows up for physicians• How to simplify your business by focusing on what actually matters• The role of systems in reducing stress and decision fatigue• Why doing less (but better) leads to more sustainable growth• The internal shifts required to move from clinician to founderThis episode is part of the Clinic Founder Series, a podcast mini series created in collaboration with my colleague Dr. Matthea Rentea, that shares insights from working closely with women physicians inside the Female Founders Accelerator.If you’re a clinician thinking about starting your own practice but feel overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure where to begin, this episode will help you find clarity and take your next step with confidence.ReferencesJoin the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in the second half of 2026. Interviews for the next round will be starting soon. And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your sign to get on the waitlist!Book a free discovery call today to learn more about how to work 1:1 with Amanda.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Leaving corporate medicine isn’t just a career decision—it’s an identity shift.In this episode of the Clinic Founder Series where we share insights and lessons from working closely with physicians inside the Female Founders Accelerator, Dr. Matthea Rentea and I talk about the emotional and professional journey physicians go through when they begin questioning the traditional medical system and consider starting their own clinic.We find that most physicians go through three phases before deciding to leave corporate medicine and pursue a different path, including starting their own clinic or designing a more independent model of care. They work hard to optimize their schedules, outsource responsibilities at home, and take on leadership roles in an attempt to improve the system from within.But eventually, they reach a turning point where they begin to question whether the issue is really about productivity—or whether the system itself may be fundamentally misaligned with the way they want to practice medicine.At this point, they face a powerful question: What would practicing medicine on my terms actually look like?In today’s conversation, we break down the three phases physicians commonly experience during this transition:Phase 1: The Optimizing Phase - aka I just need to work smarter.Trying to make the system work by becoming more efficient, working harder, and improving workflows.Phase 2: The Realization Phase - aka This might be bigger than me.Recognizing that the underlying problems may be systemic rather than personal.Phase 3: The Reclaiming Phase - aka What if I am meant to practice medicine differently?Exploring new possibilities, including entrepreneurship, private practice, and designing a more aligned way to practice medicine.If you’ve ever felt trapped between the stability of corporate medicine and the desire to build a more independent practice, this episode will help you understand why that tension exists—and why so many clinic founders eventually decide to say no to dysfunction.In this episode, we discuss:• The common phases physicians experience before leaving a traditional job• Why optimizing your life doesn’t fix a dysfunctional system• The emotional challenge of letting go of leadership roles and responsibilities• What makes the transition to starting your own clinic so difficult• Why community and mentorship matter during the founder journeyReferencesJoin the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in the second half of 2026. Interviews for the next round will be starting soon. And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your sign to get on the waitlist!To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**What happens when you decide to step into a bigger version of yourself before you feel ready?In this episode, my friend and colleague, Dr. Matthea Rentea, and I take you behind the scenes of our recent Female Founders Accelerator retreat that featured a photoshoot experience designed to help our founder clients upgrade their self-image, re-imagine their personal brand, and step into their next level of leadership and CEO energy. What started as a simple task (just take a couple of photos!)  turned into a powerful reminder that professional photos aren’t just about marketing—they’re about identity, confidence, and the internal transformation that happens when you choose to show up differently in the world.We talk about the massive amount of planning that goes into a high-level brand photoshoot, the surprising emotional challenges people experience when they see themselves on camera, and why having the right team—from stylists to photographers to supportive peers—can completely change the quality of your photos and how you see yourself.We also dive into something most people don’t talk about: how a photoshoot can force you to confront your inner critic, rewrite your self-image, and step into a more confident version of yourself as a founder.Because the real transformation isn’t the photos.It’s the person you become in the process.If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, self-image, or showing up confidently as the face of your business, this episode will change how you think about personal branding forever.In this episode we cover:• Why founder photos usually don’t represent who you actually are• The difference between quick AI images vs. a real brand photoshoot experience• How stylists and photographers help you see what you can’t see in yourself• The mindset shifts that happen when you invest in your identity• Why transformation requires action before you feel readyReferencesJoin the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in the second half of 2026. Interviews for the next round will be starting soon. And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your sign to get on the waitlist!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:21] Why free conference headshots are not sufficient for a CEO[08:15] - Why who you hire makes such a big difference[10:17] - Lessons learned from past photoshoots[[11:45] – How we handled body dysmorphia during the photoshoot[17:03] - The role of self-talk in getting a great photo🎧 If you’re building a clinic, leading a business, or learning to show up more confidently online, this conversation will give you a completeTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**After hosting a five-day, in-person retreat for our Female Founder Accelerator (FFA) program, my colleague Dr. Matthea Rentea and I decided to record several podcast episodes reflecting on the biggest insights we’ve gleaned so far from running the FFA program.  We’ve bundled these episodes into a mini series we are calling the Clinic Founder Series.In this introductory episode of the mini-series, we talk about the power of bringing entrepreneurs together in a shared environment, the challenges many founders face when trying to grow and market their businesses, and the importance of mindset, strategy, and community when building something meaningful. We share the purpose of the series and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations and lessons that emerged during the retreat.ReferencesHere's the Celebration Cake IG post!Join the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in the second half of 2026. Interviews for the next round will be starting soon. And for those who haven’t started a clinic yet, reach out to us now so we can help you prior to the next cohort opening up so that you participate.  If you are considering this program at all, this is your sign to get on the waitlist!If you are interested in 1:1 business support, book a free discovery call with me todayTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Sometimes life throws you a curveball right when you need it least.This week, days before the most complex retreat I've ever planned, I got some difficult personal news that forced me to completely pivot.The temptation in moments like these is to try to control every detail and predict every outcome. But I've learned that's not what gets you through moments like these.In this episode, I share the three things I rely on when life forces a pivot, and why so much of entrepreneurship is really about who you choose to be when things don't go to plan.ReferencesJoin the Female Founders Accelerator waitlist and be the first to find out when the next cohort opens in 2026.Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] A sudden loss, a last-minute pivot, and what it taught me about entrepreneurship[04:47] [The pivot] When a family emergency forces a last-minute change to a major business commitment[05:56] [Confidence] Why self-trust is more useful than trying to predict the future[06:59] [The framework] Three things to keep you grounded when plans change[10:53] [The human side] The reality of running a business and holding different emotions at the same timeTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**One of the hardest skills we're never taught? How to have difficult conversations well. So we put them off… until they're living rent-free in our heads. When we finally do have them, we wing it, things get awkward or defensive, and we end up avoiding them even more next time.But underneath every difficult conversation is actually three conversations happening at once. And once you understand what they are, you'll never approach a hard conversation the same way again. If you want a better way to handle tough talks — whether it's with a colleague, partner, or family member — this one’s for you.ReferencesDifficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila HeenEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[01:20] [What is a difficult conversation?] Why they feel so uncomfortable and what most people get wrong about them[04:55] [The framework] Difficult Conversations by Stone, Patton & Heen: the book behind this episode and why it's worth reading[07:36] [Conversation 1: What happened?] How disagreements about truth, intentions, and blame make hard conversations even harder[15:09] [Conversation 2: Feelings] Why feelings need to be part of the conversation, even in a professional setting[19:40] [Conversation 3: Identity] How your sense of self gets in the way of having the conversation you need to have[21:56] [Takeaways] How to use all three conversations to get a better outcomeTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Snapping at yourself, avoiding the tasks you know would help your business, and wondering why you just can't do the thing?While exploring how to truly “be the boss of me” as a business owner, I had a harsh realization: my inner toddler was running the show. And it turns out the same parenting techniques that worked on my kids, work on grown-up resistance in business too.Tune in to hear how re-parenting myself is helping me get out of my own way and build the business I actually want.ReferencesEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] Learning to be the boss of yourself when you leave corporate[01:56] [Re-parenting yourself] Why self-management requires parenting skills[03:53] [What doesn't work with kids] Failed experiments with physical discipline, logic, nagging, and comparison[07:52] [What actually works] Selective ignoring and asking "Is acting this way going to get you what you want?"[13:08] [Applying it to yourself] Using parenting techniques on your own resistance and negative self-talkTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You’ve spent years learning how to make the “right” clinical decision. You come from a world with protocols, gold standards, and someone above you to blame when things go sideways. Then you start a business and realize it’s just you, your brain, and a hundred decisions a week you can’t outsource…In this episode, I talk about why there is no “right way” once you’re the boss of yourself, and why trusting your internal compass matters more than hunting for the perfect strategy.Featuring Martha Beck, a recurring dream featuring a beaver, a surprise cathedral window, and one very useful question: does this choice feel warmer… or colder? Trust me… it’ll make sense when you press play!ReferencesMartha Beck -The Gathering Room PodcastEp. 27: Learning to Be the Boss of MeEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] Why decision-making is harder when there’s no “gold standard” in business[04:08] [Letting go of reputation] Why being seen as “wrong” is sometimes necessary[04:33] [Finding your North Star] Building an inner compass instead of looking for rules[05:08] [Martha Beck’s story] A move that made no logical sense, but felt right[08:09] [Warmer vs. colder] Freedom as the signal you’re moving in the right direction[09:47] [Your body’s cues] Learning how “colder” shows up for you, and using it to make key decisions in businessTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**“I’m just not confident enough.”I hear this all the time from smart, accomplished women who are more than capable, but still waiting to feel “ready”.Recently, I met a woman with a beautiful idea and watched her almost talk herself out of it in real time. Not because it wasn’t a good idea, but because she didn’t feel confident enough yet. And it hit me how familiar this pattern is, especially for women building something new. In this episode, I break down the real recipe for confidence, why courage comes first, and how confidence is built after you take action (not before).ReferencesStrong Ground by Brené BrownEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] A January pie party and an unexpected conversation about courage[02:08] [Admitting what you really want] A stranger shares her dream of facilitating ecstatic dance[06:02] [The confidence recipe] Why courage and self-compassion come before confidence.[09:08] [Upgrading self-image] A transformative photo shoot retreat for female founders.[14:14] [Doing hard things together] The power of community and compassionate feedback.[]15:45] [Building your own confidence] Amanda shares what she's working on to build confidence and what you can do next.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Ever find yourself lying awake rehearsing a conversation you really don't want to have? Maybe it's a performance issue, a behavior problem, or that feedback you know you need to give, but keep putting off.If this feels harder than it “should,” there’s a good reason. You spent years learning medicine, not management. Nobody taught you how to have hard conversations with people you used to joke around with at lunch. And now you're the CEO, which means these conversations land on your desk whether you feel ready or not.In this episode, I break down the three reasons difficult conversations feel so hard for physician practice owners, and what to do about each one. We talk about the lonely shift from colleague to boss, why your empathy can actually work against you, and a simple framework to structure any tough conversation.ReferencesThe Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence by Dacher KeltnerStrong Ground by Brené BrownEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] A recurring theme in client conversations: how to have difficult conversations[01:14] [What makes it hard] The different reasons a conversation might feel difficult[02:24] [Hurdle 1: Topic uncertainty] When the discomfort is about not knowing enough, and when to bring in an expert[05:40] [Hurdle 2: Role confusion] The transition from colleague to CEO and why empathy can hold you back[11:39] [Hurdle 3: Framing the conversation] Using goals, values, and a "North Star" to structure the meeting[15:00] [Feelings as messengers] Uncovering the secret thought behind your anxietyTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You want to start (or grow) your business the "right" way, so naturally you look for a solid plan to get started. More data and more certainty should mean less risk, right?The trouble is, we often cling to plans and data to create an illusion of control, even though business (much like life) is wildly unpredictable. The result is analysis paralysis, delayed momentum, and a business built around theory instead of real results.In this episode, we flip the script. You'll learn why great businesses aren't built from perfect plans, but from experimentation. Drawing on Lean Startup principles, I'll show you how to truly de-risk your business by taking action, running small experiments, and letting the market guide your next move.ReferencesEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] The pattern emerging from recent consultations: why clients asking for solid plans and data might be missing the point[02:58] [The plumber test] Why hiring for results matters more than detailed plans[07:34] [Lean Startup vs old school] Testing assumptions with real customers instead of theoretical planning[09:37] [Birth plan lessons] What my birthing experiences taught me about controlling the uncontrollable[16:50] [Taking action] Why small experiments beat perfect plans when building your businessTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**I left my last employed position (part-time) in 2025 thinking it would be easy to transition to entrepreneurship full time. I’d been running my own business for eight years… so really, how hard could it be to leave a job?As it turns out, the hardest part wasn’t building the business at all. It was unwinding decades of invisible rules around time, creativity, and safety. Rules I didn’t even realize were still running the show. Freedom, I’ve learned, is exciting…. but  also deeply uncomfortable.This episode is an honest look at what my transition into full-time entrepreneurship has actually been like: the creativity that’s finally resurfacing, the unsettling freedom of having no one else to point at, and what it really means to learn how to be the boss of me.ReferencesHow to Build Your Practice, Not Another Job: 5 Critical Mindset Shifts for Practice OwnersEntrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideUntamed by Glennon DoyleThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] [Intro] The loneliness of entrepreneurship and learning who's really the boss[03:50] [The transition] Leaving my job and going through the employee-to-entrepreneur shift[08:38] [Hidden constraints] Realizing how much my creativity and habits were shaped by being employed[12:04] [The cheetah metaphor] Staying in the cage for safety even when the door was open[17:39] [Learning freedom] Taking full responsibility and building my business without old limitationsTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Thinking about starting your own practice, but worried you’ll be fielding patient messages at all hours of the day and night?It’s a concern I hear often from physicians considering independence—the fear that once the layers of corporate support are gone, everything lands on your plate. With no admin buffer, you imagine yourself dealing with every message, every request, and every “quick question” that shows up after hours.In this episode, I break down where that fear actually comes from and what really happens when you start a practice from zero. We talk about realistic patient volumes, boundaries that hold up in real life, and how much control you actually have over who becomes a patient and how they interact with you.ReferencesThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Intro: Physician burnout and mental health challenges in corporate medicine [03:28] The concern: Being overwhelmed by patient inquiries outside business hours [06:03] Key reframe: You get to design your own clinic on your terms[08:23] Amanda's advice: Five strategies to protect your time and energy in your own practice [17:41] Why this work matters: Finding empowerment outside corporate medicine To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**For a lot of people, goal setting feels heavy. And as we edge toward the end of the year, it becomes harder to ignore the pressure to reinvent your life by January 1st.A few years ago, my family figured out how to make this process something we actually look forward to. What began as a slightly awkward COVID-era experiment has turned into one of our favorite annual traditions. It’s reflective, practical, and dare I say… fun. (Yes, even my teenagers are into it!)In this episode, I’m sharing the simple six step framework that helps us look back on the year, set meaningful goals, and stay connected as a family for the year ahead.ReferencesFree Resource: The Entrepreneur's Annual Goal Setting GuideBecky Margiotta from The Billions Institute: The annual New Year’s Eve list of Big Dent Reflection QuestionsMel Robbins: How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask YourselfThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Intro: Amanda’s six-step process for annual goal setting as a family tradition[04:06] Step 1: Creating space for reflection away from distractions[05:33] Step 2: Reflection questions to review highlights, rate life areas, and plan what to start, stop, and continue[08:48] Step 3: Drafting individual goals across different categories[10:27] Step 4: Setting family goals and monthly outings together[12:20] Step 5 & 6: Finalizing goals and monthly family meetings to review progress[16:30] Key benefits: Self-awareness, family connection, and accountabilityTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Self-care. For years, I rolled my eyes at the whole concept. Between climbing the corporate ladder with three kids under five and a long list of responsibilities, self-care felt indulgent, surface-level, and honestly… kind of annoying.In this episode, I break down why self-care felt so difficult for so long, how advertising and unrealistic expectations completely missed the point, and the definition that finally made it click for me. (Spoiler: it has nothing to do with bubble baths or luxury spa days.)I also share a recent client conversation that shows why self-care and self-concept matter more than we think, especially when goals start to get bigger.ReferencesThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Intro: Why self-care always felt difficult and irritating to me[02:30] My self-care struggle: Gen X conditioning, superficial marketing, gendered expectations, and managing three young children[07:00] What self-care actually means: Building capacity through awareness, energy management, and self-kindness[11:13] When it clicked: Reframing self-care as personal agency and capacity[12:30] Client example: Why self-concept matters when setting bigger revenue goals[15:10] Reflection: Trusting yourself with awareness, energy, and compassionTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**“The level that I want to help people will never work in this system.”That one sentence captures what so many physicians feel but struggle to say out loud. You love your patients… but the system isn’t built to support the care you want to give, or the life you want to live.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Matthea Rentea, a longtime client and one of my favorite success stories. Five years ago, with a patient panel topping 3,500 and no signs of relief from corporate medicine, she knew something had to change.Together, we unpack how she strategically exited her corporate medicine job, built a fully booked telehealth clinic in just two years, and mastered marketing by leading with service. We talk about the moment she realized her revenue had already surpassed her goals, why she shifted to a membership-only model, and her advice for physicians who feel overwhelmed by starting their own practice.Tune in for an honest look at the decisions, mindset shifts, and systems that made her success sustainable, not just profitable.ReferencesConnect with Dr. Matthea Rentea:WebsiteProgramsInstagramTikTokThe Obesity Guide PodcastThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[01:47] Dr. Rentea's Journey: From corporate medicine burnout to building a thriving telehealth obesity clinic.[07:53] Strategic Clinic Decisions: How to choose your model, pricing, and services based on patient needs.[11:20] Data Over Drama: Using feedback loops and real numbers to guide business decisions.[16:25] Leaving Side Work: When to drop extra income and trust your clinic's growth trajectory.[25:20] Marketing That Works: Serving patients first, promoting second[35:43] The Power of Membership: Creating better patient outcomes with long-term relationship models.[42:47] Advice for New Founders: Start sooner, build your dream team, and get help before you're desperate.[45:44] What's Next: Dr. Rentea’s upcoming programs for patients and physicians including group coaching and social media training.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You can't "committee-approve" your way into a clinic launch. But if you're coming from corporate medicine, that's exactly what your brain wants to do: over-plan, over-perfect, and overthink every detail until nothing ships.Enter the Lean Startup approach. It started in Silicon Valley, but it works just as well for physicians building a clinic.In this episode, I break down five core Lean Startup principles (from Eric Ries) and show you how to use them to get your practice out of your head and into the real world. You'll learn why your first version doesn't need to be perfect, how to figure out what patients actually want (and will pay for), and why small experiments beat massive business plans every single time.ReferencesThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] What Is Lean Startup: Eric Ries's framework adapted for physician entrepreneurs.[02:00] Management Over Planning: Why experimentation beats rigid business plans.[05:17] Validated Learning: Testing pricing assumptions with real patient behavior.[07:37] Build, Measure, Learn: Rapid iteration cycles to improve and grow faster.[09:38] Metrics That Matter: Patient conversion over social media vanity metrics.[12:49] Pivot or Persevere: Using data to decide your next strategic move.[14:00] The Four-Step Process: Hypotheses, MVPs, measurement, and decision-making.[18:14] Why This Works: Reduces waste, fights perfectionism, focuses on patient value.[21:10] 90-Day Clinic Launch Blueprint: Amanda's new mini-course for launching without panic or debt.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Hitting that point in your clinic where the waiting list is growing, your schedule is bursting, and you’re thinking, “If I just hire one more person, everything will feel easier”?But here’s the catch: growth doesn’t always equal profit. In fact, hiring out of sheer overwhelm (rather than actual numbers), can pull your clinic further away from financial stability.That’s why understanding one simple metric can change everything: your contribution margin. (Don’t worry, it’s less scary than it sounds!) In this episode, we’ll walk through how to calculate your estimated revenue per visit, the difference between variable and fixed costs, and how the contribution margin affects your break-even point. By the end, you’ll feel a whole lot clearer about whether hiring truly moves you forward… or just adds to the chaos.ReferencesThe 90 Day Clinic Launch Blueprint teaches the financial, marketing, and operational essentials to get your practice up and running in just 90 days. Get on the waitlist here.Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Don't Hire Too Early: Why overwhelm isn't a good reason to add staff and the importance of data-driven hiring decisions.[02:02] What Is Contribution Margin: The financial metric that reveals how much each patient visit contributes to covering fixed costs and profit.[03:40] How to Calculate Contribution Margin: Breaking down revenue per visit, identifying variable costs in your P&L, and running the actual numbers.[10:49] Understanding Your Break-Even Point: How fixed costs impact profitability and when your practice shifts from covering overhead to generating profit.[12:28] Using Contribution Margin for Hiring: How to evaluate whether adding staff makes financial sense for your practice.[13:37] 90-Day Clinic Launch Blueprint: Amanda’s launching a new practical mini-course covering key financial metrics, marketing, and operations for new practices.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You left corporate medicine dreaming of autonomy and balance. But once you open your doors, the reality hits hard: Where are all the patients? Why isn’t anyone finding you? And how is marketing suddenly the most overwhelming part of running a practice?Here’s the part nobody tells you before you go solo: Your full corporate schedule wasn’t automatic. It was the result of massive marketing investments you never noticed. Now, you’re expected to rebuild that engine from scratch… while battling fears of being judged, getting “too busy” again, and trying to unlearn years of insurance-driven assumptions about what patients will or won’t pay for.In this episode, I unpack the key marketing assumptions holding new clinic owners back, and the shifts that help you build visibility without burning out.ReferencesEP. 15: Get Out of Your Patients' Wallets: How to Price with ConfidenceInterested in my new course for physicians? Join the waitlist hereDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Corporate Marketing Behind the Scenes: What physicians don't realize about the massive marketing investments that filled their patient panels.[04:44] The Fear of Being Too Busy: Why physicians leaving burnout worry marketing will recreate the chaos they escaped.[06:40] Breaking the Insurance Mindset: Moving past assumptions that patients won't pay out-of-pocket.[07:58] Friends Won't Fill Your Schedule: The truth about physician referrals and tuning out peer judgment.[09:53] Don't Wait for Perfect: Why you should start marketing long before your clinic is ready to launch.[12:25]  The Prevention Messaging Problem: Why talking about preventative care overwhelms patients instead of motivating them.[15:33] Stories Beat Education: Using storytelling instead of dry medical education to engage patients.[16:21] Marketing as Community Building: Reframing marketing as authentic connection, not sales.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**If you’re a clinic owner, few decisions feel as high-stakes as hiring your first team member or deciding who’s ready for more responsibility. Even if you haven’t made those moves yet, the worries are building: What if I pick the wrong person? What if they can’t actually do the job? What if a promotion backfires?These concerns are common, and they usually stem from one core mistake: confusing potential with performance.It’s easy to be swayed by enthusiasm, “good vibes”, or loyalty. It’s just as easy to feel pressured into giving someone a promotion they’re not ready for. But those choices can create more problems than they solve.In this episode, I break down a simple, reliable framework: Hire for potential, promote for performance. You’ll learn the three qualities that truly predict success, the interview questions that flag issues early, and how to make strategic staffing decisions that strengthen your clinic instead of destabilizing it.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Hire for Potential, Promote for Performance: Introduction to a key talent management framework for clinic owners.[01:40] Hiring for Potential: Evaluating character, core competencies, and transferable skills during the interview process.[04:54] Interview Questions That Reveal Potential: Using behavioral questions to assess growth mindset, problem-solving, and self-awareness.[12:47] Promote for Performance: Why promotions must start with business need, not just reward for good work.[15:50] Layering in Responsibilities: Preparing employees for promotion by giving them stretch assignments before the title change.[19:53] Common Promotion Mistakes: Avoiding the pitfalls of promoting too early, using promotions purely as retention tools, and grade inflation.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Ever notice how the moment you decide to pursue something meaningful, your brain suddenly launches a full-scale protest? You set a goal… and fear, frustration, or anger appears uninvited, announcing, “We live here now.”Yep, that’s resistance. And it has a talent for turning simple tasks (like plugging in a podcast microphone…) into what feels like a NASA-level engineering challenge. But resistance isn’t always the enemy. Sometimes it’s your subconscious waving a flag saying, “Slow down and look closer,” or “This matters more than you realize.”In this episode, I unpack the three common forms of resistance I see in my physician CEO clients and how to transform these uncomfortable emotional signals from barriers into strategic insights. Because when we try to ignore them, they only tend to get louder…ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Three Types of Resistance: Understanding resistance as useful information from your subconscious.[01:36] Resistance to Risk: How fear asks you to slow down and evaluate if something is truly safe.[04:00] Resistance to Growth: Frustration and irritability often signal you're on the edge of a business breakthrough.[07:44] Resistance to Injustice: Anger can tell you when a boundary has been crossed or a value has been violated.[10:27] Responding to Resistance: Paying attention to the type of resistance and choosing your response intentionally.[11:20] Journaling Practice: Simple questions to dialogue with your emotions and get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You became a physician to help people… not to spend your nights wrestling with spreadsheets, writing social media captions, or fighting the nagging fear that you’re “doing it wrong.” Yet here you are: a physician entrepreneur, suddenly responsible for running a business no one ever trained you for.You’re juggling a dozen roles outside your comfort zone: sales, bookkeeping, marketing, HR, operations, strategy… the list keeps growing. And on the hardest days, it’s enough to make you question whether leaving that “safe” corporate job was the right move after all.There’s a whole closet of hats that nobody warned you about. And instead of trying to wear them all at once (which, let’s be honest, looks ridiculous), the real skill is knowing which hat belongs on your head right now. In this episode, I’ll explore the seven hats every physician entrepreneur needs, and how to swap them on and off without losing your mind!ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Why showing up in multiple roles as a physician entrepreneur can feel overwhelming and de-energizing.[03:02] The Subject Matter Expert Hat: Your clinical identity and the core of why patients seek your care.[05:30] The Sales and Relationship Building Hat: Reframing networking as patient service, not "gross" sales.[07:35] The Bookkeeper/Bean Counter Hat: Moving past "I'm bad at math" to understanding business finances.[10:49] The Creative Hat: Designing your ideal business model and connecting authentically with patients.[16:57] The Administration Hat: Learning tedious tasks yourself enables better delegation later.[19:42] The People Manager Hat: Performance management and setting clear expectations for staff.[23:02] The CEO Hat: Setting vision, ensuring compliance, and making evidence-based decisions.[25:06] Switching Hats Strategically: Choosing the right role for each business situation.[27:05] Learning and Delegating Over Time: Why mastering skills first makes outsourcing more effective.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You have a brilliant idea for your business, but the moment you're ready to act, perfectionism slams on the brakes. Suddenly you're second-guessing everything, talking yourself out of action, and watching imposter syndrome take over.If you're a physician building a business, you're learning something new every single day. And that discomfort can trigger old patterns: the need to get it "right," to avoid mistakes, and to seek external validation. But the reality is that perfectionism doesn’t keep you safe… it keeps you standing still.In this episode, I break down two powerful frameworks that will help you reframe perfectionism once and for all. You’ll learn how mindfulness and imperfection go hand in hand, why discomfort is a natural part of growth, and how your childhood definition of “perfect” may be holding you back from your full potential.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] When Perfectionism Blocks Progress: How the desire for perfection prevents entrepreneurs from taking action and making CEO-level decisions.[02:40] Imperfectly Mindful or Perfectly Mindless: Dr. Ellen Langer's perspective on the connection between perfection and mindless living.[05:23] The Four Stages of Competence: Why discomfort during learning is normal and actually indicates you're making progress.[10:20] Your Childhood Definition of Perfect: How childhood perfectionism is often rooted in staying safe rather than achieving success.[13:02] Why Perfectionism Sabotages Your Business: How seeking perfection creates false security and leads to focusing on other people's opinions.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Let’s be honest… pricing in healthcare is a mess. Between insurance negotiations, opaque billing systems, and decades of corporate conditioning, it’s no wonder so many physicians feel lost when it comes to setting their own prices.If you’re transitioning out of corporate medicine to start your own clinic, chances are you’ve wrestled with this question: How much should I charge? Maybe you’re afraid of overcharging patients. Maybe you’re angry after years of being underpaid and undervalued. Or maybe you just have no idea what “fair” even looks like outside the insurance machine.Pricing isn’t just about numbers, it’s about mindset. Most physicians don’t realize how much their old environment has shaped the way they think about money, worth, and value. In this episode, I'll unpack why pricing feels so emotionally charged, how to stop focusing on your patients’ wallets, and what it really means to price your services with confidence and clarity.ReferencesEpisode 14. When “Patient Access” Becomes a Trap: The Hidden Guilt of Leaving Corporate MedicineDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[02:00] The Physician's Dilemma: How healthcare pricing lacks transparency and why physicians feel trapped between what patients expect to pay and what insurance actually reimburses.[03:00] Pattern #1 - Fear of Overcharging: Why worrying about charging "too much" can lead to underdelivering care.[06:00] Cost vs. Price vs. Value: Understanding the differences between these three key terms for pricing decisions.[09:00] Pattern #2 - Overinflating Prices: How past resentment and competitor comparisons create problematic pricing strategies.[11:00] The Resentment Trap: Why pricing based on past underpayment creates short-term satisfaction but long-term problems.[12:00] The Market Rate Mistake: How focusing on competitor pricing keeps you out of your own business.[14:00] The Strategic Advantage: Why starting with lower prices makes it easier to raise them and improves sales psychology.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**One of the biggest pain points physicians face when leaving corporate medicine is the guilt of "abandoning" their patients. After years of caring for the same people, walking away feels uncomfortable, even wrong. You might tell yourself, "I love my patients and don't want to abandon them," or worry about their access to care.But when you use words like “access” and “equity” to justify staying, you may be unknowingly echoing corporate language that keeps you trapped in a system built for volume, not quality. And it comes at a cost to your own wellbeing.In this episode, I break down what patient access really means, why equity is more subjective than you think, and why this burden was never yours to carry. If you've been struggling to leave corporate medicine because you feel responsible for your patients' access to care, this episode will help you release that guilt and shift your perspective.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Introduction: The guilt physicians feel about leaving their current patients when exiting corporate medicine.[03:16] Defining Patient Access: What patient access really means and how it's measured through clinic operations, not physician hours.[07:47] The Kitchen Fairness Story: A family story that illustrates how fairness and equity are inherently subjective.[11:43] Equity is Subjective: Why there's no single definition of fairness in healthcare and prioritization always requires trade-offs.[13:24] The Hidden Cost: How "patient access" reasoning may be harming physicians physically, mentally, and emotionally.[15:00] Not Your Burden: Why patient access is a systemic challenge, not an individual physician's responsibility.[16:55] Two Critical Questions: The questions that help physicians build clinics they love while honoring their values.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**When you have spent your entire life being the “good girl,” following the rules, ticking every box, and making everyone proud, breaking out on your own can feel terrifying. For many women physicians, that mindset is what helped them thrive through years of training and corporate medicine. But when it is time to make the switch to owning an independent practice, that same “good girl” conditioning becomes one of the biggest mindset challenges to overcome.This is the first episode in my mini-series on the mindset challenges I have seen physicians face when moving from corporate medicine to running their own independent practices. In it, we explore how the “Good Girl” persona shows up during that transition, why it keeps you playing small, and how you can start defining success and leading your business on your own terms. If you have ever caught yourself waiting for permission to do things differently, this episode will help you see that your next level of freedom starts when you stop trying to be “good.”ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:53] Introduction: Amanda introduces the "Good Girl" persona, a common mindset challenge physicians face when leaving corporate medicine.[02:50] The Good Girl in Medicine: Why medical training creates strong rule-followers who excel in structured environments.[03:48] Why It Fails in Business: In entrepreneurship, there are no set rules to follow. What works for one business may not work for another.[04:42] Dick's Sporting Goods Story: A real example of a business breaking traditional rules and winning.[07:49] Entrepreneurship is Creative: Running a business requires flexibility and creativity, not just planning and following steps.[09:57] You Define Success: As an entrepreneur, you decide what success means. Not your boss, peers, or patients.[10:56] Moving Forward: Honoring the Good Girl persona while learning when to let it go in business.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Ever spent thousands on a conference, mastermind, or retreat… only to come home wondering why you bothered? So many of us pour time, energy, and cash into “growth opportunities” only to leave with a stack of business cards and not much else…The truth is, no matter how much you pay, who’s on stage, or how stunning the venue is, none of it guarantees real transformation. Two people can attend the exact same event—one walks away with life-changing clarity, the other with nothing but a lighter wallet. The difference? How you show up.After attending six events together in just one year (some amazing, some downright awful), my social media coach Matthea Rentea, MD and I have learned how to squeeze every drop of value from any learning opportunity, whether it’s a $50 webinar or a $5,000 mastermind. In this episode, we’re sharing the mindset shifts, little “aha” moments, and post-event habits that have helped us turn even the worst conferences into fuel for big changes.Connect with Amanda Sabicer:WebsiteThe Physician Business PodcastDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps03:45 - Amanda and Dr. Rentea share how they've become "conference ninjas" after attending six events together in the past year.08:30 - The reality check: expensive conferences can be disappointing, but it's your responsibility to extract value from any experience.15:20 - How frustration at a male-dominated conference led to unexpected clarity about values and community.22:10 - The lunch table moment that changed everything after connecting with fellow female physicians and finding their tribe.28:45 - The benefit of turning off your phone and committing to being present, even when content isn't amazing.35:15 - The importance of blocking a full day after conferences to process, digest, and turn insights into actionable goals.42:30 - How vulnerability and sharing in group settings leads to the biggest transformations.48:20 - Key question: What do you need to invest in this year to become the next version of yourself?To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**The Female Founders Accelerator isn't another business program that ignores your life and wellbeing. And it's not another personal wellness program that tells you to slow down your ambitions and meditate.It's an integrated approach designed specifically for female entrepreneurs who refuse to choose between business success and a healthy lifestyle. Because, frankly, you shouldn't have to.  When you finish this program, you’ll have the tools, strategies, and confidence to run a thriving business and a thriving life.  Applications due by October 10, 2025, with the program starting November 2025.Join one of our free Q&A webinars (register HERE) where we will answer general business questions and share more details about the program.  You can read more about The Female Founders Accelerator HERE. To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**As a healthcare entrepreneur, it feels great to be wanted, whether it's an invitation to sit on a medical advisory board, speak at a conference, or volunteer your expertise. But every "yes" costs you time, and time is the most valuable resource you have when you're building a business. Say yes too freely, and you risk giving away hours (and energy) that should be fueling your growth.In this episode, I share a real conversation with a client who was offered a seat on the advisory board of a nonprofit. On the surface, it looked like an amazing opportunity. But once we unpacked it, a lot more questions came up: Should she be compensated? Is there potential for conflicts of interest? Could this actually become a distraction?In this post, I’ll walk you through the same framework I shared with her: questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and how to decide whether an opportunity truly serves your business, or is just a distraction disguised as an opportunity.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:53] The Advisory Board Opportunity: One of Amanda’s clients gets offered a position on a medical advisory board for a nonprofit… should she take it?[03:50] The Nonprofit Red Flag: Why being asked to join a nonprofit board raises important questions about revenue models and intellectual property ownership.[06:13] Equity vs. Self-Dealing: Why nonprofits don't offer equity and what conflict of interest really means outside of academia.[08:22] Who Owns the IP? The critical question about intellectual property ownership that determines where your expertise actually goes.[09:08] Building Your Expert Brand: How advisory board positions can expand your network, elevate your profile, and lead to paid consulting opportunities.[11:24] Avoiding Future Resentment: Why voluntary positions can lead to resentment and how to protect yourself from giving away your best work for free.[13:40] Business Growth or Distraction? How to evaluate whether opportunities help build your business or just feed your ego as an expert.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Most physicians open up their profit and loss (P&L) statement, glance at the top, and see just one line: Revenue. One neat little number that seems to say it all. But while that number may look definitive, in reality it’s only showing you part of the story.When all your income is bundled together, you miss the chance to see which services are truly driving your clinic forward… and which ones are quietly draining your time, energy, and resources. Without that clarity, making smart decisions about growth feels like guesswork.In this episode, we’ll dig into why dissecting your revenue line is so important, how to break down and track your different income streams, and what those insights can unlock for your profitability, strategy, and even your day-to-day energy as a physician-owner. By the end, you’ll see that your “revenue line” isn’t just a number, but one of the most important tools for building a sustainable, thriving practice.ReferencesEp. 7: Should I Take Out a Small Business Loan to Grow My Clinic?Download my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[02:10] The "Everything in One Line" Problem: Why lumping all your revenue together is killing your growth potential.[03:45] P&L Statements Don't Have to Be Scary: Breaking down the basics and why your revenue line tells a story about your business.[08:42] The Revenue Streams You're Not Tracking: Why your clinic likely has multiple mini-businesses that should be analyzed separately.[10:54] Which Part of Your Practice Makes Money? Using gross profit margins to figure out what's actually profitable.[12:26] It's Not Just About the Numbers: Why you need to consider equipment costs, staff time, and (most importantly) what energizes you.[14:43] The Critical Question & Profit Margin Trap: Which revenue stream should you grow first (and why it's not always the most profitable one).To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Cash flow isn't exactly the sexiest topic for physicians—I get it. Most doctors would rather talk treatment plans than talk money. But here’s the thing: if your billing company is slow to collect or mismanages insurance negotiations, it could be quietly draining your practice. Delayed payments, missed collections, and overlooked claims aren’t just annoying—they can make running your practice way harder than it needs to be.In this episode, I break down how to evaluate and optimize your billing partnership using three key areas that directly impact your bottom line. You’ll learn how to spot red flags in your billing reports, ask the right questions to improve cash flow, and turn your billing company into a true business partner that helps your practice grow. When you understand what’s happening with your money, you can finally stop stressing over payroll and start building the practice you actually want.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:54] Cash Flow Challenges for Insurance-Based Clinics: Why physician clients struggle with billing relationships and cash flow management.[02:38] Why Your Biller Relationship Starts Early: How billers help with credentialing, rate negotiation, and claims processing.[04:26] The Payroll Problem: Why missing payroll can lead to penalties and court issues, making cash flow management critical for clinic survival.[06:13] Three Ways to Evaluate Your Billing Partner: A framework for assessing negotiation skills, billing performance, and business insights.[06:51] Part 1 - Negotiation Power: How your billing company should fight for stellar insurance rates and what's realistic for your practice size.[07:53] Framework Part 2 - Billing Performance: Measuring efficiency from patient visit to cash in your account, plus why "clean claims" percentages matter.[10:34] Understanding Your AR Report: Breaking down accounts receivable categories and what the 90+ days bucket tells you about payment delays.[15:30] Framework Part 3 - Business Intelligence: How billing companies can provide revenue trends, seasonal patterns, and performance insights you might miss.[19:23] Finding Your Go-To Person: Advice on identifying the best biller in the office and building that key relationship.[20:57] Trust But Verify Approach: Why you need to dig into billing reports, ask questions, and catch errors before they impact your cash flow.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Thinking about taking out a loan to grow your independent clinic? It can feel like a shortcut to success but in my experience, loans are double-edged: they can catapult you forward… or accelerate the path to failure. That’s why it pays to pause and really weigh your options before signing on the dotted line.In this episode, I answer a listener's question about using a small business loan for marketing and website upgrades. Drawing on my background in lending, startup funding, and helping physicians build sustainable practices, I break down:The three scenarios where a loan truly makes senseCritical questions you need to ask before borrowingSmarter approaches to patient growth before reaching for debtHow a lean startup approach helps you test assumptions without overspendingIf you've ever wondered whether debt is the right tool for your practice—or just a costly distraction—this episode will help you make smarter, more strategic financial decisions.Tune in now to learn how to use debt wisely, avoid common traps, and grow your clinic with confidence!ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Listener Question About Business Loans: A direct care clinic owner asks about borrowing money for marketing.[02:40] Why Not All Loans Are Smart: Amanda's early lesson about steering people away from risky debt, even when loans were easy to get.[07:10] When Borrowing Makes Sense: Loans work best when you're scaling something that already works—not fixing a broken business model.[08:30] Three Good Reasons to Borrow: Working capital for big orders, managing seasonal cash flow, and expanding when you've hit your limits.[11:03] Start Small and Test First: Amanda recommends building a basic clinic version to test your ideas before making big investments.[12:37] Key Questions Before A Loan: Amanda walks through what she'd ask the listener before recommending they borrow money.[14:57] Breaking Down the Real Numbers: Amanda's example of how many new patients you'd actually need to pay back a marketing loan.[16:48] Test Before You Invest: Why running small experiments and improving current referrals beats borrowing for unproven strategies.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You left corporate medicine to escape 15-minute appointments and cookie-cutter care, but somehow you're still undercharging, following industry "rules," and burning yourself out just like before.The real problem? You're still thinking like an employee, not a business owner.In this episode, I reveal the five critical mindset shifts that separate struggling practice owners from thriving entrepreneurs—from breaking free of "industry standards" that don't serve patients to thinking like an investor instead of a spender. You'll learn to spot these patterns in your own practice and get the clarity you need to finally make the mental transition.Ready to stop playing small and start building the practice you actually want? Listen now!ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Employee vs. Entrepreneur Mindsets: Understanding the fundamental differences between these two ways of thinking and when each serves you best.[03:16] Learning from Both Perspectives: How working as an employee provides valuable lessons for future entrepreneurs.[06:30] Industry Standards vs. Innovation: Breaking free from the "that's how it's always been done" mentality to better serve your patients.[08:55] Spending vs. Investment Thinking: Shifting from budget constraints to growth opportunities when making business decisions.[10:06] Belonging vs. Leading the Tribe: The challenging transition from fitting in as an employee to setting the vision and culture as a business owner.[12:05] Optimization vs. Experimentation: The importance of testing different business models before settling on one.[13:38] Avoiding the Terrible Boss Trap: Signs you're recreating the toxic work environment you just left and how to break those patterns.[16:11] Recognizing the Mindset Shift: When you've truly embraced entrepreneurial thinking.Have you caught yourself stuck in employee thinking while building your practice? Maybe you've found yourself following industry "rules" that don't serve your patients, or struggling to invest in growth because it feels like "spending money"?If you're recognizing these patterns in your own practice or have questions about making these mindset shifts, please send me an email to [email protected] or book a free discovery call with me by going to www.amandasabicer.com. Let's talk about how to finally break free from employee thinking and build the practice you actually want.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You’ve made the decision to leave corporate medicine and start your own practice. It’s exciting. It’s bold. It’s exactly what you’ve been working toward. And yet… you find yourself hesitating. Procrastinating. Convincing yourself you’re “not ready enough.”These safety stop moments are completely normal. In fact, they can be a valuable part of your decision-making process—if you know how to handle them. But when they go unchecked, they often lead to endless overthinking, getting pulled off course by other people’s opinions, and staying stuck in analysis paralysis instead of building the practice you envisioned.In this episode, I’ll walk you through a simple three-step framework to help you spot and move through these moments so you can manage overwhelm and take confident action (even if you don’t feel fully ready). Whether you’re preparing to leave corporate medicine or facing another major business decision, these tools will help you navigate doubt with clarity and momentum.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:54] What is a Safety Stop: Why entrepreneurs naturally pause before making big decisions.[03:00] Common Safety Stop Behaviors: The unconscious behaviors that signal you're in a safety stop moment and how they can derail your progress.[06:37] Three Categories of Safety Concerns: Business risks, ego fears, and concerns about impact on loved ones.[07:30] Working Through Safety Stops: A three-step framework for turning these moments into opportunities to strengthen your decision-making.[11:37] The Advice Filter: How to determine if someone's entrepreneurial opinions are worth considering or just noise that creates paralysis.[13:00] Confusion and Procrastination: Finding your North Star when you're unsure which direction is forward, plus strategies for taking tiny baby steps and "no regrets" moves.[17:21] Managing Overwhelm: A simple technique for sorting through conflicting thoughts and emotions to gain clarity and move forward.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Not sure if you’re building your clinic the “right” way? If you're a physician entrepreneur, chances are you've asked yourself this question more times than you'd like to admit. You're questioning every decision—wondering if your slow growth means you're failing, or if you're even focusing on the right things.The uncertainty can be exhausting. You're juggling patient care, family responsibilities, and endless to-do lists… often without clear proof that your hard work will pay off. Add in conflicting advice from well-meaning friends and family, and it's easy to lose momentum before your business even finds its footing.In this episode, I’m breaking down the two distinct stages of building a business—the Proof of Concept stage and the Growth stage—so you can:Identify which stage you’re in right now (and what to focus on next)The biggest pain points to expect and how to navigate them without burning outWhat to focus on so you stop second-guessing and start building a repeatable, dependable revenue streamIf you've been feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure of your next move, this episode will give you the clarity and direction to focus on what actually matters so you can grow your clinic faster.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] The Two Business Stages: Amanda introduces proof of concept and growth stages to help you identify where you are and focus for faster growth.[01:57] Proof of Concept Stage: The experimental phase focused on going from zero to repeatable revenue while discovering what energizes you.[05:25] Work-Life Integration Challenges: How female physician entrepreneurs navigate childcare decisions and family expectations while building their practice.[07:50] Getting Comfortable with Numbers: Amanda helps physicians who hate accounting by breaking it down with a simple Excel approach.[09:16] Academic to Entrepreneurial Mindset: Why fancy credentials don't matter to patients and how to talk about what actually helps them.[11:54] Managing Other People's Opinions: Why partner and family input can derail experimentation, especially from those with employee mindsets.[16:12] Transitioning to Growth Stage: The shift from experimentation to data-driven optimization and temporarily slowing down to accelerate growth.[18:04] Infrastructure and Staffing: How the growth stage requires upgrading systems and often replacing staff who can't adapt to changes.[22:36] Streamlining and Strategic Focus: Making decisions about which activities to maintain versus eliminate and saying no to lower-value opportunities.[25:26] Self-Assessment and Next Steps: Identifying your current stage and pinpoTo work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Feeling like you're constantly dropping balls trying to build your practice and have a life?You're not imagining it. Most physician entrepreneurs end up stuck chasing the myth of “work-life balance”—believing if they just organized better or tried harder, they’d finally feel in control.But then one late patient call… one rescheduled clinic… and suddenly, it all feels like it’s crashing down. Here’s the real problem: “Work-life balance” is a broken model. It sets up a false choice—life vs. work—where one side always loses. It feeds perfectionism and leaves you feeling like you’re failing at both.In this episode, we’ll explore a better alternative: work-life integration. It’s not about keeping every plate spinning. It’s about building a flexible, values-aligned life that works with your reality, not against it.Join me as I walk you through:The Wheel of Life: a tool to map and assess your whole life without guilt or all-or-nothing thinkingThe Ideal Day exercise: to help you imagine and start designing a life that fits youAnd why integration—not balance—is the secret to feeling fulfilled and focusedStop trying to juggle. Start designing a life that doesn’t fall apart the moment things shift.ReferencesThe Wheel of LifeDownload my free 6-step clinic launch guide here!Book a discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] The Physician Burnout Crisis: The universal challenge physicians face juggling priorities and explains why burnout drives them to seek independence.[03:37] Why "Work-Life Balance" is Broken: How the work-life balance concept creates perfectionist, black-and-white thinking that leads to panic and resistance to change.[06:03] Work-Life Integration: Amanda proposes "work-life integration" as a more resilient alternative that focuses on wholeness and creativity rather than rigid balance.[09:24] The Life Wheel Tool: How to use the Life Wheel exercise to assess different life categories and create an integrated approach to improvement.[12:30] The Ideal Day Exercise: Amanda shares her personal resistance to this exercise and her own journey of overcoming resistance to dream bigger about her ideal life.[13:50] Summary: Amanda emphasizes the flexible, creative nature of work-life integration and offers resources for listeners wanting to explore these concepts further.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You know it’s time to leave corporate medicine. But every time you think about starting your own clinic, it feels overwhelming. Licensing. Business structure. Insurance. EMR systems.Where do you even begin?Most physicians get so bogged down in the process that they either never start—or they hand over $40K to a turnkey service, only to feel just as powerless as they did in their day job. But the truth is, starting your own clinic is far simpler than it seems.In this episode, I walk you through the 6 essential steps I use with clients to launch lean, stay focused, and keep costs low. No overwhelm. No bloated startup costs. No overcomplicated systems. Just a clear, practical roadmap to go from employee to independent clinic owner.You'll learn:Why most physicians overcomplicate clinic setupHow to prioritize cash flow over perfection using my lean startup approachThe surprising milestone that means you're officially “in business” (hint: it’s not launching your website)Your independence doesn’t hinge on a perfect plan. It just takes the right next step.ReferencesDownload my free 6-steps to opening a clinic launch guide here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:50] Introduction: Amanda introduces the six steps to opening a clinic and explains how physicians overcomplicate the startup process.[01:35] Amanda's Lean Philosophy: Amanda outlines her lean startup approach and explains why physicians must handle setup themselves to develop an owner's mindset.[05:22] Steps 1-2: Medical licensing and creating a corporate entity with proper legal guidance.[08:17] Steps 3-4: Choosing between telehealth and in-person models, plus selecting malpractice insurance coverage.[11:40] Steps 5-6: EMR & First Patient: Amanda explains EMR system selection and emphasizes that serving your first patient is the key milestone.[14:20] What Can Wait: Why website building shouldn't be a barrier to opening your clinic.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**You weren’t meant to be trapped in corporate medicine forever.Hi, I’m Amanda Sabicer—and if you’re here, you’re probably feeling it too. That restless energy. The knowing that you have so much more to offer than what corporate healthcare allows. The dream of practicing medicine your way.You’re in the right place.Welcome to The Physician Business Podcast: the community where employed physicians become empowered practice owners. This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s your roadmap out of corporate medicine and into the freedom you've been craving.In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I created this show, what makes it completely different from everything else out there, and exactly what we’re building together.After a decade of helping entrepreneurs launch successful businesses, here’s what I know:You already have what it takes. You just need the right business skills, proven mindset shifts, and a community that gets it.Each week, we dive straight into what really matters:Frameworks that turn chaos into systemsFinancial indicators that actually matterThe mindset work that transforms how you see yourself—as both physician and CEOYour path to independence starts right here.🎧 Hit subscribe and let’s build the practice of your dreams, together.Audio Stamps[00:50] Welcome & Mission: Amanda explains the simple goal of inspiring and empowering physicians to create successful independent clinics.[01:08] Amanda's Background: Amanda shares her 10+ years of executive leadership experience and work at an internationally ranked business incubator.[01:22] What Makes This Different: How this podcast specifically tackles the roadblocks physician entrepreneurs face when exiting corporate medicine.[01:40] What You'll Get Each Week: Amanda outlines the operational tips, frameworks, and relationship advice listeners can expect.[01:57] The Promise: Subscribe to start the journey of becoming both an amazing physician and business owner.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com. Applications for the next cohort of the Female Founders Accelerator are being accepted!  The Female Founders Accelerator program is a 10-month high-touch, small group clinic business program designed specifically for female clinicians looking to start and scale their own practices. You can learn more about the Female Founders Accelerator program by visiting www.amandasabicer.com/femalefounders.  We'd love to see you inside!