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The Direct Care Podcast For Specialists
Learn why and how to start an insurance-free, hassle-free Direct Specialty Care practice that lets you provide care your way for your patients without middlemen.
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141 episodes
How Lack of Discernment Hurts Your Business - And How To Navigate It
Welcome to Woo-Land. I will absolutely be taking you on journey that others regard as woo - or not valued. But this is the missing link in our education that actually allows you to take a leap into the unknown. Most doctors are not ...
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Season 3
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Episode 173
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You're Invited!
Let's rebuild medicine, together. Here's how to join the movementFree Facebook Group Direct Care SocietyBecome a Member To Revisit Coaching Calls
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Season 3
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Episode 172
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Cancellation Fee or Booking Deposit?
Are you wondering if you should implement a cancellation fee or ask for a booking deposit? Here is where words matter and my take on what I'm currently doing that had reduced no-show rates, while increasing my bottom line. Worksh...
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Season 3
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Episode 171
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From Frustrated to Fulfilled: The Working Genius Wake-Up Call
Knowing your working genius will alleviate a lot of the burnout many of us business owners experience. Learn the 6 and discover yours now.ReferencesThe 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick LencioniThe Big Leap by Gay...
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Season 3
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Episode 170
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5 New Ways To Increase Cash Flow...Without Working More Hours
Building a business is all about creative expansion and I share 5 new ways to bring in cash flow for your Direct Care practice, all without trading time for money. Check back for the worksheet link soon or email me at teadpm@gmail.c...
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Season 3
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Episode 169
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What you seek is not more effort—it’s alignment.
Behind the mic, I share with you my struggles with being a business owner. I hope it helps you along your journey.
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Season 3
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Episode 168
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US Neuropathy Centers with Dr. Stephen Barrett
Dr. Stephen Barrett is an expert in peripheral neuropathy surgery. After decades in the traditional insurance system, he's finally reclaimed his time and creative energy through Direct Care. Listen to how he's crafting a life he loves beyond th...
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Season 3
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Episode 167
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Podiatrist On Call with Dr. Troy Harris
Dr. Troy Harris served as an active duty podiatrist in the US Navy. Upon an honorable discharge he started his mircopractice in Jacksonville, FL doing house calls. After 7 years in practice, he decided to become Direct Care. Here's his story an...
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Season 3
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Episode 166
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You've Got To Master These 3 Concepts
If you've never owned a business before or you're looking to level up, mastering these 3 elements will move you much faster.
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Season 3
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Episode 165
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Mail & Magic
I received a mail on paper! from a doctor with questions about how I was able to pull this off. Let's get into it.
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Season 3
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Episode 164
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How To Price
Revisiting a commonly asked question, how to price your services and anchoring with a signature package.
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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BoroNeuro with Dr. Jill Farmer
Neurologist Dr. Jill Farmer celebrates her 1 year in Direct Specialty Care practice. She specializes in Parkinson's Disease and was practicing medicine for 10 years before deciding Direct Care was for her. Dr. Jill Farmer is board c...
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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The Mindset From Insurance to Direct Care
What's the mindset shift you need to take from insurance to direct care? First, you'll want to learn how to market (aka tell lots of people about how you help people) and the other is talking about money. I take you back to why I left insurance...
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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4 Common Business Owner Problems
When time gets tough...you learn some new things. Business is 90% a mental game. I share with you 4 common problems many business owners deal with and how to navigate with ease and flow. Let's go.Follow, Like, and Subscribe to...
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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How to Social Media as a Doctor
Some tips and tricks on starting your social media journey to attract your ideal patients. This was how I started building my Direct Care practice once I left insurance. Connect with me on IG & TikTok @drteapodiatry
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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What's really holding you back?
Too many doctors are afraid to promote their solutions. Let's get out of your head to resolve this problem so you can thrive in your Direct Specialty Care practice.Positive Intelligence Assessment:
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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What about Medicaid?
Medicaid has some state to state restrictions to be aware of. I share what I recently learned so that you can advocate for your patients. https://www.ultalabtests.com/
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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Is niching down...bad?
Specialists niching down even more? Let's get into it. Send me your questions and I'll answer them! Talk soon :)Here's your early access to the course, door closed Feb 28, 2025. Thanks for being here....
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Season 2
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Episode 156
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Northpoint Surgery & Aesthetics with Dr. Jillian Ciocchetti
General Surgeon Dr. Jillian Ciocchetti left her very comfortable hospital-employed job of 15 years to venture into Direct Care Surgery. She gives us insight about how she connects with self-funded plans that funnel patients to her and she perfo...
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Season 2
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Episode 155
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Concierge Medicine is Not Direct Care
Concierge medicine is not Direct Care, there's a subtly and I explain that further on this episode.
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Season 2
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Episode 154
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myMDadvocate with Dr. Susan Baumgaertel
Dr. Baumgaertel is an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience. She stepped away from clinical care and into the virtual medical advocacy arena, founding myMDadvocate in early 2022. She started her medical journey in concier...
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Season 2
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Episode 153
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Scottie ENT with Dr. Ashley Agan
Our second ENT guest Dr. Ashley Agan gives us a fresh look into her Direct Specialty Care practice located in Dallas, TX that opened last spring in 2024. She discusses working as locum as she builds up her practice and much more.
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Season 2
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Episode 152
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Get the Right Patients with the Right Message
If you're not getting the right patients to pay attention, this tutorial will help. It's important to lead with VALUE, not with "Direct Care." See what I mean in this episode. https://www.teadpm.com/...
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Season 2
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Episode 151
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The Magic of Direct Care
Happy holidays! I hope you find some magic this season while I share with you the magic of Direct Care.
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Season 2
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Episode 150
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Q&A: "Do you have any advice on how to market to patients as direct care?"
Hey hey I got your question from that text button right up there! Someone asked "Do you have any advice on how to market to patients as direct care? As soon as they find out we don't take insurance they don't want to be scheduled."I get...
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Season 2
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Episode 149
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