Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice
A physician-hosted podcast dedicated to guiding other physicians through the steps of successfully starting a private medical practice.
Have you considered launching a private practice but don’t know where to start?
Are you overwhelmed by the thought of business plans, acquiring patients, and the nitty-gritty of setting up your own medical office?
Then pull up a chair! Physicians Hanging a Shingle: A Physician’s Guide to Launching a Medical Practice is your go-to podcast for navigating the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, journey of opening your own practice.
Hosted by board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Brittney Anderson, who successfully launched her own thriving practice three years ago, this podcast shares all the hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and actionable strategies to help you confidently take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Learn from someone who’s been there and done that!
Each episode delivers invaluable advice on everything from crafting a winning business plan and securing financing to mastering marketing, hiring staff, and building a thriving patient base. Stop dreaming and start doing.
Subscribe to Physicians Hanging a Shingle and let’s build your independent practice, together!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2025
[Thursday Shift]: Worried No Patients Will Come?
One of the biggest fears physicians face when launching a private practice is this: What if no one shows up?
In this week’s Thursday Shift, we reframe that fear—and talk about what actually helps pat…
#21: Your First Hires: Building the Right Team for Your Practice
Hiring is one of the biggest decisions you’ll face when opening a private practice — and it can feel overwhelming. Who should you hire first? What if you make the wrong choice?
In this episode of Phy…
[Thursday Shift]: No MBA, No Problem!
The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that …
#20: How AI and Technology Can Power Your Practice — with Dr. David Hardin
In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I sit down with my medical school classmate, Dr. David Hardin, an internal medicine and sports medicine physician who has helped build a thriving dire…
[Thursday Shift] Concerned about Startup Costs?
The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that …
#19: What Most Doctors Skip When Starting a Practice — and Regret Later
Too many doctors jump into building their private practice by focusing on the wrong first steps — and end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck.
In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 foundational steps ph…
[Thursday Shift] A 5-Minute Practice to Keep You Moving Forward
The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that …
#18: The New Patient Forms Your Practice Must Have
If you’re opening a private practice, it’s easy to put the new patient forms on the back burner. But these aren’t just formalities — they’re essential tools for protecting your time, your team, and y…
[Thursday Shift] Too Busy to Start a Practice? Here’s the Truth.
The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that …
#17: Employee Benefits to Build a Team That Stays
Hiring is hard. But keeping great team members? That takes intention — and the right benefits.
In today’s episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I’m sharing the top employee benefits I’ve found mos…
[Thursday Shift] Is It Really Easier to Stay Employed?
The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that …
#16: Naming Your Practice: What to Know Before You Commit
Your practice name is more than just a label — it’s your first impression, your brand foundation, and potentially your future asset. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the most important things …
[Thursday Shift] Overwhelmed by All the To-Dos?
The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that …
#15: Protect Your Patients' PHI: Why You Need a BAA (Business Associate Agreement)
If you're launching a private practice, there's one document you must have in place before working with vendors who access patient data: the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). In this episode, we’re…
#14: How to Handle After-Hours Calls: Your Practice, Your Rules
You didn’t start your private practice to be on call 24/7.
But when the clinic closes, the patient questions don’t stop—and if you don’t have a plan, your time and energy will suffer.
In this episo…
#13: 3 Lessons Learned from 3 Years in Private Practice
Three years ago, I opened the doors to my private practice — not knowing exactly what lay ahead, but trusting my vision, training, and purpose. In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on 3 powerful…
#12: Navigating the Credentialing Process: What You Need to Know
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the crucial process of credentialing. Understanding the credentialing process is essential for your success.
I’ll walk you through the steps you need to take, …
#11: What to Consider When Choosing an EHR
Choosing the right electronic health record (EHR) can make or break the workflow in your private practice. In this episode, I break down how to evaluate your options using a simple acronym: E-H-R.
If…
#10: Clinic Space: What You Need to Start Your Practice
Planning the layout of your future clinic can feel like a mix of excitement and guesswork. How many exam rooms should you have? Do you need a lab or a procedure room? And what about space for your te…
#9: Build Your Dream Practice: Crafting a Powerful Mission Statement
In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked — yet essential — parts of launching your private practice: your mission statement.
Before you choose a n…