Dr. Nii Darko

Docs Outside The Box

Hosts Dr. Nii (Ghanaian) and Dr. Renee (Haitian) are first-generation physicians who paid off $662,000 in student loans in 3 years - while figuring out contracts, career moves, and money management that their colleagues learned at home. Every episode covers what first-gen docs need to know: Contract negotiation and career decisions Paying off debt without family financial guidance Building wealth from scratch The questions you don't know to ask (but your colleagues already knew) Real strategies from doctors who had to figure it out on their own. Subscribe and build your blueprint with us. Down...

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Dr. Nii Darko

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Business

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www.drniidarko.com

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13. Okt 2026

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How a cheap & amicable divorce helped this doctor avoid financial ruin #273 21.03.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Divorce is not fun. There is nothing earth-shattering about that statement. Divorce not only can be devastating to your emotions, but it can be a bombshell to your personal finance. Does it always have to be this way?   In this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. X on how she was able to have a cheap and amicable di...

Is success at all costs the reason why you are unhappy? #272 14.03.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! “Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.” -Tony Robbins   I’m sure he’s not the first person to say or even think this, but he’s one of the most successful to do so. What’s the point of reaching all the goals you set for yourself, only to feel lonely or depressed at the finish line?   This is a comm...

How this doc helped a single mother of 3 pay off over $500k of student loan debt #271 07.03.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Knowing that you have student loan debt versus paying them off are two different things. Nii remembers having mad doubts about our payoff plan and the timing of being able to complete this task. In this episode, Nii & Renee briefly discuss what it’s like to have someone to support you during this time.  We a...

How you can help our podcast #270 28.02.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii talks about how you can help us grow!   https://ratethispodcast.com/dotb

My job and my kids are on my last nerve! Dr. Archana Shrestha on Double Burnout. #269 21.02.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Today, Dr. Archana Shrestha is on to talk about being burnt out from her career as well as her family life. Dr. Archana shares how she recovered from “double burnout” and why she’s on a mission to end the notion of a “Superwoman.” Dr. Archana Shrestha is a certified physician life coach, bestselling author, spea...

Can a $900 used car get you though med school? #268 18.02.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii & Renee read a 5-star review from Apple Podcasts Nii updates on building habits Nii answers question about the types of surgery he performs Getting paid to complete healthcare market surveys with M3 Global Research Nii & Renee reminisce about the used cars they bought for medical school Renee’s car:...

Why this doctor owns franchise Cold Stone and Subway stores - and loves it! #267 15.02.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We’re talking to Dr. Melva Pinn-Bingham, who is a board-certified radiation oncologist, and owner of 2 Cold Stone Creameries and a Subway restaurant. She’s on the show today to discuss why owning franchises is a tool she and her husband use to build wealth. Prior to this episode, I didn’t have the best opinion o...

Are we leaving Spotify because of Joe Rogan? #266 09.02.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! ***Recorded Feb 4th*** Drs. Renee & Nii discuss whether they should remove the podcast from Spotify.   Open letter to Spotify Alternative Music/Podcast Streaming Services : - Apple Music - Amazon - YouTube Music - Bandcamp - Deezer - Pandora - Tidal - Qobuz WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube....

11 Money Traps That Doctors Should Avoid #265 07.02.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Now that Renee and I are 10 years deep graduating from residency, we feel there’s a lot of life experience that we can share. When looking back, the three themes of the show (money, mindset, and mission) have shown up in various life experiences.    In this episode, we’ll be introducing a new series called “ 11...

Sh*t I wish I knew in residency: Buying a house while in residency #264 31.01.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Should you buy a house or rent? It seems like a hard decision to make. Not to me. Here’s my simple advice:   RENT!   Well, at least during the first couple of years of moving to a new town or starting a new residency.    Karl Brisard, a real estate agent with Keller Willams (and Renee’s cuzzo), is on the hot sea...

Dr. Ali Abdaal is Quitting Medicine to Focus on YouTube #263 27.01.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii thinks Chris Rock is a better comedian than Dave Chappelle Nii reads a 5-star review How Renee and Nii made the decision to go to medical school Famous YouTube Doctor quits medicine What’s the point of being a doctor in a developed country? Should you feel guilty walking away from medicine? Is there a perfec...

262 - This one lesson of 2021 will be MY key to 2022 success! 17.01.2022

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii talks about the most important lesson he learned in 2021. He will be using this to change the trajectory of his life & business in 2022. Take a listen to see if this will help you also.   Key Quote of Atomic Habits: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Y...

261 - Feds loan "forgiveness" coming?; Plans for 2022 31.12.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Nii reads recent podcast reviews President Biden extends pause of student loan repayment Nii & Renee what to expect from the podcast for 2022 Your 21-year-old self wanted to go to med school, as a 35-year-old…do you HAVE to follow through?? The family theme for 2022   Resources: J. Cole - The Off-Season Cleo...

260 - How doctors can find the right jobs that fit their lifestyles 27.12.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Life: “What do you want?” You: “Umm..huh?”   Life: “Yeah, what do you want from a job opportunity? Like, haven’t you thought about how many times a week you want to operate? You sure you want 7 hours of clinic on Mondays?” You: “Wow, nobody has ever asked me that. Are you sure you’re talking to me?”   Life: “Of...

259 - Locum doctor vs. plumber; Hasan Minhaj's DO "apology" 20.12.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! 11 Doctors to Follow on Instagram   A long-time listener has a dilemma about how to handle negotiating a locums contract with a hospital. Hasan Minhaj “apology” video - The DOctors want to kill me Signout: -Nas & Showtime debut a documentary on the legendary Video Music Box TV show   - Nii spent almost $800...

258 - This app makes real estate investing easy for busy professionals 13.12.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Renee and I are looking for another real estate property! With each property, we want to know once they are purchased how soon can we start cash flowing those bad boys! There are numbers that we gotta run to make sure we know what we’re getting into. Long story short, it takes work but definitely, ANYBODY can do...

257 - How not choosing student loan forgiveness gave this doctor and her husband career freedom and three kids (part 2) 06.12.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We’re back with part 2 of our talk with Dr. Adaira Landry. In part 1, we learned about why she paid off over $200,000 of student loan debt in 3 years. In this episode, we’re going to get into how she did it.   She also touches on investing AND paying off debt at the same time. Often times they say opposites attr...

256 - How not choosing student loan forgiveness gave this doctor and her husband career freedom and three kids (part 1) 03.12.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Adaira Landry paid off over $200,000 of student loan debt in 3 years. She started when she was a fellow. She’s here to talk about not only the HOW of paying this debt off, but she’s also going to share the WHY . Here’s a little hint, the mountain of student loan debt was starting to have repercussions on: Th...

255 - Docs Outside the Box Update 29.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii talks about recent MAJOR updates to the show. More episodes per month. Change in podcast format. Sharing more discoveries I am making with reading. Investing in yourself. Future goals for the show.   This episode is sponsored by: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching –...

254 Why pay off $662,000 of student loans in 3 years? 24.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Can you walk and chew gum at the same time? Of course, you can. Then where did the notion of you can’t pay off debt and invest come from?  Renee and Nii discuss HOW they were able to NOT only pay off $662,000 of student loan debt but also: Save a 9-month emergency fund Save enough in our 401k plans for at least...

253 Should a doctor respond when a patient leaves a bad online review? 22.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! You can fight it as much as you like, but doctor reviews are important! Look at it this way, if you can rate & review the local cafe, why shouldn’t the person you’re about to operate on have the ability to leave reviews also?! I’ll save that debate for another day! For private practitioners, doctor reviews a...

252 Church, music, and military. How this doctor kicked imposter syndrome to the curb (Part 2) 17.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Welcome back to Part 2 of Church, Music, Military with Dr. Steven Bradley. In this episode we’re talking about Naomi Osaka , can residents stand up for themselves, and UFOs .     Resources: The Black Doctors Podcast Dr. Steven Bradley - @stevenbradleymd   WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/dr...

251 - Church, music, & military. How this doctor kicked imposter syndrome to the curb (Pt 1) 15.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Church Music Military   That is the foundation of my guest, Dr. Steven Bradley. Dr. Steven Bradley is a board-certified anesthesiologist, medical ethicist, and host of the Black Doctors Podcast.  Dr. Steven interviews minority professionals in a variety of career paths. In this episode, he’s on the hot seat as w...

250 - Success vs Wealth - Can you have both? 12.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii & Renee discuss their blue-collar upbringing and having the expectation of success. Recently, Dr. Nii went to a wedding and was struck by the air of wealth and found it different than the expectation of success he had as a kid. Can you be successful and not wealthy?  Reactions to social media comment...

249 Top branding secrets every physician should know 08.11.2021

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! There is more to medicine than just memorizing textbooks or doing well on exams. Your bedside manner, working with staff, and communication with your colleagues is just as important. Basically, what is the experience people and patients should have when they meet and interact with you?   That’s what we call a br...

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