The DermBiz Show

TDS2: EP 28 - The Biological Blueprint: Why Your Practice is a Living OrganismIn this episode, Tony Jackson shares the raw, unfiltered reality of building a practice from the ground up. He reveals the exact moment he realized that a medical practice isn't just a job—it’s a living, breathing organism. If you understand the human body, you already have the blueprint to fix your business. You jus...

Most private practices don’t struggle because they lack patients. They struggle because they’re leaking revenue in ways they can’t see. In this episode of DermBiz, we sit down with Matthew Bero, a medical billing expert with over 20 years of experience, whose family-run company has helped recover more than $400 million in collections for medical practices. Matt breaks down the hidden systems behin...

Running a private dermatology practice forces you into roles you were never trained for. Marketing. Advertising. Tech. Billing. Coding. Accounting. Legal. You didn’t go to school for this — but your practice depends on it. In this episode, Tony Jackson breaks down the real framework behind a sustainable private practice:not doing everything yourself, but knowing who to trust, why you’re hiring the...

Selling more products should increase revenue — but in private practice, it can quietly do the opposite. In this episode, we unpack how inventory overload hurts practices in ways most owners don’t see at first. From confused staff and overwhelmed patients to capital stuck on shelves, too many SKUs can slowly drain profitability while adding operational stress. We break down:📦 Why more product opt...

Episode 24 — How to Fight Burnout by Controlling the Controllables There’s a lot of fear and negativity around dermatology private practice right now — shrinking reimbursements, rising costs, and increasing administrative pressure. But you have far more control than you think. In this episode, we break down Stephen Covey’s Circle of Concern vs. Circle of Influence and show the practical steps you...

What if the secret to a thriving practice isn’t more marketing or more patients — but a smarter way to pay your people? In this episode, we break down how compensation shapes culture, motivation, and long-term success. You’ll learn why two identical practices can have completely different outcomes — and how the difference often comes down to incentives. This isn’t just about money. It’s about alig...

🤯 THE BILLING SECRETS YOUR DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE IS LOSING THOUSANDS ON (Consultant Spotlight w/ Phillip Yoo) 💸Are you being told your practice is healthy, but your revenue is leaking? We brought in expert Phillip L. Yoo to expose the fatal (and expensive) billing mistakes every practice owner must fix. This is the roadmap to getting paid what you're owed and maximizing your profitability.🚨...

Are You Being Underpaid? The Metric Every Derm Should Track | The DermBiz Show Episode 21Dermatology might still be one of the best-paying medical specialties in 2025 — but behind the numbers is a story of rising costs, falling reimbursements, and a silent burnout crisis. In this episode, we break down the real data from the 2025 MGMA and AMGA Compensation Reports — revealing how independent pract...

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨Raising the Standard of Care with Dr. Stephen LewellisDo you feel constrained in a corporate environment? Do you believe there is a better way to treat patients than the assembly-line model? Then this episode is for YOU.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Lewellis shares his journey from a corporate job to building his own private practice. He explains why "the standard of care is...

💥 What if I told you the secret to a thriving dermatology practice isn’t competing harder — it’s refusing to compete at all? 💥Sounds bold, right? But the truth is, the best practices don’t win by fighting for the same patients and services. They win by finding their unfair advantage 💡✨ — the unique strengths, skills, and market opportunities that no one else can copy. In Episode 19 of The Derm...

💥 What if I told you there’s a blueprint for destroying your practice? 💥Sounds crazy, right? But the truth is, most private dermatology practices don’t fail because of bad medicine — they fail because of hidden business mistakes that creep in quietly and drain everything you’ve worked for. In Episode 18 of The DermBiz Show, we reveal the exact pitfalls that can wreck your practice — the same one...

Are you dreaming of opening your own dermatology practice? 🚀 Starting your own clinic is one of the most exciting and rewarding career moves you can make—but it also comes with challenges that require careful planning. In this episode of The DermBiz Show, we break down five key steps every dermatologist should take to launch a successful private practice. These insights are pulled from EZDerm’s n...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —Introducing: Consultant Spotlight | Mastering Dermatology Practice Operations 🏥📊In this episode, we sit down with Toni Sikkema, founder of Solutions Maven Consulting and a seasoned healthcare operations leader w...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —Episode 15 of The DermBiz Show — “Boring Pays Off” — is now live! 🎙️💼When we think about successful private practices, we often look to big wins: cutting-edge treatments, viral marketing, or rapid growth. But in...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —Introducing: Consultant Spotlight | Why Website Optimization Matters 💻📈Welcome to our brand new segment on The DermBiz Show: Consultant Spotlight, where we feature industry experts who bring essential tools and...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —🎙️ Episode 13 – Passion Over Perfection: Finding Your Happy Place in Practice💼 In this episode of The DermBiz Show, Tony Jackson and Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo share an honest conversation about passion, purpose, and t...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —What’s it really like running a dermatology practice with your spouse? In this special Partners in Practice episode of The DermBiz Show, we’re getting real about the ups, downs, and everything in between of workin...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —🎙️ Episode 11 – What No One Tells You About Your Private Practice💥Everyone talks about scrubs, logos, and websites when you’re starting a practice—but those things won’t keep your doors open. In this episode, Ton...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —🎉 New Segment Alert! Partners in Practice with Tony & Dr. Mercy 👥💼Ever wondered what it’s really like to make big, practice-shifting decisions with not only your business partner but also your spouse? In ou...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —💻 EPISODE 9 — HOW DID WE CHOOSE OUR EHR? 📋In this episode of The DermBiz Show, we’re answering our first-ever listener question (Thanks Jen!)—sent to us at thedermbiz@gmail.com! 🙌She asked how we chose our EHR,...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm—🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨Behind the White Coat with Dr. Achiamah Osei-TutuDo you want to dash out of bed in the morning excited to go to work? Do you want to fall in love with your private practice again (or maybe for the...

🚀 Want to grow a more profitable, efficient dermatology practice?🔗 Start here with EZDerm: https://ezderm.dermbizpodcast.com/ 🔗 Explore UPMM: https://sponsors.dermbizpodcast.com/upmm —💥 Episode 7, Season 2 – The 2024 Wake-Up Call 💥2024 brought some major shifts and trends to the world of dermatology—and if you’re in private practice, you’ve definitely felt it. In this episode of The DermBiz S...

🚨 Are you unknowingly setting your practice up for failure? In Episode 6 of The DermBiz Show, we unpack 4 hidden traps that even smart business owners fall into — all because of the institutional imperative. 😬👥 Following what “everyone else” is doing...💸 Spending just because there’s money to spend...📊 Justifying poor decisions with fancy data...🐑 And copying peers without asking “Does this...

Feeling like just another cog in the system? It’s time to change that. 💼In this episode, we dive into what equity really means for physicians—and why it’s one of the smartest moves you can make in today’s medical world. From tax perks and wealth-building to gaining real control over your career, equity isn’t just a financial strategy—it’s your pathway to freedom. 💰🎧 Tune in to discover the five...

🌟 Behind the Scenes at #AAD2025 with The DermBiz Show🌟Join Tony Jackson at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2025 in Orlando, Florida as he interviews dermatology experts who share valuable tips on starting your own practice and get the inside scoop on how EZderm plans to continue driving innovation in the field.📲 Watch now and gain valuable insights that could shape the future of your...