Private Practice Survival Guide

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to employee compensation that truly drives results beyond just base pay! In this episode, host Brandon and Chief HR Officer Scott Booher dive deep into crafting effective incentive structures, the pitfalls of traditional bonuses, and the power of gamification. Learn how to create transparent, motivating compensation plans that foster a high-performance culture a...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Seigel breaks down a pragmatic approach to passive income for practice owners, from building a clear opportunity filter to calculating your true hourly rate. He tackles why many small business owners under-save, how to match investments to risk and liquidity needs, and how to avoid mistaking owner salary for real profit. You’ll also hear practical considerations for 401(k)...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Seigel and Eric Miller of Econologics dive deep into the essential conversation of diversifying income streams beyond your private practice. Discover why relying on a single source of income can be precarious and how strategic diversification creates a robust financial future. This episode breaks down practical strategies for building wealth, from understanding various inv...

Send us Fan Mail Healthcare practices are among the most targeted organizations for cyberattacks, and the stakes are high: operational shutdowns, legal exposure, fines, and broken patient trust. In this quick-tip solo episode, you’ll learn how to build a practical incident response plan, assemble the right team, and execute a tight first-hour protocol after a breach. We cover quarterly training th...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding HIPAA compliance is more critical than ever for private practices. In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, Brandon Seigel sits down with technologist Yves Martin to uncover the essential shifts and ongoing requirements in HIPAA regulations. They explore what it truly means to be compliant in an evolving digital landscape, emphasizing strategies to protect pa...

Send us Fan Mail Want fewer tax surprises and more peace of mind? In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel unpacks a clear, repeatable system for organizing your books so you can make confident, tax-savvy decisions all year. Learn why separating business and personal finances is non-negotiable, how a monthly close eliminates errors, and the exact habits and tools...

Send us Fan Mail Discover powerful tax strategies that actually work for your small business and private practice with expert CPA Mark Martukovich. Learn how proactive planning can save you money, leverage your business as an investment, and avoid common pitfalls. This episode dives deep into overlooked deductions, entity structuring, and smart financial moves that can significantly boost your bot...

Send us Fan Mail In this quick-tip solo episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, discover how to build a magnetic employer brand without a big marketing budget. Candidates evaluate culture, leadership, purpose, and authenticity—not just pay. Learn how to define your employer value proposition, use raw, unscripted stories as social proof, and elevate the candidate experience with speed, clar...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Seigel and guest Will Humphreys, founder of Virtual Rockstars, delve into the essential strategies for recruiting A-players in today's competitive healthcare landscape. They challenge the notion of a talent shortage, highlighting that many practices face a lead generation problem rather than a recruitment one. Discover how creating unique online communities, establish...

Send us Fan Mail A busy clinic isn’t automatically a valuable business. In this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel explains how to build a value dashboard that buyers and lenders actually care about, why revenue isn’t the same as value, and how to remove owner dependency so your practice becomes a transferable, scalable asset. You’ll learn the exact KPIs to track, the s...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about selling your private practice? This episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast is a must-listen! Join host Brandon Seigel and expert Sean Healy from Accounted4 LLC as they break down the complexities of exit planning. Learn how to build a practice that's worth buying, but highly desirable, understanding the factors that drive valuations from a two-t...

Send us Fan Mail Compliance rarely fails in one dramatic moment—it erodes over time through expired licenses, forgotten renewals, overdue trainings, undocumented processes, and negligence. In this Private Practice Survival Guide solo episode, you’ll get a practical blueprint to build a master compliance calendar that protects your practice from silent risk. Learn what to track, how to set proactiv...

Send us Fan Mail Contracts can make or break your private practice. Host Brandon Seigel and business attorney Vanessa Ferguson reveal the most common legal landmines owners step on—often without realizing it—plus the smarter, more cost-effective way to protect yourself before you sign. Learn which clauses survive termination, why the party drafting the agreement has the most leverage, and how high...

Send us Fan Mail If your days are packed yet your progress feels stalled, this episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide with host Brandon Seigel shows you exactly how to take your time back. You’ll learn a practical, data‑driven time audit, a fast process for surfacing and exiting hidden obligations, and the three‑question “meeting tax” that can cut 40–60% of meetings while making the rest s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep with Jamey Schrier from Practice Freedom You to expose the crucial business myths that school never taught us, leaving many healthcare practice owners burnt out and broke. Discover why the 'do it myself' mentality is sabotaging your success and learn the essential traits of coachability and vulnerability that define truly thriving practices....

Send us Fan Mail Centralized decision-making turns practice owners into bottlenecks—and drains time, energy, and growth. In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, host Brandon Seigel shows you how to design systems that make smart choices without you in the room. You’ll get practical examples of if-then decision trees, a clear walkthrough of the RAPID framework, steps to set spending author...

Send us Fan Mail Succession isn’t a one-time event—it’s a culture of building leaders who build leaders. In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, host Brandon Seigel sits down with Amy Lafko to redefine succession planning as role clarity, skills development, and proactive pathways for growth. Learn why delegation without development stalls teams, how to assess and train leadership compete...

Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t coming for your practice—it’s already here. In this quick-tip episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel shares a practical toolkit any practice owner can use to cut busywork, reduce no-shows, and scale results heading into 2026 and 2027. From HIPAA-compliant scheduling agents to documentation and scribing, content marketing acceleration, and anal...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to transform your private practice and reclaim your valuable time with expert Erin Clemens on the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast. Many private practice owners find themselves overwhelmed, working 60-80 hours a week, struggling to balance growth with personal well-being. This episode provides actionable strategies for prioritizing, delegating, and optimizing y...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how mapping your patient journey can revolutionize your private practice! This episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide with Brandon Seigel reveals why understanding every touchpoint is crucial for building trust, boosting loyalty, and generating referrals. Learn to identify and eliminate friction points, leverage technology for a superior patient experience, and tr...

Send us Fan Mail Attract patients while you sleep by transforming your digital presence into a true lead engine. Host Brandon Seigel and PS Creative’s Leila Adnani break down how modern private practices can evolve from brochure-style sites to patient-centered funnels, why credibility matters in an AI-driven world, and the local SEO moves that actually get phones ringing. They cover common website...

Send us Fan Mail Hiring without a clear candidate profile is like treating without a diagnosis—costly guesswork that leads to mis-hires. In this Private Practice Survival Guide quick-tips episode, Brandon Seigel shows you how to differentiate job postings from job descriptions, write an anti-job description that polarizes the right fit, and build a data-driven candidate scorecard from your top per...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an insightful episode where we unpack the complexities of HR in private practice, focusing on how to attract and retain "unicorns" – those exceptional A-players who transform your organization. We dive deep into common HR mistakes, the critical role of legally sound employee handbooks, and navigating the intricacies of "at-will" employment. Learn ho...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the essential strategies for private practice owners to establish a robust personal compensation plan. Many entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into building their businesses, yet often neglect their own financial well-being, leading to burnout and stress. This episode unpacks how to effectively pay yourself, distinguishing between compensation for the work you do and...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to transform your private practice into a financial powerhouse with expert Eric Miller of Econologics Financial Advisors. This episode dives deep into essential financial strategies often overlooked by healthcare entrepreneurs. From understanding the true role of a financial planner to treating your household as a "parent company" that invests in your practi...