BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

Short Description Dr. Mike Woo-Ming shares his six-step GG6 system for goal setting, designed to help physicians overcome burnout and take control of their careers and lives. Learn how to set impactful goals, create actionable plans, and reassess to stay on track. Show Summary In this episode of BootstrapMD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming revisits his GG6 system—a framework he designed to help physician entrep...

Short Description Dr. Mike Woo-Ming explores seven key trends reshaping medicine in 2025, including AI, value-based care, personalized medicine, and digital health innovations. Show Summary Sign up for the Design Your 2025 Income Strategy Masterclass on January 15, 2025 at 8:30p EST! Only $47! Go here . — Dr. Mike Woo-Ming takes a step back to look at the seismic shifts happening in medicine today...

In this episode of Bootstrap MD, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Bradley Block from The Physician's Guide to Doctoring and Dr. Jimmy Turner from Money Meets Medicine to discuss our launch of Doctor Podcast Network. Together with podcast industry veteran Desiree Leos, we're building something I'm really passionate about – a supportive ecosystem for physicians who want to get into podcasting. We eac...

Dr. Mike Woo-Ming and Dr. Anne Truong tackle a pressing question on many physicians' minds: How will medical practices survive and thrive amid the sweeping healthcare changes coming in 2025? From the looming 2.8% Medicare reimbursement cut to the rising costs of running a practice, they reveal why more doctors are exploring alternatives to the traditional insurance-based model – and why some non-p...

Today we're exploring a book that has significantly influenced my approach to medicine and entrepreneurship - Ryan Holiday's "The Obstacle is the Way." As healthcare professionals, we face numerous challenges, from complex regulations to rapid technological changes. Today, we'll delve into how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, as presented in Holiday's book, can provide us with powerful tools to...

Meet Dr. Ola Kolawole, aka "Dr. Ola", a family medicine physician who has pivoted to help coaches boost their visibility and sales through innovative live studio events. Dr. Ola shares her journey from struggling wellness coach to founding the VIP Speaker Studio Experience, a unique platform that allows coaches to present in a professional studio setting with a virtual audience. She discusses the...

Are your texts causing office drama? Is your "instant" communication sabotaging your practice? In this must-hear episode of Bootstrap MD, physician communication expert Dr. Maiysha Clairborne reveals game-changing insights for doctor entrepreneurs. Discover the surprising impact of pandemic-era digital communication, learn a mind-bending email trick that could save your reputation, and uncover the...

In this compelling follow-up to last week's popular episode, we welcome back Dr. Anne Truong to delve deeper into the transformative concept of scaling medical practices from one-to-one patient care to a one-to-many business model. Building on the foundation laid in part one, this episode explores advanced strategies and real-world applications, including creating online courses, growing your YouT...

We welcome back frequent guest and fan favorite, Dr. Anne Truong. A successful physiatrist and entrepreneur, Dr. Truong shares her latest insights on transforming medical practices into thriving businesses. Building on her previous appearances, she delves deeper into her journey from a traditional insurance-based model to a cash-based practice, and how she leveraged the challenges of the COVID-19...

In this episode, I dive into a topic that's close to my heart - how to get motivated to become an entrepreneur. As physicians, we've already proven our drive by making it through medical school, but taking that leap into entrepreneurship can feel like a whole new challenge. I share some personal insights and strategies that have worked for me and my clients over the years. If you've ever felt stuc...

I dive into a book that has taken the entrepreneurial world by storm over the past year - "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell. As a physician entrepreneur myself, I've found the principles and strategies outlined in this book to be incredibly valuable, especially for those of us who often feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we want to achieve. Join me as I explo...

As a physician, do you ever wonder how you can leverage your expertise to create a thriving online business and achieve the freedom and fulfillment you deserve? In this game-changing episode of BootstrapMD, I'm joined once again by Dr. Anne Truong, a brilliant physician entrepreneur and frequent guest on the show, who has cracked the code on building multiple streams of income while still practici...

Are you curious about what it takes to start your own successful podcast? In this episode of Bootstrap MD, I dive deep into the essential strategies and insider secrets that I've learned from nearly four years of hosting this show and my previous podcasting ventures. Drawing from my own hard-earned wisdom and experience, I share a wide range of tips and insights that every aspiring podcaster needs...

I take a trip down memory lane to the mid-1990s, where I share the story of how I started my first business while navigating the challenges of being a medical resident and preparing for the arrival of my first child. Faced with a significant reduction in our household income due to my wife's maternity leave, I found myself searching for solutions to our financial predicament. That's when I discove...

Meet Michael Carlini, a certified life coach and founder of Carlini Coaching, who specializes in supporting medical professionals with ADHD. Drawing from his personal experience and close family ties to healthcare, Michael sheds light on the unique challenges faced by physicians with ADHD, including time management, focus, and work-life balance. He discusses the prevalence of ADHD among medical pr...

In this engaging episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming invites Erika Kappes, DO a board-certified psychiatrist and successful private practice owner, to share her inspiring journey from serving in the U.S. Army to building a thriving concierge psychiatry and wellness practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Kappes offers valuable insights on the challenges and rewards of starting a medical pract...

In the final installment of our series "Building a Profitable Private Practice," Dr. Anne Truong shares her expertise on creating recurring income through membership programs. She discusses how to set up a membership, create valuable content, and attract members to generate revenue from both current and prospective patients. Tune in to learn how a membership program can help you build a thriving c...

In this episode, Dr. Anne Truong shares her expertise on attracting patients to your medical practice using social media. She emphasizes the importance of creating content that addresses your target audience's questions and concerns, and discusses strategies for identifying these topics through reverse engineering and investigating what patients are searching for on Google, YouTube, and Answer the...

In this episode, Anne Truong MD, a successful private practice owner, returns to share her journey of transitioning from an insurance-based to a thriving cash-based practice focused on sexual health. Dr. Truong discusses the importance of niching down your services to focus on a specific offering that provides high profit margins and aligns with your passion as a physician. Learn how niching down...

Are you a physician curious about career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice? In this episode of BootstrapMD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming and his guest, Dr. John Jurica, dive deep into the growing world of non-clinical and non-traditional careers for doctors. With 38 years of experience as a family physician and hospital Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jurica shares his expertise and insights on a...

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a pediatric endocrinologist who has successfully navigated the transition from clinical practice to the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Kreher, founder of IndustryMDCoach.com, shares her wealth of experience and insider knowledge on how physicians can make the leap into exciting non-clinical roles within biotech and pharma companies. T...

Could you make over 6-figures while working fewer hours from home? My guests Takashi Nakamura and Suneer Chander say yes —they now earn more in virtual medicine than previously slaving away in the ER. In Part 2 of my interview, learn how embracing telehealth's flexibility fueled their income growth. They bust myths that only primary care doctors belong here; specialists have ample clinical and bus...

Today we have an insightful conversation about the rapidly expanding world of telemedicine with Dr. Takashi Nakamura and Dr. Suneer Chander. two entrepreneurial emergency physicians. Takashi and Suneer share how they built successful virtual medicine careers after starting telehealth as a side gig. They explain why getting 50 state licensed maximizes opportunities and income potential across this...

Back from our hiatus! Calling all physician entrepreneurs - meet fellow innovator Barton Scott who forged his own path after personal tragedy, combining engineering and nutrition to found a thriving supplement company. Motivated by finding root cause solutions, Barton developed a nanotechnology that enhances mineral absorption beyond IVs. In our inspiring conversation, you'll hear his journey from...

Get the inside scoop on how this nephrologist transformed her career with a laser focus on academic publishing. After hitting wall after wall trying to turn her research into publications, Dr. Jia Ng dedicated 3 years to mastering academic writing. She multiplied her credentials, funding, and publications - then launched a business helping other clinicians do the same. In this episode, Dr. Ng shar...