Business Growth Strategies for Medics

Discover how a shift in mindset, strategic growth, and innovative approaches can enhance primary care practices. Dr. Nabeel Arshad, the founder of Grow Your List Size as well as being a GP, shares his knowledge on why integrating business principles into healthcare to enhance patient care, practice growth, and operational efficiency is worth the investment.  We chat about the following The importa...

My guest in this episode is Tim Mitchell and how a career break from being an NHS occupational therapist led to him starting his successful woodcrafting business. We discuss the career transition, building a business from scratch and what success really means once you are an entrepreneur. 00:00 From Healthcare to Entrepreneurship 08:41 The Journey of Self-Discovery 12:44 Building a New Business 20...

My guest today is Karim Almourad, a second-year dental student and entrepreneur who, at just 19 years old, is running a business which employs 30 members of staff.  He shares his journey balancing dentistry studies and scaling an education business, the benefits of growing your emotional intelligence, and how business skills can enhance professional growth. He is a very inspiring young man who say...

I’m back with a new series and my first guest is Waheedat, a pharmacist who also owns a pharmacy business.  Waheedat shares her journey from studying pharmacy in Nigeria to building a successful online pharmacy business in the UK. She discusses how she overcame challenges, the benefits of networks, and diversifying services to grow her business.   To find out more about how Waheedat can help you w...

I’m back with series 2 of Business Growth Strategies for Medics and here is a short episode explaining what we will be exploring in this series. I’m bringing in many voices, not just from healthcare, but from people who see life through different lenses such as Entrepreneurs, Leaders as well as Clinicians. They will offer different insight as they are at different stages of their journey. This ser...

In this episode with Prof. Abbas Tejani he shares many examples around skill transfer, strategic negotiations and his journey from medicine to entrepreneurship. He also shares how he manages work/ family life balance within his 9 businesses! In this episode you will discover how resilience, organisation, and innovative thinking can transform your medical career and business ventures. Find out more...

Dr Rahul Sahay from Your GP Circle joins on this episode to discuss the ups and downs of starting his own private medical practice.  Rahul shares his personal journey, the importance of mentorship, and the significance of providing quality patient care. We delve into the challenges of marketing, competition, and the future of private healthcare, emphasising the need for resilience and a growth min...

Trish McGirr, a former mental health nurse turned entrepreneur is my guest this week.  Trish shares her journey from nursing to property investment and consulting. Trish discusses the challenges she faced in her entrepreneurial journey, including setbacks and the importance of ethical practices in business. We discuss the significance of discernment in making business decisions and the need for a...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Doyin Alao about her journey from medicine to entrepreneurship. We talk about the transferable skills from healthcare to business, the importance of teamwork, and the challenges faced in both fields. Dr. Alao is always so positive so I ask her how she maintains it, why consistency is key in achieving business goals, and the value of community support in entrepreneu...

In this episode I meet an ex NHS consultant who has now built a travel business -  Dr Ola Van Steen.  We discuss Ola's journey from medicine to entrepreneurship, the challenges faced, and the mindset shifts required for success. Ola shares insights on leveraging network marketing, the importance of community, and strategies for scaling a business while maintaining discipline and boundaries. If...

I interviewed Ms. Funke Pegba-Otemolu, a surgeon and entrepreneur who has created a community for international medical graduates navigating the NHS. We discuss the challenges of balancing a medical career with entrepreneurship, the importance of authenticity, time management strategies, and the value of mentorship. Funke shares her journey of starting her community and what inspired her to write...

In this episode, I chat to Penny Clemmow a successful entrepreneur who shares her insights on time management, networking, and balancing multiple businesses. Penny discusses her transition from pharmacy to entrepreneurship, the importance of building relationships in business, and effective time management techniques such as time blocking. We discuss the value of networking for support and collabo...

Dr. Andrew Threadgold shares his transformative journey from being a GP to becoming a successful property investor and business acquisition strategist. He discusses the challenges he faced during his medical career, including a GMC investigation, and how these experiences motivated him to seek financial independence through property investment. We discuss mentorship, personal development, and inte...

In this opening episode to Business Growth Strategies for Medics Dr. Folake Yusuff shares her passion for helping healthcare professionals transition into entrepreneurship. She explains what she hopes to achieve with the podcast and she discusses her journey from being a GP to becoming a business strategist, plus, the importance of bridging the gap between medical training and business acumen. Dr....

I'm Dr Fola Yusuff, a GP, business strategist and entrepreneur. I want to help as many medics achieve their greatest potential through entrepreneurship . Join the growing community of like-minded medics in my facebook group . Together, with this podast, we will make the journey to business owner a lot less lonely and a lot more enjoyable.