Speaking with Steph

Mike Hennan This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Mike Hennan. The two chat about marketing as a whole, and more specifically in dentistry. He offers his expert advice for a startup's website, where the focus should lie in the beginning, and how to adjust the website's offerings along with the business' growth. In this episode, we discuss: How Mike became so knowledgeable about dentistry...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to speak to you directly about the termination of employees, and what to consider before even having a discussion with the employee in question. In this episode, we discuss: What to consider before having a discussion with the employee or sending out written notice Why it's important to carefu...

Andrew Smiley This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Andrew Smiley. The two talk about Andrew's life, his practice at Smiley & Smiley, and the many inspiring ways that he gives back. In this episode, we discuss: How Andrew got involved with trial law, and what he has learned in his 27 years of practice What interesting cases he has been involved in recently What common theme he has found...

Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to address some issues that you may want to consider when you have a duly formed legal entity in one state and then move your practice to another state. I speak directly about legal considerations and some available options that you may have to continue utilizing the entity in another state. In this episode,...

Michael Oberther This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Michael Oberther . The two chat about the mission of Supporting Strategies, and how they come in to find proactive business solutions and cut the chaos out of your accounting life. In this episode, we discuss: How he unintentionally became a bookkeeper What Michael does in an average day at Supporting Strategies How he stays in touch...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to address what's coming up for this podcast in 2023. It is my intention to offer you answers to the legal requirements for your practice no matter what your next steps are. In this episode, we discuss: What's coming up for the podcast in 2023 What experts we'll bring in so that you may better...

Dr. Michael LaFemina This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Dr. Michael LaFemina . The two chat about the many benefits of acupuncture, the connection between the physical and emotional body, and how Golden Light Acupuncture empowers their patients to access peace, ease, and day-to-day health practices. In this episode, we discuss: What initially drew Michael to work in acupuncture, and t...

Michael Shapot This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Michael Shapot. The two chat about the Manhattan real estate market, things to consider when renting or buying, and the difference between a killer deal and a deal-killer. In this episode, we discuss: What challenges Michael finds in the current climate of the real estate market How he addresses the concerns of buyers and sellers, and...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, as we close off the year 2022, I want to give thanks to my listeners for being here, to my clients for entrusting me with their legal needs, and to all the many people who have helped me and my practice along the way. In this episode, we discuss: Who Stephanie wants to give thanks to  How this year h...

Stephen Horney This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Stephen Horney. The two chat about the high quality of life that comes from consistent care, measurements for a healthy lifestyle, and ways to be aware of your own health.  In this episode, we discuss: Stephen's background, and how he became interested in athletics and physical therapy What influences shaped his early experiences in th...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you about telehealth services, which allow practitioners to provide healthcare virtually. In this episode, we discuss: Why many patients prefer telehealth services What New York's healthcare practitioners need to understand about the state's telehealth guidelines What patients nee...

Gerda Maissel This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Dr. Gerda Maissel . The two chat about Dr. Gerda's path to founding My MD Advisor, and how she fills in the gaps in communication found in healthcare systems between doctors and patients. In this episode, we discuss: How she found and navigated the path to starting My MD Advisor, and the gaps in healthcare communication the company fill...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you directly about credit card fees. As business owners, many of us pay these fees on a monthly basis. Today I'll address legal loopholes in the transfer of these fees. In this episode, we discuss: How does it all work? What you need to know to pass along the fees to the end-user...

Evan Gasman This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Evan Gasman . The two chat about commercial real estate, focusing especially on medical offices, and the many requirements, fine points, and negotiations to consider when buying or leasing property of this kind.  In this episode, we discuss: How Evan transitioned from healthcare financing to commercial real estate What Evan's process with...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you directly about the topic of HIPAA, and addressing the issues that have come up since the updates that were made in 2013. In this episode, we discuss: What must be done to remain compliant What businesses and individuals are covered under HIPAA What HIPAA compliance covers What...

The MedSpa: A Brief Overview Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you about the topic of Medical Spas, which have become much more widely used across the country, and addressing many of the questions that my clients have asked about them. In this episode, we discuss: What is a MedSpa, and who is allowed to own one? I...

Ethan Ganc This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Ethan Ganc . The two chat about Ethan's practice, what changed in it during the pandemic, and what he enjoys most about being an attorney. In this episode, we discuss: How Ethan started a career in law, representing a variety of industries What changed in his practice during the pandemic What positive things that remain in his practice aft...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you directly about fee splitting, when it comes to licensed practitioners, and how it can impact their careers and licensing. In this episode, we discuss: What fee splitting is, and what it is not Examples of and exemptions to fee splitting Why knowing more about fee splitting is...

Edward Alferoff This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Edward Alferoff . The two chat about the passion and purpose that Edward finds in financial planning, finding solutions and providing wellness and protection for the clients of Vital Planning Group. In this episode, we discuss: How Edward transitioned into financial services What services Vital Planning Group offers, and how it provid...

Janet Falk This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Janet Falk. The two chat about t he 5 things Janet suggests doing to attract more clients, creating and monitoring your marketing and RBI, and a process that's designed to get you in the news. In this episode, we discuss: The 5 things Janet suggests doing to attracting more clients, and how to get it done What you'll find in her new e-book...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you about the differences between hiring an independent contractor vs an employee in healthcare practices, as well as across other industries. In this episode, we discuss: The difference between an independent contractor (IC) vs an employee, and benefits and disadvantages of both...

Christopher Weber This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Christopher Weber. The two chat about how physicians and dentists can best plan for financial success, focusing on income protection, insurance policies, and retirement. In this episode, we discuss: Chris' favorite restaurant in Manhattan What steps Chris takes to helps protect physicians and dentists The worries of Chris' clients,...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you about employee manuals, and how to have them dictate roles and expectations in ensuring the running of a smooth and efficient practice. In this episode, we discuss: What information to include in employee manuals Why an attorney should look over these documents Additional info...

Kevin Violick This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Kevin Violick. The two chat about the interesting world of tax management, how the role of a CPA is changing, and grant programs that may benefit your business. In this episode, we discuss: How the pandemic has affected the accounting world What the next best steps are moving forward, and the challenges in staying up to date with the co...

Stephanie Rodin Hi! I'm Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I'll be speaking to you directly with respect to termination letters for patients, and what healthcare providers should consider in these instances.  In this episode, we discuss: What reasons patient termination might be considered What responsibilities the healthcare provider has when terminating a...