Tea Nguyen, DPM

The Direct Care Podcast For Specialists

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Learn why and how to start an insurance-free, hassle-free Direct Specialty Care practice that lets you provide care your way for your patients without middlemen hosted by Dr. Tea Nguyen. 

Author

Tea Nguyen, DPM

Category

Business

Podcast website

thedirectcarepodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Direct Care with Dr. Daniel Paull of Easy Orthopedics 21.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail Find Dr. Daniel Paull at https://easyorthopedics.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/easyorthopedics/ Do people pay cash for orthopedic care? They do for Dr. Paull. Take a listen.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600)....

Announcement! 14.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail Happy anniversary! This episode celebrates our 1 year together and I'm also announcing my course Launch in 12 Weeks! As a listener, you will gain access to weekly lesson that'll help you launch your Direct Specialty Care practice all in one place. It will be updated regularly giving you key insight as to what it takes to build your dream practice without having to deal w...

Tips on Marketing with Social Media 07.02.2023

Send us Fan Mail I use social media as one marketing tool for my Direct Care practice. I share some tips on how to get started, where to get inspiration and some tools to help to reduce overwhelm. I mentioned: - common questions people are searching https://answerthepublic.com/ - freelancers fiverr.com or upwork.com - hiring virtual assistants https://www.onlinejobs.ph/ Your next 5 days in content...

Dealing with the pain of rejection 31.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail This is a muscle you'll have to develop if you are new to rejection or objections. People want to use their insurance so how do you overcome the pain of the rejection to your offer? I have a few tips to help you along the way.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will receive ad...

Replay with Dr. Amy Vertrees BOSS 24.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail This audio was aired on the BOSS podcast on August 29, 2022. Show Dr. Amy Vertrees some love by subscribing to her podcast . We talk about - dropping the safety net of employment & insurance - the mindset behind moving into direct care - realizing our own worth - prioritizing what matters to us and more Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your D...

"I need everything first before I start" 17.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Ah yes, the need to have it all in perfectly in place before you make a decision to open your Direct Care practice. Take action now to get closer to your dream practice. Need help? Join my coaching program teadpm.com Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live...

Should I start with telemedicine or rent an office first? 10.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Want to get to your dream practice faster? My coaching program is open and we start the call this Friday Jan 13, 2023. We meet weekly at 12p PST. Apply now teadpm.com and get there with sound guidance in making more money with less stress. -- Today's question: “I’m looking to start my practice in an area that is mostly health systems and wanted to know do I start with telemed...

How to set goals for success 03.01.2023

Send us Fan Mail Goal setting is more than just writing it on a piece of paper and staring at it everyday hoping it comes true. I share the 4 key things you should do to ensure you successfully hit your goals.  Then one day, you'll find yourself empowered enough to opt out of insurance completely.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice n...

What all successful entrepreneurs do 27.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail There’s an important practice that all successful entrepreneurs do and that is to reflect on how far they have gotten to be where they’re at today.  Take a moment to reflect on what you have achieved thus far and the lessons in the hardships.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will...

Quick Tip: Go Digital 20.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail It's holiday season so I made a shorty called Quick Tip with Dr. Tea, pearls that help improve efficiency.  Have you gone paperless yet? If not, consider it. Save administrative time and costs of printing, storage space, shredding services and the potential human error of misfiling.  I currently use Simple Practice, use this code for $100 credit when you sign up. https://www....

My Loved One Doesn't Support My Vision 13.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself really excited for your future, then you share a piece of that with a loved one hoping they’d respond with the same enthusiasm and they respond radically different? I share my experience on how to deal with these scenarios, managing your expectations, and to keep doing you. Try not to absorb their insecurities.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Cour...

Building a Professional Social Media Presence for Your Podiatric Practice 06.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer/acknowledgement This audio was originally published by Data Trace Publishing Company as part of their special issue of Foot and Ankle Quarterly, called ‘Podiatry and Medicine in the Age of Social Media. The complete FAQ issue can be purchased and used for CME credits at www.datatrace.com . Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct C...

2 Year Update! 29.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail What to know what it takes to transition from an insurance based model into a Direct Care practice? This is my 2 year update since making the decision to start opting out so that I can reclaim my time, energy and peace in my podiatry practice.  It all starts with letting go of old beliefs that don't serve your future goals.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-...

Thanks 22.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Do this exercise with me, tell me what you're thankful for. This is one habit that all successful people practice, the daily practice of gratitude.  I want to thank you for letting me be part of your journey. Come join my coaching program so we can do some crazy things together.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now...

Saved by Grace...Dr. Grace Torres-Hodges 15.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Torres-Hodges talks about the business aspects of running her private practice, the advantages she had with having physician parents. She discusses exploring membership-options but prefers fee-for-service. Direct Care offered her time to work at a free clinic one day a week as a way to give back and connecting with patients since she can spend more time with them free of insur...

Is Direct Care Scalable? 08.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Q&A Is direct care scaleable? My perspective on the question and going off on tangent blvd about why you should let someone else's limiting beliefs become your reality. Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600). G...

5 Things Successful People Do Everyday 01.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail I just got back from my business retreat and it really was a treat! I share with you some of my insight from the experience that I know will really benefit your business.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600). Get sta...

How to Rely Less on Insurance Payments 25.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Insurance reimbursements continue to decline, so let's be proactive about increasing cash flow for your services.  Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here . Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600). Get started now! --- Build Your Profitable Direct Pay Packa...

How to keep going 18.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail "How do you keep going when it feels like everything that you're doing is not giving you the results you want? How do you not quit?" A very pointed question a friend asked me.  Business ownership is hard. Do I have it perfect? No. Do I have cry sessions on the regular? Yes! Here's how to keep going when it doesn't feel like what you're doing is workin...

Why am I crying 11.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail ...it wasn't because I spilled (spilt?) milk.  As I was cleaning out my closet, I found my surgical loupes that I used to use for microvascular surgery. I share some sentiments about this moment like you never really know where you’ll be if you don’t make intentional decisions. These actions will reveal a lesson, and like a fork in the road, you have to make a choice in how y...

5 Mistakes to Avoid 04.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail I've made a lot of learning mistakes so you don't have to. Listen to see what they were. 5 Mistakes I made 5 year commercial lease I hired too much too soon I bought a bunch of sh*t  Didn’t screen my consultants well enough I didn’t understand the value of the ideal client avatar ICA Interested in getting your Direct Care practice faster with fewer costly mistakes? Apply...

No 27.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail The power of No.  No is a complete sentence.  Women who say no come off as difficult to work, uncooperative...so what. Get your time and energy back by saying no to uncompensated work, to doing things you don't want to do, and to insurance-based practices that exploit those who always say yes. Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Car...

What is physician coaching? 20.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Never heard of physician coaching? Might be the next best thing to sliced bread! I share the 10ish things I gained from physician coaching for my business. I hope this inspires you to join my coaching program so you can go from curious to confident without all the mistake that have already been made  https://www.coachingwithteallc.com Support the show Direct Care Launch Course: A...

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