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You're working harder than you were five years ago, and your take-home hasn't changed or it's gone down. You can feel the gap, but you can't pinpoint where it is. That's because the biggest revenue problems in independent practice aren't on the surface. They're structural — hiding inside pricing you haven't revisited, patients who drifted away and were never reactivated, and referral systems that...

Listen to the transformational journey of architectural photographer Greg van Riel , a solopreneur who struggled with the loneliness of unwitnessed achievement.   Maybe you struggle with this as a doctor, physical therapist, dentist, chiropractor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant while building your practice. Dr. Lori Barr goes deep on two proven methods to cure this malady and gives you...

Today, we're going to talk about something that might be the most important skill you'll need in 2026—and it has nothing to do with learning the latest AI tool or mastering a new clinical technique. And fair warning: I'm going to make some changes to how I practice in 2026 and what I spend my time on. Because sometimes the best way to teach something is to actually *live* it. We're talking about s...

Ever wonder where those five-digit codes on your medical bills come from and who decides what they're worth? In this episode, Dr. Lori Barr breaks down the two systems that form the backbone of physician reimbursement in the United States:  Relative Value Units (RVUs) and CPT codes . In This Episode, You'll Learn: What medicine looked like before RVUs and why the old "fee for service" model was li...

How we communicate within and without influences our ability and our patients' ability to feel better. Are you open to hearing a patient's perspective on communication with doctors and ways to encourage your patients to become more confident communicators? Mr. David Vogt's story is insightful. This is only a part of our interview. More patient-focused portions can be heard on the podcast "Think &...

"The heart, mediastinum, pulmonary vascularity, pleural spaces, and bones appear normal." [phone rings] "New paragraph." [phone rings] [Telephone receiver is picked up.] "Hello?" "Is this Dr. Lori Barr?" "Yes." "This is the nurse practitioner in the Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. Your parents have been in a motor vehicle accident. I have your mother here and she is experiencing amn...

Practice is the act of repeating an action until it becomes natural. Rehearsal is stepping through the motions before an actual event. Both are valuable in the context of conversation with a patient.

Dr. Lori Barr gives examples of the four questions you can ask as a leader, mentor doctor or podcast host that will turn your colleague, protege, patient or show guest into an instant superhero.

Doctors ask me, "Dr. Lori, how do you decide who to have as a guest on your show?" There are four lens you can assess potential guest through that allows you to be strategic about who you interview. Listen to start using these lens.

Use this strategy that launched the career of Timothy Ferriss to add value to your proteges you mentor.

Dr. Barr shares three tips for getting the most out of a medical meeting even if you cannot attend in person.

Doctors look sheepishly at me sometimes and ask, "Who would listen to my show?" There is a better question for them to ask regarding their ideal listener. Listen and find out.

Dr. Lori Barr answers the questions doctors are asking her about podcasts. Todays question: What is the one key ingredient to a profitable podcast that beginner podcasters sometimes overlook? Find out now.

Ask these three questions to discover your return on investment (ROI) on your podcast (and on any other marketing or outreach, promotion or publicity you try). One question will even predict whether or not you are likely to be in practice next year!

This is the second part of the interview with Dr. Nii-Daako Darko. In this conversation, learn how delightful it feels to know how far your message carries when you make an effort to blog, podcast, or put up a video. Hear about how legacy-building can extend far beyond your box and the border.

Trauma surgeon and host of "Docs Outside the Box, Dr. Nii Darko explains how he shifted from success in traditional medicine to a more fulfilling professional lifestyle on his own terms.

Dr. Cyntrell Crawford shares her expertise on how habits form and strategies to break them from her book, The Urge Fix Recovery Guide .

Dr. Barr shares one idea for infusing small quantities of thanksgiving into the repetitive tasks you perform day in and day out. She mentions  Amy Morin's 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude from Psychology Today.

You might be surprised that the volume of sitting a radiologist does these days is an occupational health hazard. Here are five steps to consider to mitigate that risk.

When a physician schedules a strategy session with Dr. Lori Barr, increasing profitability is discussed. Docgitimacy™, a measure of a doctor's influence, credibility and trustworthiness, is a factor in profitability and additional revenue streams. How does a podcast increase Docgitimacy™? There are four ways discussed on this episode. Let's discuss what works for you!

When Dr. Lori Barr mentors physicians and other credentialed professionals this is one question that comes up again and again when new media and podcast production are considered. What is a lossy audio file?

When Dr. Lori Barr mentors doctors and other credentialed professionals with regard to new media and podcasting, one question comes up again and again. What is a lossless audio file? Here is a simple answer.

There are four choices when you are ready to take your lossless .aiff or .wav digital audio file, combine it with your bumpers and produce your podcast or other new media episode. Learn the basics of these choices.

Doctors ask, "How do I record podcast episodes?" Dr. Lori Barr outlines four simple steps for recording a podcast episode. With a closet full of clothes, an iRig Lav Mic by IK Multimedia and a smart phone, you can create a recording that is pleasing to the listening ear.

Dr. Lori Barr answers another question doctor ask about new media and podcasts: what are the parts of an episode. Like fishing, a good episode needs a hook.