Edwin Williams, MD

The White Coat Entrepreneur

Business EN ↓ 59 episodes

Physicians have been sold out by the system, and there's no one teaching doctors the business of medicine. Physicians are uniquely set up to fail because, for one, they learn to do it all on their own. But as a small business-minded entrepreneur, Dr. Edwin Williams knows that there's a smarter, more effective way to succeed from the moment grad school is over to the opportunities that follow, like opening profit centers, a surgery center, and a practice. In this podcast, physician entrepreneurs (and future physician entrepreneurs or other professionals) can learn to think like a small business...

Author

Edwin Williams, MD

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.dredwinwilliams.com

Latest episode

May 29, 2026

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Episodes

Operating with Confidence: Tips and Stories from a Rising Young Surgeon 03.03.2023

In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Rhodes who was a fellow of mine from June 2020 to June 2021. He is a native of Oklahoma City and currently working at W Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Rhodes is exclusively dedicated to reconstructive and cosmetic procedures of the face and neck. With being almost two years out from fellowship, him and I discuss the importance of communication and building relations...

From Medicine to Management: Insights from an Entrepreneurial Surgeon 28.02.2023

This month, I interviewed Dr. Patrick Byrne, who wears more hats successfully than one. He is a renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in complex reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck, microsurgical reconstruction, and facial aesthetic surgery. Before joining the Cleveland Clinic's Head & Neck Institute, he was a Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Ne...

Part 1: Interview with Dr. Grace Lee Peng - Embracing the New Opportunity 02.02.2023

Last month, I interviewed Dr. Grace Lee Peng who has been successful in her career, working with some of the most prominent plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills: Dr. Paul Nassif, Babak Azizzadeh, and Guy Massry. Now, with almost eight years of experience working in the same practice as Dr. Nassif, she is taking the opportunity to go for a change and open up her practice. Dr. Peng talks about her pear...

Making the Transition: Navigating the Move from University to Owning Your Own Practice 27.01.2023

On this episode, I interviewed Dr. Daniel Ward, who is a double-board certified plastic surgeon. He completed his five-year residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery followed by the completion of his Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship. He discussed his transition from leaving the University and going out on his own. Dr. Ward mentioned on this podcast that his years working at the Universi...

The Silver Lining: Starting a Solo Practice during COVID-19 13.01.2023

In this podcast episode, I interview Dr. Adam Singleton, a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, and fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Singleton is the owner, and provider, of Capital Facial Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, Maryland. For many new surgeons, it can be daunting to go out on your own and start a solo practice. Dr. Singleton did, with the added challenge of navigat...

Starting Small, Dreaming Big: The Inspiring Story of a Young Surgeon's Rise to Success 12.01.2023

This interview is with Dr. Sid Starkman who is a double-board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. After completing his Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship in 2018, he established his solo private practice, specializing in Deep Plane Facelifts and Open Rhinoplasty. In this episode, he shares his insight and tips on his success from only 3 1/2 years out of fellowship. As always, thank...

Successful Ingredients for Joining a Senior Partner; A look back over the last two years 15.11.2022

Last month, I interviewed Dr. Jigar Sitapara, who was a previous fellow of mine back in 2019-2020. Despite the challenges with the pandemic, he has been able to continually crush it in his specialty areas of facelift, rhinoplasty, and hair transplantation, at Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery. In this podcast, he discusses in great detail the "successful ingredients" for joining a senior partner...

How A Professional Set Back in My Surgical Practice Helped me Succeed in Going Solo 15.11.2022

This interview is with Dr. Angela Sturm who is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas. She holds numerous awards for her continued excellence in surgery as well as knowledge in the industry. In this episode, we discuss her experience working for a practice that led her to leave after six years, from the positives and negatives of joining, to starting her own solo practic...

Tables Turned: Dr. Williams interviewed by Industry Expert, Catherine Maley 15.04.2022

In this podcast, industry expert, Catherine Maley, interviews Dr. Williams in a "How I Built This" type of format. She is intrigued by the size of Dr. Williams practice, especially as Dr. Wiliams started out as a solo practitioner in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Williams hopes her probing questions answer some of yours. For more information regarding Dr. Williams Mastermind I Program: https://www.d...

Interview with Derek DeMeo 01.03.2022

In this podcast, Dr. Williams interviews Derek DeMeo, a marketing genius who learned from the absolute best in the business, Gary Vaynerchuck. After working for several digital marketing companies, he started his own company in 2016 and sold it about 5 years later for almost nine figures. This was all by the age of forty.  There are several lessons and nuggets in this Podc...

Adding and Attracting Physicians to Your Practice or Organization 18.01.2022

One of the most common questions Dr. Williams gets is in regards to adding another doctor to my practice? When do you know if you should, and how do you go about it? Maybe you are looking to add more doctors, or you are looking to grow your one-person practice into an organization or business with one or more physicians. Dr. Williams will discuss why and how to do this in this month's episode. Whi...

Investing for the Professional and How to Acquire Wealth Over Time in the Most Effective Way 17.12.2021

In the episode this month, Dr. Williams discusses how to acquire wealth over time in the most effective way. It can be challenging to know where to begin, and while he is not an expert, Dr. Williams has made many mistakes over the years and has learned from each and every one of them. As always, thank you for listening and be sure to check out Dr. Williams website! Mastermind Programs: https://www...

Interview with Buddy Foy Junior : A Serial Entrepreneur 16.11.2021

This week Dr. Williams interviews one of his friends who happens to be a serial entrepreneur and reality star on the Food Network, you may know him from the hit series "Summer Rush." Buddy Foy Jr. has been knocked down more times non yet he is absolutely fearless. He is a tireless fighter for small business owners everywhere. In this episode, Buddy and Dr. Williams discuss what the past year has d...

How I Crushed it in Under 5 Years From My Fellowship - Dr. Ziad Katrib 29.09.2021

Dr. Katrib has been at the University of Louisville for just over three years. Dr. Katrib was Dr. Williams fellow back in 2016-2017. A lot of times Dr. Williams is asked "how do I get started after fellowship" which is what prompted him to interview Dr. Katrib. In this interview, he talks about his average week, social media, and how he has gotten to where he is today.

Negotiating and Setting Surgery Center Fee vs. Opening Your Own Surgery Center 31.08.2021

Center to the aesthetic surgeon's ability to generate revenue, is the cost and efficiency of using operating rooms. I am constantly asked how do you negotiate fees and most effectively leverage your time as an aesthetic surgeon. I hope this podcast helps explain how to navigate the cost of using operating rooms so that you can leverage your time best effectively.

Interview with Dr. Mike Nayak of Nayak Plastic Surgery 13.07.2021

Dr. Mike Nayak has been incredibly successful. In this episode, he tells his story, as well as his early struggles, including how and why he left the University where he started his practice. Now with almost 50 employees, he talks about his strategy to get to the “next level”. This is an episode you will not want to miss!

Interview with Josh DeBlasio, President of ClarityRX Skincare 16.06.2021

This interview is with Josh DeBlasio who is President and General Manager at ClarityRX Skincare. I have known Mr. DeBlasio for about 10-12 years and have a tremendous amount of respect for his opinion regarding our industry. He started way back at Medicis and eventually transitioned over into Director of Sales for PCA Skin. He has been in and out of some of the most successful practices in the cou...

Interview with Dr. Jason Bloom (Part Two) 11.05.2021

During this podcast, the tables are turned and Dr. Williams is in the hot seat. Take a listen as Dr. Bloom asks Dr. Williams some key questions about the business of aesthetic medicine and corporate structure.

How I Opened My Practice Resulting In Being Booked Out For 6 Months and Taking on an Associate Just 18 Months Into Practice 21.04.2021

During this podcast, Dr. Williams interviews Dr. Jason Bloom who is a rising star facial plastic surgeon who has beaten all the odds in a very competitive city. He tells his story and the strategy he used to achieve incredible success in a short period of time.  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to tune in next month for part 2!

So I'm Thinking About Opening Another Office 08.03.2021

In this episode, Dr. Williams interviews Dr. Mark Beaty from Atlanta. Many of us at one time or another toy with the idea of opening another office. There are advantages, disadvantages and certainly consequences   of having a second or third office. In this episode, Dr. Williams and Dr. Beaty explain some of the trials and tribulations they have gone through...

How to Start A Practice Right Out of Fellowship in an Extremely Competitive Environment 09.02.2021

Excuses, excuses, excuses. We all know a good one when we hear it. Dr. Daines could have used excuses to push off his success, yet his success speaks volumes to the type of person he is. He is married, has 5 children, and is in a very highly concentrated area of plastic surgeons in California. In this episode, we talk about how he got to where he is today and what helped him to get there. Steven M...

What to Know if You're Thinking About Opening a Surgery Center 11.01.2021

So you're thinking about opening or investing in a surgery center. Take a listen to hear about mistakes you should avoid and tips to keep in mind. Dr. Edwin Williams functions as the founding member, primary shareholder, and managing partner of the 21,000 square foot facility equipped with a free-standing ambulatory surgery center which has grown to several associates, partners, a staff of over 75...

The Biggest Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned Over the Past 27 Years 09.12.2020

We all have made mistakes over the years, and while it can be frustrating at times, it really is how we learn. In this week's podcast, Dr. Williams discusses the biggest mistakes and lessons learned over the last 30 years of running and growing an ultimately very successful aesthetic practice and facility.

Our Marketing Disasters and How We Overcame Them 09.11.2020

Dr. Williams interviews Dr. Wright regarding his decisions to join an existing practice and why he thinks this decision was right for him as well as the critical ingredients that need to be in place in order for this to be a successful process. This is a no hold back session and Dr. Williams and Dr. Wright hope you find it informative.

Interview with Dr. Harry Wright of Hillstrom Wright Plastic Surgery 06.10.2020

Dr. Harry Wright specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. He practices in Sarasota, Florida at Hillstrom Wright Plastic Surgery.

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