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...

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Edwin Williams, MD

Episodes

Burning Questions from Fellows Completing their Fellowship and Beginning their Career as a Facial Plastic Surgeon 03.09.2020 1:01:37

After finishing his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University, he began his fellowship with Dr. Williams in July of 2019 with completion July 2020. He is now in practice as a Facial Plastic Surgeon in Chevy Chase, Maryland. 

Real Estate for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon 02.07.2020 31:21

Growing up in a family of realtors, Dr. Williams quickly learned a thing or two about real estate. In this episode, Dr. Williams discusses the pros and cons of real estate and how it can allow for stability, control, and pride in ownership.

How Taking the Unconventional Road can Lead to Success 15.04.2020 40:54

Dr. Williams interviews Dr. Dayan about the many different roads he has explored to become successful in more ways than just surgery. Dr. Dayan is a Facial Plastic Surgeon who is board certification by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is a frequent lecturer, physician educator and active researcher in emerging cosmeti...

Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 on My Business 01.04.2020 34:16

Dr. Williams shares what he is doing to navigate the impact of COVID-19 on his business and answers questions other doctors have asked about how they should handle this turbulent time.

How to Raise Financially Responsible Children 05.03.2020 54:17

Dr Williams shares his insight and best practices for raising financially responsible children because data shows that learning this will help with their self esteem and self worth. And, also, do you want to continue to take care of your kids in retirement? Raising people not financially independent is not sustainable so Dr. Williams' has done the research, including reading The Millionaire Next D...

Transitioning from University to Private Practice - the Highs and Lows 25.02.2020 47:44

Dr. Williams interviews former fellow, Dr. Stephen Smith, about his transition from the University to opening his own private practice - including building his own building, opening a surgery center ("the parachute"), building his brand, and more. So many pearls to take from this if you are considering opening your own practice.

From One White Coat Entrepreneur to Another: Keys to Scaling Up 13.02.2020 45:29

Both Dr. Williams and Dr. Koch have had notable success as surgeons and businessmen, but not without hard work and learning from failures. Listen in to hear about their journeys to becoming an entrepreneur because it's not taught in medical school. Real advice from the guys who have done it!

Interview with Tom Seery, Founder & CEO of RealSelf 21.01.2020 52:39

Dr. Williams' uncovers Tom Seery's tips for running a thriving business with over 200 employees, including how to accept more failure than success at times, hiring key people, and supporting humanitarian efforts. Additionally, Tom Seery shares his thoughts on why "Board Certified" doesn’t solve the trust gap problem with consumers, nor will stars on social media. And although Dr. Williams and Tom...

Overcoming Marketing Anxiety to Successfully Market Your Practice 17.12.2019 49:32

Dr. Williams hosts Ryan Miller, CEO and Founder of Etna Interactive, a trusted online medical practice marketing company. In an interview format, Dr. Williams asks Ryan Miller the pressing questions doctors have that are looking to successfully market their practices. Ryan Miller will provide tried and true guidance on the ins and outs to successful medical practice marketing. Dr. Williams will al...