Listen "[Thursday Shift]: I’m Scared to Leave a Guaranteed Paycheck"
Episode Synopsis
Leaving an employed position to start your own practice sounds exciting… until the fear of losing that guaranteed paycheck kicks in.
In this short but powerful episode, I break down the truth about financial “security” in medicine — and help you reframe fear into freedom. You’ll learn why your paycheck isn’t as guaranteed as it seems, how to rebuild confidence in your own ability to generate income, and one quick mindset exercise you can do today to shift from fear to control.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I can’t afford to leave,” this episode is for you.
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📌 Resources:
If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
In this short but powerful episode, I break down the truth about financial “security” in medicine — and help you reframe fear into freedom. You’ll learn why your paycheck isn’t as guaranteed as it seems, how to rebuild confidence in your own ability to generate income, and one quick mindset exercise you can do today to shift from fear to control.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I can’t afford to leave,” this episode is for you.
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📌 Resources:
If you want step-by-step guidance to build your practice marketing plan, check out my new digital course: Plan to Practice. It's a short course designed to take you from scattered practice ideas to a detailed, individualized business plan. Learn more about the course by going to hangingashingle.com/ptp
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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.
Click here to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
----
Want weekly emails with insightful tips for starting your private practice? Click here to subscribe!
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Social Media Communities:
Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices
Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson
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