Financial Freedom for Physicians with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

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🎬 Sponsored Episode: Airbnb Arbitrage w/ Vince Villani | 2025's Top Passive Income Episode

🎬 Sponsored Episode: Airbnb Arbitrage w/ Vince Villani | 2025's Top Passive Income Episode

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📝 Airbnb arbitrage is one of the most in-demand ways to build passive income without owning property—and this sponsored episode featuring Vince Villani became our most popular episode of 2025. We’re reposting it due to overwhelming demand.

If you're searching for real answers on how to get started with Airbnb arbitrage, this episode is tailored to you.

Vince Villani shares his exact freedom rental framework, breaking down how he built a six-figure business using properties he didn’t own. His insight solves the biggest challenges people have when exploring rental arbitrage strategy—from startup costs to scaling and automation.

If you’re asking:

  • How do I make cashflow with Airbnb without buying homes?

  • What’s the best way to approach landlords for Airbnb?

  • How do I handle Airbnb rental permits or city regulations?

  • Can I automate this with virtual assistants for Airbnb?

  • Is this a legit model for real passive income real estate?

This episode delivers step-by-step guidance, lessons from Vince’s journey, and practical tools to help you build real income—without owning a single property.


⏱️ Timestamps (22:13)

0:00 – Repost intro & why this episode was 2025’s most popular
1:20 – What is Airbnb arbitrage and why it's powerful
3:35 – Vince’s story: from landlord burnout to arbitrage success
6:10 – The freedom rental framework
8:00 – Single-family vs apartment arbitrage
10:50 – Local vs national scaling strategy
12:45 – Pitching landlords for Airbnb (scripts & value props)
15:25 – Understanding Airbnb rental permits
17:10 – Automating with VAs and short term rental automation
19:30 – Monthly margins and cashflow examples
21:00 – Final tips & how to get Vince's Airbnb Quick Start Kit


🏷️ Hashtags

#AirbnbArbitrage #VinceVillani #PassiveIncomeRealEstate #RentalArbitrage #CashflowWithAirbnb #ShortTermRentalAutomation #VirtualAssistantsForAirbnb #FreedomRentalFramework #RealEstatePodcast #2025TopEpisode


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✅ Sponsored Episode: Private Real Estate Investing with Jonathan Spitz | Lightstone’s 2026 Strategy for Smart Investors

✅ Sponsored Episode: Private Real Estate Investing with Jonathan Spitz | Lightstone’s 2026 Strategy for Smart Investors

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✅ Private real estate investing is becoming a powerful path for accredited investors seeking stable, tax-efficient returns—and in this episode, Jonathan Spitz of Lightstone shares how it works and what to expect heading into 2026.

Whether you're a physician looking for passive income real estate opportunities or a high-net-worth individual exploring alternative investments, this video offers clarity, direction, and expert insights. Jonathan Spitz explains Lightstone’s vertically integrated approach, their alignment as a family office, and the value-add real estate strategies that make private markets attractive in a high-interest rate environment.

Multifamily real estate, industrial real estate investing, and tax-efficient investing are all covered here—along with how to evaluate deals, co-investment structures, and how Lightstone Capital has navigated multiple cycles to stay resilient.

If you've been searching for:

  • How to protect your wealth through private equity real estate

  • Where to invest for high yield real estate investing without public market volatility

  • Whether now is the right time to invest in accredited investor opportunities

  • And how to make smart moves in the real estate investment 2026 landscape...

🎯 This episode gives you clear answers to those questions and actionable insight to align your investment strategy.

Jonathan Spitz's deep experience in capital formation and direct investor relationships makes this episode a must-watch for anyone looking to grow, preserve, or diversify their wealth through real estate.

đź“§ Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanspitzprofil/


Timestamps (23:25 video):

00:00 - Intro: Jonathan Spitz & Private Real Estate Investing

01:20 - Jonathan’s Background in Real Estate & Capital Formation

03:05 - What Types of Investors Work with Lightstone?

05:12 - Real Estate Goals: Income, Growth, or Diversification?

07:00 - What Makes Lightstone Different from Other Firms?

09:05 - Investment Alignment and Skin in the Game

10:30 - Minimum Investment & Accredited Investor Requirements

12:00 - The “Buy-Fix-Sell” Model Explained

13:45 - Comparing Private vs. Public REITs

15:15 - Industrial & Multifamily Market Outlook for 2026

17:00 - Are Commercial and Office Spaces Dead?

18:50 - How to Evaluate a Real Estate Opportunity in This Market

20:10 - Tax Benefits, Returns & Real Estate Cycles

22:00 - Final Advice for Investors in 2026

23:00 - How to Contact Jonathan & Learn More


Hashtags:

#PrivateRealEstateInvesting

#JonathanSpitz

#LightstoneCapital

#PassiveIncomeRealEstate

#AccreditedInvestor

#MultifamilyInvesting

#IndustrialRealEstate

#AlternativeInvestments

#RealEstate2026

#TaxEfficientInvesting


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🎙️ AI Transformation with Drew Thompson | How to Scale Smarter in 2026

🎙️ AI Transformation with Drew Thompson | How to Scale Smarter in 2026

📝 AI Transformation is changing the way entrepreneurs and small businesses operate — and in this episode, AI expert and consultant Drew Thompson shares how you can unlock AI’s power without the overwhelm.

From small business automation to AI coaching strategies, Drew reveals how you can work smarter, tell better stories, and scale with intelligent systems — even if you’re starting with zero budget. If you’re searching for how to start using AI, how to stay relevant in the age of automation, or how to bring human connection into your brand strategy, this conversation is for you.

✨ Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:

  • Real-life frameworks to start your own $0 AI strategy

  • How to use tools like ChatGPT and Gemini Ultra to grow without hiring

  • Why your content is more valuable than your labor

  • A 14-day AI journaling practice that reveals emotional blind spots

  • Why voice cloning, AI avatars, and immortality tech are not sci-fi anymore

Whether you’re a solopreneur, coach, or agency owner, Drew shows you how to turn AI transformation into a business advantage. His background in storytelling, tech, and coaching gives him a rare ability to humanize complex tools — so you not only learn the what, but also the how and why behind it.

đź’ˇ By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with:

  • Clear next steps for using AI to grow

  • Tools to personalize your AI assistant to you

  • A vision of how you can scale with tech while staying human

⏱️ Timestamps (22:32)

00:00 - Intro: Who is Drew Thompson?

00:41 - From Child Actor to AI Consultant

02:00 - Dual Realities: Entertainment & Real Life Lessons

03:00 - Embracing AI & Starting Signal and Scale

04:00 - Why 2-Person Trillion-Dollar Companies Are Coming

05:05 - Who Drew Helps: From SMBs to Private Equity

06:00 - AI for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs: Where to Start

07:30 - Talk, Don’t Type: Voice-First with ChatGPT

08:40 - The $0 AI Framework: Real-World Example 09:50 - 14-Day Challenge & The “Ayahuasca” Prompt

11:10 - Personal AI That Knows You (and Calls You Out)

12:05 - Storytelling Meets Sales: From Scripts to Connection

13:10 - Stop Selling, Start Sharing Your Journey

14:10 - Becoming Irreplaceable with AI-First Thinking

15:15 - Building Custom AI Assistants (Gyms) for Departments

16:30 - Multiplying Output: Revenue per Employee Strategy

17:25 - The Tools That Scale You for Pennies

18:15 - Inside the AI Revenue Lab Community

19:00 - Voice Cloning, Higgsfield, and Emotional AI

20:00 - Digital Immortality & Your AI Legacy

21:00 - Final Takeaways: Human Connection in an AI World

22:20 - Outro: Free Resources & Next Steps

đź”– Hashtags:

#AITransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #DrewThompson #ChatGPT #GeminiUltra #SmallBusinessAI #Automation #HumanConnection #FutureOfWork #AIRevenueLab #AItools #EntrepreneurAI #ContentOverLabor


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🔥 Sponsored Episode: Advanced Tax Planning for Physicians: Strategies Doctors MUST Know in 2026

🔥 Sponsored Episode: Advanced Tax Planning for Physicians: Strategies Doctors MUST Know in 2026

  • Disclaimer: This is a sponsored episode. Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  


    đź“„ In this episode, we deep-dive into bold, practical, and compliant strategies for tax planning for physicians.
    Laxman, CPA and co-founder of DocWealth, breaks down the exact tax approaches used by more than 1,000 physicians — including 1099 locums doctors, private practice owners, and W-2 clinicians looking to reduce their tax burden.

  • Whether you're transitioning out of residency, earning 1099 income for the first time, or already an attending looking to maximize deductions, this conversation will help you understand how to legitimately lower your tax bill using the tax code.

    • The most effective strategies in tax planning for physicians
    • How 1099 doctors can save tens of thousands using S-corps
    • Real estate tax benefits: short-term rental loophole, REP status, cost segregation
    • What the Big Beautiful Bill means for physicians in 2025
    • SALT deduction updates — and who benefits most
    • When doctors should consider a trust for asset protection
  • Year-end tax moves physicians must make before December 31
  • Common tax mistakes 1099 physicians MUST avoid
  • How DocWealth works with 1,000+ physicians nationwide

  • 🔑 Key Quotes & Insights

    “W-2 physicians are limited. The tax code favors business owners.”

  • “A short-term rental with cost segregation can offset six figures of W-2 income.”

  • “A properly structured S-Corp can save physicians 8–9% in payroll taxes.”

    “Most physicians overpay taxes simply because no one is proactively planning for them.”


    Timestamps (22:19):

  • 00:00 – Intro & Sponsor: DocWealth
    00:40 – Laxman’s Background & Why DocWealth Was Created
    02:00 – The Tax Problem Physicians Face
    03:00 – Who DocWealth Serves
    04:00 – Most Common Tax Strategies for Doctors
    05:00 – Real Estate: STR Loophole & Cost Segregation
    06:00 – REP Status Explained
    07:30 – DocWealth’s Unique Approach
    09:30 – S-Corp vs LLC for 1099 Physicians
    11:00 – Top Tax Mistakes 1099 Doctors Make
    13:00 – W-2 vs 1099 for New Attendings
    15:00 – The Big Beautiful Bill: What Doctors Should Know
    17:00 – Year-End Tax Planning Moves
    20:00 – Proactive Tax Planning vs Reactive Filing
    21:00 – Should Doctors Use Trusts?
    22:00 – How to Contact DocWealth


    Hashtags:#TaxPlanningForPhysicians#PhysicianFinance#DoctorTaxes#PhysicianWealth#1099Physician#LocumsLife#PhysicianEntrepreneur#PhysicianTaxStrategy#DoctorFinanceTips#SurgerySideHustle#MedicalProfessionals#PassiveIncomeForDoctors#RealEstateForPhysicians#SCorpStrategy#FinancialIndependenceForDoctors#DocWealth

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    🎙️ Universal Law of Attraction and Abundance with Heather Day | Transform Your Money Mindset

    🎙️ Universal Law of Attraction and Abundance with Heather Day | Transform Your Money Mindset

    đź“„ This episode explores the universal law of attraction and abundance through a practical, mindset-driven, and energetically aligned approach to money. We also dive into bold adjacent ideas like money and spirituality, abundance mindset, spiritual money management, financial surrender, and the law of attraction and money.

    Many people who search for guidance on money aren’t just looking for financial tips — they’re seeking emotional relief, clarity, and a new way to align their energy with abundance. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your financial flow, this conversation with Heather Day offers the insight and grounding you’ve been craving.

    People often struggle with money not because of numbers, but because of unconscious patterns, emotional imbalances, or scarcity-based conditioning. Heather breaks down how money behaviors reflect deeper inner needs, and how shifting your mindset and energetic alignment can dissolve stress and create more ease in decision-making. Instead of pushing, forcing, or resisting, she explains how surrendering in the energetic sense — releasing control, softening the internal struggle, and letting clarity arrive — can open the door to real abundance.

    If you’re someone searching YouTube for help with the universal law of attraction and abundance, your questions might sound like:

    • Why does money feel so stressful?

    • How do I attract more abundance into my life?

    • Why do I keep repeating the same money patterns?

    • How do I stop scarcity thinking?

    • What mindset shift will finally help me feel aligned with money?

    Heather’s experience speaks directly to these challenges. She shares how she and her husband transformed their financial lives by changing their internal patterns — not just their budgets. By understanding emotional triggers, reprogramming reactions, and creating new mental associations with money, she demonstrates how abundance becomes something you tune into, not something you chase.

    Her story is a powerful reminder that money is an energetic mirror: it reflects your beliefs, priorities, and internal state. When you realign with clarity, peace, and intention, your financial world begins to shift accordingly. This episode offers grounded wisdom, relatable stories, and actionable insights so you can reconnect with your natural ability to attract opportunities, stability, and flow.


    ⏱️ Timestamps (13:58 total)

    00:00 – Welcome + Introduction
    00:22 – Who is Heather Day?
    00:44 – What inspired her transformational money work
    01:15 – Why people struggle with money energetically and emotionally
    02:05 – Scarcity thinking, overspending, hoarding, and anxiety
    03:02 – Money as an expression of deeper emotional needs
    03:40 – Why mindset shifts create lasting transformation
    04:20 – Heather’s story of releasing old financial patterns
    05:10 – Why we repeat behaviors and how to break the cycle
    06:00 – A powerful story about surrender and energetic alignment
    07:00 – What to do when you’re not getting the answers you expected
    08:00 – What money represents in terms of energy and identity
    09:02 – The illusion of high-paying “golden handcuffs”
    10:00 – Why money triggers negative reactions and misunderstandings
    11:00 – Wealth perceptions, identity, and energetic influence
    12:00 – True worth vs. financial status
    12:55 – What surrender really means in an abundance context
    13:25 – Final insights + how to connect with Heather
    13:45 – Closing message


    🔥 Hashtags

    #LawOfAttraction #AbundanceMindset #WealthEnergy #MoneyAndSpirituality #MoneyMindset #FinancialHealing #AbundanceAlignment #MoneyTransformation #HeatherDay #ManifestingMoney


    Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  


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    🎙️ FBI Agent Turned Entrepreneur – Jody Donaldson’s Blueprint for Resilience, Wealth & Growth

    🎙️ FBI Agent Turned Entrepreneur – Jody Donaldson’s Blueprint for Resilience, Wealth & Growth

    âś… Former FBI agent turned entrepreneur Jody Donaldson reveals how he went from government service to building a powerful portfolio of real estate investments, franchise businesses, and personal growth systems. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career or seeking financial freedom, this episode offers actionable answers to your biggest questions.

    Are you navigating the emotional toll of a job you’ve outgrown? Want to shift from a high-stress career to one driven by purpose and passive income? You’re not alone. Jody’s journey speaks directly to professionals, especially those in high-income, high-burnout fields, who are exploring what’s next.

    His unique experience as an FBI agent gave him the resilience, discipline, and structure that he now uses to grow multiple businesses while helping others shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

    🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • How to break free from career stagnation

    • Strategies to build passive income without quitting your day job

    • The mindset shifts to go from burnout to purpose

    • Why franchise ownership is a powerful path for professionals

    • The power of real estate investing for long-term wealth

    • How to build consistency with small, intentional steps

    • Rewriting limiting beliefs and stories around career & money

    Jody Donaldson’s story is the answer for professionals asking, “Is this all there is?” His blend of law enforcement grit and entrepreneurial insight is exactly what you need to craft a life of meaning, freedom, and impact.

    🎧 Tune in now and take the first step toward intentional progress.

    ⏱️ Timestamps (Total: 17:19)

    00:00 - Introduction to Jody Donaldson

    01:12 - From FBI to Real Estate: Jody's Career Pivot

    03:02 - Why Most People Feel Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck)

    05:05 - Misconceptions About Progress

    07:00 - Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

    08:15 - FBI Lessons: Calm, Structure & Discipline

    10:10 - Transitioning from High-Income to Entrepreneur

    12:00 - Habits for Consistency and Mental Health

    14:10 - First Steps to Regain Control and Confidence

    15:50 - How to Connect with Jody Donaldson


    📌 Suggested Hashtags

    #FBItoEntrepreneur #JodyDonaldson #CareerChange
    #PassiveIncome #EntrepreneurMindset #FranchiseInvesting
    #RealEstateWealth #GrowthMindset #HighIncomeEscapePlan


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    âś… Scaling eCommerce Brands with Abir Syed

    âś… Scaling eCommerce Brands with Abir Syed

    ✅ Scaling eCommerce Brands is one of the biggest challenges founders face once they’ve reached that early traction stage, and in this episode, CPA-turned-eCommerce operator Abir Syed breaks down how entrepreneurs can overcome plateaus, maintain margins, and scale beyond the limits of their own time, energy, and operational bottlenecks. Whether you're struggling with advertising metrics, cash flow forecasting, inventory management, delegation, or 8-figure operations, this conversation delivers clear, experience-backed answers that match exactly what people search for when trying to grow an eCommerce brand effectively.

    Founders looking for help with scaling eCommerce brands typically ask questions like:
    • “Why am I stuck at 6 or 7 figures?”
    • “How do I keep margins healthy when ad costs rise?”
    • “When should I hire? When should I replace myself?”
    • “What data actually matters for profitable scaling?”

    Abir Syed’s background—starting in accounting, running an 8-figure eCommerce brand hands-on, moving into advertising, and now running a 70-person eCommerce accounting & CFO firm—makes him uniquely qualified to answer these exact questions. His expertise sits at the intersection of financial clarity, eCommerce operations, and performance marketing, giving founders a blueprint for sustainable growth rooted in real data instead of guesswork.

    This episode is tailored to the search intent of entrepreneurs who want solutions to:
    âś” inconsistent cash flow
    âś” poor understanding of true acquisition costs
    âś” weak operational systems
    âś” margin erosion
    âś” lack of clarity in revenue, profitability, and scaling strategy

    You’ll learn how Abir identifies bottlenecks, how he advises brands on omnichannel expansion, how to manage the “unglamorous” operational side of scaling, and how founders can break past the mindset barriers that keep them from hitting 8-figure growth. If you're actively researching how to scale your eCommerce business, optimize profitability, and build processes that don’t depend on you—this episode gives you the frameworks, insights, and wisdom to take the next leap.


    ⏱️ Timestamps (14:46 Total)

    00:00 – Intro
    00:24 – Abir Syed’s background & journey
    01:10 – Running an eCommerce brand end-to-end
    02:00 – Why founders need better financial data
    03:00 – Scaling past $3M–$5M revenue
    04:00 – Why most founders get stuck at 7 figures
    05:00 – How to keep eCommerce margins healthy
    06:00 – Accounting → advertising: Abir’s shift
    07:00 – What investors look for in eCommerce brands
    08:00 – The unglamorous truth of scaling past 8 figures
    09:10 – Founder trust issues & bottlenecks
    10:20 – The right level of customer acquisition
    12:00 – Entrepreneurship & career advice
    13:30 – Where to follow Abir Syed
    14:46 – Outro


    🏷️ Hashtags:

    #scalingecommercebrands#ecommercetips#ecommercegrowth#founderlife#entrepreneurship#digitalcommerce#businessoperations#ecommercefinance#abirsyed#podcastinterview


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    🎙️ AI in Startups with Matthew Mamet: Automation, Growth & the Future of Work

    🎙️ AI in Startups with Matthew Mamet: Automation, Growth & the Future of Work

    📝 AI in startups is reshaping how companies are built, scaled, and led—and in this episode, tech entrepreneur and growth expert Matthew Mamet shares hard-won wisdom from TripAdvisor, EverQuote, and his current work with AI-driven teams.

    If you're searching for how to use AI to scale a startup, or wondering if automation and scaling can replace traditional growth tactics, this conversation delivers practical answers and inspiring perspective. Learn how Matthew helps software founders and digital businesses transition from outdated methods to AI-powered workflows that reduce costs, speed execution, and amplify results.

    đź’ˇ We explore:

    • How AI agents are replacing traditional startup roles

    • Why growth hacking fails without delivering real customer value

    • How to use LLMs in your team without killing creativity

    • What the future of work looks like as AI impacts hiring, product, and leadership

    • Why big industries like healthcare resist disruption—and how startups can still win

    • Matthew’s mindset shift: “Growth is not hacked, it’s earned.”

    Whether you're an early-stage founder or scaling operator, this episode shows you how to align tech innovation with human judgment. If you're navigating startup chaos and searching for clarity, strategy, and tech entrepreneurship leadership, this episode was made for you.

    📍 Timestamps
    00:00 – Introduction & Matthew’s background
    01:10 – What clients come to him for today
    02:00 – Automation and startup scaling
    03:30 – AI replacing startup roles
    04:50 – Amazon layoffs & the role of AI
    06:15 – Human judgment vs automation
    08:00 – Will AI replace software engineers?
    10:30 – AI in heavily regulated industries like healthcare
    12:30 – Building a culture of experimentation
    14:00 – Why healthcare is hard to disrupt
    15:10 – The fall of growth hacking
    17:00 – Earned growth explained
    18:30 – What the future of startups really looks like
    19:10 – Where to find Matthew Mamet


    🏷️ SEO-Optimized Hashtags

    #AIinStartups #MatthewMamet #StartupGrowth #AutomationAndScaling #TechLeadership #FutureOfWork #GrowthHacking #TechEntrepreneurship


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    âś… Humanizing Healthcare with Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany, MD

    âś… Humanizing Healthcare with Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany, MD

    ✅ Humanizing healthcare is more than a trend—it's a necessity in a world dominated by AI, Google, and overwhelmed medical systems. In this episode, Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany, MD shares how she helps women reconnect with real care in an era of digital overload, physician burnout, and distrust in the system.

    Are you searching for a healthcare experience that prioritizes you, not the algorithm? Tired of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood—especially around postpartum health, midlife women's health, or your emotional wellness? You're not alone. Many women feel unheard by traditional medicine. Dr. Amy, a physician and TEDx speaker, explains how her concierge telemedicine clinic offers more than prescriptions—it offers clarity, connection, and transformation.

    If you've ever turned to Google or ChatGPT for answers, felt lost after a medical visit, or wondered why your symptoms are dismissed as “in your head,” this conversation will speak directly to you. Dr. Amy unpacks how she left a broken medical system to build one that works for women, how AI in medicine can be a tool (not a replacement), and why restoring trust in healthcare starts with listening.

    Whether you're a new mom, navigating menopause, or simply searching for a doctor who gets it, this episode gives you actionable insight into your care journey—and how to reclaim it.

    📚 Book: The Postpartum Pivot: https://amzn.to/4oe38qe
    🎤 TEDx Talk, "Pregnancy Is More Than The Birth Of A Child": https://youtu.be/ZDwEqlO_JoY?si=FKjDCFT__mqRydmz
    đź•’ TIMESTAMPS (18:36 Runtime):


    00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany


    01:20 - Why humanizing healthcare matters today


    03:10 - Postpartum and midlife health: The gap in care


    05:05 - AI, ChatGPT & Dr. Google: Are they helping or harming?


    07:00 - Confidence loss, imposter syndrome, and anxiety in women


    09:15 - The decision to leave corporate medicine


    11:00 - Redefining success as a physician and mother


    13:10 - Why traditional healthcare is broken


    15:20 - Creating a concierge medicine clinic model


    17:00 - Final advice to women who want more from their healthcare


    18:10 - Where to connect with Dr. Amy + free book info


    🔥 HASHTAGS:

    #HumanizingHealthcare #WomenInMedicine #PostpartumHealth #AIinMedicine #PhysicianEntrepreneur #ConciergeMedicine #DrAmyTiffany #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalBurnout #MidlifeWomenHealth #RedefineSuccess #TelemedicineCare


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    Bio of Financial Freedom for Physicians with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

    "Financial Freedom for Physicians," hosted by Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD, is a unique podcast designed to provide physicians with guidance and support on their financial journey. Recognizing the challenges and uncertainties that physicians often face when it comes to their financial future, Dr. Loo aims to bring clarity and empower his colleagues with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve financial freedom.

    As a physician himself, Dr. Loo understands the unique circumstances and demands that physicians encounter throughout their careers. Through this podcast, he offers a supportive platform where he shares insights, practical advice, and resources to help physicians navigate the complexities of personal finance.

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