As a surgeon and business owner, I've learned that growing a successful business isn't just about working harder; it's about leading better. Early in my career, I viewed meetings as a waste of time. But as our organization expanded, I realized that effective leadership depends on consistent communication, accountability, and alignment. That's when I developed a structured monthly leadership meeting that has become one of the most valuable tools for scaling our businesses. One statistic has...

In this episode of The White Coat Entrepreneur, I have my former fellow, Dr. Matthew Urban, to discuss training, mentorship, and launching a private facial plastic surgery practice straight out of fellowship. Dr. Urban shares how his interest developed during residency through rhinoplasty and facial aesthetic cases. While initially considering academics, his path shifted as he pursued healthcare administration and finance training. During his fellowship, he built a pro forma, studied market...

In this episode of The White Coat Entrepreneur, I share a comprehensive look into private equity, what it is, how it works, and why so many physicians misunderstand both the opportunity and the risk. After years of studying private equity and now being deeply involved on the leadership side, I wanted to break this down in a way that’s honest, practical, and rooted in real-world experience, especially as it relates to aesthetic medicine. Private equity is not new, but its rapid expansion into ...