Show notes
Trisha’s guest this week is Brent Lacey, MD, who is a gastroenterologist with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants. Dr. Lacey also consults with other clinicians on their personal finances, especially when they are considering opening up a private practice, through his business The Scope of Practice. In this episode, we talk about… [2:11] What inspired Brent to become an entrepreneur [5:03] How Brent supports other clinicians through The Scope of Practice [8:02] Developing a business plan as a potential physician owner [10:29] The first staff member a physician should hire to allow them to continue to practice [14:11] How to approach deciding where to practice and selecting a space [17:31] Buying a building to occupy versus leasing [20:25] The hassle factor for physicians in different phases of their careers [22:39] Investing in healthcare properties [24:23] Brent’s decisions to become a physician and to specialize in gastroenterology [25:55] Brent’s outlook: In 20 years, will more physicians be employed or in private practice? [27:41] What Brent would change about healthcare to improve it [29:41] Brent’s first job [30:18] What Brent would be doing for a living if he was not a physician [30:52] What Brent is reading and watching for news, information, and inspiration [32:07] Brent’s healthy self-care [32:44] Whether a person is born with the desire to heal or trained to desire to heal Links to resources: The Scope of Practice: www.thescopeofpractice.com Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: www.tddctx.com Subscribe, rate and review: www.providerspropertiesandperformance.com Schedule a healthcare real estate investment strategy consultation: https://docproperties.com/free-consultation-trisha-talbot/ About Trisha: WEBSITE: www.docproperties.com LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishatalbot/ Email inquiries to: [email protected]
