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[Throwback] S1, Episode 17-Dave Sounds Off- 3 Keys to Survive A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Lately, I hear a rumbling with many physicians that they are more and more concerned about Malpractice lawsuits. Every doctor wants to avoid being sued, but few doctors know what the heck to do once it happens.

This podcast reveals the following:

- The two most critical things you should do when you get served AND what you should never do (Hint: You could make the lawsuit worse by doing these two things!)

- The three questions you should ask yourself is hiring a lawyer.

- How to deal with a malpractice lawsuit when you are part of a hospital or a large employer

 

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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S1, Episode 16: Dave Sounds Off- 3 Lessons From Aunt Margaret & Grandma Frances

In this podcast, Dave Denniston reveals 3 life lessons from two of his role models- his Grandma Frances and Great Aunt Margaret.

 

We discover:

- The HUGE lesson he learned from Aunt Margaret that's dictated his view on money

- The life lesson from Grandma Frances that is the whole reason why he does videos like these

- How he marries together these two lessons and what we can all apply from this.

Let us know- what life lessons did you learn from your friends, family, and role models?

 

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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S1, Episode 15- Dave Sounds Off-Get Out of Debt! Which Loans Should You Pay off First?

He discusses three important ingredients to the recipe to become debt-free.

Make sure to check it out and let us know your thoughts!

What debt strategies are you applying and why?

Resources Mentioned

The Freedom Formula for Physicians

9 Insane (But True) Things About PSLF

How IBR and PER Can Help You Win The Game of Thrones

How SoFi Can Slash Your Interest

DRB- Simple and Easy Debt Refinancing for Residents & Fellows

Why LinkCapital Is the Secret Ingredient to Destroying Your Debt

 

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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[Throwback] S1, Episode 14-3 Key Tax Strategies & Hints

In this latest podcast, Dave sounds off on 3 little-known tax strategies that many physicians neglect and forget to remember.

- The first strategy involves how a physician can get up to $500,000 tax-free (Hint: you must be married or this gets cut in half)!

- The second strategy shows a critical strategy that many physicians get caught unaware of a big tax bill when instead it should be a small tax bill that could easily be fixed!

- The third strategy is the forgotten strategies that can easily lead to tax savings of $8,000 to $10,000 EVERY year.

 

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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S1, Episode 13-Dan Pilla How To Conquer & Solve Problems With the IRS

Welcome to Tax Reduction & Freedom Month and my latest episode on The Freedom Formula for Physicians Podcast.

This month we are talking a lot about taxes and what physicians can do to tackle tough tax issues.

Dealing with the IRS can royally suck and that's why I invited IRS expert, Dan Pilla, to join us.

In this podcast, we reveal:

- Learn how a high school student stopped the IRS from seizing his parents home by using them

- How the IRS is shifting money around & the truth of their priorities

- Discover the shocking truth behind IRS notices & the crazy amount of errors that occur (Hint: The IRS acknowledges these in their own report to congress!)

- How physicians become targets of tax scams & schemes & what you can do about it

- Learn what your "Master File" is & how you can get a copy

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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S1, Episode 12-Mark Forman CPA- Learn How to Grow a Thriving Practice

Welcome to Tax Reduction & Freedom Month and my latest episode on The Freedom Formula for Physicians Podcast.

This month we are talking a lot about taxes and what physicians can do to both grow their practices and tackle tough tax issues.

Of course, before you have any major tax issues, you need to be making a lot of dough!
That’s why I thought I’d bring a special guest to the podcast, Mark Foreman, CPA.

Mark is one of our CPA partners with Foreman & Airhart. He has specialized in small businesses- particularly white coats like doctors and dentists.

In this podcast, it is revealed how to:

- Learn 3 Awesome Financial & Marketing Tools That Both Mark & Dave Utilize In Their Businesses

- Discover How To Focus On Your Ideal Patient & Create Their Avatar

-Discover The Problem Mark Had With A Recent Client's Partnership Capital Account

- How Mark Would Analyze & Interview Potential Members of Your Board of Directors (Plus: The Resource You Need To Know To Do A Background Check Of Your CPA!)

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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[Throwback] S1, Episode 11-Dave Sounds Off- The IRS Problem Solver

In this podcast, Dave Denniston, CFA talks about a book he recently read up on, The IRS Problem Solver by Daniel Pilla.

He reveals 3 key lessons from the book which covers the following topics on taxes for doctors:

- Receiving a scary collection notice from the IRS and how physicians should reply if they receive one

- How to AVOID and deal with an onerous tax audit

- The burden of a tax debt of a current or former spouse

- Being in danger of having your property seized

Check it out and let Dave know what you think! Also, what book would you like Dave to check out next?

 

For all the show notes, transcription, and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

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[Throwback] S1, Episode 10- Josh Mettle- Real Estate Smashing Failures & Glorious Successes [Physician Financial Success Podcast and Fairway Independent Mortgage]

In this podcast, Dave Denniston interviews real estate expert & author Josh Mettle.

It really hit me the other day, that I have never addressed a really important aspect that many physicians are interested in.... real estate.

About a year ago, I had my friend Josh Mettle on a google hangout and we talked about Physician mortgages. Josh is the author of Why Physician Home Loans Fail.

What if you want to invest in real estate? We know over the years that real estate has had its ups and downs, but overall has created billions of dollars of wealth for many many people. Josh has been investing in real estate for years and years, his folks did it and taught him the ropes, and has seen a lot of the glorious successes and smashing failures in real estate.

In this podcast, Josh reveals:

- Learn the 3 critical laws that Josh follows when investing in real estate

- Find out what his 'pregnant wife' rule is & how it applies to you

- Learn the minimum return Josh requires & his personal formula for success in investing in real estate

- Understand why "cap rates" suck & what Josh uses instead

For the whole transcript and all the show notes, visit our website at:

http://doctorfreedompodcast.com/josh-mettle-real-estate-smashing-failures-glorious-successes/

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[Throwback] S1, Episode 9- Alex Macielak with DRB- NEW Simple & Easy Debt Refinancing for Residents & Fellows

Welcome to my latest episode of The Freedom Formula for Physicians Podcast.

As many of you know who read the Freedom Formula for Physicians, I have a passion for reducing, eliminating, and destroying debt.

When the banks were thrown into the pits in the depths of the debt crisis, we’ve seen a tremendous change in the way student loans have operated and now with DRB, even residents and fellows could refinance their debts!

Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Alex Macielak from DRB on the podcast.

In this podcast, we reveal:

- Learn about the NEW ground-breaking HUGE interest rate reduction plan for residents & fellows

- How they are mirroring IBR & PER to keep monthly payments cheap while in residency/fellowship

- Why DRB often comes cheaper than their competitors & how you can see that for yourself AT NO COST whether you are brand new to DRB or are already with them

Check out the transcript and all the resources at www.doctorfreedompodcast.com

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[Throwback] S1, Episode 8- Jon Appino- Learn The Pitfalls & Painful Lessons Of Physician Contracts [Contract Diagnostics]

Today, we are going to focus on physician employment contracts and chat with Jon Appino, the CEO of Contract Diagnostics.

Jon obtained his BS in Biology and Chemistry with a Pre-med focus. After deciding on a business career over medicine, he has spent the past 15+ years working in various-sized companies and start-ups in the healthcare field. He completed his MBA in 2004 and launched his most recent company, Contract Diagnostics, in 2011. He is passionate about the education of Physicians with regards to the non-clinical (business) aspects of medicine.

What I think is pretty neat about this company is that Contract Diagnostics offers a wide range of review packages with price points starting at only $200 with flexible payment plans for Residents and Fellows as they complete their training.

This interview reveals the following:

-  The Best Free Tool Online To Understand Contracts (Hint: Jon had nothing to do with it)

- How a Female Physician Got Screwed with Crappy Tail Coverage (and what you can do to make sure this isn't you!)

- Learn the 3 worst contracts & financial pitfalls for doctors

- Check Out Their Awesome Pricing & how they keep costs reasonable for residents & fellows

For all the show notes, transcript, and loads of free stuff, visit the podcast website at:

http://doctorfreedompodcast.com/jon-appino-learn-the-pitfalls-painful-lessons-of-physician-contracts/

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