The Doctor's Mentor Show: Ideal Medical Practice | Business of Medicine | Entrepreneurship | Exit Strategies | Docgitimacy™

Practice is the act of repeating an action until it becomes natural. Rehearsal is stepping through the motions before an actual event. Both are valuable in the context of conversation with a patient.

Dr. Lori Barr gives examples of the four questions you can ask as a leader, mentor doctor or podcast host that will turn your colleague, protege, patient or show guest into an instant superhero.

Doctors ask me, "Dr. Lori, how do you decide who to have as a guest on your show?" There are four lens you can assess potential guest through that allows you to be strategic about who you interview. Listen to start using these lens.

Use this strategy that launched the career of Timothy Ferriss to add value to your proteges you mentor.

Dr. Barr shares three tips for getting the most out of a medical meeting even if you cannot attend in person.

Doctors look sheepishly at me sometimes and ask, "Who would listen to my show?" There is a better question for them to ask regarding their ideal listener. Listen and find out.

Dr. Lori Barr answers the questions doctors are asking her about podcasts. Todays question: What is the one key ingredient to a profitable podcast that beginner podcasters sometimes overlook? Find out now.

Ask these three questions to discover your return on investment (ROI) on your podcast (and on any other marketing or outreach, promotion or publicity you try). One question will even predict whether or not you are likely to be in practice next year!

This is the second part of the interview with Dr. Nii-Daako Darko. In this conversation, learn how delightful it feels to know how far your message carries when you make an effort to blog, podcast, or put up a video. Hear about how legacy-building can extend far beyond your box and the border.

Trauma surgeon and host of "Docs Outside the Box, Dr. Nii Darko explains how he shifted from success in traditional medicine to a more fulfilling professional lifestyle on his own terms.

Dr. Cyntrell Crawford shares her expertise on how habits form and strategies to break them from her book, The Urge Fix Recovery Guide.

Dr. Barr shares one idea for infusing small quantities of thanksgiving into the repetitive tasks you perform day in and day out. She mentions Amy Morin's 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude from Psychology Today.

You might be surprised that the volume of sitting a radiologist does these days is an occupational health hazard. Here are five steps to consider to mitigate that risk.

When a physician schedules a strategy session with Dr. Lori Barr, increasing profitability is discussed. Docgitimacy™, a measure of a doctor's influence, credibility and trustworthiness, is a factor in profitability and additional revenue streams. How does a podcast increase Docgitimacy™? There are four ways discussed on this episode. Let's discuss what works for you!

When Dr. Lori Barr mentors physicians and other credentialed professionals this is one question that comes up again and again when new media and podcast production are considered. What is a lossy audio file?

When Dr. Lori Barr mentors doctors and other credentialed professionals with regard to new media and podcasting, one question comes up again and again. What is a lossless audio file? Here is a simple answer.

There are four choices when you are ready to take your lossless .aiff or .wav digital audio file, combine it with your bumpers and produce your podcast or other new media episode. Learn the basics of these choices.

Doctors ask, "How do I record podcast episodes?" Dr. Lori Barr outlines four simple steps for recording a podcast episode. With a closet full of clothes, an iRig Lav Mic by IK Multimedia and a smart phone, you can create a recording that is pleasing to the listening ear.

Dr. Lori Barr answers another question doctor ask about new media and podcasts: what are the parts of an episode. Like fishing, a good episode needs a hook.

Do you know what a podcast trailer is and what elements an effective trailer contains? Since other doctors have asked her, Dr. Lori Barr answers the question.

Dr. Lori Barr answers the question that doctors ask about traditional media and new media appearances. What is a sound bite?

Dr. Lori Barr answers the question that doctors are asking about audio and video new media. In a podcast, what is a segment?

Dr. Lori Barr explains the traditional and slang meanings of the word bit in the context of lossless digital audio files and beyond. If bit depth has been over your head, get a straight answer here.

For the National Podcasting Post Month Challenge, Dr. Barr answers another group of questions about podcast production? There are audio bits called bumpers. What is a bumper? What are some examples?

Dr. Lori Barr answers a question doctors ask her about podcast production and digital audio files: what are ID3 tags?

Dr. Lori Barr answers three questions doctors ask about podcasting. What is a podcast season? What is a podcast series? What is a podcast episode? Find out here.

Dr. Lori Barr answers a question doctors ask her about podcast production. What is a podcast hosting platform? Learn what makes it special compared to a website hosting platform.

In this episode of The Doctor's Mentor Show, Dr. Lori Barr answers another question doctor ask, "What is a podcast host?" There are two answers and both of them "speak volumes". 

In this episode of The Doctor's Mentor Show, Dr Lori answers the question doctors ask about podcasting: What are the rules of podcasting and where do I find them? Great terrifying news awaits when you hear these rules! Bottom line? You rule.

In this episode of The Doctor's Mentor Show, host Dr. Lori Barr answers the question: what is a podcast? How is a podcast different from social media? How is a podcast different from a radio show?

Doctor, have you ever had a moment where you questioned your decision to practice a healing art? If you have ever said, “hmmm” by the number of high school drop outs who are bringing in more money in one month than you do in 5 years, if you have ever dropped your jaw when a patient tells you she is dropping you as her doc because she cannot afford your fees and yet you know she is perfectly content paying hundreds of dollars on hail and nails every week, if you have ever felt jealous of that soccer mom who has plenty of time to ferry her children back and forth to practice and tournaments and to prepare delicious gourmet meals for her family and still looks buff and satisfied when she is with her husband while you continue to miss important celebrations's of your family's success, I know your pain and so do most other doctors, nurses and health professionals out there. It doesn't have to be that way! If you are ready for a change, this week I will reveal a dynamic community of docs who are truly redefining their lives and the conference that gets them started each year.

Stop scampering down rabbit holes every time you visit the App Store with Dr. Barr's three easy steps any doctor or health professional can take to find the medical apps to improve your practice and the health apps to assist your patients in maximum vitality. Links to the articles referenced can be found at this post at The Doctor's Mentor dot com. Use the tab on the right on the site to leave me a voicemail about your favorite medical or health app.

Belinda Rosenblum from Own Your Money helps doctors and other professionals change their habits of letting money slip through their fingers. Release your debt so you have more cash on hand to enjoy. Take the quiz to find out more about opportunities to establish improving money habits.

Don't you think your largest personal expense deserves a little bit of attention? You will after this interview with Jake Randall, CEO, TaxBot. Learn 4 steps to take to keep more of what you earn with simple documentation and automation, and a special offer.

What specific questions do you have for the following upcoming guests I am interviewing later this week? Dr. Cyntrell Crawford, psychiatrist and addiction recovery expert, and author of The Urge Fix Recovery Guide. Mr. Jake Randall, CEO and Co-founder of Taxbot a tax expense and mileage automation and accounting software program and app.  

When a doctor is forced to hand over his white coat for an orange jumpsuit, his life is turned upside down. Learn how Dr. Jarret Patton survived and now thrives. Now he assists other professionals with his book, Licensed to Live and as a career coach. His journey and experience give him the credentials to answer one of life's critical riddles.  Links to more resources: Click here to learn more about Dr. Jarret. Click here for Licensed to Live by Dr. Jarret Patton. Click here to listen to another fascinating interview with Dr. Jarret. Click here for Psychocybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz. Click here for Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. There's always more to explore at thedoctorsmentor.com!    

Dr. Toni A. Haley is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, wife and career coach who journeyed to and through perfectionism. Her book, Reprogram Your Mindset, can assist you in staying a high achiever while shedding perfectionistic tendencies.

Dr. Karen Gedney's book, 30 Years Behind Bars, was Karen's first creative work since her retirement from the Nevada State Prison System. She talks about repression, rules and how it felt to finally have the freedom to express herself without reservation. In the second part of her interview with Dr. Lori Barr, Dr. Gedney shares tips on achieving your own freedom inside and outside of prison.

What circumstances would send a doctor to prison and then cause her to extend her own sentence? Dr. Karen Gedney shares her story and her book, 30 Years Behind Bars. This is part 1 of our interview.

Have you ever hung up the phone after hearing startling news and said "Gee-Wiz"? Or perhaps you've had a sinking feeling after being served a subpoena. Imagine your feelings if you became a G-Wiz and had some G-force training from Tom Cruise and company in the movie, "Top Gun," to help you unleash your inner G-monster before you face a personal or professional challenge during your medical practice that leaves you feeling like you just pulled a 4-G negative loop or a 9-G positive ascent like a top gun fighter pilot.  Learn the maneuvers that real top gun pilots use to handle their stress and apply similar maneuvers to change your physiology when necessary.

Dr. Lori Barr shares four major takeaways from when the tables turned, and the doctor becomes the patient or accompanies a family member to the hospital. Be grateful for your growth opportunities.

Medical education is primarily a didactic experience with extensive correction of mistakes. Yet when you consider human performance metrics it is really important to remember that humans are mammals. The science of animal training has been perfected since B. F. Skinner first brought the ideas of respondent behavior and operant behavior together under one animal behavior umbrella. Which specialty is now training residents and medical students with chicken clicker training techniques? Orthopedic surgeons. Let's see how it works. References: Levy IM, Pryor KW, McKeon TR. Is Teaching Simple Surgical Skills Using an Operant Learning Program More Effective Than Teaching by Demonstration? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2016;474(4):945-955. doi:10.1007/s11999-015-4555-8. N.B. Do you think the Levy et al publication was the inspiration for this creation by ZDoggMD? TAGteach Fundamentals and Best Practices Free Course  Sidhom, G., Why GANs Give Artificial Intelligence Wonderful and Scary Capabilities?, August 23, 2017, Orange Silicon Valley Blog.  

Dr. Lori Barr interviews best-selling author Jim Butz, founder of Resonnect, a growth acceleration company catering to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking corporations. He also is Managing Director of California Capital Partners and has analyzed over 2,500 startups. he knows what it takes to execute a growth strategy. In the interview, he sets the record straight about the most valuable asset a doctor or other health care professional possesses and can leverage for exponential practice or career growth. Read more in his book, Spin Your Content Into Gold.

Kevin Pho, the mastermind behind KevinMD gets frank about what it takes to be the leading voice in medicine: the impact on clinical care and the bigger impact on global health and vitality. His book, Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices, is a classic.

Dr. Draion Burch aka Dr. Drai Ob Gyn, shares his best tips on monetizing your medical degree and creating a career you love. From the trauma of a busy academic practice to the freedom of a concierge practice. As the founder of Medical Moguls Academy, he is helping physicians turn their passion into income generators.

Dr. Sue Ferreira shares the exit strategy she used to leave her Canadian medical practice as a pediatric anesthesiologist and to become a successful video marketer. Her recent viral YouTube video with Gary Vaynerchuk is dissected so other doctors (including anesthesiologists) can plan their own successful exit strategy from a less than ideal medical practice.

April is the month that two major research results are published on audio listening and podcast statistics. Here are the current statistics so you can decide if you are ready to take your next step to launching a profitable podcast.

Whether you are in a medical practice you own, work for a corporation, or are employed by a university, it is imperative that you understand that not all banks and bank accounts are created equal. Why just comb through the mail you have received in your inbox this month…how many offers have you had from financial institutions promising special terms for loans since you are a doctor and other promotions for opening an account. What would you say if I told you there is a bank you deal with daily where you have multiple accounts and yet you may not even be able to tell me the name of the bank?

The summer before I started medical school, required reading for the incoming students was the novel The House of God by Samuel Shem. Inside that novel was a blunt look at the inhumanity of the American medical system. Law Three from The House of God states: “At a cardiac arrest, the first procedure is to take your own pulse.” Here's a variation on the third law that can help you develop the mindset necessary to grow the profitability of your ideal medical practice and to grow as a human being.

Even if you were a business major in college, you may or may not have walked away with a clear understanding of three factors totally under your control as a doctor or other professional that affect both your practice success and your docgitimacy™. Docgitimacy™ is a measure of a doctor's influence and power, perceived credibility, and trustworthiness. Do you have enough docgitimacy™? Stay tuned as we discover three factors you can control that can help you get more docgitimacy™.

Have you ever had a feeling you ought to get in touch with someone and later you reflect back and feel really glad that you did? That somehow, your mind tapped into universal truth at that moment and nudged you to do something that made a difference? Today let's talk about flexing a mental muscle that sometimes we, as doctors, totally ignore. God forbid that I as your mentor would ever allow you to let one of your mental muscles atrophy just because you have dedicated your life to helping others as a doctor! Do you know which mental muscle I am talking about?