How a Physician Entrepreneur Scaled Her Coaching Business by 60%
Most physicians don’t plan to become entrepreneurs.
Neither did Dr. Rashmi Schramm.
She loved medicine. Still does.
But like many physicians, she started to see a ceiling:
“I was putting in 80% of the work—and not getting the return I needed.”
She wasn’t burned out. She was simply ready for something more.
That decision—to honor what was working—changed everything.
In 12 months, this physician entrepreneur:
Increased her one-on-one coaching revenue by 60%
Expanded her group membership
Hired other coaches to support her growing client base
Hosted sold-out retreats
And built a business rooted in healing, freedom, and impact
Let’s break down exactly how she did it.
1. She followed the results, not just the passion.
Dr. Schramm didn’t leap into entrepreneurship.
She followed what was already working.
“Referrals alone helped me grow my client base significantly.”
No massive launch. No complex funnel. Just consistent value—and results.
As a physician entrepreneur, you don’t need to reinvent yourself. You just need to monetize what’s already creating impact.
2. She scaled through service.
At first, it was one-on-one coaching.
Then it became a group program. Then a team. Then retreats.
When her long-term client asked her to coach a full staff of employees? That was the turning point.
“Now I’ve hired other coaches to come work for me.”
She scaled because she had to. The demand was real—and her systems were ready.
This is what scaling with purpose looks like.
3. She stayed steady through the plateau.
Not every season was exponential.
Some were silent.
“I’ve had total flatline seasons. But I reminded myself—this too is part of growth.”
That’s what separates the hobbyist from the entrepreneur.
The physician entrepreneur keeps showing up—especially when it’s quiet.
Because you’re not building for a moment. You’re building for longevity.
“Even when the podcast gets crickets, I keep going. Some episodes go viral. Some don’t. It’s all part of the process.”
4. She made peace with rest.
Dr. Schramm took time off for her kids. For her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. For herself.
She didn’t fear it. She planned for it.
“It flatlined six weeks after. But I expected that.”
Here’s the kicker:
She still grew 60% that year.
That’s the power of structure, self-awareness, and strategic rest.
5. She redefined what it means to be a doctor.
She didn’t abandon medicine.
She just expanded her definition of healing.
“I’m still helping people heal—just not inside the hospital system anymore.”
As a physician entrepreneur, you’re still practicing your calling. You’re just doing it in a way that nourishes you, too.
She now heals through:
Meditation
Nervous system regulation
Group coaching
In-person retreats
Holistic experiences
It’s still medicine. It’s just no longer confined.
6. She got hit with a costly mistake—and turned it into a pivot.
Her business was named Optimal Wellness.
Then she discovered: someone else owned the trademark.
“I had a physical space, a website, and branding—all under that name. And I had to let it go.”
She’s now doing business under her personal name, while deciding what to trademark next.
Lesson?
Don’t wait to protect your intellectual property.
Every physician entrepreneur should:
Secure their domain name
Search the trademark database
Consult legal counsel before scaling visibility
7. She gained intangible wins that matter more than numbers.
What’s harder to measure—but even more valuable?
Confidence to pause without panic
Freedom to be with family without guilt
Peace to accept plateaus without quitting
Vision to see slow seasons as part of the cycle
Clarity to stay consistent, even when the algorithm doesn’t respond
“You can’t predict overnight growth. But you can prepare for it.”
The Fastest Path to Business Growth for Physician Entrepreneurs
You became a doctor to help people not to be stuck in survival mode.
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