These Habits Can Build You a 7-Figure Business for Physician Entrepreneurs(and It’s Not What You Think)
You’re an incredible clinician.
You’ve survived the sleepless nights, the back-to-back call shifts, and the grind of practicing medicine in a broken system.
But what if I told you that the same grit that got you through residency could build you a business that frees you—financially, mentally, and emotionally?
That’s what hundreds of physician entrepreneurs are learning, and it starts with just five daily habits.
These aren’t productivity hacks. They’re what 7-figure physician CEOs do, consistently.
Let’s break it down.
Burnout Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning
If you’re feeling:
- Overworked but underpaid
- Passionate, but stuck
- Ready for more, but unsure how to start…
You’re not broken. You’re just at the beginning of your reinvention.
Success isn’t reserved for “unicorns.” You are the unicorn.
Now let’s get tactical.
The Revenue-Boosting Daily Five for Physician Entrepreneurs
These five daily asks are deceptively simple—but they’re game-changers.
Each one can add six or seven figures to your business if you commit to practicing them regularly.
1. Ask People to Work With You
Sounds basic, right?
But most physicians wait for patients or clients to find them, believing good service speaks for itself.
Here’s the truth: people are not thinking about you. They’re thinking about their own problems.
Until you clearly and directly offer them a solution, they don’t even realize how much they need you.
If you believe your service can transform lives, it is your duty to invite people in.
You’re not “selling.” You’re serving at the highest level.
2. Ask People to Continue Working With You
One of the biggest revenue leaks in private practices and coaching businesses?
Not re-engaging past clients.
They loved working with you. They got results. But life happened—and now they’re gone.
Reach back out.
Offer another package, service, or check-in. You’d be amazed at how many will say:
“I’ve been meaning to call you.”
3. Ask People to Work With You at a Higher Level
Once someone’s gotten results with you, they don’t want to start over with a stranger.
Create a next-level offer. A premium program. A deeper engagement.
They’ve evolved. So should your offer.
The reward for solving a problem is the opportunity to solve a new one.
4. Ask for Referrals from Happy Clients
Your best clients already believe in you.
They’ve told their friends about you—they just haven’t introduced them yet.
You don’t need a complicated script. Try this:
“I’m growing and want more clients just like you. Do you know someone who would benefit from what we do?”
Simple. Powerful. Effective.
5. Ask Referral Sources to Send You Clients
This is the secret sauce.
OB/GYNs, therapists, life coaches, nutritionists—they already serve your ideal clients.
Ask them to send people your way. Or invite them to a virtual coffee to explore a collaboration.
This strategy alone can create a constant stream of pre-qualified clients—and it’s vastly underused.
What Happens When You Start Asking
One physician built a brand-new practice and hit $750,000 in revenue in year one—simply by showing up and consistently making these asks.
Another physician added 30% to her revenue in one quarter—just by re-engaging former patients.
A coach booked her first 5-figure month after asking for a referral on a call she almost didn’t make.
The Real Obstacle Isn’t Skill—It’s Permission
Many physicians don’t ask because they fear rejection. They think they need to be “less pushy.”
But here’s what you need to hear:
- You don’t owe the world perfection.
- The world doesn’t owe you applause.
- You owe yourself the chance to live your dream.
You became a doctor to make an impact.
Don’t let fear of asking rob you of that.
What If You Made Just One Ask Per Day for 90 Days?
Ask a new patient to join your practice.
Ask a past client to return.
Ask a peer for a referral.
Ask your team to take one revenue-generating action.
Small hinges swing big doors.
90 days from now, your life could look completely different.
But it starts today—with one ask.
These are results Dr. Teresa got from our EntreMD Physicians in Business Group in just 24 hours.
The Fastest Path to Business Growth for Physician Entrepreneurs
You became a doctor to help people not to be stuck in survival mode.
If you’re ready to scale your practice or business with a proven system, you don’t have to do it alone.
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