What Dying Patients Regret Most About Their Lives

What Dying Patients Regret Most About Their Lives

What if the biggest regret at the end of your life isn't what you did, but what you never dared to do? In this eye-opening conversation, hospice physician, bestselling author, and Earn & Invest host Dr. Jordan Grumet shares the powerful lessons he's learned from caring for people in their final days. Time and again, he found that people rarely regret failure—they regret the dreams they never pursued. Dr. Grumet explores: * The most common regrets people carry to the end of life * Why financial independence doesn't automatically create happiness * The difference between having enough money and feeling like you're enough * Why purpose isn't found, but built through action * How thinking about mortality can help you make better decisions today If you're chasing success, planning for retirement, or wondering what comes next after achieving your goals, this conversation may change how you think about purpose, happiness, and what truly matters. Watch now and discover how to build a life with fewer regrets and more meaning. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:27) Dr. Grummet’s Background (03:25) What Dying Patients Teach Us (04:40) The Regret of Playing It Safe (07:26) Surprising Lessons About Death (09:45) Death as a Guide for Living (10:24) Common End-of-Life Regrets (12:07) Why Relationships Matter Most (13:47) Purpose Beyond Family (14:02) Big P vs Little P Purpose (17:15) How to Build Purpose (18:38) The Healthcare Heist Explained (21:13) Why Healthcare Won’t Change Easily (24:48) Finding Financial Independence (25:11) Financial Independence vs Enough (27:33) What Happens After Retirement (27:57) Meaning and Purpose Defined (31:04) Why Feeling Enough Matters (32:58) Final Thoughts #Purpose #FinancialFreedom #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #Success #Regret #Mindset #Identity #Meaning

What Hospitals Know About Your Value That You Don't

Most physicians spend years mastering medicine but almost no time learning how to negotiate their worth. In this episode, Dr. Eric Wright sits down with physician contract expert Ethan Enkana, who shares insider knowledge from both sides of the negotiating table. After years working for hospitals, Ethan now helps physicians secure better contracts, higher compensation, and stronger work-life balance. You'll learn: * How hospitals really determine physician pay * The biggest contract mistakes doctors make * What creates real negotiating leverage * Hidden RVU and compensation traps to avoid * How to handle non-competes and private equity contracts Whether you're signing your first contract or renegotiating your current one, this conversation could save you years of frustration and potentially add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your career earnings. 🎧 Watch now and learn how to advocate for your value with confidence. Timestamps: (00:41) Why Ethan Switched Sides (01:35) Rebranding to The Physician Agency (04:45) How Hospitals Determine Physician Pay (08:32) Why Doctors Struggle with Negotiation (12:56) What Creates Negotiation Leverage (15:58) Biggest Contract Mistakes Physicians Make (22:31) Hidden Compensation and RVU Traps (26:27) Looking Beyond Salary (32:06) Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants (38:36) How to Make a Strong Counteroffer (41:30) How Hospitals View Negotiations (43:41) Private Equity in Medicine (47:00) W2 vs 1099 Physician Contracts (49:11) Major Contract Red Flags (53:49) Getting Paid for Non-Clinical Work (57:24) How to Contact Ethan #PhysicianLife #DoctorCareer #ContractNegotiation #PhysicianFinance #MedicineBusiness #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalPractice

Physician Burnout Isn’t About Long Hours. Here’s the Real Problem.

Most physicians don’t burn out because of long hours. They burn out because they lose control of their time. In this episode of the 1099 Tax Doctor Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, cardiac anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, founder of Brave Enough and Legacy Collective, and host of The Brave Enough Show podcast, shares why more doctors are leaving traditional medicine and what it really takes to build freedom through entrepreneurship. Featured in Forbes and known for coaching thousands of women worldwide, Dr. Sasha brings powerful insight into burnout, autonomy, leadership, and redefining success beyond money. Key insights from this episode: * Why autonomy matters more than workload * How perfectionism keeps physicians stuck * The mindset shift needed to succeed in business * Why protecting your time is essential for wealth and well-being * How Dr. Sasha redefined success beyond money If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, or creating more control over your life and career, this episode is packed with honest and practical advice. Watch now and rethink what success really means. Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Dr. Sasha Shillcut (02:01) Why Physicians Are Leaving Traditional Medicine (04:21) Perfectionism and the Entrepreneur Mindset (07:24) Why Physicians Should Value Their Time (09:46) The Importance of Daily Time Alone (11:27) Protecting Time to Build Wealth (15:12) How to Say No Without Guilt (17:29) What Entrepreneurship Teaches Physicians (19:54) Practical Advice for Starting a Business (21:17) Redefining Success Beyond Money (24:34) Why Entrepreneurship Is a Marathon

The Truth About Telemedicine Careers for Physicians

What if the future of medicine means fewer hospital shifts, more freedom, and higher income? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Suneer Chander, Board-Certified Emergency Physician, telemedicine leader, and President of AIR Physician Academy [https://airphysicianacademy.com/], to explore why more physicians are leaving traditional hospital jobs and building flexible, high-income careers through telemedicine. With more than 20 years in emergency medicine, Dr. Chander has worked across urban trauma centers, rural ERs, and national telemedicine platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he transitioned into telehealth and quickly became a leader in physician team building, telemedicine operations, licensing, compliance, and digital healthcare innovation. Today, he also serves as co-founder and President of NVP Medical Group and Medical Director at Wisp, helping shape the future of modern healthcare delivery. In this conversation, we discuss: * Why telemedicine can be more lucrative than traditional medicine * How 1099 physicians create more freedom and flexibility * Why multi-state licensing opens massive opportunities * How telehealth is helping reduce physician burnout * Why AI could reshape the future of healthcare If you’re curious about the future of medicine, physician entrepreneurship, or building a more flexible career, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Watch now and discover why so many doctors are making the move to telemedicine. Timestamps: (00:00) Telemedicine and 1099 Careers (02:11) Telemedicine Misconceptions (03:29) Why Doctors Leave the ER (04:47) How Telehealth Pays More (06:16) Building a High-Income Telehealth Career (07:27) Why Multi-State Licenses Matter (10:45) Telehealth Leadership Opportunities (11:32) W2 vs 1099 Telemedicine Jobs (12:50) Biggest Licensing Mistakes (14:11) Thinking Like a Business Owner (16:18) Lifestyle Freedom Through Telemedicine (19:36) The Future of Telehealth and AI (22:55) Advice for Doctors Considering Telehealth (24:22) Burnout Reduction and Success Stories Learn more about AIR Physician Academy: https://airphysicianacademy.com/

1099 Contracts: What Doctors Realize Too Late

Most doctors don’t realize their 1099 contract can cost them thousands… until it’s too late. In this episode, contract attorney Jackie Bain breaks down the hidden risks inside 1099 agreements that physicians often overlook. Here’s what you’ll learn: * When a 1099 role is actually misclassified * The clauses that can quietly cost you money * How compensation models can mislead you * Non-competes vs non-solicits: what really matters * What to check in malpractice insurance If you’re working, or planning to work under a 1099, this could save you serious money and stress. Watch before you sign your next contract. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:16) Meet Jackie Bain (01:10) Misconceptions about 1099 contracts (02:28) 1099 vs employee misclassification (05:46) Key red flags in contracts (09:07) Compensation pitfalls and offsets (11:23) Malpractice insurance mistakes (15:26) Non-competes and non-solicits (19:40) What is negotiable in 1099 contracts (23:26) The importance of contract review (25:27) Why expert review matters (26:49) How to reach out to Jackie #1099contracts #physicianlife #contractreview #healthcarebusiness #financialrisk #noncompete #contractlaw #careersafety #contractmistakes #legalrisk #careeradvice #DoctorContracts #IndependentContractor #PhysicianContracts #ContractNegotiation #MedicalContracts