MtoM #135: Opening a Franchise and Finance 101: Tilting Your Portfolio
Sep 11, 2023
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A doctor facing burnout decided to open an indoor golf franchise while working part-time in podiatry. They found dividing their time between medicine and golf beneficial. After getting the franchise running, they plan to open their own practice. The podcast also discusses the advantages of indoor golf, finding work-life balance, tilting a portfolio towards smaller stocks, and a lease-to-own partnership offer for physicians and practice owners.
Opening a franchise in a different industry can provide a new revenue stream and help alleviate burnout in a medical career.
Prioritizing self-care and maintaining work-life balance is essential for healthcare professionals to prevent burnout and pursue passion projects.
Deep dives
Career Change to Golf Franchise
Dr. Raquel Patel, a podiatrist, shares her unique career change journey on the Milestones to Millionaire podcast. Struggling with burnout, she sought a new revenue stream beyond her medical practice. Recognizing her passion for golf, she took the plunge and opened an indoor golf simulator franchise with a friend. The franchise offers an indoor top golf-like experience with bays, a full bar, and food. It allows golfers to play 18 holes in just one hour and provides a controlled environment free from weather constraints. The cost ranges from $40 to $60 per hour, making it an affordable and convenient option.
Financial Situation and Income Projection
Dr. Patel shares details about her financial situation after approximately seven years as a podiatrist. She and her spouse took steps to improve their financial well-being, including saving, paying off car loans and credit card debt, and purchasing a house with a physician loan. In terms of the golf franchise, they put down an initial $30,000 franchise fee and expect their total cash injection to reach $150,000. They secured an SBA loan of about a million dollars and project a gross revenue of around one million for the first few years. Dr. Patel aspires to transition to a part-time doctor and golf instructor in the future.
Advice for Career Changes
Dr. Patel emphasizes the importance of self-care and recognizing signs of burnout in the medical profession. She advises healthcare professionals seeking a career change to prioritize their mental and physical well-being and consider job opportunities that allow for better work-life balance. Dr. Patel also stresses the need for thorough contract review and cultivating a trusted circle when embarking on new business ventures. While acknowledging the risks and challenges, she encourages individuals to pursue their passions and make positive changes that align with their goals.
This doc decided to take some lemons that came his way and make lemonade. After being let go from his job he decided to continue to work part time in podiatry and to use the rest of his time to open an indoor golf franchise. He was struggling with burnout and found dividing his time between medicine and golf to help a great deal with that. After some time getting the franchise up and running he has decided he is also going to open his own practice. Stick around after the interview for an explanation of what it means to tilt your portfolio.
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