Docs Outside The Box

Dr. Nii Darko
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Nov 12, 2021 • 33min

250 - Success vs Wealth - Can you have both?

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii & Renee discuss their blue-collar upbringing and having the expectation of success. Recently, Dr. Nii went to a wedding and was struck by the air of wealth and found it different than the expectation of success he had as a kid. Can you be successful and not wealthy?  Reactions to social media comments on Dr. Nii’s take on Fugees vs VTI Updates on obtaining our second rental property in Houston, Texas   The Harder They Fall Spoiler-Free review Show Your Work - Austin Kleon This episode is Sponsored by   Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com   Physician CEO. Turning doctors into executive leaders, through world-class education at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Build your business, grow your practice, and develop your business plan while still practicing as a physician. Visit https://physician-ceo.com/dotb/ to learn more   Awning. Grow your net worth through high-yield rental homes, no matter how busy you are or where you live. Check them out at www.awning.com WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com   Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com  
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Nov 8, 2021 • 42min

249 Top branding secrets every physician should know

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!There is more to medicine than just memorizing textbooks or doing well on exams. Your bedside manner, working with staff, and communication with your colleagues is just as important. Basically, what is the experience people and patients should have when they meet and interact with you? That’s what we call a brand. A quick Google search of ‘brand’ and you’ll find that it is the way a product, company, or individual is perceived by those who experience it. When is the last time someone in medical school or residency talked to you about branding as a doctor?  In today’s episode, we learn the top secrets to branding as a doctor. Dr. Guy Kezirian, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of the Physician CEO program will be leading this masterclass. Physician CEO is a business immersion program located at Northwestern University’s Kellog School of Management. Ladies and gentlemen - that’s a Top 5 Business School! Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode:If you work for the hospital, who’s your customer?How do you brand yourself as a hospitalist or other hospital-employed physician?What does self-awareness have to do with brandingWhat is Physician CEOWhat types of doctors should be attending Physician CEO For more information on Physician CEO, visit: www.physician-ceo.com/dotb WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko JOIN MY COMMUNITYText PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com
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Nov 5, 2021 • 39min

248 - Medical residents sue for overtime in Australia; Invest in Fugees or VTI?

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! We talk about Fugees 25th anniversary tour being postponed to 2022 Medical residents, also known as Junior Doctors in Australia are in a class-action lawsuit against the Ministry of Health in Victoria and  New South Wales.  Claim documents More explanation of the class-action lawsuit Maurice Blackburn lawfirm Renee & Nii talk about Renee’s bad credit score Renee teaches about the 1% rule  Renee teaches about Capitalization Rate (a.k.a. - The Cap Rate) WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com   Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   This Episode is sponsored by:   Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com   Locum Story. Learn how locum tenens help doctors make more, and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at www.locumstory.com   Awning. Grow your net worth through high-yield rental homes, no mat
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Oct 28, 2021 • 39min

247 - How many hours should a doctor on duty work

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii reads a section from Chapter 2 of Austin Kleon’s book: Show Your Work Talk about sharing more of behind the scenes with the podcast production Drs. Nii & Renee talk about how many hours doctors on duty should work How you lose your post-call day Renee’s hard stance on working 24-hour shifts Nii’s advice to medical residents on how student loans play into the ability to say “No” early in their careers.  Effect on patient safety with resident/doctor duty hours Flexible doctor duty hours vs standard ACGME duty hours and effects on resident satisfaction and patient outcomes Why we started investing in real estate Purchasing real estate to help buy our time back Using Awning to help us purchase single-family homes What Nii’s watching: King Richard The Batman Squid Games What Renee’s watching: Law and Order: Organized Crime Ordinary Joe RDC World Squid Game   WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   JOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email:
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Oct 25, 2021 • 41min

246 - We fired our property manager

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Dr. Nii reads Apple Podcast reviews, email, and a great question for a long-time listener. Why we decided to fire our first property manager for our rental property.  We’re using Awning to help us purchase our next rental property in Texas.  Nii’s picks for championship as the NBA season begins. Nii’s recommendations on Apple’s new M1x & M1Pro chips   WE GOT A YOUTUBE CHANNEL YA’LL: https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab   Sponsors: Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox   Locum Story. Learn how locum tenens help doctors make more, and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at www.locumstory.com   Awning. Grow your net worth through high-yield rental homes, no matter how busy you are or where you live. Check them out at www.awning.com
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Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 12min

245 - He beat stomach cancer while in residency

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Jamal Dixon is an internal medicine physician based out of Atlanta, Ga. He is a cancer survivor after being diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer in his 3rd year of residency. He started his medical education at Meharry Medical College. After graduation, he completed his medical training at Grady hospital through the Morehouse School of Medicine. He specializes in the management of acute and chronic health conditions with a primary focus on preventative and holistic care.Dr. Dixon now uses his experience as a patient to provide counseling services for familial, and spousal caregivers of patients who are dealing with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses. He also has a specialized focus on the unseen plight of caregivers and medical PTSD.Resources: The Caregivers Sanctuary IG: @thecaregivingdoc FaceBook: Jamal Rashad  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/drniidarkoJOIN MY COMMUNITY Text PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com  Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) TabThis episode is sponsored by:  Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com Resolve. Stop worrying about what you deserve and get what you negotiate. Get 10% off their contract negotiation services using the code ‘DOB10’.  CLICK HERE! to learn more.
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Oct 5, 2021 • 35min

244 - Apple shares your iPhone Health data with insurance companies

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii and Renee talk about: Book: Show Your Work New sponsor for the podcast (Locumstory.com) 4 week update with Renee being biz manager Starting a UTMA for the kids Apple to let doctors & EMR companies review smartwatch data   WE GOT A YOUTUBE CHANNEL YA’LL: https://www.youtube.com/drniidarko   Resources: Show your work   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab   This episode is sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by:  Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!!  Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com   Locum Story. Learn how locum tenens help doctors make more, and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out at www.locumstory.com
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Sep 30, 2021 • 15min

243 - Life ain't a board exam

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Nii on a solo episode.         Stop living life like it’s a board exam       Confessions of a “Yes” Man       Humanitarian work in Ghana       Advice to Medical Students   Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab
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Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 11min

242 - This doc paid off 120k of debt, invests, and is still a resident!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Dr. Charles Boadu, Internal Medicine Resident, joins us on this episode Talks about using Uber to pay of $120k in debtHow to mentally get over taking over a spouse’s debtsShares his quick blue to start putting money in stock marketDr. Nii shares his 2 cents on people struggling to budgetThe risks of taking the SAFE path on everything in life Resources:IG: @cfbwealthcoachTwitter: @wealthcoachmdwww.cfbfinancialcoach.com Book Recommendations:If You Can - How Millennials Can Get Rich SlowlyMillionaire Next DoorThe White Coat InvestorFinancial ResidencyOne Up on Wall Street Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab     This episode is sponsored by:  Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!!  Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com 
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Sep 21, 2021 • 35min

241 - Don't buy the iPhone 13, Do this instead!

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Renee is now manager of Darko Media Group Nii discusses new Apple iPhone 13 releases Ryan Leslie turns 100k investment of Apple to $16 million Purchase stock in Apple or buying Index Fund/ETF Video of Nii & Renee test driving a Tesla IRS car allowance 2021 Resources: VTI SCHB Apple (AAPL)     Twitter: @drniidarko Instagram: @drniidarko Email: team@drniidarko.com Podcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.com Merch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com   Leave us a voicemail: www.drniidarko.com (Ask me a question) Tab

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