Docs Outside The Box

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“You ain’t relevant unless you say something on social media!!!”   Gary Vaynerchuk, my bad if I got your quote wrong. Ya’ll get the idea though. Social media is where it’s at nowadays, and in order to be considered relevant you need some “skin” in the game of social media. On today’s episode, Drs. Steven Bradley and Tyree Winters jump on to talk about social media, podcasts and Clubhouse, and Dr. Fauci on The Joe Budden Podcast.   The Guests   Dr. Steven Bradley – Host of The Black Doctors Podcast; IG Dr. Tyree Winters – IG; Twitter; LinkedIn   These are the 5 main things we discussed in this episode: What its like to go viral on Twitter (8:49) How niche topics in podcasting leads to success (16:36) Can Clubhouse replaced podcasts (33:36) Thoughts on Dr. Fauci on Joe Budden Podcast (40:30) 2020 Awards: Album of the Year, Medical Influencer of the Year (48:28)     Transcription: (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast!   “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds like you, rate with five stars, and leave a review!!! >>> RateThisPodcast.com/dotb     This episode is sponsored by OnSite Waste Technologies. Check out their new TE-5000 that allows you to put your medical waste into the trash!! Check them out at www.onsitewaste.com  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“I’ve always wanted to work for myself but the only positions available are hospital employed?!” “The interview went great, but do I really know if the culture here fits me?” You might have more of these questions now that you’re getting close or are starting to look for a job. Let’s face it, more doctors want complete control of their careers and being employed might be a big hurdle to that. Nick Ball, with Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), jumps on to discuss locum tenens.   These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Why Dr. Nii decided to do locums right after fellowship The definition of locum tenens Differences between per diem work, 1099, employment Pros & Cons of locums work   Transcription: (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast! “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!” If this sounds like you, rate with five stars, and leave a review!!! >>> RateThisPodcast.com/dotb   This episode is sponsored by:  Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We’re back! 2020 is in our rear-view mirror, and we’re fired up and ready to dominate 2021. Renee and I hope you are too! On this episode, Renee and I talk about the themes we’re following this year for success on the podcast as well as our family. It’s an idea we “borrowed” from His & Her Money, and it has helped us to maintain focus through the years.   These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Our theme of the year Future topics to expect on the show Goals accomplished in 2020 Nii reads the reviewsthat have come in   Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: Rodecaster Pro My beautiful dark twisted fantasy with student loans Dr. Nii YouTube Channel   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast! “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always delivers gems and enlightens listeners. I’ve shared the podcast with my classmates. Please keep up the great work!”   If this sounds like you, rate with five stars, and leave a review!!! >>> RateThisPodcast.com/dotb    This episode is sponsored by:  Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Our 5th most downloaded episode this year was 148 – Learn the Science On How To Be More Respected Among Your Peers Today you’re going to hear the science and research behind these mental breakthroughs of very successful people Nationally bestselling author and behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards joins me today to discuss how to change behavior to be more successful. Her book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People has been translated into 15 different languages. Currently, she works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies. Vanessa has also been featured in numerous media outlets including CNN, BBC, and The Today Show. We’re tackling some scenarios doctors face commonly including: Imposter Syndrome Physician Burnout How to be more likeable without being a pushover Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People | Vanessa Van Edwards | Talks at Google Transcription: (coming soon) Resources: Science of People This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Our 3rd most downloaded episode this year was Episode 168 – Pizza & Beer, Hockey, Covid-19 with Dr. Kyeremanteng Meet Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. He comes from north of the border and is a physician formally trained in critical care medicine and palliative care. His research focuses on making the ICU more efficient and improving access to palliative care services. To achieve this, he founded the Resource Optimization Network, a multidisciplinary research group working to reduce health spending in this area without compromising care. Dr. K, as he is fondly called, is a leading contributor helping the department to achieve its vision of shaping the future of Medicine. Recently, he joined the physician podcast family with his popular show Solving Healthcare.  Solving Healthcare is a podcast series featuring interviews and discussions on topics related to improving healthcare delivery in Canada based on the values of cost-effectiveness, dignity and justice in healthcare. I gotta give him props, my man has been busy pumping out great content around Covid-19 and I definitely recommend you all subscribe to his podcast. Dr. Kwadwo is on the hotseat today so we can learn more about him, why he started his show, and what are the differences in responses to Covid 19 between the US and Canada.    Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: Solving Healthcare Podcast This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Our 2nd most downloaded episode this year was Episode 194 – D.O. Lives Matter We talking about the crazy misrepresentation of the osteopathic profession that happened with Dr. Sean Conley. You might remember, Dr. Conley is President Trump’s physician, and media personalities wrongly pounced on his credentials as an explanation for his questionable statements during press conferences. Today, Drs. Jen Caudle, Tyree Winters, and Tyeese Gaines join me to discuss this contested issue!   Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/us/sean-conley-trump-doctor.html YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/iHs5sZbayAA This episode is sponsored by:      This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox       Set For Life Insurance. Helping clients prepare for the worst so they can be SET to live their best lives. Check them out at https://www.setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“We have to postpone this closing…I gotta pick up my son!!” Yup, I said that. As you’ve already learned by listening to previous episodes, there are many potential potholes along the way to becoming a landlord. Let’s be real though, it took us over 10 years to become fully minted attendings, we’re not going to let real estate scare us away. So on this episode, you’re going to catch us while we’re driving on the highway to close on the property. Did we forget to mention that the REAL closing was the day before? Yup! Take a listen to find out why! These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Why we had to postpone the closing AT THE CLOSING!!!! Nii becomes Bruce Banner / The Hulk when he feels his time isn’t respected How quickly the seller’s problems can become YOUR problems There are certain breeds of pets that your landlord insurance will not cover  Transcription: (coming soon) This episode is sponsored by:  Money Insights – check them out at https://moneyinsights.net/ Renee and I have been using their Zero to Freedom Course to help us purchase our first multi-family property. We definitely recommend it and think you should get it also if you’re serious about rental properties. Here is the direct link to get the course: https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/a/39233/oNkXFYy9

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Is it possible to be a Doctor and still feel like you failed at something?! Well, that’s how I felt. Recently on Twitter, a heated conversation occurred on student loan debt between a medical student and a prominent physician blogger. I felt a certain way about it at first, but after much thought decided to share the stories of two first-generation immigrants’ walk in student loan crisis. That’s right, Renee joins me to talk about the emotions of chasing a dream and the financial consequences that came along with it.      The Guest:  Our student loan debt – all $662,000 of it!!!   These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Finding out we didn’t know much about money Nii’s story (7:30) Renee’s story 36:00 Our verdict on student loan payback programs (51:19)   Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: 73% of Americans Support Student Loan Forgiveness   This episode is sponsored by:    Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox   Set For Life Insurance. Helping clients prepare for the worst so they can be SET to live their best lives. Check them out at https://www.setforlifeinsurance.com/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“Do I submit a CV or a resume?” “What’s a RVU?” “How much of a salary should I ask for?” These are all questions that you might have had or currently have now that its time to start looking for a job. Unfortunately, your residency/fellowship probably is not helping you with the answers to these questions. Kyle Travers, with Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), jumps on the show today to talk how he recruits for the New York City Health & Hospitals System. These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Big mistakes residents / fellows make when searching for a job Why doctors get paid less in big cities like NYC How PS&D gives empowers doctors with education and resources  What a healthy relationship with your recruiter should look like Resources: New York City Health & Hospitals NYC Care PSD Residency Resources Resident Power Hour – December 3rd!! This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Yes, that’s right. Business owners are using loop holes in the tax system to get significant benefits all the time. If you’re looking to start in real estate or already are knee deep in, then this is the episode for you. We’re bringing back Dr. Kenji and Leti from Semi-RetiredMD to talk about the popular topics of Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), and should you start a LLC for your real estate properties. Renee and I have been using their Zero to Freedom Course to help us purchase our first multi-family property. We definitely recommend it and clikc on the following link to get on their waiting list. For those jumping on their wait list you get the following bonuses: 3 live Q&As A pop-up Facebook group A $300 discount on the course   Here is the direct link to getting on Wait List: https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/a/39233/oNkXFYy9 Disclaimer: We are not tax professionals. Please make sure to contact or consult with a tax professional prior to taking action off this show.     This episode is brought to you by Money Insights – check them out at https://moneyinsights.net/