Dr. Robert Whitfield - Scaling a Leading Breast Explant Surgery Practice
The Health Business Growth Show
Release Date: 04/17/2025
The Health Business Growth Show
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Dr. Robert Whitfield had no idea just how much his business would change when the pandemic hit—but instead of backing down, he completely reimagined how he practiced medicine. He talks about how he reshaped his clinic into a full healing center, built a dream team from his mission and vision standpoint, and started creating a premium experience that actually feels personal and supportive. He shares what worked, what didn’t, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference. If you’re running a health business (or thinking about it), this is one of those stories you’ll want to hear...
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When your operations are messy, your whole business feels harder than it needs to be. That’s why we brought in our amazing Business Mentor, Sara Lingenfelter—CEO of Virtual Biz Partner and certified systems expert—to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes in most health businesses. We talked about why getting your ops in order is just as important as marketing (if not more), and how it can actually give you more time back to focus on what lights you up. Sara’s been helping moms build successful online businesses for years, and her advice is the kind that just makes sense. ...
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A life-changing accident sent Will Humphreys down an unexpected path, but it also unlocked a purpose bigger than he ever imagined—helping health business owners build thriving, mission-driven companies. In this conversation, he opens up about the lessons he’s learned, from growing multiple businesses to creating a leadership style that actually works. We’re getting into what makes a team truly great, how aligning with purpose leads to more freedom, and why virtual assistants are a game-changer for health entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale without sacrificing your...
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info_outlineDr. Robert Whitfield had no idea just how much his business would change when the pandemic hit—but instead of backing down, he completely reimagined how he practiced medicine. He talks about how he reshaped his clinic into a full healing center, built a dream team from his mission and vision standpoint, and started creating a premium experience that actually feels personal and supportive. He shares what worked, what didn’t, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference. If you’re running a health business (or thinking about it), this is one of those stories you’ll want to hear all the way through.
Dr. Rob—aka America’s Breast Implant Illness Expert™—has over 25 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, and he’s got some seriously refreshing takes on how to grow with purpose. He walks us through how he uses social media platforms to educate and connect with potential patients before they even walk through the door. It’s clear he’s not just thinking like a doctor—he’s thinking like a visionary entrepreneur.
This episode is full of little gems you can actually use—whether you're building something from scratch or ready to take your practice to the next level. And if you want even more behind-the-scenes strategy, don’t forget to grab our free guide, The Health Professionals Playbook for Adding Multiple Streams of Income. It’s a super practical resource for finding freedom from the time-for-money trap—grab it here: https://bit.ly/42YnYki.
Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction.
[00:02:25] Challenges of building a health business.
[00:04:00] Finding your people – identifying an avatar for your practice.
[00:06:02] Transitioning out of trading time for money.
[00:08:52] Hiring lessons and errors (and how to correct them).
[00:11:55] Trusted sources for organizational growth.
[00:16:42] Technology suggestions to scale your health business.
[00:19:59] Your team’s active role in elevating patient care.
[00:22:33] Utilizing social media to go beyond conversions.
[00:25:30] Nurturing your prospects effectively.
[00:29:41] AI tools and steps on supercharging your health business.
Memorable Quotes
"I try to give back as much as I can to the group to help elevate what I learn about whether it's YouTube or something else to help them grow their businesses because the more we can do collectively to help each other, the better off all of us will be." [00:04:55] – Dr. Robert Whitfield
"The team makes or breaks the entrepreneur and their spirit." [00:08:52] – Dr. Robert Whitfield
Connect with Dr. Robert Whitfield
Website: https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@breastimplantillnessexpert
Links Mentioned In This Episode
Health Biz Hub - https://healthbizhub.com/
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THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL’S PLAYBOOK FOR BUILDING MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME - https://go.mindsharecollaborative.com/multiple-streams-of-income-ebook-1
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