EP290 - From Side Gig to Full-Time: Mastering Telemedicine with Air Academy
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
Release Date: 04/23/2025
Ep311 - Resilience Redefined : From Battlefield ICU to Physician Coach
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
How can military-honed resilience and positive psychology supercharge physician leadership? In this episode of Bootstrap MD, host Dr. Mike Woo-Ming interviews Dr. Christopher Colombo, as he shares his path from elementary school dreams of medicine to active-duty training, and his post-retirement "Lego break" before embracing part-time ICU night shifts and executive coaching. Inspired by a fellow physician's transition, he pursued training in executive and positive psychology coaching to address the personal-professional overlaps that frustrated him—like compartmentalizing life domains...
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Ep310 - From Bedside to Boardroom: Dr. Michael Fang’s Quest to Revolutionize Healthcare
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
What does it take for a geriatrician to become a healthcare innovator impacting millions? In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming sits down with Dr. Michael Fang to share his journey from practicing medicine to co-founding Base10, an infection control software that saved lives in 150 nursing homes during the COVID pandemic, generating over $35M before its acquisition. He also co-founded Inosphere, impacting 7M mental health patients in the UK, Ireland, and Scotland. Now, as Chief Strategy Officer at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine and CEO of Rise Health, Dr. Fang is redefining...
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Ep309 - The Wealth Ladder: 6 Levels Every Physician Must Climb to Escape the Hamster Wheel
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
In this episode, host Dr. Mike Woo-Ming exposes the "great physician money lie"—that high income automatically leads to wealth—and shares transformative insights from the book "The Wealth Ladder." Drawing from his 20+ years as a physician entrepreneur, he explains why many doctors earning $300,000+ live paycheck to paycheck, trapped in lifestyle inflation and employee mindsets. Dr. Woo-Ming breaks down the four levels of the wealth ladder, from financial insecurity to true freedom, and provides a simple formula to calculate your net worth. He emphasizes shifting from trading time for...
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EP308 - Digital Marketing Demystified: A Roadmap for Growing Your Practice with Andrew Newland
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit...
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Ep307 - The 4P Framework for Physician Branding Success
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit to...
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Ep306 - Why Smart Doctors Stay Poor (And How to Instantly Fix It)
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit to...
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Ep305 - Ten Ways I Use ChatGPT as a Physician Entrepreneur
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit to...
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EP304 - Why Systems, Not Goals, Drive Physician Entrepreneur Success
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit to meet your...
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Ep303 - Buying a Business: A Shortcut to Physician Entrepreneurship
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit to meet your...
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Ep302 - YouTube vs. Podcasting vs. Webinars: Where Should You Focus?
BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming
This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit: to meet...
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Telemedicine is transforming healthcare, and physicians are at the forefront of this revolution. In this episode, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming welcomes back Dr. Suneer Chander and Dr. Takashi Nakamura, founders of Air Physician Academy, to discuss how doctors can thrive in the telemedicine space. From obtaining multiple state licenses to diversifying income through multiple contracts, they share actionable insights on building a flexible, fulfilling, and profitable telemedicine career.
The duo also dives into the evolution of Air Physician Academy, which has trained over 110 physicians through its Elite and Launch programs. They debunk common misconceptions about telemedicine, highlight opportunities for specialists, and share success stories of doctors who’ve transitioned to thriving telemedicine careers. Whether you’re curious about telemedicine as a side gig or ready to go all-in, this episode offers practical strategies to navigate the digital health landscape.
Three Actionable Takeaways:
- Pursue Multiple State Licenses – Expand your reach and income potential by obtaining licenses in multiple states. Use a licensing specialist to streamline the process and reduce administrative burdens.
- Diversify Income with 5-7 Contracts – Mitigate risk by working with multiple telemedicine companies as an independent contractor, ensuring flexibility and stability.
- Join a Community – Connect with like-minded physicians through programs like Air Physician Academy to share resources, templates, and insights for success in telemedicine.
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Start building your telemedicine career today. Learn more about Air Physician Academy at: www.bootstrapmd.com/air
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