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EP331: Side Hustles for Physicians - 20 Ideas You Can Start This Month

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

Release Date: 02/04/2026

EP350 : The Physician Entrepreneur’s Second Brain: How AI Turns Ideas Into Income

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

💰 This episode is sponsored by Gelt: Practice owners and physician entrepreneurs; your business needs a tax strategy, not just tax filing. Most CPAs handle compliance but miss optimization opportunities that could save you tens of thousands of dollars. With Gelt you get a dedicated CPA that focuses on tax strategy for complex financial situations, multiple entities, real estate, practice ownership. Plus a tech platform to streamline everything in one place. Built for physicians who think like entrepreneurs: ——————————— This episode is...

EP349: How Doctors Can Use AI to Launch Their First Side Gig This Weekend

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

EP 348: Stop Overpaying the IRS: Tax Strategies Every Physician Entrepreneur Should Know

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

EP347 : Stop Prompting, Start Delegating: A Physician’s Guide to AI Agents

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

EP346: The Physician’s AI Stack: 5 AI Tools Doctors Actually Need in 2026

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

EP345: The Hidden Revenue Leak in Every Medical Practice with Adam Peeler

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

This episode is sponsored by GoTo: If your practice is losing patients to missed calls and front-desk burnout, you're not alone. Most independent practices miss around 30% of incoming calls, that's 30% of your patient pipeline walking to the clinic across the street. GoTo Connect consolidates your phones, patient messaging, video visits, and scheduling into one platform that helps you stay HIPAA-compliant. AI receptionist. EHR integration. No IT team required. Built specifically for physician-owned practices. See how it works: ————————- In this episode...

EP344: Why Most Doctors Are Using AI Wrong (And What to Do Instead)

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

AI is everywhere, but most physicians are stuck between hype and reality. In this episode of BootstrapMD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming breaks through the noise surrounding artificial intelligence in medicine. Instead of hype and overwhelm, he shares a practical framework: The 3-Bucket AI Method, to help physicians decide what tools to use now, what to watch, and what to ignore. He also addresses the underlying fear many physicians feel about being replaced, offering a clear and honest perspective, AI won’t replace doctors, but doctors who use AI will outpace those who don’t. This episode is a...

EP343 : Key Takeaways from the Momentum MD Spring Retreat

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

In this repurposed episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming reflects on the Momentum MD Spring Retreat, a powerful gathering of physician entrepreneurs, CEOs, clinic owners, and coaches in Las Vegas. The retreat went beyond business strategies, focusing on connection, clarity, and personal growth. Dr. Woo-Ming shares seven key takeaways, including overcoming universal fears, reframing imposter syndrome, and using the OOCEMR framework to simplify decisions. These insights will help you align your roles as a physician and entrepreneur, foster vulnerability for breakthroughs, and commit to...

EP342 : 5 Reasons Why Smart Doctors Struggle to Sell

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

Have you ever had someone ready to buy, and somehow talked them out of it? In this candid and practical episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming shares a powerful confession from his early days as a physician entrepreneur, losing deal after deal, not because his offer lacked value, but because he approached sales the way he was trained as a doctor. Drawing from years of experience, he breaks down why highly intelligent, capable physicians often struggle with selling, despite having valuable solutions. The issue isn’t competence, it’s conditioning. The same traits that make doctors...

EP341: If I Had to Rebuild My Physician Brand from Scratch in 2026, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do

BootstrapMD - Physician Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Mike Woo-Ming

I spent months building a course that nobody bought. The modules were recorded, the landing page was live, but the launch brought complete silence. That painful failure taught me a valuable lesson: I had built the product first instead of discovering what my audience actually wanted. In this honest and practical episode of Bootstrap MD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming shares his confession and the exact sequence he would follow if he had to rebuild his physician brand from zero in 2026. He explains why most physician brands stall, being too broad, posting random content with no through-line, and having no...

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Tired of relying solely on clinical shifts?

Discover 20 practical side hustle ideas tailored for busy physicians, from telemedicine to real estate investing. Host Dr. Mike Woo-Ming shares actionable first steps, income potential, and tips to launch part-time without quitting your day job. He draws from his 20+ years as a physician entrepreneur to outline 20 viable side hustles you can start this month with minimal investment. Organized into four categories

Clinical-adjacent (telemedicine, locum tenens, expert witness)
Knowledge-based ( medical writing, online courses, podcasting, coaching)
Tech/digital (app consulting, social media influencing, affiliate marketing)
Business/investment ( real estate, practice consulting, med spa startups)

He covers why each works for doctors, first steps like signing up for platforms or networking, realistic income ranges ($500–$50,000+/month), and quick tips for success. Emphasizing action over perfection, Dr. Mike encourages picking 2–3 ideas based on your time, capital, timeline, and passions to build extra $5K–$10K/month while preventing burnout and achieving independence.

Three Actionable Takeaways:

Explore Clinical-Adjacent Gigs for Quick Wins: Start with telemedicine or locum tenens: Sign up for platforms like MD Live or agencies this week, aiming for 5–10 hours/month at $100–$300/hour to test flexibility and fund other ventures.
Monetize Your Knowledge Digitally: Create an online course or podcast. Outline a mini-course on Kajabi/Teachable or record your first episode in two weeks, targeting passive income of $5K–$50K annually through sales or sponsorships.
Build Long-Term Assets Through Business: Invest in real estate or start a cash-based practice: Attend a local meetup or research franchises, focusing on high-margin niches like med spas for $100K+ post-expenses while diversifying income.

About the Show:

Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it’s your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career.

Tune in weekly at http://bootstrapmd.com

About the Host:

Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has over 20 years of experience as a physician entrepreneur. He’s built and sold multiple seven-figure companies and now leads Executive Medical, a group of clinics specializing in age management and aesthetics. Through BootstrapMD, he mentors physicians in business, content creation, and autonomy.

Let’s Connect: www.https://www.bootstrapmd.com

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