#279 How Much Passive Income Is Enough to Walk Away from Medicine?
Release Date: 09/01/2025
#290 How Smart Investors Are Preparing for the Next Big Buying Window
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim talks with seasoned investor and co-host of the podcast, Chris Lopez, about how smart investors are preparing for the next big buying window in real estate. Chris breaks down the signals he is watching in today’s market, how he shifted from active to passive investing, and why return on equity is the key metric every investor should be tracking right now. If you want to position yourself for the opportunities coming over the next few years, this episode gives you the roadmap. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to...
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#289 How I Use Virtual Assistants and AI to Reclaim My Time
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim explores how busy professionals can take back control of their time by using the Eisenhower Matrix to identify what truly matters. He shares his personal journey from constant overwhelm to creating structure through delegation, virtual assistants, and AI tools. Walk away with practical steps to simplify your schedules, focus on what’s important, and finally start buying back your time. Tune in! Lighstone Direct brings this episode to you. brings you the same multifamily and industrial deals that we pursue with our own capital — no middlemen, no blind...
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#288 Why Now Could Be the Best Time in Years to Invest in Real Estate
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim talks with Jonathan Spitz, Head of Capital Formation at Lightstone Direct, about how the real estate market has shifted and what smart investors should know right now. Jonathan shares his journey from banking to leading one of the nation’s top private real estate firms and explains how Lightstone is opening institutional-quality investments to everyday investors. They discuss market trends, opportunities in industrial real estate, and the biggest mistakes physicians make when chasing high returns. If you want to understand where the market is headed and how...
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#287 How a Dermatologist Created a Startup to Revolutionize Needle Pain and Stress
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim sits down with Dr. Manju Dawkins, a dermatologist and co-founder of , to share the inspiring story behind her mission to make needle procedures less painful and more compassionate. What began as a personal moment with her daughter during a routine vaccination grew into a full-scale innovation serving thousands of patients and healthcare professionals. Dr. Dawkins opens up about her journey from physician to entrepreneur, the challenges of balancing a startup with clinical work, and what it truly takes to turn an idea into impact. Her story reminds every...
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#286 Year-End Tax Moves Every Physician Investor Should Know
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim shares 10 smart tax moves physicians can make before December 31st to save thousands, legally and strategically. From prepaying business expenses and using the Augusta Rule to leveraging real estate and hiring your kids, you’ll learn practical ways to keep more of what you earn and start planning like the wealthy do. Tune in! Eckard Enterprises brings this episode to you. , LLC, is a family-owned and operated alternative investment and asset management firm, specializing in mineral rights and the U.S. energy industry. Eckard believes that owning tangible...
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#285 5 Real Estate Trends Physicians Need to Know Right Now
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Are you feeling uncertain about the real estate market right now? In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim shares five key trends that every physician investor should know. He discusses how high interest rates, slowing deal flow, and growing distress could present new opportunities. He also offers insights into smarter investing strategies and the importance of focusing on fundamentals. By the end of the episode, you'll have the insights to make smarter investment decisions moving forward. Tune in! Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your...
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#284 Living by Design, Not Default: Biggest Lessons from PIMDCON 2025
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Are you living life by design or by default? In this week’s episode, Dr. Peter Kim reflects on what made this year’s PIMDCON unforgettable and how those same lessons can help you take control of your future! He explores how living with intention transforms your work, your freedom, and your mindset. You’ll hear stories of physicians who turned uncertainty into action, learn how AI can simplify your life, and see why joining the right community can multiply your success. Tune in! Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to...
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#283 Expanding Your Identity: Freedom Beyond Medicine
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim shares his powerful PIMDCON talk on what happens when the “arrival fallacy” sets in, the moment you realize hitting career milestones doesn’t always bring fulfillment. He opens up about his own journey, the challenges physicians face with burnout and shrinking autonomy, and the importance of expanding identity beyond medicine. Peter shows how shifting what comes after “I am” can unlock freedom and purpose. Tune in to learn how you can step into new possibilities and design a life on your own terms! Are you looking for a community to encourage...
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#282 Working Interests in Oil & Gas: Cash Flow and Tax Breaks for Physicians
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim sits down with Troy Eckard, the CEO of Eckard Enterprises, to talk about the world of working interest in oil and gas investments. Troy shares his decades of experience in the industry and explains how high-income professionals, especially physicians, can leverage these investments for significant tax benefits and strong cash flow potential. They break down what working interest is, how it differs from mineral rights and royalties, and why technology has transformed the oil and gas space, making it a much more reliable and rewarding investment today. Tune...
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#281 How a Private Practice Doctor Built a New Income Stream and Became a Medical Advisor
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In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim chats with Dr. Tyler De Jong, an internal medicine physician and healthcare innovator, about his journey from private practice to embracing remote patient monitoring. Dr. De Jong shares how technology has improved patient outcomes and boosted his practice’s revenue while helping him regain time and reduce burnout. If you're a physician looking to optimize your practice or curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is for you!. Tune in! DrKumo brings this episode to you. Drkumo is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals about the...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Peter Kim explores a question every doctor has thought about: “How much passive income is enough to finally have freedom?” The answer may surprise you, and it’s not just about the money. He explains how to separate essential expenses from lifestyle wants, how to reverse engineer your freedom number, and why the real goal isn’t to quit medicine but to create options.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to practice on your own terms and design a life you love, this episode is for you. Tune in!
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Eckard Enterprises brings this episode to you.
Eckard Enterprises, LLC, is a family-owned and operated alternative investment and asset management firm, specializing in mineral rights and the U.S. energy industry. Eckard believes that owning tangible assets is one of the safest, long-term investment strategies available in today’s investment climate.