💰 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: www.joingelt.com/collaboration/bootstrapmd-dr-mike-woo-ming ——————————— This episode is also 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: goto.com/healthcare ——————————— Building a successful medical practice requires far more than clinical expertise. It demands strong leadership, effective hiring, and systems that allow physicians to scale without burning out. In this episode of BootstrapMD, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming welcomes Felix Lin to explore how practice owners can overcome these challenges by combining proven leadership principles with the power of artificial intelligence. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience interviewing more than 10,000 candidates, Felix explains why hiring for cultural fit is just as important as hiring for technical skills, and why understanding human psychology is essential to building high-performing teams. The conversation then shifts to AI, where Felix shares how intelligent AI agents can automate repetitive business tasks, manage marketing workflows, streamline content creation, improve patient communication, and support practice growth while allowing physicians to focus on patient care. Rather than replacing people, AI serves as a reliable digital teammate that enhances productivity and eliminates administrative bottlenecks. Dr. Woo-Ming and Felix also discuss practical ways physicians can begin implementing AI responsibly, emphasizing non-clinical workflows, HIPAA awareness, and gradual adoption. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to explore a free seven-day guided AI agent demonstration, showing how modern practices can save time, improve efficiency, and build a stronger foundation for long-term success. Three Actionable Takeaways: Hire for culture, not just credentials: Technical skills can be taught, but aligning candidates with your organization's values, leadership style, and team dynamics leads to stronger retention and better long-term performance. Use AI to automate operational work: AI agents can handle marketing, content creation, workflow documentation, follow-up reminders, project tracking, and administrative processes, freeing physicians to focus on patient care. Start small and scale intentionally: Begin by implementing AI in non-clinical areas such as marketing, patient communication, and practice operations before expanding into more advanced workflows while maintaining privacy and compliance standards. 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 Guest: Felix Lin is the founder of Konfidently, creator of the Konfident Fit Method, executive recruiter, leadership coach, and AI strategist. With nearly three decades of experience and more than 10,000 interviews conducted, Felix helps organizations improve hiring, strengthen leadership, and implement AI-powered systems that increase efficiency and business growth. He is also a senior trainer with Tony Robbins' organization and specializes in building high-performing teams and workplace cultures. Website: konfidently.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 Want to start a podcast? Check out the Doctor Podcast Network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
