Business Growth Strategies for Medics

Folake Yusuff (Fola)

Are you a medic wanting to earn an extra income outside of your medical career? If you are in the early stages of business or looking to scale an existing business, then this podcast will be your supporting guide. A step by step story from fellow entrepreneurs offering specific advice in each episode to help you get over each hurdle.

  1. Aug 6

    What Every Medic Can Learn From An MBA (even if they haven’t done one)

    In this episode I chat to Tara Humphrey from THC Primary Care who has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between understanding how healthcare works behind the scenes with clinicians.  Tara also completed an MBA bringing together business thinking and healthcare in a way few clinicians get to experience. We explore what an MBA really teaches you, the business skills every clinician should develop and how to think more strategically.  It also covers why understanding the business of healthcare makes you a better leader.   It's another episode packed full of helpful tips and advice.   Find out more about Fola Yusuff and follow her social channels here   https://www.linkedin.com/in/folake-yusuff-55a80417b/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_folake.yusuff https://www.facebook.com/adefolake.yusuff/ Tara Humphrey https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to healthcare leadership and my guest Tara Humphrey 01:12 Tara's background and her work in healthcare consulting 02:11 The impact of business skills on healthcare leadership 03:38 How Tara's MBA journey influenced her approach 05:33 The concept of the business of healthcare and its origins 09:15 The gap in business education for healthcare professionals 12:06 The importance of mindset and financial literacy in healthcare 16:24 Key mindset shifts from an MBA experience 19:42 The role of critical analysis and fast reading skills 23:04 Why some PCNs succeed and others struggle 26:28 The value of transferable skills and career flexibility 29:39 Leadership skills developed through business experience 34:21 The importance of digital literacy and nuanced leadership 35:49 Soft skills: empathy, kindness, and emotional intelligence 37:14 Cultural intelligence and self-awareness in leadership 40:07 Creating safe spaces for shared learning in healthcare 45:22 Building communities and networks for healthcare professionals 50:45 Final thoughts: integrating business skills into healthcare careers

  2. Jul 23

    Why So Many High-earning Doctors Still Don't Feel Financially Free - Interview with The Moneywise Doctor Andy Egwim

    Dr. Andy Egwim, the Founder of  the Moneywise Doctor is my guest in this episode.  It’s a slightly longer listen as Andy shares a lot of insight into how healthcare professionals can achieve financial freedom by making smarter money decisions, understanding the importance of financial literacy, and using their unique skills beyond medicine. Link for free financial health scan - MoneywiseDoctor.com/medscan Link to Moneywise doctor book -MoneyWiseDoctor.com/book Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode 02:10 The Journey to Financial Awareness 07:03 Transitioning to the UK and Medical Practice 09:52 The Flexibility of General Practice 11:35 Balancing Training and Business 16:29 Understanding Financial Literacy Challenges 22:04 Financial Trust 25:13 Navigating Financial Traps and Misconceptions 26:36 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Business 29:43 The Value of Mentorship and Learning from Experience 34:32 Understanding Financial Health and Investment Strategies 40:29 Key Decisions for Financial Freedom 45:40 The Importance of Financial Education for Medical Professionals

  3. Jul 2

    Dr Nabeel Arshad- GP. Grow your list size for GP practices

    Discover how a shift in mindset, strategic growth, and innovative approaches can enhance primary care practices. Dr. Nabeel Arshad, the founder of Grow Your List Size as well as being a GP, shares his knowledge on why integrating business principles into healthcare to enhance patient care, practice growth, and operational efficiency is worth the investment.  We chat about the following The importance of balancing patient care quality with sustainable practice growth. How adopting a business mindset can help GP practices increase patient list size effectively. The role of systems, technology, and leadership in scaling healthcare services. Strategies for managing demand and capacity while maintaining high standards The benefits of outsourcing tasks and automation, especially with AI Lessons from healthcare professionals on leadership, hiring, and decision-making. Advice on using marketing and data. The significance of understanding finance in the medical industry Cultural barriers around discussing money in healthcare settings Find out more about Fola Yusuff and follow her social channels here   https://www.linkedin.com/in/folake-yusuff-55a80417b/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_folake.yusuff https://www.facebook.com/adefolake.yusuff/ : Grow Your List Size - Free report on practice list strategies

  4. Jun 10

    How an NHS career break led to a successful woodcrafting business.

    My guest in this episode is Tim Mitchell and how a career break from being an NHS occupational therapist led to him starting his successful woodcrafting business. We discuss the career transition, building a business from scratch and what success really means once you are an entrepreneur. 00:00 From Healthcare to Entrepreneurship 08:41 The Journey of Self-Discovery 12:44 Building a New Business 20:00 Networking and Community Support 27:40 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 32:49 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations Find out more about Fola Yusuff and follow her social channels here   https://www.linkedin.com/in/folake-yusuff-55a80417b/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_folake.yusuff https://www.facebook.com/adefolake.yusuff/ Mitchell's Wood Studio - https://www.mitchellswoodstudio.co.uk Instagram - @mitchellswoodstudio

  5. May 28

    Lessons From A Young Entrepreneur - Interview With Karim Almourad

    My guest today is Karim Almourad, a second-year dental student and entrepreneur who, at just 19 years old, is running a business which employs 30 members of staff.  He shares his journey balancing dentistry studies and scaling an education business, the benefits of growing your emotional intelligence, and how business skills can enhance professional growth. He is a very inspiring young man who says ‘continuously learning helps me grow to the next stage.’ We discuss many topics including managing teams, scaling education ventures, and the value of perseverance in building a successful career. Find out more about Karim here https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-almourad  Find out more about Fola Yusuff and follow her social channels here   https://www.linkedin.com/in/folake-yusuff-55a80417b/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_folake.yusuff https://www.facebook.com/adefolake.yusuff/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Karim's Background 00:46 Karim's Business Focus and Personal Interests 01:44 Cultural Identity and Representation 03:08 Influence of Family and Cultural Expectations 05:53 The Fulfillment of Dentistry and Business 07:21 Unfair Advantages and Learning Mindset 09:07 Starting the Business and Family Support 11:30 Business Growth and Team Expansion 15:17 Business Structure and Collaboration 17:43 Challenges and Perseverance in Business 20:59 Skills Gained from Business for Dental Studies 23:20 Dealing with Human Behaviour and Emotional Intelligence 25:45 Karim's Future Plans 27:37 Reflections on Business and Professional Growth

  6. May 12

    Starting and Growing a Pharmacy Business. Interview with Waheedat Owodeyi

    I’m back with a new series and my first guest is Waheedat, a pharmacist who also owns a pharmacy business.  Waheedat shares her journey from studying pharmacy in Nigeria to building a successful online pharmacy business in the UK. She discusses how she overcame challenges, the benefits of networks, and diversifying services to grow her business.   To find out more about how Waheedat can help you with your pharmacy business, drop her an email:  Waheedatowodeyi@gmail.com Find out more about Fola Yusuff and follow her social channels here   https://www.linkedin.com/in/folake-yusuff-55a80417b/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_folake.yusuff https://www.facebook.com/adefolake.yusuff/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Waheedat's Journey 03:02 Overcoming Challenges in Starting a Pharmacy 05:54 Resilience and the Triple Minority 08:56 Guidance and Mentorship in Pharmacy 11:48 Expanding Pharmacy Services 15:03 Staff Management and Team Dynamics 20:10 Navigating Challenges in Business 23:54 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

  7. May 12

    Season Two - What to expect.

    I’m back with series 2 of Business Growth Strategies for Medics and here is a short episode explaining what we will be exploring in this series. I’m bringing in many voices, not just from healthcare, but from people who see life through different lenses such as Entrepreneurs, Leaders as well as Clinicians. They will offer different insight as they are at different stages of their journey. This series is all about perspective! I hope you enjoy this series and if you want to hear an interview from a guest you feel would be a benefit to many medics starting a business please let me know.  Find out more about Fola Yusuff and follow her social channels here   https://www.linkedin.com/in/folake-yusuff-55a80417b/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_folake.yusuff https://www.facebook.com/adefolake.yusuff/

  8. Mar 4

    Strategic Influence and Negotiation Lessons from Medicine - Interview with Professor Abbas Tejani

    In this episode with Prof. Abbas Tejani he shares many examples around skill transfer, strategic negotiations and his journey from medicine to entrepreneurship. He also shares how he manages work/ family life balance within his 9 businesses! In this episode you will discover how resilience, organisation, and innovative thinking can transform your medical career and business ventures. Find out more about Dr. Fola Yusuff https://linktr.ee/FolakeYusuff Find out more about Professor Abbas Tejani here www.cornerstonemed.co.uk The surgical robotics and innovation conference: https://cornerstonemed.co.uk/product/rise-uk-2026-delegate-tickets/

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Are you a medic wanting to earn an extra income outside of your medical career? If you are in the early stages of business or looking to scale an existing business, then this podcast will be your supporting guide. A step by step story from fellow entrepreneurs offering specific advice in each episode to help you get over each hurdle.

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