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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“I’ve always wanted to work for myself but the only positions available are hospital employed?!” “The interview went great, but do I really know if the culture here fits me?” You might have more of these questions now that you’re getting close or are starting to look for a job. Let’s face it, more doctors want complete control of their careers and being employed might be a big hurdle to that. Nick Ball, with Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), jumps on to discuss locum tenens.   These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Why Dr. Nii decided to do locums right after fellowship The definition of locum tenens Differences between per diem work, 1099, employment Pros & Cons of locums work   Transcription: (coming soon)   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast! “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever br

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!We’re back! 2020 is in our rear-view mirror, and we’re fired up and ready to dominate 2021. Renee and I hope you are too! On this episode, Renee and I talk about the themes we’re following this year for success on the podcast as well as our family. It’s an idea we “borrowed” from His & Her Money, and it has helped us to maintain focus through the years.   These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Our theme of the year Future topics to expect on the show Goals accomplished in 2020 Nii reads the reviewsthat have come in   Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: Rodecaster Pro My beautiful dark twisted fantasy with student loans Dr. Nii YouTube Channel   Love the show? Leave a review so I can continue to improve the podcast! “Having the Darkos describe their journey provided a solace that no sort of debt counseling would ever bring about. Anyways, this show is consistent in the fact that it always del

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Our 5th most downloaded episode this year was 148 – Learn the Science On How To Be More Respected Among Your Peers Today you’re going to hear the science and research behind these mental breakthroughs of very successful people Nationally bestselling author and behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards joins me today to discuss how to change behavior to be more successful. Her book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People has been translated into 15 different languages. Currently, she works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies. Vanessa has also been featured in numerous media outlets including CNN, BBC, and The Today Show. We’re tackling some scenarios doctors face commonly including: Imposter Syndrome Physician Burnout How to be more likeable without being a pushover Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People | Vanessa Van Edwards | Talks at Google Transcription: (coming s

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Our 3rd most downloaded episode this year was Episode 168 – Pizza & Beer, Hockey, Covid-19 with Dr. Kyeremanteng Meet Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. He comes from north of the border and is a physician formally trained in critical care medicine and palliative care. His research focuses on making the ICU more efficient and improving access to palliative care services. To achieve this, he founded the Resource Optimization Network, a multidisciplinary research group working to reduce health spending in this area without compromising care. Dr. K, as he is fondly called, is a leading contributor helping the department to achieve its vision of shaping the future of Medicine. Recently, he joined the physician podcast family with his popular show Solving Healthcare.  Solving Healthcare is a podcast series featuring interviews and discussions on topics related to improving healthcare delivery in Canada based on the values of cost-effe

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Our 2nd most downloaded episode this year was Episode 194 – D.O. Lives Matter We talking about the crazy misrepresentation of the osteopathic profession that happened with Dr. Sean Conley. You might remember, Dr. Conley is President Trump’s physician, and media personalities wrongly pounced on his credentials as an explanation for his questionable statements during press conferences. Today, Drs. Jen Caudle, Tyree Winters, and Tyeese Gaines join me to discuss this contested issue!   Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/us/sean-conley-trump-doctor.html YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/iHs5sZbayAA This episode is sponsored by:      This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox       Set For Life Insurance. Helping clients prepare for the worst so the

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“We have to postpone this closing…I gotta pick up my son!!” Yup, I said that. As you’ve already learned by listening to previous episodes, there are many potential potholes along the way to becoming a landlord. Let’s be real though, it took us over 10 years to become fully minted attendings, we’re not going to let real estate scare us away. So on this episode, you’re going to catch us while we’re driving on the highway to close on the property. Did we forget to mention that the REAL closing was the day before? Yup! Take a listen to find out why! These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Why we had to postpone the closing AT THE CLOSING!!!! Nii becomes Bruce Banner / The Hulk when he feels his time isn’t respected How quickly the seller’s problems can become YOUR problems There are certain breeds of pets that your landlord insurance will not cover  Transcription: (coming soon) This episode is sponsored by: 

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Is it possible to be a Doctor and still feel like you failed at something?! Well, that’s how I felt. Recently on Twitter, a heated conversation occurred on student loan debt between a medical student and a prominent physician blogger. I felt a certain way about it at first, but after much thought decided to share the stories of two first-generation immigrants’ walk in student loan crisis. That’s right, Renee joins me to talk about the emotions of chasing a dream and the financial consequences that came along with it.      The Guest:  Our student loan debt – all $662,000 of it!!!   These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Finding out we didn’t know much about money Nii’s story (7:30) Renee’s story 36:00 Our verdict on student loan payback programs (51:19)   Transcription: (coming soon)   Resources: 73% of Americans Support Student Loan Forgiveness   This episode is sponsored by:    Provider Solutions &

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!“Do I submit a CV or a resume?” “What’s a RVU?” “How much of a salary should I ask for?” These are all questions that you might have had or currently have now that its time to start looking for a job. Unfortunately, your residency/fellowship probably is not helping you with the answers to these questions. Kyle Travers, with Provider Solutions & Development (PS&D), jumps on the show today to talk how he recruits for the New York City Health & Hospitals System. These are the 4 main things we discussed in this episode: Big mistakes residents / fellows make when searching for a job Why doctors get paid less in big cities like NYC How PS&D gives empowers doctors with education and resources  What a healthy relationship with your recruiter should look like Resources: New York City Health & Hospitals NYC Care PSD Residency Resources Resident Power Hour – December 3rd!! This episode is sponsored by Pr

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Yes, that’s right. Business owners are using loop holes in the tax system to get significant benefits all the time. If you’re looking to start in real estate or already are knee deep in, then this is the episode for you. We’re bringing back Dr. Kenji and Leti from Semi-RetiredMD to talk about the popular topics of Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), and should you start a LLC for your real estate properties. Renee and I have been using their Zero to Freedom Course to help us purchase our first multi-family property. We definitely recommend it and clikc on the following link to get on their waiting list. For those jumping on their wait list you get the following bonuses: 3 live Q&As A pop-up Facebook group A $300 discount on the course   Here is the direct link to getting on Wait List: https://semiretiredmdvip.mykajabi.com/a/39233/oNkXFYy9 Disclaimer: We are not tax professionals. Please make sure to contact or con

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!A newcomer to the Doctor personal finance world joins me on the show today. Dr. Jordan Frey, a.k.a. The Prudent Plastic Surgeon, is trying to break the stereotype of the typical plastic surgeon. When he finished all of his training, he found himself in over $400k of student loan debt. His blog chronicles his journey from knowing nothing to actively paying off his debt, investing in the stock market and real estate. Dr. Jordan is pretty open about his experience, he even shares his net worth statements with readers.  On today’s show, Dr. Jordan will share with us the basics of investing and how you can start investing today!       Resources: The Prudent Plastic Surgeon Stress Free Stock Market Investing White Coat Investor The Millionaire Next Door Rich Dad Poor Dad The Millionaire Real Estate Investor The Doctors Guide to Real Estate Investing for Busy Professionals   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Still rolling with us? Remember, we’re attempting to purchase our first rental property that is located in Pennsylvania. The latest installment of the real estate series is about getting the house inspected once our offer got inspected. We talk about how much it cost us to get an inspector, and what to expect from the inspection report. We also got into what repairs we decided to negotiate with the seller. This episode is brought to you by Money Insights – check them out at https://moneyinsights.net/

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! “Shoot your shot!” Not sure where that quote originates from, but to me it means take a chance even if means you’re going to get a hard “No” in response. I’ve been a huge fan of Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche’s work for several years. Several months ago, I reached out to her to see if she would come on to talk about personal finance and self-employment.  Tiffany said yes, and now we’re here! On the real, her episode is a masterclass on hitting rock bottom, finding your strengths, and then believing you can monetize it. More about Tiffany Aliche: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, is an award-winning teacher of financial education and is quickly becoming America’s favorite, personal financial educator. The Budgetnista is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author of The One Week Budget and the Live Richer Challenge series. Through her company, The Budgetnista, Tiffany has created a financial movement that

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! I’m very proud to let ya’ll know that this is my first interview with someone in the new podcast studio. I was addicted to late-night talk shows growing up. I’m talking Arsenio, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and the list goes on. Talking through Zoom is one thing, but it’s a different animal when you’re face to face with your guest. Dr. Tyree Winters is my first guest in the studio. We’re talking about The New Yorker and its piece on hazard pay with residents. We also get into Dr. Tyree’s interesting path from Detroit and his stumble in Mississippi.   Follow Dr. Tyree: @drtyehiphopdoc   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, I recorded this episode earlier this month. We talking about the crazy misrepresentation of the osteopathic profession that happened with Dr. Sean Conley. You might remember, Dr. Conley is President Trump’s physician, and media personalities wrongly pounced on his credentials as an explanation for his questionable statements during press conferences. Today, Drs. Jen Caudle, Tyree Winters, and Tyeese Gaines join me to discuss this contested issue!   Resources: NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/us/sean-conley-trump-doctor.html Doctor Angry at NYTimes Description of Osteopathic Physicians, Trump’s Doctor (who’s a DO) This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone! Who remembers hearing that getting a job in healthcare confers a crazy amount of job security? I do! You couldn’t find an example of nurses or doctors being laid off for “cost cutting” reasons. Welp, then 2020 done came! 2020 has shown us that NOBODY’s job is safe. Dr. Guy Kezirian, from Physician CEO, jumps on to talk about the nuggets we can learn from the pandemic to make our entrepreneurial efforts stronger.  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! For the first time ever on DOTB – we got a freestyle battle going on! Dr. Wendy McDonald, a.k.a. Dr. Every Woman, jumps on the hotseat to talk about how she creates her viral parodies. She has created parodies of famous hits from Lizzo, Hamilton, and Chance The Rapper. No joke, but people are calling her the “Weird Al” Yankovic of medicine. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why she created Dr. Every Woman Embracing your imperfections Her Top 5 rappers of all time Her thoughts on social media   Resources: Dr. Every Woman The Gyneco-(b)Logic IG/FB/Twitter: @dreverywoman This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox          

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, The old-fashioned way works. The old-fashioned way is reliable. The old-fashioned way is not complicated. A lot of times we find out when its too late that the old-fashioned way is just….OLD! This is the method Renee and I used to save up for a down payment on a future property. The majority of Americans save up in similar ways. Well today, the folks at Money Insights are talking a more efficient way to save up for future investment properties.   Resources: Investment Optimizer Get your F3 Score   Text ‘Darko’ to 31996 to get a free copy of Money Insights for Physicians

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Damn ya'll, The biggest scrub company on the block, FIGS, stepped into some you know what a couple of days ago. Renee and I go all in on this obvious mistake by their PR department. Oh, and for the first time ever on DOTB, I lose my cool and go on a rant on the show.  You don't want to miss this episode!  

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone, Skip Bayless has been a consistent force in the TV sports commentary arena for almost two decades. Known for his stubborn and contrarian views, he’s really made a name for himself being way too focused on the short list of negatives of Lebron James’ career. Two weeks ago, he put his foot in his mouth with his comments and dismissal of Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott’s self-described bout of depression. Kwesi and Dr. Dawn Brown join me on today’s episode to discuss his comments and the effect it could have on other athletes and health care professionals.   Get in touch with Dr. Dawn: @drdawnpsychmd Drdawnpsychmd.com Adhdwellnesscenter.com   This episode is sponsored by Provider Solutions & Development. Experts in holistic career coaching – check them out at www.psdrecruit.org/docsoutsidethebox        

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!What’s good everyone!! We’re going to continue the voter registration conversation because it’s very important. Today you’ll be hearing from Dr. Alister Martin, an ER physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, who started the organization VotER. VotER believes that more voices build better systems and they are accomplishing this by making it easier for medical professionals and their patients to register to vote. You’ll also hear about what it’s like to build an organization like this from the ground up. Other things you’ll learn in this episode: How patients can change the dynamics of healthcare How Dr. Alister has been able to get such a large patient and hospital buy-in The importance of civic engagement How he built the intricate network/infrastructure of VotER How VotER has been able to “gamify” voter registration with medical professionals. Resources: Democracy, STAT