Reflections on Practice and Business Cara Frank
Whether you’re a young or seasoned practitioner, opening your own Chinese medicine practice is an exciting , daunting and worthwhile challenge. There’s a lot that goes into being a practitioner—beyond the medicine part of it. You have to learn how to blend your medical expertise with business know-how. And as our society and life circumstances evolve, so must our perspectives and services.
In this conversation with Cara Frank, we mull over the idea of evolving as a small business and as a practitioner.
We talk about some of the life decisions we have to make along the way—and how to maneuver through the obstacles on our path. Sometimes you just have to jump into the abyss and trust that you’ll figure it out.
Listen to this discussion on the kind of practice we can build and inhabit that reflects who we are, and what we have to offer.
In this episode, we discuss:
The entrepreneurial spirit – seeing the gaps; seeing the opportunities as a ‘creator’
Cara Frank’s journey into the world of business, including her experience in a Goldman Sachs small business boot camp
Dealing with an overflow of patients in practice
The important role of small businesses in the community
“Here’s a tip for anybody listening: My biggest practice building nugget has always been, I attract the patients I can help the most. I’m a magnet for money doing the work I love.”
Learning your craft – school vs. experience
‘Jumping into the abyss’—and trusting that you’ll figure it out.
A brief discussion on treating respiratory distress and dosing correctly, including mastering phlegm and the heroic dosage
Bossiness, confidence, and compliance in practice
Making mistakes as part of being human—and wearing off the rough edges
How do you ease yourself into what is appropriate for you at a certain time?
