Category: Career Path

Across the industry, dentists are more entrepreneurial than nearly any other medical professional. In fact, about 77% of dentists own their own practice.1 However, that number has declined rapidly in the last decade, especially among younger dentists. But for those still searching for an entrepreneurial outlet, there has never been a better time to consider the opportunity of a side business. Here’s what…

Nurses are more likely than ever to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities outside of their primary role.1 With a unique work schedule usually set around three 12-hour working days and four “off” days per week, nurses are especially equipped to pursue a side business. Aside from earning additional income, a side business can help nurses achieve other goals, both professionally and personally. Here’s how: Benefits of Establishing a…

For many attorneys, a successful career in law often means following a path towards partnership or starting one’s own practice. However, your specialized skillset makes you uniquely qualified to take advantage of another route to success: a side business. Because legal expertise is integral across all industries, your knowledge makes you a highly sought-after resource, and strongly positions you to pursue an entrepreneurial venture. Here’s what you need to know about taking advantage of…

When it comes to exploring their entrepreneurial aspirations, many physicians follow a structured path toward practice ownership, either through climbing the ranks as an associate or purchasing a practice outright. But for the 53% of physicians who aren’t pursuing their own practice,1 there has never been a more opportune time to take professional and financial control, with a side business. Here’s how: Benefits of Establishing a Side Business …

In our latest episode of the BHG Field Report, CMO Chris Panebianco speaks with Dr. Alex Stavrianoudakis, a physical therapist who from a young age aspired to become a practice owner, and partnered with BHG to achieve his professional goals. Today, Dr. Stavrianoudakis is the co-owner of BioSport Physical Therapy in Modesto, CA and shares his experience working with BHG to secure both a commercial loan…

Letitia Barnett had always dreamed of becoming a doctor. When her life shifted gears and becoming an MD was no longer possible, Letitia proudly served her community for nearly 30 years as a registered nurse. While she’s had an excellent career, she was ready to spread her wings and pursue a new venture. Letitia set…

Most of us go through our day in somewhat of a habitual way; we have our routines, our patterns, and our responses to what comes at us in our work and in our everyday life. One way to create the best interactions with others that result in the best possible outcomes is to understand your…

When we hear about “personal branding,” it’s easy to dismiss the whole idea as Instagram influencer jargon, or something important for entrepreneurs. But in 2019, there’s a growing expectation that everyone will have a strong sense of who they are and what they can offer the working world. So what does “personal branding” mean, exactly?…

So many conferences, so little time. We love going to conferences—seeing new emerging technologies, meeting peers and old and new friends, and learning about where various healthcare fields are headed. Going to conferences helps us do our jobs better, and we love that. Here are a few North American expos and conferences we’re looking forward…

It’s no big secret that the pay gap affects pretty much every industry in the United States. In fact, in general, women make 84 cents on the male dollar. And when you look at women in the and healthcare industry, there is no specialty where women make as much as men. In a survey of 400…