PEA-SimpliMD Digest: This Week in Micro-Business I May 26 – June 1 Edition
May 31, 2025💡 Locums, fulfillment & leverage—your physician career path just got clearer. Reclaim control this week.
Hello, friends—
We’ve reached the halfway point of the year, and maybe—just maybe—it’s time to stop waiting for someone else to fix your career. This week's posts at PEA-SimpliMD remind you that you're already in the driver’s seat. From locums as a lifestyle, to emotional traps doctors fall into, to the real cost of losing YOU, we’re zeroing in on your worth—financially, professionally, and personally.
So, take a breath. Take a look. Then take a step.
Let’s recap a powerful week for the physician entrepreneur mindset.
🗣️ Inspirational Quote of the Week
"Physician autonomy isn’t a perk—it’s your most underutilized asset. The moment you stop outsourcing your future, everything changes." — Dr. Tod Stillson
📰 Weekly Highlights
🎧 Monday: Podcast Spotlight: Family Medicine Locum Tenens & Professional Microcorporations
This post explores the freedom, flexibility, and financial optimization of locum tenens through the lens of Dr. Tod's interview on the Lets Locum podcast. Discover how professional microcorporations supercharge the benefits of 1099 work and allow you to take your practice wherever you go.
🗂️ Snippets:
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“Locums is not a side hustle. It can be a core lifestyle.”
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“Your 1099 income is more than a paycheck—it’s a tool for tax-efficiency and business leverage.”
💭 Wednesday: Wealthy and Unhappy: The Trap Many Doctors Fall Into
Success doesn't always feel like success. This midweek mindset shift invites you to examine what you're really chasing in your career—and offers practical ideas for aligning your work with your values, not just your paycheck.
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“Wealth without autonomy is a prison with plush furniture.”
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“Entrepreneurship isn’t just about earning more—it’s about living better.”
🏥 Friday: The Significant Cost of Physician Turnover and How It Puts You in Control
Replacing a physician can cost a health system over $1 million. Once you understand this, everything changes—especially how you negotiate, plan your exit, or reposition yourself as a valuable retained asset.
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“You’re not just a cog—you’re a cornerstone.”
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“Knowing your value is the first step to reclaiming your career.”
🛠️ Top Tip or Tool of the Week
🧭 The Physician Enterprise Roadmap
Whether you're exploring locums, starting your own practice, or transitioning to employment lite, this roadmap lays out every step of your physician entrepreneur journey—from mindset to monetization. It’s one of our most valuable planning tools for doctors ready to pivot.
🤝 Affiliate Highlight of the Week:
💼 TaxElm – Tax Planning Built for Doctors
Still filing taxes like an employee? Time to think like a business owner. TaxElm provides intelligent, physician-focused tax strategies—especially helpful if you’ve started working 1099 or formed a micro-corp. Pair it with your PEA membership for massive retained income growth.
📚 Resource Spotlight:
📘 Free eBook: “7 Secrets to Physicians Restoring Control Over Their Lives”
If you feel like you’re losing yourself in the grind of clinical work, this quick but powerful read will remind you how to center your life, reclaim your freedom, and start acting like the owner of your career again.
🎓 Join the Movement: PEA Membership Levels
Your transformation into a Physician Entrepreneur doesn’t have to be solo. Join a growing network of doctors like you at the PEA-SimpliMD ecosystem. Choose the membership that matches your ambition:
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Explorer ($99/year): Great for those just getting started. Includes blog access, free e-books, and our monthly digest.
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Builder ($499/year): Adds business plan tools, consulting discounts, and a full course library.
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Pro ($999/year): Best for those serious about creating wealth, autonomy, and impact. Includes coaching, personalized guidance, and access to everything we offer.
💬 From Me to You
This week reminded me that some of the most expensive mistakes doctors make aren’t financial—they’re emotional. We stay in jobs that stifle us, chase status over satisfaction, or miss the chance to pivot when the leverage is in our hands.
If any of the stories this week struck a chord, don’t let that go unnoticed. Action doesn’t require drama—it just requires clarity and courage.
👊 Keep making micro-moves. And remember: no one will build your dream life for you. That’s your job. Let’s get to work.
Warmly, Dr. Tod Stillson Founder, PEA-SimpliMD
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