The PEA-SimpliMD Digest: This Week in Micro-Business I 4-19-25

🩺 This Week in Micro-Business (April 14–19 Edition)

Each Saturday, I help you zoom out and see how the pieces fit together. If you're building your micro-corporation—or thinking about it—this weekly digest is your strategic pause. Think of it as your business huddle for the week ahead.

From decoding confusing offer letters to unlocking the short-term rental tax game, here's what we covered this week in the Physician Entrepreneur Academy (PEA)-SimpliMD ecosystem.

🗂️ Weekly Content Recap

📌 Monday: Taking Per Diem on Business Expenses—A Guide for Independent Physicians

🔗 Read the full post If you're tired of tracking every meal receipt during your locums or side gig work, this one’s for you. I break down how the IRS per diem method can make your life easier—and keep you audit-proof. 🧾 “Instead of chasing receipts, why not let the IRS do the math for you?”

📌 Wednesday: Your Guide to Short-Term Rentals—Physician Entrepreneur Edition

🔗 Read the full post Thinking about owning an Airbnb or lake house? This post unpacks the STR loophole, cost seg studies, and physician tax angles. Case study included. 🏠 “It’s not just about summer income—it’s a long-term wealth play with big tax benefits.”

📌 Friday: Decoding the Physician Offer Letter

🔗 Read the full post Before you sign that shiny new offer, read this. I walk you through what every offer letter really says (and doesn’t say). 📄 “Hint: RVUs, base pay, and tail coverage are just the beginning…”

🧰 Tool of the Week: The STR Rental ROI Calculator

Want to stress-test whether a vacation rental makes sense for your portfolio? This calculator helps you quickly model cash flow, ROI, and even property appreciation based on physician-specific inputs.

🔗 Try the calculator now

🤝 Affiliate Highlight: Contract Diagnostics – Physician Compensation Rx

Worried that your new job offer isn’t fair market value? Work with the pros who specialize in physician comp. For just $297, get a full breakdown of your offer from people who live and breathe contracts.

🔗 Review your contract with Contract Diagnostics

🚀 PEA Membership: Your Path to Micro-Business Mastery

If you’re not yet a PEA member, here’s your nudge.

🧭 PEA Explorer – $99/year

Get your feet wet with access to the Resource Library, tools, and digital downloads. Perfect for side gig starters.

🏗️ PEA Builder – $499/year

Includes all Explorer features + business coaching, side gig matchmaking, and strategic planning tools.

💼 PEA Pro – $999/year

Full-access to all courses, premium coaching, group consults, and advanced business development tools.

👉 Join or upgrade your membership today

🧠 Final Thought

Your micro-business isn’t built in a day—but it is built with a system. Whether you're optimizing your locums taxes, evaluating a STR investment, or vetting your next job offer, remember: each step forward builds your entrepreneurial muscle. Keep at it—PEA-SimpliMD is here to guide you.

To your autonomy,

—Dr. Tod Stillson Founder, Physician Entrepreneur Academy (PEA) | SimpliMD

The PEA-SimpliMD Digest: This Week in Micro-Business I 4-19-25