📬 The PEA-SimpliMD Digest: This Week in Micro-Business I June 9–15, 2025

👋 A Note from Me to You

Hey friend,

It’s been one of those reflective weeks for me—maybe it was the thunderstorm that knocked out our power, or the long evening walks I’ve been taking with my wife. But I found myself thinking about how often physicians appear successful from the outside while quietly unraveling on the inside.

You may have the title of “owner,” the credentials, the income—but are you truly leading your life and business with clarity and conviction?

This week’s blog lineup cuts deep: we explore the trap of structural legitimacy without strategic vision, the importance of owning your value and making intentional career pivots, and how quiet quitting might be your subconscious cry for alignment.

Take a moment to catch your breath, refill your cup, and dig into these stories and tools that I hope inspire you to keep building a business—and a life—on your terms.

💬 Inspirational Quote of the Week

“You don’t become a CEO just because you own an LLC. You become one when you take charge of your direction, not just your documentation.” — From Monday’s post: Structure Without Strategy Is Insufficient

🗂️ Weekly Recap & Blog Highlights

🧩 Monday: When Quiet Quitting Becomes a Survival Strategy

Read the Full Blog → Summary: Quiet quitting isn’t laziness—it’s often a self-protective mechanism. This post dives into what happens when physicians emotionally check out and how to reclaim autonomy before you burn out for good.Structure Without Strategy Is Insufficient

Read the Full Blog → Summary: Too many physicians believe that forming an LLC makes them a CEO. But without a clear business strategy, the structure alone won’t save you. I unpack the difference between ownership and leadership—and why strategy must come first.

💎 Wednesday: Know Your Value, Choose Your Path

Read the Full Blog → Summary: Whether you’re burned out or just bored, this post helps you reframe your worth in the marketplace. I share my own “compensation epiphany” that led me to self-employment and how understanding your full value (not just your salary) unlocks new career freedom.

😶‍🌫️ Friday: Structure Without Strategy Is Insufficient

Read the Full Blog → Summary: Too many physicians believe that forming an LLC makes them a CEO. But without a clear business strategy, the structure alone won’t save you. I unpack the difference between ownership and leadership—and why strategy must come first.

🛠️ Tool of the Week: Real Estate Investment Deep Dive

🔗 Real Estate as the Passive Investment of Choice for Doctors → Thinking of diversifying your income beyond clinical work? This tool walks you through why real estate is one of the smartest long-term passive investments physicians can make—and how to get started.

🤝 Affiliate Highlight: QuickBooks Online

Running your professional micro-business without proper bookkeeping is like diagnosing in the dark. I recommend QuickBooks Online to all my coaching clients for its ease, automation, and physician-friendly dashboard. It’s what I use for my own business.

📆 What’s New at PEA

🧠 New Offer: “Doctor, You Are A Business” Course Jump into the Course Now → If you’re still defining your business identity, this course is the foundational blueprint every physician needs. Learn how to structure, scale, and sustain your micro-business—no MBA required.

🚀 Join PEA and Grow With Us

We now offer three membership levels to fit your stage of entrepreneurial growth:

• Explorer ($99/year): Get your feet wet with our foundational content and tools

• Builder ($499/year): Dive deeper with our templates, calculators, and business bundles

• Pro ($999/year): For those ready to scale, this level includes coaching, strategy sessions, and exclusive resources

👉 Join the PEA-SimpliMD Movement →

Whether you’re ready to escape corporate medicine, launch a new venture, or just take more control of your professional life—we’re here to support every step.

🧭 Final Thoughts

Your professional freedom is not a lottery ticket—it’s a decision you make, again and again. Some weeks that means re-strategizing your business, other weeks it means confronting your burnout head-on. Either way, the PEA ecosystem is here to walk with you.

Charge into this week with clarity, courage, and a renewed commitment to your mission. Let’s keep building.

— Dr. Tod Stillson Founder, PEA-SimpliMD