PEA-SimpliMD Digest: This Week in Micro-Business August 4-10, 2025

Hey there friend,

It’s been a full, rich week inside the Physician Entrepreneur Academy, and I hope you've taken a moment to invest in you—whether by upgrading your mindset, learning a new strategy, or simply stopping to reflect on how far you’ve come.

I’ve had some great conversations with fellow physicians this week—from those just beginning to test the waters of self-employment to others expanding their income streams through strategic entity formation and smart tax planning.

Each post this week was created to help you think and operate like a micro-business owner, not just a medical employee.

Let’s take a look at what we covered—and I’ll also share a few hand-picked tools and opportunities to take your next step.

💬 Quote of the Week (From Me)

“The moment you begin prioritizing your autonomy over your security, everything starts to shift—from mindset to money.”

🔁 This Week’s Blog Highlights

🟦 Monday: Know Your Marketplace Value—and When to Cut Your Losses

A GI doctor found himself being underpaid by $200K compared to FMV and learned the hard way how costly it can be to stay too long in the wrong seat. This post will help you evaluate your own worth and know when it’s time to walk—or run—away.

👉 Learn how to assess your value and make bold moves in the marketplace. Read More →

🟨 Wednesday: Are You Prioritizing the Wrong Things?

As a physician entrepreneur, it’s easy to get stuck in a swirl of “urgent” tasks that aren’t actually important. I walk you through Covey’s Time Matrix and share Dr. Patel’s story of reclaiming focus—and doubling revenue—by eliminating disguised distractions.

👉 If you’re busy but not productive, this one’s for you. Read More →

🟥 Friday: Leveraging the Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) Workaround

With Trump’s new tax bill raising the SALT cap to $40K through 2029, now is the time to re-evaluate your tax plan. I explain why PTET is still your best move—especially if you earn over $500K AGI—and how combining both strategies can lead to serious savings.

👉 Physicians in high-tax states, don’t leave this money on the table. Read More →

🛠️ Tool of the Week:

PEA Retained Income Assessment Tool →

This downloadable tool helps you assess what you're actually keeping—not just gross income, but retained income, after taxes, overhead, and lifestyle costs. It’s a must for any physician trying to build wealth through business.

🤝 Affiliate Partner Highlight

LegalZoom for Business Formation →

Looking to form your PLLC, S-Corp, or partnership but don’t know where to begin? LegalZoom makes entity formation fast, compliant, and affordable—especially when you're launching your first micro-business.

📚 Featured e-Book

“You Don’t Have to Choose Traditional Employment” →

If you’ve ever felt trapped by hospital employment, this free guide will open your eyes to a new path forward. Learn how you can take control of your time, location, income, and patient care by stepping into the marketplace as your own micro-business.

💼 Ready to Go All In?

Thousands of physicians are realizing they are a business—they just need a system. That’s where PEA-SimpliMD comes in.

👉 Join the Physician Entrepreneur Academy Today →

Explorer – $99/year Perfect for learning the basics, accessing our Resource Library, and testing the waters.

Builder – $499/year For physicians ready to grow, get business tools, and access our most popular digital assets.

Pro – $999/year Includes everything in Builder, plus 1:1 coaching, exclusive mastermind invites, and full access to our business formation systems.

Or check out our top course: 🎓 Creating a Practice Without Walls → Build your own virtual practice and escape the 9–5 treadmill.

🙌 One Last Thought

This past week has been a great reminder that your best professional life isn’t found in better employment contracts—it’s created through ownership.

And you don’t have to do it alone. Each week, I’m here to equip you with the tools, frameworks, and encouragement to move forward boldly.

Let’s build this movement together.

Stay independent, stay informed, and stay profitable.

—Dr. Tod Stillson Founder, PEA-SimpliMD