This Week in Micro-Business July 28-August 3, 2025

SATURDAY: The PEA-SimpliMD Digest: This Week in Micro-Business July 28-August 3, 2025

💬 A Note from Me

As August arrives, I’m reminded that success doesn’t always look like acceleration—it often looks like intentionality. Whether you're pruning your practice or planting new ventures, remember: you have permission to slow down and still move forward.

Some of you are thinking deeply about financial legacy. Others are wondering how to make your micro-business work with your lifestyle. That’s the beauty of the PEA path—you’re in control. And this week’s posts reflect that balance: practical tax wins, wealth mindset shifts, and a personal reflection on downshifting.

💡 Inspirational Quote from Me

“You don’t need to escape your profession—you need to reclaim it.” – Dr. Tod Stillson, The Independent Physician

📅 This Week’s Highlights

🍏 Monday: Downshifting to Trade Journals for Apple & Juniper Trees

Why I wrote it: This deeply personal post reflects on my choice to trade status and grind for simplicity, health, and presence. It’s not a retirement story—it’s a redirection story. Snippet:

“There’s no trophy for burnout. And there’s more life waiting beyond your last CME credit or productivity bonus.” 👉 Read the full post.

💰 Wednesday: Americans Say It Takes $2.5M to Be Wealthy: What This Means for Doctors

Why I wrote it: This mindset post examines how doctors can beat the odds and build wealth faster through micro-corporations and intentional income strategies. Snippet:

“You already have the engine. What you need now is the vehicle—and micro-incorporation is that structure.” 👉 Read the full post.

🏡 Friday: The Augusta Rule—Tax-Free Rental Income for Physicians and Micro-Corporations

Why I wrote it: Physicians are leaving thousands on the table by not using IRS Section 280A(g). This post shows how you can legally extract tax-free income and reduce your micro-business tax burden. Snippet:

“What if your next business planning retreat also paid you $6,000 tax-free?” 👉 Read the full post.

🧰 Tool of the Week

📄 Augusta Rule Business Meeting Template Use this simple meeting documentation template to ensure you’re fully compliant when using your home as a business rental. Log agendas, outcomes, and attendees in under 10 minutes.

🤝 Partner Highlight

🏦 Panacea Financial Need a bank that understands physician entrepreneurs? Panacea offers banking, lending, and financial services built for you. They’re not just a sponsor—they’re a strategic partner on the same mission.

📚 Featured Free Resource

📊 Tracking Your Net Worth: A Physician’s Guide Before you chase $2.5M, know where you stand. Use this free digital tool to create your own Net Worth Tracker with customizable asset/liability fields, simple charts, and step-by-step tips.

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🚀 Your Exit Charge

You don’t need to overhaul your whole life to take back control. Sometimes, it’s a single tax strategy. Or a mental pivot. Or choosing to plant trees over publishing papers.

Whatever step you’re taking—big or small—just take one. That’s the heart of micro-business thinking.

See you next week.

— Tod