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  Reclaim Your Life: 

Reduce Taxes, Eliminate Burnout, and Build a Thriving Professional life.

 

Physicians face unique challenges—high taxes, financial stress, and professional burnout. At the Physician Entrepreneur Academy: PEA, we provide the tools, resources, and support you need to reclaim control of your finances, career, and life. Start your journey to financial freedom and professional autonomy today.

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Break Free from the Financial Struggles of W2 Employment

 

As a W2 employee, you face crushing student loan payments, high tax burdens, and limited financial control.

But it doesn’t have to be this way 

Learn how to retain more of your hard-earned income, eliminate unnecessary taxes, and create a sustainable financial future.

 

Join our signature course, “Creating a Practice Without Walls,” or explore actionable strategies like our free “5 Steps to Retain More of Your Earnings.”

 

You can find them all in our product store.  Your path to financial freedom starts here.

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Are you feeling drained and disconnected from the passion that brought you to medicine?

Burnout is real, but you don’t have to stay stuck in the system. With our Employment Lite model and micro-corporation strategies, you can reduce your workload, regain autonomy, and find balance in your professional and personal life.


Take the first step to eliminate burnout and reignite your love for medicine.

Learn How to Beat Burnout
Download Our Guide on Overcoming Burnout Here

Your Path to Professional Autonomy Starts Here

Find Out How Micro-Corporations Preserve Your Autonomy

At the Physician Entrepreneur Academy, we focus on three core pillars to help you achieve success:

Financial Literacy & Tax Optimization

Gain control of your income and save thousands annually.

Work-Life Balance & Burnout Recovery

Implement strategies to reduce stress and restore balance.

Entrepreneurship & Micro-Corporations

Transition into entrepreneurship and build a professional life around a micro-corporation that works for you.

Our academy offers expert-led courses, 1:1 coaching, and actionable tools tailored to physicians.

 

Join today and take control of your professional journey.

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Break Free from the Constraints of Corporate Medicine

Establish Your Autonomy

Control your career and professional life. Incorporate yourself as a micro-corporation and break free from big corporate control.

Scale Income Streams

Earn beyond direct patient care. Leverage multiple revenue paths beyond clinical work

Create Wealth

Optimize tax and business strategies. Master financial strategies for wealth-building

Act Like a CEO

Lead your career, don’t just work a job. Shift your mindset and unlock new opportunities.

Prioritize Well-Being

Build a sustainable, stress-free career that fuels your preferred lifestyle. Own your time, income, and relationships.

Embrace Business Acumen

Learn the personal financial & business skills to help you thrive personally and professionally.

Why This Matters

Physicians are burned out by the constraints of corporate medicine, losing control over their time, income, and clinical decisions. The Physician Entrepreneur Academy (PEA) exists to help doctors ESCAPE this system by launching flexible micro-businesses that restore autonomy, financial freedom, and purpose. With PEA’s guidance, physicians reclaim their power as healers and entrepreneurs—on their own terms..

Get Our Free 10-Step Guide To Starting Your Micro-Corporation

The Biggest Challenges Physicians Face—And How PEA Helps Overcome Them

Physicians—whether employed or independent—face three major challenges that limit their financial security, professional autonomy, and overall well-being. The Physician Entrepreneurship Academy (PEA) provides the education, tools, and community support to help doctors break free from these constraints and build a career that works for them.

The Tax Trap – High Taxes & Limited  Wealth Growth 

The Problem 

Physicians work tirelessly but see a large portion of their income disappear due to tax burdens, lack of business structure, and missed financial opportunities that are all compounded by their financial and business illiteracy. Traditional employment offers few ways to build wealth beyond a paycheck, making financial freedom feel out of reach.

The Entrepreneurial Solution

  • Diversify Income – Explore independent contracting, real estate, and scalable revenue streams.
  • Master Tax & Business Strategies – Keep more earnings and accelerate wealth-building.
  • Incorporate for Tax Benefits – Reduce tax burdens and maximize financial efficiency.
đź’ˇ Result: Lower taxes, multiple revenue streams, and a clear path to financial independence.

Loss of Professional Control – Feeling Like an Employee Instead of a Healer

The Problem 

Employed physicians often feel like cogs in a corporate machine, bound by administrators who dictate schedules, patient loads, and medical decisions. Even independent doctors feel constrained by insurance, regulations, and hospital contracts that limit their ability to practice on their terms.

The Entrepreneurial Solution

  • Think Like a CEO – Shift from employee to business owner.
  • Incorporate for Control – Secure professional autonomy and negotiate better terms.
  • Align Work with Life – Build a professional life that fits your values and goals.
đź’ˇ Result: More freedom, flexibility, and control over how you practice medicine and thrive holistically.

Burnout & Loss of Purpose – Overworked, Undervalued & Losing Passion for Medicine

The Problem 

Corporate healthcare demands more while giving less. Excessive patient loads, administrative burdens, and lack of flexibility leave physicians exhausted, disengaged, and questioning their long-term future in medicine. Many feel like they’re losing the passion that once fueled their career.

The Entrepreneurial Solution

  • Take Back Control – Build a career that prioritizes your well-being.
  • Work Smarter, Note Harder – Keep more of your earnings and create income streams beyond patient volume.
  • Focus on What Matters – Reduce stress and rediscover your passion for medicine.
đź’ˇ Result: Lower taxes, multiple revenue streams, and a clear path to financial independence.

PEA Ecosystem Strategic Pillars

đź“š Education

Comprehensive courses, daily blogs, and free e-books for new healthcare entrepreneurs.

🤝 Community

Networking, mentorship, and exclusive mastermind groups with industry experts.

🚀 Development

One-on-one coaching, business incubation, and strategic partnerships.

Start Your Journey for Free

Discover a wealth of free resources to help you get started

These eBooks and guides are designed to give you immediate, actionable insights into improving your financial and professional life.

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PEA (Physician Entrepreneurship Academy) Membership Model

 

🔹 Goal: A structured path to clinical autonomy and entrepreneurship, providing step-by-step guidance and digital resources to help healthcare professionals

Why This Works for PEA

✅ Scalable & Automated – No direct time commitment from you, only digital courses, templates, and partner perks.

✅ Broader Than Physicians Only & Practical – Aligns with your E.S.C.A.P.E. framework and solves real pain points for many types of providers.

✅ Optimized Value Ladder – The Builder & Pro tiers provide significant value, making it easy for members to move up levels as they grow.

PEA Explorer ($99)

Entry-Level Membership

Wide top-of-funnel entry for more clinicians.

Low price removes financial hesitancy but still creates buy-in.

Join Explorer

PEA Builder ($499)

Growth-Oriented Membership

Ideal for growth-focused providers looking to start a business.

Includes education, resources, and business setup support.

Join Builder

PEA Pro ($999)

Elite Membership

Best for providers scaling their business or practice.

Includes mastermind groups, retreats, and 1:1 coaching.

Join Pro

Our Most Popular Business Products

Doctor-You Are A Business

Doctor, You Are a Business is a comprehensive, 7-module course that transforms the way physicians think about their careers. You’ll learn how to build, structure, and run your own single-member micro-business—preserving your professional autonomy, optimizing your income, and unlocking new levels of freedom. From business formation to tax strategy, operations, and long-term growth, this course equips you with the practical tools and entrepreneurial mindset to thrive outside the constraints of traditional employment.

$1,999.00 USD

One Time Micro-Business Consultation With PEA-SimpliMD

This personalized 1:1 strategy session is designed to explore your unique professional journey, lifestyle goals, and financial aspirations. Together, we’ll assess how forming a professional micro-corporation could empower you to take control of your income, reduce taxes, and build a career that aligns with your values. It’s the first step toward transforming your work into a purpose-driven business that supports your ideal life.

$199.00 USD

PEA-SimpliMD Micro-Business Coaching 4-Pack

A focused coaching bundle for physicians ready to take action. These four targeted sessions provide personalized support to clarify your micro-business goals, solve key challenges, and accelerate your next steps. Perfect for launching, refining, or pivoting your entrepreneurial path.

$2,000.00 USD

Creating A Practice Without Walls

In this course with 7 modules and 28 snippets you will.... Be empowered to create a Practice Without Walls and walk away with knowing how to: Leverage the Benefits of Flexibility and Autonomy Establish a Virtual Professional Corporation Based on Professional Services Customize and Control Your Professional Assets Preserve and Enhance Professional Autonomy Explore Diverse Job Structures with Micro-Corporations

$199.00 USD

Professional Micro-Corporation Business Plan Bundle

Professional Micro-Corporation Business Plan that includes a medical business plan template, a business budget template and a SWOT analysis template for business decision making.

$99.00 USD

Build Your Business Team Guide Service

Thriving as a self-employed physician takes more than clinical skill—you need a trusted team aligned with your goals. PEA connects you with vetted professionals in law, accounting, wealth management, and business coaching to help you avoid costly mistakes, streamline your operations, and scale with confidence.

$500.00 USD

Hear From Physicians Like You

Joining the Physician Entrepreneur Academy was the best decision I made for my career. I’ve saved thousands in taxes and finally feel in control of my professional life.


- Dr. Sarah M.

This academy is a game-changer. The tools and coaching helped me escape burnout and rediscover my passion for medicine.


- Dr. James R.

Meet the Visionary
Behind PEA

- Dr. Tod Stillson MD

With over 15 years of experience as a physician and entrepreneur, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges doctors face—from financial struggles to burnout. That’s why I founded the Physician Entrepreneur Academy: to give physicians the tools they need to thrive professionally and personally. Let me guide you toward financial freedom and professional autonomy.

Are You Ready to Take Back Control?

Take the next step toward financial freedom, less stress, and more autonomy. The Physician Entrepreneur Academy is here to guide you every step of the way with expert resources, courses, and coaching tailored to your needs.

Join the PEA Academy Today

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