Join Dr. Heather Skeens, author of Unshackled (brilliant title and at https://a.co/d/0xRnW7a), who just hit the bestseller list. She took on massive debt like most medical students risk, after an incredible journey, she's crafted her own success as a caregiver, author, and private practitioner who sees more than fifty patients every day! In healthcare, and itching to craft your own success with your own extended team? Unlike most doctors, Heather doesn't just write up prescriptions for her clients. She digs down past their symptoms to diagnose the root problem. Hear how she went against the medical world to blaze her own trail as the ultimate caregiver.Learn how Heather created a thriving practice with these principles..."Remember the 80:20 rule""Create a strong network""Seek mentors"Keep up with Dr. Heather Skeens' private practice:https://bellasee.com/Read her groundbreaking book about medical science:https://a.co/d/0xRnW7a orhttps://www.amazon.com/Unshackled-Medicine-Failing-Doctors-Patients/dp/1953183972See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored in this Discussion:• Why should doctors start private practices?• How to keep customers?• How to build a trusting team?• How to create a network of people?• How to become a doctor?Lessons Learned:• Take a leap of faith• Trust instincts, not institutions• Take care of the internal to strengthen the external• Never lose touch with contacts• Foster positive energy• Combat the root of a problem, not its symptoms• Learn business0:00 Introduction2:30 Origins6:45 Caregiving14:35 Starting in Medicine20:00 Med School29:50 Private Practice35:15 Getting Patients42:45 A Trusting Team44:35 Skill vs Relations48:14 Remember the 80:20 Rule51:55 Create a network58:58 Mentorship59:22 Find Heather1:02:20 Patient InsuranceKeywords:Caregivers, doctors, eye care, private practice, hospital, medicine, prescription, networks, mentorship, mental health, med school