The Time Trap: Why Independent Practices Are Disappearing (And the Swell Coming to Save Them), EP 21

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Independent healthcare practices are at a critical crossroads. Based on original research from Tracy Cherpeski International's white paper "Unlocking Potential: A Business Blueprint for Practice Owners," this episode reveals the time crisis threatening independent practice ownership—and the surprising wave of change on the horizon. Tracy shares data showing that practice owners spend up to 35% of their time on administrative tasks, while 80% dream of a future with more strategic freedom. But there's hope: with proven time leadership strategies, practice owners are reclaiming 5-10 hours weekly and building sustainable practices that support both exceptional patient care and quality of life. 
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Episode Highlights 

The shocking data on how much time practice owners lose to administrative work weekly 


Why physician practice ownership dropped 13 percentage points from 2012-2022 


The emerging wave of young and mid-career physicians choosing independent practice ownership 


Dr. Noah's story: From drowning in admin work to reclaiming his practice and his life 


The "garden sunlight" framework for understanding strategic time allocation 


What's at stake if we don't support the next generation of practice owners 


Proven strategies that help owners reclaim 5-10 hours per week 

Memorable Quotes 

"The biggest threat to independent healthcare practices isn't private equity buyouts or declining reimbursements—it's how practice owners are spending their time every single week." 


"Medical school teaches you how to diagnose and treat patients. It doesn't teach you how to build systems, delegate effectively, or think like a CEO." 


"Your time as a practice owner is like sunlight in a garden. If you spread it too thin across every single plant, nothing grows particularly strong." 


"We're at an inflection point. And the question is: will these courageous physician entrepreneurs have the support, resources, and business knowledge they need to succeed?" 


"Independent healthcare practice ownership doesn't have to be a path to burnout. With the right approach, it can be exactly what you envisioned." 

Resources 
Download the full white paper: "Unlocking Potential: A Business Blueprint for Practice Owners"  
Register for the November 18th Time Leadership Masterclass (Open to everyone!)  
Learn more about Thriving Practice Community membership. 
Tracy’s Bio: 
Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC (she/her/hers) is the Founder of Tracy Cherpeski International and Thriving Practice Community. As a Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Tracy helps healthcare practice owners scale their businesses without sacrificing wellbeing. Through strategic planning, leadership development, and mindset mastery, she empowers clients to reclaim their time and reach their potential. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Tracy serves clients worldwide and is the Executive Producer and Host of the Thriving Practice podcast. Her guiding philosophy: Survival is not enough; life is meant to be celebrated. 
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