Beyond Hormones, The Business of Wellness
Running a hormone or wellness clinic is rewarding — but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. That’s where Beyond Hormones: The Business of Wellness comes in.
Hosted by Jody Layne, co-founder of Accelerated Medical Practices, this podcast is here to help providers build thriving, profitable practices without losing sight of why they started. With over a decade of experience in marketing, sales, and business development — and after working with hundreds of clinics — Jody brings both expertise and encouragement to every episode.
You’ll hear candid conversations with clinic owners who’ve been in your shoes, expert interviews with professionals who share tools and wisdom to help your practice grow, and Jody’s own insights from years of working behind the scenes in the hormone industry.
If you’re ready to feel more confident, more supported, and a little less alone on the journey of business ownership, you’re in the right place.
Beyond Hormones, The Business of Wellness
Ep #36 - Beyond the Scale: Dr. A on Weight Loss, Wellness, and Business Growth
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In this episode of Beyond Hormones: The Business of Wellness, Jody sits down with Dr. A, founder of Weight Success Centers in Tampa, Florida, to talk about his journey from board-certified surgeon to wellness entrepreneur.
With more than two decades in medicine, Dr. A shares how his own personal health struggles led him to rethink the traditional weight loss model and build a more complete approach to patient care. What started in surgery evolved into a multi-location wellness practice focused on medically supervised weight loss, hormone optimization, peptides, aesthetics, and long-term patient success.
This conversation goes far beyond medicine. Dr. A opens up about what pushed him to leave the hospital system, why autonomy mattered so much, what he learned the hard way about marketing, and how physicians can build a stronger brand in a crowded marketplace.
If you are a clinic owner, provider, or wellness entrepreneur trying to grow your practice while delivering real patient results, this episode is full of insight.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Dr. A left traditional surgery to build a wellness brand
- The behavioral and emotional side of weight loss that many clinics miss
- How hormones, peptides, and muscle preservation fit into long-term success
- What makes a clinic stand out in today’s crowded GLP-1 market
- Common marketing mistakes clinic owners make
- Why building a personal brand matters more than ever
- Advice for providers who want to grow a practice of their own
I hope you enjoy the show!
This podcast is powered by Accelerated Medical Practices, where we believe hormone and wellness care should be both life-changing and profitable. If you own or run a clinic and are interested in being a guest on the show, please complete the form here and let's connect! Or email Jody at Jody@AcceleratedMedicalPractices.com.
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