The EntreMD Podcast
How Dr. Prem Tripathi Went from Fired to Multiple 7-Figures in Private Practice (And How You Can Too)
Mar 09, 2026
Episode 516
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What if losing everything was actually the beginning of your biggest breakthrough?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Prem Tripathi, a facial plastic surgeon in the East San Francisco Bay Area, who went from being let go from his employed position to building a private practice that hit seven figures in its first seven months. He shares the mindset, the strategy, and the exact moves that made it all possible.
Tune in and get inspired!
Key Takeaways:
- [0:00] Intro
- [0:52] Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Prem Tripathi
- [2:10] Why Get a Business Education While Still Employed?
- [4:45] The Moment Everything Changed: Being Let Go
- [9:55] From Job Loss to Launching a Practice
- [15:45] Top 3 Reasons for Success in Private Practice
- [22:10] Knowing When to Say No to Patients
- [25:30] Overcoming the Fear of Social Media
- [31:00] Building a Media Company Alongside Your Practice
- [34:20] How Entrepreneurship Changed His Relationship With Money
- [39:10] The Power of Investing in Yourself
- [41:21] Outro
Additional Resources:
When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways:
- The Profitable Private Practice Movement - If you want to build a thriving private practice that serves a lot of patients, while creating time and financial freedom for you, come join us here.
- EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year-long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!
- EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.
To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go here ...