Dream DPC

About Dream DPC

The podcast where we talk about all the business tactics, personal resilience, and fears around starting up your direct primary care practice.

Publisher

Dr. Tom Rountree DO

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2024

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   013 - We are Different Human Beings

   FREEDOM IS HERE: https://www.dreamdpc.com/ (https://www.dreamdpc.com/) We are different human beings. Each with our own culture that leads us to practice medicine in a completely different way compared to our colleagues. Taking time to make a decision should not be seen as a deficiency. In this podcast I just wanted to recognize this difference and say it's ok to take more time with your patients.

2. 

   17 Jun 2025

   012 - Advocacy: Fighting at a Larger Scale

   Create Your Freedom : www.dreamdpc.com (http://www.dreamdpc.com) In this episode, I discuss advocacy. An ability to change healthcare on a much grander scale. Learn About: Engaging with legislators directly Partnering with professional organizations Educating and mobilizing the public Resources www.dpcfrontier.com (http://www.dpcfrontier.com) www.senate.gov (http://www.senate.gov) https://dpcalliance.org/ (https://dpcalliance.org/) Ask Me Questions on TikTok, Instagram, or LinkedIn @dr.tom.rountree

3. 

   30 Apr 2025

   011 - Resetting Your Business Brain

   Tools to Build Your Dream : www.dreamdpc.com Here is a quick episode on one of the few things that helps me reset my brain during the day. It's not more coffee and it's not meditation. It's exercise. Learning how to utilize exercise is key to helping you maintain alignment with your own principles and being able to keep your brain fresh and active throughout the day. Key Takeaways 1. Build an exercise regimen around the time you start to fade out. 2. Start out low and go slow until you find a good balance. 3. Try and alternate resistance training with cardiorespiratory fitness days. 4. Recognize that a lot of successful entrepreneurs build some type of fitness training into their daily calendar. 4. Be kind to yourself if you miss a day. Keep on building that dream!

4. 

   20 Mar 2025

   010 - Essentials to Start a DPC Practice

   FREE 30 - DAY TRIAL with KAJABI! (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Supporter of DreamDPC) In this episode, we discuss the essentials of starting up your direct primary care practice. Plus, we discuss many intangible aspects of your value as a DPC physician. Learn what essential clinic equipment, marketing pieces, financial elements, and software you need to run a bare-bones clinic. For questions, please contact me on TikTok, Instagram, and or LinkedIn @dr.tom.rountree.

5. 

   10 Mar 2025

   009 - Kajabi vs. Wix: Which Platform is Best for Your DPC Website?

   FREE KAJABI 30 DAY TRIAL (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX) (Affiliate Link) In this episode we dive deep into a comparison of Kajabi and Wix, two popular website-building platforms. If you’re a Direct Primary Care (DPC) doctor or a knowledge entrepreneur looking for the best platform to host your website, courses, and marketing funnels, this episode will help you decide which is right for you. Get in Touch! - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-rountree-021b8087/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.tom.rountree/) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tom.rountree?lang=en)

6. 

   25 Feb 2025

   008 - Your 401k and Tax Deductions

   My Awesome Webhost: Kajabi (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Free 30 Day Trial) This episode of Dream DPC covers three key financial topics for direct primary care (DPC) practice owners: 401(k) plans, business deductions, and creating a charity to optimize finances and reduce tax liabilities. 1. Maximizing a 401(k) as a DPC Owner • Unlike traditional employment, where the employer contributes to a 401(k), a DPC owner plays both roles—employee and employer—allowing for higher contributions. • The IRS allows elective deferrals up to $23,000 in 2024 and $23,500 in 2025 (higher limits apply for those 50+ with additional catch-up contributions). • Business owners can contribute up to 25% of compensation as employer contributions, bringing the total potential contribution to $69,000 in 2024. • This strategy is beneficial once a DPC practice becomes financially stable, allowing the owner to catch up on retirement savings. 2. Common Tax Deductions for a DPC Practice • Software & Subscriptions: EMR, QuickBooks, Zoom, Kajabi (website hosting), RingCentral (business phone) • Phone & Internet: Both the device and the plan • Travel & Mileage: Business-related driving • Marketing & Advertising: Facebook ads, website maintenance • AI Tools: AI-powered note-taking software • Medical Supplies & Lab Fees: Payments to Quest Diagnostics, Amazon business purchases • Insurance: Business insurance, malpractice insurance • Education: Books, courses, and conferences • Business Meals: Meeting-related expenses 3. Creating a Charity for Tax Benefits and Impact • A charity (501(c)(3)) can be a powerful tool for reducing taxable income while supporting a cause. • There are two main types: • Private foundations: These are controlled by a family or small group and have less public scrutiny but more operating restrictions. • Public charities: More transparent, often benefiting from more public donations. • DPC owners can contribute up to 30% of their income to a charity, lowering their taxable income. • The charity must distribute 5% of its assets annually to its mission (e.g., medical debt relief, healthcare access, jiu-jitsu promotion). • Founders can pay themselves a salary from the charity, but IRS guidelines dictate reasonable compensation based on the organization’s size.

7. 

   14 Oct 2024

   07 - Calling in Sick to Your DPC Practice

   Checkout my FREE 30-Day Trial of Kajabi HERE (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) Kajabi handles it all: website Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Email Campaigns, Online Mini Courses, Newsletters, Blogs, and even Lifestyle Coaching Sessions! Today we're talking bout calling in sick to your own DPC practice and how it compares to being employed and having to call in sick. No Surprise.. it's a lot better! Top 3 DPC Questions Answered: 30-Minute Webinar (https://www.dreamdpc.com/webinarpreview) Dr. Tom Rountree is a Board Certified Family Medicine Doctor who owns Clear Health Medical in Clinton Township, MI.

8. 

   30 Sept 2024

   06 - Side Jobs to Generate Income

   FREE 30 Day Trial of Kajabi: LINK (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Offer) Kajabi hosts my website and allows me to do everything including collect payments, sign up patients, send emails and newsletters, host courses, and create an amazing website for my clinic so I don't have to use a ton of different software. Summary In this episode of the Dream DPC podcast, we discuss side income opportunities while you're starting up your clinic as well as one in particular to avoid. Dr. Tom Rountree is a DPC physician who owns and runs Clear Health Medical in Clinton Township, MI. Website: www.clearhealthmedical.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Side Income for Physicians 02:21 Disability Exams for Veterans 04:43 Telehealth: A Flexible Option 06:36 Subacute Care and Retirement Home Visits 08:57 Locum Tenens: Balancing Flexibility and Income 10:52 In-Home Exams for Medicare Patients 14:17 Working at a Methadone Clinic 16:14 Becoming a Hospice Director 20:35 What to Avoid: Specialty Clinics

9. 

   27 Sept 2024

   05 - Mindset and Resilience

   FREE 30 Day Trial with Kajabi an awesome website host : Kajabi (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Link) Kajabi allows me to do everything including: patient sign-ups, website design, podcasting, newsletters, blogs, emails, and courses. In this episode of the Dream DPC Podcast, we discuss the essential mindset needed for starting a direct primary care practice. Understanding the importance of setting realistic expectations, asking for help, and taking time off to maintain creativity and avoid burnout. Dr. Tom Rountree owns and practices at Clear Health Medical, a direct primary care clinic located in Clinton Township, MI. Chapters 00:00 Mindset for Starting Your Own Practice 06:05 The Importance of Asking for Help 08:59 Taking Time Off for Creativity 13:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

10. 

    25 Mar 2024

    How to Sale Your DPC Membership to Liars

    Website: www.dreamdpc.com - Sign up for the monthly LIVE Dream DPC Webinar - Download the  FREE DPC Startup cost calculator spreadsheet "The Mom Test" by Robert Fitzpatrick: https://a.co/d/1UeGkmp Dr. Tom Rountree runs Clear Health Medical, a DPC practice in Clinton Township, MI.

11. 

    25 Mar 2024

    04 - How to Sale Your DPC Membership to Liars

    My Website: www.dreamdpc.com (http://www.dreamdpc.com) FREE 30 Day Trial of Kajabi: LINK (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Offer) Kajabi hosts my website and allows me to do everything including collect payments, sign up patients, send emails and newsletters, host courses, and create an amazing website for my clinic so I don't have to use a ton of different software. "The Mom Test" by Robert Fitzpatrick: https://a.co/d/1UeGkmp Dr. Tom Rountree runs Clear Health Medical, a DPC practice in Clinton Township, MI.

12. 

    3 Mar 2024

    Setting Boundaries with Your Patients

13. 

    3 Mar 2024

    03 - Setting Boundaries with Your Patients

    FREE 30 Day Trial of Kajabi: LINK (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Offer) Kajabi hosts my website and allows me to do everything including collect payments, sign up patients, send emails and newsletters, host courses, and create an amazing website for my clinic so I don't have to use a ton of different software. In this episode we discuss how to artfully tell your patients no.

14. 

    2 Mar 2024

    02 - Marketing Your Practice Online

    My Website: www.dreamdpc.com (http://www.dreamdpc.com) FREE 30 Day Trial of Kajabi: LINK (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Offer) Kajabi hosts my website and allows me to do everything including collect payments, sign up patients, send emails and newsletters, host courses, and create an amazing website for my clinic so I don't have to use a ton of different software. Let's talk about marketing online and why it's not as difficult as you think. Here are 3 main tips to get you up and running. Dr. Tom Rountree runs Clear Health Medical, a DPC practice in Clinton Township, MI.

15. 

    2 Mar 2024

    Marketing Your Practice Online

    Website: www.dreamdpc.com - Sign up for the monthly LIVE Dream DPC Webinar - Download the  FREE DPC Startup cost calculator spreadsheet Let's talk about marketing online and why it's not as difficult as you think. Here are 3 main tips to get you up and running. Dr. Tom Rountree runs Clear Health Medical, a DPC practice in Clinton Township, MI.

16. 

    1 Mar 2024

    01 - Choosing Good Software

    My Website: www.dreamdpc.com (http://www.dreamdpc.com) FREE 30 Day Trial of Kajabi: LINK (https://app.kajabi.com/r/bHs6zTRX/t/vx4wlgdx) (Affiliate Offer) Kajabi hosts my website and allows me to do everything including collect payments, sign up patients, send emails and newsletters, host courses, and create an amazing website for my clinic so I don't have to use a ton of different software. Dr. Tom Rountree runs Clear Health Medical, a DPC practice in Clinton Township, MI.

17. 

    1 Mar 2024

    Choosing a Good Software

    Website: www.dreamdpc.com - Sign up for the monthly LIVE Dream DPC Webinar - Download the  FREE DPC Startup cost calculator spreadsheet Let's talk about the 3 main things I look for in choosing a software so that I don't get hosed later on. Dr. Tom Rountree runs Clear Health Medical, a DPC practice in Clinton Township, MI.

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