<![CDATA[Taking The Cut ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/foundation-hand-pod In the OR, "taking the cut" demands absolute precision. In the business of medicine, it means betting everything on yourself.

One year into practice, two orthopedic hand surgeons walked away from the guaranteed safety of a hospital contract to do the unthinkable: start a private practice from scratch. No corporate safety net. No MBA. Just two surgeons, a massive mountain of overhead, and a vision for true medical autonomy.

Taking the Cut is a raw, bi-weekly dispatch from the trenches of medical entrepreneurship. We’re pulling back the sterile drape on everything they never taught us in residency—from wrestling with insurance giants and securing multi-million dollar loans, to marketing a new clinic and managing the daily chaos of a healthcare startup. Whether you’re a physician starving for independence, a resident planning your future, or an entrepreneur addicted to the build, tune in for the unfiltered, unscripted truth of what it actually takes to own your craft.

]]> RSS.com 2026.701.120359 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:24:04 GMT en 511b2b15-82c6-5526-b7ab-e3f3ab48f0a5 https://media.rss.com/foundation-hand-pod/podcast_cover_20260625_040600_3c6a0d0f84932963583bab37806c95f3.png Taking The Cut https://rss.com/podcasts/foundation-hand-pod no Tantone Dr. T Dr. T false episodic podcast Los Angeles County, California, USA false <![CDATA[Launch Day Chaos: When Everything Goes Wrong (But You Keep Going)]]> Launch day rarely goes exactly as planned—and this one was no exception. In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share the real story behind a launch where it felt like everything that could go wrong did. From unexpected setbacks to last-minute challenges, I talk about staying positive, trusting the process, and remembering that one difficult day doesn't define the bigger picture.

If you're building a business, launching a product, or chasing a goal, this episode is a reminder that resilience matters more than perfection. Sometimes the best thing you can do is keep showing up, learn from the experience, and move forward with confidence.

Email us - takingthecut@gmail.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/foundation-hand-pod/2988776 4185219e-3104-4df3-8e04-d8af43339481 326 full 4 4 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:32:30 GMT false false <![CDATA[Leaving the Safe Path: Why I Bet on Myself]]> Episode 3: In this episode of Taking the Cut, I share the story behind one of the biggest decisions of my career: leaving my employed position as a hand surgeon to open a new private practice. I talk about what wasn’t working, what I was afraid of, and the uncertainty that came with walking away from something secure before I felt fully “ready.”

This episode is about the tension between comfort and autonomy, the anxiety that comes with taking a professional risk, and how that fear slowly gave way to confidence once I started building something of my own. If you’re a physician thinking about private practice, entrepreneurship, or making a major career pivot, this one’s for you.

Email us at takingthecut@gmail.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/foundation-hand-pod/2943779 dd0bede3-62d5-4bd1-812a-71ac6d6835be 763 full 3 3 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:31:53 GMT false false <![CDATA[My 5 Biggest Fears Going into Private Practice]]> Episode 2: In this episode, we pull back the curtain on my 5 biggest fears of starting a private medical practice from scratch. From overcoming patient volume anxiety and handling business issues to fighting clinical isolation, This episode explores the fears I have days before starting a new practice

Email us at takingthecut@gmail.com

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/foundation-hand-pod/2943690 6f7f29cc-6501-4a6a-a8ea-829bf51dcf79 569 full 2 2 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:31:52 GMT false false <![CDATA[A Leap of Faith ]]> Episode 1: Welcome to the very first episode of Taking the Cut.

Leaving a stable, salaried job as an employed physician to build a business from scratch sounds a little crazy—especially in today’s healthcare landscape. But sometimes, staying put is the bigger risk.

In this premier episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on who I am, what I’m leaving behind, and what to expect from this podcast. I’m documenting the raw, unfiltered reality of trading the "golden handcuffs" for the freedom—and chaos—of launching a private practice.

Email us at takingthecut@gmail.com

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