What if the biggest mistake clinician entrepreneurs make… happens before they ever launch?

In this episode, Tracy sits down with entrepreneur, consultant, and former dermatology PA Kasey D'Amato for a masterclass in entrepreneurship, burnout, business strategy, and building something viable outside clinical medicine.

Kasey shares how she went from practicing dermatology in Los Angeles while managing celebrity patients and leading a medical practice to building and exiting a global skincare company after raising millions in capital! Now a consultant and advisor to companies managing $10-$100M a year, Kasey is an expert in how to focus your time, validate your ideas, and avoid the most common mistakes that kill businesses.

Together, Tracy and Kasey unpack:

Why most entrepreneurs build before validating demand
The difference between owning a business and owning your job
Why clinicians struggle with sales and marketing
The myth of “freedom entrepreneurship”
How to know if your idea actually has market potential
The importance of building with the end in mind
Why mentorship and community matter more than “doing it all yourself”
The emotional intelligence entrepreneurship forces you to develop

This conversation is honest, strategic, and packed with practical advice for clinicians dreaming about creating income, impact, and flexibility beyond the exam room.

You'll learn:

Why “if you build it, they will come” is terrible business advice
The difference between a solopreneur and a scalable business
How to validate an idea before wasting time and money
Why your exit strategy matters from day one
The hidden emotional cost of entrepreneurship
How clinicians can leverage their skills outside medicine
The role mentorship plays in entrepreneurial success
Why failure is often the fastest path to growth

Links:

Kasey D’Amato https://www.kaseydamato.com/

Connect with Kasey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseydamato/

Resources & Next Steps:

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Join the Clinician Entrepreneur Collective waitlist: www.tracybingaman.com/waitlist

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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