In this episode of the 1% Doctor podcast, host Adam Lamb interviews Dr. Benjamin Jack, an emergency physician and entrepreneur. Dr. Jack shares his unique journey from finance to medicine, detailing his experiences at Goldman Sachs and his transition into emergency medicine. He discusses the founding of Duration Health, a telehealth service focused on travel and disaster preparedness, and the challenges of customer acquisition in the healthcare space. Dr. Jack emphasizes the importance of passion in entrepreneurship and offers insights for aspiring physician entrepreneurs.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Benjamin Jack
05:35 From Finance to Medicine: A Personal Journey
10:12 The First Entrepreneurial Venture: Board Rounds
12:44 Launching Duration Health: A New Approach to Telehealth
17:23 Mindset for Entrepreneurs: Finding Problems and Solutions
21:00 Building the Foundation of a Health Startup
24:35 Navigating Customer Acquisition Challenges
28:55 Expanding Product Distribution and Target Demographics
31:05 Mindset and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
35:53 The Importance of Proactive Health Solutions
Takeaways
Dr. Benjamin Jack transitioned from finance to emergency medicine.
He founded Duration Health to address a gap in travel health preparedness.
Customer acquisition remains a significant challenge for new businesses.
Entrepreneurs should be passionate about their projects to succeed.
Understanding compliance is crucial when starting a healthcare business.
Building a network is essential for entrepreneurial success.
The minutiae of product development can greatly impact success.
Social media can be a powerful tool for customer engagement.
Physicians can leverage their medical knowledge in entrepreneurship.
It's important to adapt and innovate in response to market changes.
Social Media Links
Benjamin Jack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/durationhealth
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@durationhealth
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@durationhealth
Website: www.durationhealth.com
Adam Lamb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamlamb33/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lamb.718/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lamb-tx/
Website
One Percent Doctor: https://theonepercentlife.com/
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