Ep. 48: The Mindset Shifts That Move You Through Fear and Into Entrepreneurial Action With Guest, Dr. Lorne Brown

The Brave OT Podcast

Waiting until you feel ready to make your next move? Convinced you need more training before you can call yourself an expert? Think entrepreneurs are just naturally fearless?

Join me as I talk with traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Dr. Lorne Brown, about the mindset shifts we need to make to move through fear and think like an entrepreneur. Lorne shares how he built a thriving practice by flipping conventional wisdom on its head, committing first to a meaningful challenge, then finding courage, building capability, and finally gaining confidence.

You'll hear his adaptation of Dan Sullivan's "Four Cs" framework for tackling scary ventures, how he persisted in building trust with referral partners, even when the doors kept closing, and the real story behind building something meaningful when you have no idea what you're doing. We explore how to reframe rejection as valuable feedback, why your niche might need to choose you, and the inner work (cognitive, emotional and spiritual) required to become a clear vessel for inspired action.

This conversation is for any practitioner who's been playing it safe, overthinking their next move, or struggling with the gap between wanting to grow and actually taking action. If you've ever felt paralyzed by not knowing enough or not being ready enough, this episode will shift how you think about courage, competence, and what it really takes to build something that matters.

Links mentioned:

• The 4 Cs Challenge, a book by Dan Sullivan
• Dr. Lorne Brown's website www.lornebrown.com where you'll find his:
  • Clinic - Acubalance Wellness Center
  • Book - "Missing the Point: Why Acupuncturists Fail and What They Need to Know to Succeed"
  • Educational Platform - Healthy Seminars

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Work with Me:

If the gap between you and sustainable action in making your business look like your dream job, reach out. The ACTivate Vitality program is taking new participants in September and we are really good at creating the safe space and accountability you need to implement just what Lorne and I talk about in this podcast.

Questions OTs are asking:

• How do I overcome fear of starting my own practice?
• What mindset do I need to be a successful healthcare entrepreneur?
• How do I build confidence in my business abilities?
• What's the difference between successful and struggling practitioners?
• How do I know when I'm ready to take the leap?

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