Your Peer Network for Insurance Independence
Share experiences, ask questions, celebrate wins, and learn from those who've already made the leap to practice independence.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Topic-Based Discussions
Connect with others working on PPO strategy, membership plans, patient retention, marketing, and financial planning. Organized by topic so you find exactly what you need.
Expert Q&A
Weekly live Q&A sessions every Thursday at 2pm ET with Gary Takacs, Naren Arulrajah, and guest experts. Ask your toughest questions and get real-time answers from leaders in the space.
Success Stories
Monthly "Win of the Month" spotlights. See real practices celebrate milestones — first PPO drop, 100% FFS transition, revenue milestones — and learn how they did it.
Peer Groups
Private groups organized by practice size, geography, or stage of transition. Connect deeply with peers in similar situations and share accountability.
Resource Library
Scripts, templates, checklists, and frameworks shared by community members. Get the tools that work, tested by practices like yours.
Gamification
Earn badges as you hit milestones: "Dropped First PPO", "100% FFS", "Mentor". Celebrate progress and recognize community leaders.
How It Works
From signup to full community engagement, here's your path:
Sign Up Free
Create your profile in 2 minutes. No credit card, no hidden fees. Just provide your email and practice info.
Choose Your Interests
Select topics that matter to you — PPO strategy, membership pricing, team management, marketing. Follow discussions on your priorities.
Start Contributing
Ask questions, share your experience, post wins, and respond to other members. Build relationships and gain credibility.
Level Up & Lead
As you progress, become a mentor, host peer groups, and inspire others on your journey. Help shape the future of the community.
What Members Are Saying
"The community gave me confidence when I was nervous about dropping my first PPO. Seeing others' wins and timelines made me realize this works. Now I'm 6 months in and revenue is up 18%."
"I connected with a peer group of specialists like me. Having people who understand the exact challenges of my practice type has been invaluable. We share scripts, compare numbers, and hold each other accountable."
"I asked a specific question about membership plan pricing and got three thoughtful answers within hours. People here genuinely want to help each other succeed. That's rare and valuable."
"The expert Q&A with Gary was a game-changer. I got answers to questions I didn't even know to ask. Being able to ask in real-time and hear from the person who's coaching thousands of practices changed my perspective."
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