Is Network Marketing a Viable Side Hustle for Doctors?
As a doctor, network marketing can be a viable side hustle for you to earn extra income. In network marketing, you can sell products or services directly to consumers through a network of distributors.
While this offers potential for passive income, doctors should be cautious of network marketing companies that may not have ethical practices or make unrealistic income promises. Building a successful network requires effort and time, and doctors should ensure they have enough resources before committing to it.
 
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr Ola Van Steen shares her expertise on network marketing and whether it is a viable side hustle for doctors. With the rise of the gig economy and the increasing demand for entrepreneurship, more and more doctors are exploring alternative business models. However, there are many misconceptions about network marketing that can often deter you from considering it as a legitimate opportunity. 
 
Listen and learn as Ola dispels the myths surrounding network marketing and shares tips on how to conduct due diligence to determine whether it's a viable side hustle for you as a doctor. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, tune in to this episode and gain insights to help you make informed decisions about your financial future.
 
What You Will Learn:

[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show 
[04:15] Why network marketing has grown so popular among doctors
[05:20] How Dr Ola got into the network marketing space
[08:54] Why doctors are actively involved in alternative careers and side hustles
[09:48] Dr Ola’s travel business and how it stands out from the competitors
[13:33] Benefits that doctors have gained from travelling 
[18:58] Other types of doctors who can benefit from Dr Ola’s network marketing business
[23:45] Myths around network marketing and how Dr Ola addresses them in her business
[21:51] Things to look at in a network marketing company before jumping into it
[30:51] Potential earnings from this network marketing business model
[35:37] The best time to join a network marketing company during your research
[40:58] People who should avoid this kind of business model
[42:18] Episode wrap-up and how to start as a Travel Doctorpreneur at Medic Footprints 

Standout Quotes:

“The network marketing business model, in itself, is highly rewarding. It is the direct opposite of being in a job” -  Dr Ola [07:12]
 “It is not about the commission, but the mission. If you follow the mission and goals of helping other people find the success in things they are looking for, the commission comes inevitably.”- Dr Ola [15:16]

 
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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