Dr Andrew Threadgold is a property investor and entrepreneur. He recently retired from medicine and his longstanding role as a GP Partner.

In this honest and impactful conversation, Andrew opens up about the impact of being investigated by the General Medical Council (GMC) and how it influenced his mindset and professional career.

He shares his journey into property investment and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of diversification and having multiple streams of income to mitigate risks and remain financially independent.

Andrew also provides tips for aspiring property investors and highlights transferrable skills doctors can implement in business.

We also discuss the future of General Practice and NHS.

But it's not all that serious throughout our chat - we also have some laughs and banter :)

I hope you will enjoy this conversation and learn some valuable lessons. You can connect with Dr Threadgold via his website and social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-th...

https://www.andrewthreadgold.com/

https://www.cornerplotproperties.com/

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Timestamps:

01:11 Introduction and Background

03:13 "Sitting on three-legged stool" - Diversification and Multiple Streams of Income

06:11 The Impact of GMC Investigation

10:35 Starting in Property Investment

14:03 Doctors' transferrable skills

16:20 Cowboy builders and the nitty-gritty of the industry

20:47 Role of Cashflow

22:32 The Most exciting part of Property Investing

24:51 Tips for Aspiring Property Investors

26:28 Risk-taking as a doctor and money taboo

30:03 The Future of NHS and General Practice

35:13 Opportunities to work with Andrew

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Till next time!

Wiktor

Welcome to another episode of “Conversations with Agile Medics”! In episode 4 I had the pleasure to speak with Dr Ram Senasi, Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Radiologist. In this entertaining conversation, we talk not only about AI and how it is going to change the medical landscape but also about: 🔹 Creating a flexible work schedule within the NHS 🔹 Being Medpreneur. 🔹 Difference between Clinical Strategist and Clinical Advisor in the health tech and medical innovation space 🔹 Why clinicians should be part of the conversation about AI 🔹 Building relationships and being a superconnector, for learning, collaboration, and future opportunities. 🔹 Embracing failure as a learning opportunity. 🔹 Striving for work-life optimization rather than work-life balance. 🔹 Importance of human connection, family and own well-being 🔹 And more 😎

You can connect with Ram via Linked in and his personal website linkedin.com/ dr-ram-senasi-mbbs-mrcs-frcr-paediatric-ra... https://drsenasi.com/

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In this conversation, Mr Adi Kumar, a Consultant Neurosurgeon, shares his professional journey and why he chose medicine and neurosurgery.

He discusses the unique aspects of neurosurgery and the challenges of being a neurosurgeon. Adi also talks about the lessons he has learned from neurosurgery, such as discipline, sitting with uncertainty, and making difficult decisions.

He shares his experience as a vulnerable parent and we discuss the importance of lived experience and empathy.

Adi discusses the birth of his book 'Work Less, Live More', the paradox of productivity and how. writing and journaling can be beneficial for personal reflection and mental health.

He also talks about the role of doctors as content creators and how doctors can use social media to educate and inspire others.

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00:00 Introduction 01:17 Journey into Medicine 02:12 Motivation behind choosing Neurosurgery 03:27 Neurosurgery as a Unique Specialty 05:49 Trepidation of speaking to on-call Neurosurgeon 07:52 The Challenges of Being a Neurosurgeon 09:20 Lessons from Neurosurgery for Life in General 12:15 The Experience of Being a Vulnerable Parent 17:19 Genesis of the book "Work Less, Live More" 19:52 Productivity Framework and The Paradox of Productivity 24:01 One Book that Everyone should read 25:15 Benefits of regular Writing and Journaling 26:32 Taking Care of the Body 29:29 The Role of Doctors as Content Creators 32:09 Overcoming Anxiety of Showing Up on Social Media 36:10 The Future of Adi's Career, Content Creation and Writing 37:55 Getting in Touch

Dr Daniel Grace is a portfolio GP with an interest in expedition medicine. He is also the Medical Director of the charity "Virtual Doctors", and when he is not away on his expeditions, he works with the South Wales BASICS Team and is a trainee in the Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team.

In this episode, we discuss developing portfolio careers, balancing professional careers with family life, the challenges of expedition medicine and how "Virtual Doctors" connect rural clinics in Africa with clinicians in the UK.

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Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 01:00 Portfolio Career and varied medical roles 06:11 Interest in Expedition Medicine 11:05 Non-Clinical Skills in Expedition Medicine 14:40 Preparation for expeditions and screening participants 18:30 Memorable Moments from Expeditions 20:38 Courses and Diplomas in Expedition Medicine, identifying gaps in own skills and knowledge 25:48 Working with South Wales BASICS and Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team 33:09 Virtual Doctors - connecting rural clinics in Africa with clinicians in the UK 40:30 Balancing professional commitments and family life 42:15 Future Plans and Livingston Revisited 2024 45:02 Conclusion and Contact Information

Contact Dr Daniel Grace: https://www.thewildernessmedic.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwjgrace/ Support the charity: https://www.virtualdoctors.org/

Dr Mateen Ellahi is a GP Partner at Elm Tree Medical Practice in Thornaby, North Yorkshire. Mateen is a Healthcare Leader specialising in strategic Primary Care consulting and service design.

In this episode, we are discussing the current state and future of General Practice in the UK, the role of Leadership and the benefits of an MBA in leading thriving GP practice, tips on choosing MBA programme and the future of the NHS.