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- From unpaid to paid!
From unpaid to paid!
From free to premium
Most doctors give away their expertise for free.
Panels. Webinars. “Advisory” calls.
Advisory BOARDS
All for “exposure.” Or ‘for my CV’.
I spoke to a doctor recently who doing just that.
By the end of our strategy session they had moved off their ‘free trial’ period to ‘highly valued!’
Doctors who know their value charge highly - sometimes £500-£3k per hour
It all depends on the VALUE provided
The difference isn’t credentials. It’s the journey they’ve taken.
Here’s the path from unpaid to paid non-clinical industry expert:
1. Clarity
Know exactly what problem you solve and for whom.
Not “I’m a doctor with 15 years experience” — but “I help medtech companies navigate regulatory approval faster.”
2. Mindset
Stop thinking like an employee waiting to be chosen.
Start thinking like an expert with value to offer.
Your clinical experience isn’t a limitation. It’s leverage.
3. Visibility
The right people need to know you exist.
Show up where decisions are made.
Share insights that demonstrate your thinking, not just your CV.
4. Commercial Value
Translate your expertise into business outcomes.
Companies don’t pay for knowledge.
They pay for results, risk reduction, and speed.
5. Consulting Leverage
Package what you know into offers that scale.
Move from trading time for money to strategic positioning that commands premium fees.
This is the framework we use to help doctors build non-clinical careers that pay what they’re worth.
Ready to move from unpaid to paid? Book your strategy call here
Warm wishes
Abeyna