#09: Dr. Jason Hammond: Lessons from an Ortho Surgeon and CEO: How to Embrace your Uncomfort Zone

Dr. Jason Hammond  – Founder and CEO of AireSupport, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Author, talks to Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy Podcast. Jason Hammond addresses how he has managed to have a highly successful medical career, get involved in real estate and a restaurant, and even invent and license products.
 
Episode Highlights:
 
Which books changed Jason’s life?  
What was Jason’s upbringing like and how did he get into his career?
What was Jason’s inspiration to become an entrepreneur?
What did Jason learn from Quixtar/Amway?
Why is it important to move out of your comfort zone?  
How did Jason surround himself with good mentors?  
What was it like for Jason starting in the restaurant business?  
Jason shares his advice about hiring and firing people.  
What were the next entrepreneurial steps that Jason took after the restaurant?
What was the process like for Jason when he was inventing a product?
How do you protect your idea before presenting it with a potential licensee?
What was the process for Jason getting his product licensed?  
What is Jason’s advice for negotiating a licensing agreement?  
Is there FDA approval for products used on patients?
How did he transition into selling products on Amazon?  
Listen to your instincts and don’t be afraid to take a risk.
 
3 Key Points:
 
Staying focused is key to staying in business and don’t spread yourself too thin.  
If you can get a patent, it makes your original product more valuable and easier to license.
Private label products are existing products that can be sold under a different brand.
 
Tweetable Quotes
“You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable.” – Jason Hammond M.D.
“You’ve got to create the best work environment possible. Treat people with respect, make them feel like they are wanted and valued.” – Jason Hammond M.D.
“I did what was called a provisional patent. You put in your ideas on a patent and what that does is secure the date of when you developed your idea.” – Jason Hammond M.D.
 
Resources Mentioned:
JasonDuprat.com
Jason Duprat: Linkedin  Facebook
Jason Hammond M.D.: Linkedin  Facebook  Instagram
AireSupport.com: airesupport.com