
Episode #21
The Healthcare Expert: Why Successful Men Are Destroying Their Health
Jonathan Nolan is a physician assistant with experience in thoracic surgery, emergency medicine, and critical care. In addition to practicing in the ICU, he co-owns a wellness clinic focused on preventative care and operates a healthcare-specific SEO and marketing company that helps medical practices grow through organic search and AI visibility. Drawing from years of clinical experience and entrepreneurship, Jonathan offers a unique perspective on the future of healthcare, business, and leadership. In this episode, we discuss: Why Jonathan built three separate income streams while practicing medicine The realities of working inside hospitals and how healthcare businesses actually operate Building a wellness clinic focused on preventative care instead of reactive medicine Concierge medicine, functional medicine, and where healthcare is heading Testosterone, peptides, GLP-1s, and optimizing long-term health How AI is changing SEO and healthcare marketing Balancing entrepreneurship, family, and faith Why purpose should drive business decisions, not just profit About the Podcast The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and high-performing men who are building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode explores the principles, decisions, and life experiences that help successful men create lasting impact in their businesses, families, and communities. Timestamps 00:00 Three income streams as a physician assistant 00:51 Introduction to Jonathan Nolan 01:26 How Jonathan earns his income today 02:32 Growing up as a missionary kid 03:37 Four years of rejection before PA school acceptance 07:02 Faith, marriage, and finding his calling 10:31 Understanding the physician assistant profession 16:24 From thoracic surgery to the ICU 21:16 The business of hospitals and healthcare economics 31:49 Building a wellness clinic and preventative healthcare 45:23 Concierge medicine and the future of patient care 52:24 Functional medicine, peptides, and optimizing health 1:08:26 Building a healthcare SEO and AI marketing company 1:22:06 Balancing business, family, and faith 1:29:04 Why Jonathan joined The Standard About The Standard The Standard is a private membership community for high-performing men committed to growth across five pillars: Physical Emotional Spiritual Social Financial Learn more: https://thestandardmen.com

