From a shot at Hollywood glory to a career in medicine with Dr. Seth Forman

October 24, 2024

Seth is a dermatologist by trade but also has a variety of other pieces to his career: He founded a research practice, CenExcel, and also owns multiple commercial real estate properties in north Tampa, where he’s developing a medical hub. Seth is also a philanthropist, having donated significantly to Hillel Academy in Tampa, where two buildings are named after him.

Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and Seth talked about his early career goals — which include a detour to Hollywood to become a screenwriter — and how he ended up in medicine. They also talked about his mindset to build a medical practice where he’s not dependent on big medical groups or landlords to sustain a viable business — and the lessons he learned along the way.

3 Takeaways

(02:55) You have to attack the problem right in front of you
(04:20) The thing you find is always the last place you look
(11:20) You cannot lead by sitting down

Timestamps

(00:42) This episode is sponsored by Kerkering Barberio!
(01:07) Introducing Dr. Seth Forman, Founder of CenExcel
(02:54) Biggest challenges growing your organization
(04:17) The path to success is pervasive in any type of discipline
(06:17) Detouring in Hollywood as a script writer and overcoming challenges
(10:57) I don’t know if I am any good, I just try the longest
(11:48) Leadership advice
(12:37) Mentors
(14:02) What is next for the medical group?
(16:42) Diversification
(17:37) Rapid fire questions

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