Stop Practicing Small. Start Leading Like a DPC CEO.

One day in Fort Mill to conquer the fear, optimize your business, and build the practice you actually want. October 24th, 2026. Let's share, hope, and dream together.

Saturday, October 24th, 2026 - Fort Mill, SC

DPC Summit Conference Hall

For Doctors Done Playing It Safe.

Gain practical business know‑how to conquer the fear of running a practice and build real ownership in your career. Adopt a CEO mindset to lead your practice with confidence.

Real Talks. Real Connection. Real Momentum.

Focused business talks, practical frameworks, and dedicated social time to build real relationships that move your practice forward.

Business & Mindset

Own your leadership. Cut through doubt. Learn from others that have build successful DPC practices.

Location and details

October 24, 2026 - 7:30am - 4:30pm

New South Family Medicine, Fort Mill, SC

441 Mercantile Pl Ste 101, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Hotel info below

Who This Is For

  • Doctors at any stage - pre-launch, newly open, or established - who are ready to lead.

Who This Is not For

  • Doctors looking for done for you or start up instruction

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Agenda

Business-focused talks + real connection time.

Subject to change.

Dinner optional Friday and Saturday night

8:00 AM

Welcome + housekeeping thoughts

8:05 AM–8:55 AM

Talk 1: Mindset: Overcoming Fear/Mentorship

Amanda Pennington

9:00 AM–9:50 AM

Talk 2: EOS / Exit Strategy

Jessica Mendelsohn

10:00 AM–10:50 AM

Talk 3: Political Landscape of DPC

Josh Umbehr & Jerome Aya-Ay

11:00 AM–11:40 AM

Talk 4: Corporate and Employer Contract Pitfalls and Red Flags

Shaunna Sanders

11:50 AM–12:20 PM

Talk 5: Employer Benefits

Cristy Gupton

12:30 PM–1:30 PM

Working lunch with Q&A + social time

1:35 PM–2:25 PM

Talk 6: Know Your Numbers

Cass Ward

2:30 PM–3:20 PM

Talk 7: Taxes / Real Estate

Nate Goodman, CPA + Jessica Mendelsohn

3:30 PM–4:20 PM

Talk 8: AI / Automations

Anne Gonzalez

4:20 PM–4:30 PM

Close

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Optional: Special Presentation

Jessica Mendelsohn

Your Hosts

Emerald Heatlh DPC & Aesthetics

Hickory & Morganton, NC

New South Family Medicine

Fort Mill, SC

Pennington Primary Care

Rock Hill, SC

Direct Access

Anderson, SC

Nearby hotels

Courtyard Marriott Kingsley
1385 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone: (803) 548-0156
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cltft-courtyard-charlotte-fort-mill-sc/overview/

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Mill
1520 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 578-2600
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cltfmhx-hampton-suites-fort-mill/

Cambria Hotel Fort Mill
340 Amistead Ave, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 591-9867
Website: https://www.cambriafortmill.com/

Tru by Hilton Fort Mill
120 Crisanto Ave, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone: (803) 228-9175
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cltguru-tru-fort-mill/

Join the Carolinas DPC Community

Connect with peers who own their practice. Learn to lead with authority. Leave with momentum and a plan.

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