From Family Practice to Scalable Freedom
Hi 3xFreedom community, My name is Steven Smit, 34 years old, based in the Netherlands. For over 11 years I’ve been running a family-owned podiatry practice that I originally set up together with my mother, and which I now run with my younger brother, who I also live with. We are highly specialized in custom-made orthotics, helping people with lower-body pain walk and stand pain-free. Operationally, we are very strong. Structurally, we learned the hard way. I’ve been deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations for years, without installing scalable structures early on. As a result, we are now hitting friction at growth points. Processes, delegation, data, decision-making. That reality forced us to rethink the business fundamentally. Currently, we are restructuring the practice using AI-driven systems to create a scalable, location-independent model. The long-term goal is to evolve the family practice into a structure that allows me to work internationally, including Saudi Arabia and Dubai, doing the same core work at much higher leverage and tax efficiency. My personal priorities are clear. First, financially freeing my parents.Second, building a free and meaningful life together with my brother. No exit. Long-term value creation. I’m happy to share insights on running a medical practice, scaling expertise-based businesses, or working with family without destroying either the business or the relationship. Feel free to DM me. My intent is simple: contribute real value and grow together in this AI-driven shift we’re all navigating. Looking forward to connecting, Steven Smit