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1️⃣ Did you know Patient Plus Urgent Care CEO, Rubin Patel, started by staining baseboards in a family motel as a kid? Rubin Patel recalls weekends spent cleaning rooms & running desk shifts alongside his parents. Entrepreneurial spirit, anyone? 2️⃣ First generation Indian American, no trust fund, just relentless hustle . “We stripped every room, cleaned every room, and my dad and mom ran the desk shifts until we turned a profit.” 3️⃣ That work ethic forged Patient Plus’s DNA. “No one is too small to do the little things.” Even today, Rubin picks up trash himself outside clinics so staff see leadership by example 4️⃣ Rubin wasn’t just a motel hustler – he was also a high jumper at Episcopal, learned tough lessons from Coach Andrew Wiley & Coach Claney Duplechin: “Act in a bad way, there’s repercussions. You don’t see that in today’s sports.” 5️⃣ Failures fuel growth: Rubin choked at a big track meet as a sophomore, missed out on state, and lived with that for a year. “The fear of failure feeds me every day... if my business fails, it’s not Patient Plus—it’s Rubin Patel.” 6️⃣ Patient Plus didn’t just serve “safe” areas. Rubin built clinics in health care deserts: “We brought medicine to places no one wanted to go.” First urgent care in Mid City, Delmont, Gentilly, Plank & Hollywood—where the need was greatest 7️⃣ Innovation? For just $20/month, Patient Plus is offering memberships covering visits, tests, X-rays—disrupting healthcare affordability. “What’s more important: your carwash or your health?” 8️⃣ Generosity is at the heart. Rubin’s family started Hindu churches, scholarships, and community festivals (Holi!). Most precious? Time with kids: “75% of the time you spend with your kids is up to 8th grade. So coach ’em. Be there.” 9️⃣ Leadership wisdom: Hire people smarter than you and listen. “If the ideas aren’t coming from leadership, they’ll strike them down. I make sure to credit my team for their wins.” 🔟 Legacy? “Treat everyone well. Bring healthcare where it’s needed. Give back so the next generation pays it forward.” If you’re inspired by Rubin Patel’s story—share, follow Patient Plus, and remember: hustle, humility, and service make the difference. #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #Leadership #Community