Episodes
June 5, 2023
Combining Telemedicine and Local Pharmacies | Vinay Patel, PharmD, Founder MakoRx
Show Notes Introduction : Mike hosts Vinay Patel, the founder of MakoRx, a company aiming to integrate telemedicine and local community pharmacies for improved healthcare access and affordability. Role of Local Pharmacies : D...
May 29, 2023
Disruption in Healthcare: Beyond Buzzwords | Marwah Younis, PharmD, MBA, Agate Medcare
In this insightful podcast episode, pharmacist Marwa from Canada joins Mike to delve deep into the concept of disruption in the healthcare sector. They navigate the challenges and benefits of incorporating innovation, explore...
May 22, 2023
Transforming Pharmacies into Nonprofit Entities | Edward Ullmann, R.PH., MPA
In this episode, we host Ed Ullman, CEO of Wellness RX, who sheds light on the struggles of independent pharmacies. He proposes transforming for-profit pharmacies into nonprofit entities, focusing on community well-being and ...
May 15, 2023
Scaling Pharmacy Services | Zach Chirico, Aaron Hannah, & Sebastian Endicott of Zillspace
In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer and three individuals from Zillspace - Zach Chirico, Sebastian Endicott, and Aaron Hannah - discuss how their company helps independent pharmacies grow their business by serving as an outsou...
May 8, 2023
The Inner Workings of Reverse Distribution | Michael Zaccaro, CEO, Pharma Logistics
Mike Koelzer interviews Mike Zaccaro, CEO of Pharma Logistics. They discuss various aspects of pharmaceutical reverse distribution. Some of the topics covered: Return policies affect credit recovery Importance of systems and ...
May 1, 2023
Strategic Pharmacy Marketing | Wayne Glowac, Orion Marketing
In this episode, Mike Koelzer sits down with Wayne Glowac, the owner of Orion Marketing, to discuss effective marketing strategies for pharmacies. They cover a wide range of topics, from developing a strategy based on a clear...
April 24, 2023
Navigating the Complexities of Pharmacy Benefits | Wendy Barnes, CEO of RxBenefits
In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Barnes, CEO of RxBenefits, to discuss the challenges faced by self-insured employers in managing pharmacy benefits. Barnes shares her insights on the difference between PBOs and PBMs, t...
April 17, 2023
Launching Your Ideas | Jamie Wilkey, PharmD, Wealthy White Coat
In this podcast transcript, Jamie Wilkey, a PharmD, discusses the importance of taking action and creating, even if it means being uncomfortable at first. She emphasizes the need to make consistency a daily habit and set achi...
April 10, 2023
The Power of Listening in Pharmacy Leadership | Brooke Griffin, PharmD
In this podcast episode, host Mike Koelzer and guest Brooke Griffin, a pharmacist and professor of pharmacy practice, discuss the importance of soft skills, self-awareness, and effective listening in various contexts, includi...
April 3, 2023
Building Trust and Credibility Among Pharmacy Colleagues | Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, Atty, Much Law
The podcast episode features Ned Milenkovich, a seasoned pharmacist and industry expert, as he shares insights on the importance of building trust and credibility among pharmacy colleagues. The episode explores various strate...
March 27, 2023
Pharmacy Identity Shift | Blair Thielemier, PharmD, Pharmapreneur Academy
Episode Summary: In this episode, host Mike Koelzer speaks with Blair Thielemeir, the founder of Pharmapreneur Academy, about the future of pharmacy and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. They explore the need for pharmacists ...
March 20, 2023
Lawfully Addicted: Chain Pharmacy's Role in Our Opioid Epidemic | Ray Carlson, R.Ph., Author
Host Mike Koelzer speaks with pharmacist Ray Carlson about the impact of chain pharmacies on the opioid epidemic The discussion centers on the challenges faced by chain pharmacists in complying with federal laws designed to p...
March 13, 2023
The Complex Relationship Between PBMs, Pharmacies, and Plan Sponsors | Joey Dizenhouse, HealthTrust
Host Mike Koelzer speaks with Joey Dizenhouse, an actuary and PBM expert, about the intricate relationships between PBMs, pharmacies, and plan sponsors Negotiation requires leverage, subject matter expertise, and tenacity Joe...
March 6, 2023
Gaining Traction in the Retail Market | Leeanna Gantt, tooktake Inventor
In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer interviews Leanna Gantt, inventor of tooktake Dosage Reminder Labels. Leanna shares her personal experience of creating the product to help people keep track of their medication and the chal...
Feb. 27, 2023
The Future of Pharmacy Pricing | Kyle McCormick, PharmD, Blueberry Pharmacy
Description: In this episode of the podcast, host Mike Koelzer talks to Kyle McCormick, a pharmacist and owner of Blueberry Pharmacy, about the future of pharmacy pricing. They discuss the evolution of the cost-plus pricing m...
Feb. 20, 2023
Primary & Secondary Pharmacy Wholesalers | Michael Solazzo, Capital Wholesale Drug Co.
Podcast Show Notes: Host Mike Koelzer interviews Michael Solazzo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Capital Wholesale Drug Company, on the relationships between primary and secondary wholesalers with independent pharm...
Feb. 13, 2023
The Power of AI in Healthcare | Navid Alipour, AI Med Global (CureMatch/CureMetrix)
In this episode, Navid, the CEO of three innovative healthcare companies, sits down with Mike to discuss the power of AI in revolutionizing the medical industry. With a background in finance and law, Navid co-founded CureMetr...
Feb. 6, 2023
The Impact of AI on Pharmacists | Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Your Financial Pharmacist
Tim Ulbrich, CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist and host Mike Koelzer discuss the impact of technology on the pharmacy profession, financial wellness for pharmacists, and the future of education, and how it may be disrupted by ...
Jan. 30, 2023
The Dual Pharmacy Model | Nate Hux, Pharmacist, Freedom Pharmacy and Pikerington Pharmacy
Nate Hux, R.Ph. is a pharmacist who runs a dual pharmacy system, where one pharmacy is inside the traditional healthcare system and the other is outside of it, He believes that this system allows for greater transparency for customers and helps them understand the costs of their medication.
Jan. 23, 2023
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Pharmacy Staff | Patrick Lott, SHRM-CP
Patrick Lott, an executive and leadership coach, is discussing the gap between the expectations of employees and the reality of what is seen in the workplace, specifically in the field of pharmacy. He discusses the importance of investing in staff and creating a culture of trust and accountability within the organization.
Jan. 16, 2023
Assertiveness for Business Relationships | Tyson Clarke, MotherofSkill.com
Learn how to navigate relationships in the pharmacy and improve your leadership skills with professional trainer Tyson Clarke as he delves into the importance of assertiveness in both personal and professional settings.
Jan. 9, 2023
Marketing Challenges for Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure, GRX Marketing
Nicolle McClure and Mike Koelzer discuss the challenges of marketing for community pharmacies and the importance of both digital marketing and personal interactions, as well as the difficulty of tracking marketing effectiveness and the need for independent pharmacies to differentiate themselves through personal relationships and community involvement.
Jan. 2, 2023
Trauma and its Effect on Pharmacists | Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA
"Trauma is not limited to veterans. It's not limited to you going overseas in the middle of nowhere and getting in your battle zone and coming back with flashbacks and nightmares. It's about things that didn't happen to you, ...
Dec. 26, 2022
The FTC Awakens in the Fight for Pharmacy Competition.
In this podcast episode, Doug Hoey, R.Ph., CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, bravely confronts the FTC's historically anti-pharmacy stance, inspiring 24,000 responses to challenge the decades-old consumer welfare standard and restore competition for consumers.