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Primary & Secondary Pharmacy Wholesalers | Michael Solazzo, Capital Wholesale Drug Co.
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...
Guest: Michael Solazzo
The Power of AI in Healthcare | Navid Alipour, AI Med Global (CureMatch/CureMetrix)
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...
Guest: Navid Alipour
The Impact of AI on Pharmacists | Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Your Financial Pharmacist
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 ...
Guest: Tim Ulbrich
The Dual Pharmacy Model | Nate Hux, Pharmacist, Freedom Pharmacy and Pikerington Pharmacy
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.
Guest: Nate Hux
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Pharmacy Staff | Patrick Lott, SHRM-CP
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 …
Guest: Patrick Lott
Assertiveness for Business Relationships | Tyson Clarke, MotherofSkill.com
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.
Guest: Tyson Clarke
Marketing Challenges for Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure, GRX Marketing
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 thr…
Trauma and its Effect on Pharmacists | Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA
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, ...
Guest: Helen Sairany
The FTC Awakens in the Fight for Pharmacy Competition.
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.
Guest: Doug Hoey
Pharmacy Marketing and Sales | Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, ATRIUM24
Dec. 19, 2022

Pharmacy Marketing and Sales | Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, ATRIUM24

In this podcast, host Mike Koelzer interviews Nicolette Mathey, a pharmacist and owner of a consulting firm that focuses on sales and marketing for independent pharmacies. Mathey discusses the importance of finding a niche for your pharmacy and aligning it with your passions, profits, patients, and…
Guest: Nicolette Mathey
The Use of Technology in Marketing | Gareth Shaw, Doceree
Dec. 12, 2022

The Use of Technology in Marketing | Gareth Shaw, Doceree

In this podcast episode, Gareth Shaw of Doceree discusses how his company is working to empower Life Science brands to better engage healthcare professionals through digital media and messaging, with a focus on driving meaningful engagement.
Guest: Gareth Shaw
Comfortable in the Uncomfortable | Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, Perfecting Peds
Dec. 5, 2022

Comfortable in the Uncomfortable | Jena Quinn, PharmD, BCPPS, Perfecting Peds

Follow Jena Quinn, PharmD, on her journey as she boldly takes on the challenge of transforming healthcare for medically-complex children.
Guest: Jena Quinn
Startup Lessons Learned | Kristin Tallent, PharmD, Collaborative Therapeutics
Nov. 28, 2022

Startup Lessons Learned | Kristin Tallent, PharmD, Collaborative Therapeutics

Kristin Tallent, PharmD, discusses what she has learned in her new business a year in. www.collaborativetherapeutics.com
Guest: Kristin Tallent
Inner Workings of a State Pharmacy Board | Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, Atty, Much Law
Nov. 21, 2022

Inner Workings of a State Pharmacy Board | Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, Atty, Much Law

Ned Milenkovich, PharmD, Atty, discusses his time spent on a state pharmacy board. www.muchlaw.com
Guest: Ned Milenkovich
Business Training After Pharmacy School | Shannon Pukl, PharmD, MBA
Nov. 14, 2022

Business Training After Pharmacy School | Shannon Pukl, PharmD, MBA

Shannon Pukl, PharmD, MBA, discusses how her company fills a void for pharmacy business education. https://healthcareleadershipcertificate.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at ...
Guest: Shannon Pukl
Pharma and Profits | John LaMattina, PhD, Former President of Pfizer Global R&D
Nov. 7, 2022

Pharma and Profits | John LaMattina, PhD, Former President of Pfizer Global R&D

John LaMattina, PhD, former president of Pfizer Global R&D, discusses his most recent book "Innovation, Medicine & Drug Prices" https://www.amazon.com/John-L-LaMattina/e/B001JSHGZ4/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Please support The Busin...
Guest: John LaMattina
Launching a Wholesale Marketplace | Johny Kello and Renee Zawaideh, MatchSquare
Oct. 31, 2022

Launching a Wholesale Marketplace | Johny Kello and Renee Zawaideh, MatchSquare

Johny Kello and Renee Zawaideh talk about launching the new wholesale marketplace, MatchSquare https://www.matchsquare.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at https://www.bizofpha...
Guests: Renee Zawaideh , Johny Kello
Analyzing PBMs for Employers | Trevor Daer, BESc, Granite Peak Analytics
Oct. 24, 2022

Analyzing PBMs for Employers | Trevor Daer, BESc, Granite Peak Analytics

Trevor Daer, BESc, CEO of president and founder of Granite Peak Analytics discusses how he analyses PBMs for businesses. https://granitepeakrx.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors...
Guest: Trevor Daer
An Evolving Startup | Shawn Bjorndal & Kevin Walker, PharmDs, RPhAlly
Oct. 17, 2022

An Evolving Startup | Shawn Bjorndal & Kevin Walker, PharmDs, RPhAlly

Shawn Bjorndal & Kevin Walker, PharmDs, of RPhAlly discuss their evolving startup. https://rphally.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at https://www.bizofpharmpod.com .
Guests: Kevin Walker , Shawn Bjorndal
Vertical Integration | Antonio Ciaccia & Ben Link, PharmD, 3 Axis Advisors and 46brooklyn
Oct. 10, 2022

Vertical Integration | Antonio Ciaccia & Ben Link, PharmD, 3 Axis Advisors and 46brooklyn

Antonio Ciaccia & Ben Link, PharmD, 3 Axis Advisors and 46brooklyn discuss how the pharmacy market is impacted by vertical integration. https://www.3axisadvisors.com/ https://www.46brooklyn.com/ Please support The Business of...
Guests: Antonio Ciaccia , Ben Link
Owning a Home Care Franchise | Debbie Marcello, RN, Happier at Home
Oct. 3, 2022

Owning a Home Care Franchise | Debbie Marcello, RN, Happier at Home

Debbie Marcello, RN, CEO of Happier at Home discusses pharmacists owning a home care franchise. https://happierathome.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at https://www.bizofphar...
Guest: Debbie Marcello
Growing With Venture Capital | Maryam Khazraee, PharmD, MBA, RxPharmacist
Sept. 26, 2022

Growing With Venture Capital | Maryam Khazraee, PharmD, MBA, RxPharmacist

Maryam Khazraee, PharmD, MBA, founder of RxPharmacist discusses her interest in venture capitalism. https://rxpharmacist.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at https://www.bizofp...
Guest: Maryam Khazraee
The Business of Lifelong Learning | Jennifer Moulton, Pharmacist, CEimpact
Sept. 19, 2022

The Business of Lifelong Learning | Jennifer Moulton, Pharmacist, CEimpact

Jennifer Moulton, Pharmacist, president of CEimpact discusses the business of continuing education for pharmacists. https://www.ceimpact.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at ht...
Guest: Jennifer Moulton
Primary Care Clinics in Pharmacies | Adam Wheeler, MD and Steven Stewart, PharmD, Big Tree Medical
Sept. 12, 2022

Primary Care Clinics in Pharmacies | Adam Wheeler, MD and Steven Stewart, PharmD, Big Tree Medical

Adam Wheeler, MD and Steven Stewart, PharmD, Big Tree Medical discuss putting medical offices in pharmacies. https://www.bigtreemedical.com/ Please support The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ by checking out our sponsors at htt...
Guests: Steven Stewart , Adam Wheeler