Stay ConnectedNo-Nonsense Business Advice for Entrepreneurial NPs
The Elite NP Show is a podcast for go-getter NPs who are ready to break free from traditional roles and create thriving businesses. Listen to 1:1 interviews with entrepreneurial NPs who are establishing and growing their practices, and apply these valuable insights to your own professional journey.
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In this episode, Justin dives into the three main types of practices nurse practitioners can build: brick-and-mortar, telemedicine, and hybrid. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, Justin shares the real pros and cons of each model, pulling from his years of experience working with hundreds of NPs.
He keeps it real with practical tips on leases, marketing, and keeping costs in check, while explaining why the hybrid model might just be the best of both worlds. If you're trying to figure out the right path for your practice, this episode is full of relatable, actionable advice to help you make it happen.
Building a business is tough, but losing yourself in the process can be even tougher. In this episode, Justin gets real about the hard lessons he learned from growing multiple businesses, including medical clinics and real estate investments. He opens up about the personal sacrifices, stress, and obsessive habits that nearly cost him his peace of mind, important relationships, and true joy.
The good news? He didn’t stop there. Justin shares the breakthrough strategies that helped him reclaim his balance and find a healthier way forward. From setting firm boundaries and managing intrusive thoughts to practicing meditation and learning when to stop chasing “more,” this episode is filled with practical insights for any entrepreneur.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your hustle, you don’t need to sacrifice your well-being for financial freedom. Tune in and learn how to keep growing without losing yourself.
In this episode, Justin sits down with Chad, a family nurse practitioner and military veteran with nearly a decade of experience in pain management. Chad is ready to break free from the “golden handcuffs” of his current role to launch a men’s health practice focused on testosterone replacement therapy, peptides, weight loss, and PRP treatments. His goal? To create a niche practice tailored to dads, veterans, and first responders.
They explore the challenges of entering a saturated men’s health market, the pros and cons of telemedicine versus a brick-and-mortar setup, and the importance of standing out in a competitive space. Justin shares why having a physical office can boost credibility and patient acquisition, while also offering practical advice on navigating licensing, DEA requirements, and non-competes. They also discuss creative ways to market a telemedicine practice, from leveraging local communities to building an online presence.
If you’re dreaming of starting your own niche clinic but feel stuck in a secure job, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you take the leap with confidence.
Are you stuck in a high-stress specialty, dreaming of building something on your own? So was Ryan Parnham.
In this episode, Justin talks with Ryan, a pulmonary critical care NP who is building a men's health telemedicine practice while still working his full-time job. Ryan is passionate about preventative medicine and helping men get real, lasting results, not just a prescription.
They cut through the usual excuses and dive into what it really takes to build a practice on the side:
If you’re tired of the hospital grind and want to build a business that gives you freedom, this episode lays out the practical steps to get started. Stop waiting for the perfect time. The time is now.
Are you trying to figure out how to price your services? You're not alone. Most NPs get stuck here, paralyzed by what the competition is doing.
In this episode, Justin talks with Laquisha Stahl, a nephrology NP who just launched her own functional medicine practice. She’s navigating the same questions you are: Should you list prices on your website? How do you attract patients without a huge marketing budget? How do you balance a full-time job while building your own business?
They cut through the noise and discuss real-world strategies for setting prices, acquiring your first patients, and building a practice on the side without burning out. Justin breaks down why you shouldn't get hung up on web traffic numbers and how to build a client base organically.
If you’re ready to launch a wellness, HRT, or functional medicine practice, this episode provides the practical, no-nonsense roadmap to get started.
In this episode, Justin talks with Kelly Dugan, a nurse practitioner who spent years in urology before realizing the field had an untapped opportunity: bringing urology consults directly to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Kelly shares her journey from ER nurse to private practice, what it was like getting bought out by private equity, and why she’s now building her own mobile urology service.
They discuss the realities of credentialing, malpractice insurance, and billing, but Justin emphasizes a key lesson, don’t get stuck on small details. The most successful NPs focus on patient care, customer service, and getting started. If you’re an NP looking to launch a niche practice or escape the corporate grind, this episode will inspire you to take the leap.
In this episode, Justin talks with Tiffany Balin, a nurse practitioner who grew her practice from a single rented room to a thriving 1,800 sq. ft. clinic with over 400 patients, all in just one year. Tiffany shares how she achieved this growth without paid marketing, the power of word of mouth, when to bring on another provider, and how she’s transitioning to a membership model.
If you’re an NP looking to start or scale your practice, this episode offers real-world lessons on growth, marketing, and avoiding burnout.
In this solo episode, Justin dives into the essentials of creating a business that’s not just a job in disguise, but a sellable asset. He explains the critical steps to transition from being self-employed to a true entrepreneur, including removing yourself from daily operations, developing robust standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensuring clean financial records.
Justin also highlights the importance of recurring revenue streams, growth potential, and regulatory compliance to make your business attractive to buyers. Whether you’re looking to sell your practice or build a business that runs independently, this episode provides actionable insights to help you achieve financial freedom.
In this solo episode, Justin breaks down the crucial difference between being a true entrepreneur and simply being a self-employed nurse practitioner. Too many NPs start businesses that end up owning them, trading time for money with no end in sight. Justin dives into how to build a business that actually works for you, not one that drains your time, energy, and freedom.
Learn how to think like an entrepreneur, calculate the return on both your money and your time, and why reinvesting strategically is key to long-term success and autonomy.
If your goal is time freedom, not just income, this episode is your blueprint.
Are you ready to break free from the grind? Join Justin as he chats with Christopher, a seasoned family nurse practitioner making the leap from high-volume primary care to launching his very own men's health and weight loss clinic.
This episode dives deep into the challenges and mindset shifts required to move from employee to business owner. Christopher opens up about his battle with analysis paralysis and shares his struggles in building a practice from scratch. Justin delivers no-nonsense, practical advice to get started fast, covering essential steps like securing a DEA license, malpractice insurance, setting up a simple website, and navigating EMRs and payment processors.
Most importantly, they discuss how to separate your clinician identity from your business identity and evaluate the return on your time and money. It’s time to stop overthinking and start building.
If you're a nurse practitioner or healthcare provider ready to take control of your career and income, this episode is for you. Listen now for actionable advice and the motivation you need to move forward
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