

The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™
Mike Koelzer, Pharmacist
Message from Mike: Thanks for stopping by. I'm taking a step back from the podcast for now—after six years of weekly episodes, the deadline-driven rhythm of the show began to crowd out the creative side. Please drop me a line at mike@bizofpharmpod.com —I'd love to hear from you. I hope you enjoy the past episodes!
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Sep 9, 2019 • 45min
Pharmacy in the UK | Paul Lowndes
Paul Lowndes is the co-founder of Mediapharm, the world's #1 pharmacy training platform that up-skills, empowers and motivates pharmacy teams. Mediapharm helps pharmacy businesses grow by instituting higher standards through regular and consistent training. They have helped pharmacy chains and independents for over 20 years to increase sales by improving their training processes and automating delivery.
#business #pharmacy #podcast #pharmacypodcast #UK

Sep 2, 2019 • 53min
Reverse engineering your life | Kevin Yee, PharmD
Dr. Kevin Yee is the founder of Refugee Hustle, a YouTuber, a Jiu Jitsu addict, a Korean BBQ and a cold brew connoisseur.
He helps healthcare professionals transition into entrepreneurship.
#business #pharmacy #podcast #JiuJitsu #refugee #hustle

Aug 26, 2019 • 18min
Starting a Business as a CPhT | Bridget Hanna, CPhT, Independent Edge Consulting
Bridget Hanna is the owner of Independent Edge Consulting. She is a certified compounding pharmacy technician (CPhT) with over 10 years in Pharmacy. She is passionate about pharmacy compounding and helping all Independent pharmacies grow their retail and compounding practice and thrive in their community. Her background and experience in pharmacy marketing and compounding gives her extra insight into how to help each pharmacy overcome the struggles faced by implementing consistent and effective marketing practices while running an Independent pharmacy.
www.independentedgeconsulting.com
#business #pharmacy #podcast #pharmacypodcast #pharmacytechnician #CPhT #compounding

Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 2min
Anxiety in the Pharmacy | Molly Koelzer, B.A. Com.
Join Molly Koelzer and her dad, Mike, as they discuss such topics as dealing with anxiety in the workplace, career decisions, and personal branding.
You can find Molly on Instagram at mollykoelzer

Aug 21, 2019 • 37min
Standing Out in a Busy Pharmacy Marketplace | Ashlee Hayes, PharmD, of Rx Ashlee
Ashlee Hayes, PharmD/MHA, is the founder of RX Ashlee, a career development company that focuses on teaching professionals on how to stand out in a busy marketplace. Ashlee has been in the nontraditional healthcare arena for over 16 years and rose to the level of Director of Clinical Operations, in a pharmacy software company, before moving to her current role in career strategizing and consulting. She is the Career Strategist at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy where she teaches students and alumni tools for career success.

Aug 20, 2019 • 1h 1min
Scheduling The Modern Workforce | CEO Chad Halvorson of When I Work
An in-depth discussion with Chad Halvorson, CEO & Founder of When I Work (the easiest way to schedule, communicate and track time with your employees).
PS An exclusive free offer for Business on Pharmacy Podcast listeners: Get your first two months of When I Work free, with access to every feature at www.wheniwork.com/bop
PSS Here is the "famous" WIW commercial Chad and Mike discussed :) https://youtu.be/a5qDAu-gv58

Aug 16, 2019 • 59min
TakeChargeRx | Terry Forshee, BPharm, and Angela Forshee
Terry Forshee has been an independent pharmacist for 42 years. He has done pretty much everything one can do in pharmacy. He has owned five stores, two DME companies, two home infusion pharmacies, and an LTC pharmacy. Terry and Angela started the TakeChargeRx program for pharmacists in 2005 and developed it for independent pharmacists. Contact: dt4c@takechargerx.com For Mike Koelzer Consulting™ please visit www.mikekoelzer.com

Aug 12, 2019 • 46min
Reinventing Yourself | Christina Fontana, PharmD
Christina Tarantola is a pharmacist turned transformation coach who helps women reinvent themselves - releasing struggle and overwhelm and embracing their power. She blends hypnosis and energetic work as well as intuitive coaching to help them achieve those goals.
Contact her at www.enlightenedwellnessPa.com

Aug 8, 2019 • 50min
The Importance of Advocacy | Hillary Blackburn, PharmD
Dr. Hillary Blackburn is a clinically trained pharmacist licensed in 11 states who has been practicing for almost a decade in a variety of healthcare settings.
Dr. Blackburn is currently serving as the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Dispensary of Hope, where she provides consulting to pharmacies and clinics across the country on methods in establishing successful medication access programs. As the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Dr. Blackburn oversees the formulary development, leads research initiatives, and manages the volunteer network of strategic advisors on the Dispensary of Hope’s Pharmacy Advisory Council. She also precepts Belmont student pharmacists and serves on the Dean’s External Advisory Committee.
Dr. Blackburn is also the founder of Pharmacy Advisory Group which provides pharmacy expertise in consulting and education. Her popular podcast, Talk to Your Pharmacist, has nearly 100 episodes promoting stories of successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. She is founder/CEO of the Natural Products Resource Center (NPRC) which provides education on medical cannabis for pharmacists.
Additionally, she currently serves as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA’s Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member on the membership engagement and legislative and policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. Dr. Blackburn is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
www.pharmacyadvisory.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-blackburn-67a92421/
@talktoyourpharmacist for Instagram and Facebook
@HillBlackburn Twitter

Aug 6, 2019 • 38min
How to Change Careers | Adam Baillio, PharmD
After a successful career in theater, Adam Baillio decided he needed a career with more consistent work. Pharmacy was his choice. Never one to relax in his pursuits, he knew that even as a student, networking with current pharmacy professionals would get him a continual leg up on the competition. Listen as Adam discusses how he uses not only social media, but his own podcast to build his brand.
To be a guest on the show, please contact mike@mikekoelzer.com