Your Financial Pharmacist

Brandon Gerleman, PharmD shares the strategy for how he paid off $160k of debt. This episode is brought to you by APhA. Summary Brandon Gerleman, a 2017 pharmacy graduate from the University of Iowa, shares his journey of paying off $160k of debt through not one, not two, but five refinances along the way. Brandon discusses his repayment strategy, why he decided for a more aggressive loan payoff, and what’s next for him and his family. He emphasizes the importance of living within your means, being aware of finances, and the impact of interest rates on repayment strategies. Brandon and his wife are now looking toward the future and he shares what other financial goals they are preparing for. About Today's Guest Brandon Gerleman, PharmD is a 2017 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. He currently works as a Senior Product Manager on the Pharmacy Product Team at Outcomes, where he manages products to help pharmacists practice at the top of their training and provides tools to help drive pharmacy campaigns and increase efficiencies. After graduating in 2017 with $161,000 in student loan debt, he paid it off in May 2024. Brandon and his wife, Mariah, have 2 children and live in a rural community in Iowa. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and watching Iowa Hawkeye football. Mentioned on the Show Brandon Gerleman on LinkedIn APhA Membership Discount with coupon code YFP Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn YFP on Instagram YFP Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist YFP Disclaimer YFP Newsletter

On this week’s episode of the Rx Money Roundup, YFP Co-Founders, Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker, discuss how potential interest rate cuts this September could impact you and your financial plan. Mentioned on the Show: Submit a Question to Be Featured on Rx Money Roundup Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Disclaimer

Greg Zinis, PharmD, shares his journey into investing in real estate in and around his town of Norfolk, Virginia. Summary In this episode, Greg Zinis, PharmD shares his journey into investing in real estate in and around his town of Norfolk, Virginia. From buying his first property in 2010, a rental in Virginia Beach, to earning his Realtor’s license in 2024, Greg has expanded further into real estate investing. He also discusses the importance of his philanthropic goals. About Today's Guest Gregory Zinis was born and raised in the vibrant landscapes of Michigan, where his youth was filled with soccer games, hunting excursions, fishing trips, snowboarding adventures, and garage-building projects. Immersed in the state's rich outdoor culture, he developed a profound appreciation for adventure and craftsmanship. He pursued preliminary courses at Northern Michigan University before earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University. With a vision of escaping to a larger, sunlit city with surfing opportunities, he found his new home in Virginia. Since 2009, Gregory has made a significant impact as a community pharmacist in Hampton Roads, where he has diligently supported patients with prescriptions, vaccines, health tests, and comprehensive medication therapy management. In 2010, he embarked on a new journey by purchasing his first home, which has been a versatile asset, serving as his primary residence as well as both short-term and long-term rental. In his personal life, Gregory met and married his wife, Ashley, and together they have a bustling household of four children, two dogs, and two cats. During the pandemic, Gregory took a strategic year off amidst a company downsizing, which provided him with the opportunity to delve deeply into real estate and undertake a renovation of his primary residence in Ocean View, Norfolk. This transformative experience ignited a passion for real estate, leading him to earn his Realtor license in 2024. Now, Gregory is dedicated to helping others navigate the exciting journey of home ownership with the same enthusiasm and expertise that have defined his career. Mentioned on the Show Greg Zinis on LinkedIn Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Disclaimer YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Nate Hedrick on Instagram David Bright on Instagram YFP Real Estate Investing Website David Bright on LinkedIn Nate Hedrick on LinkedIn

Tim Ulbrich interviews Emmanuel Ayanjoke, PharmD, on his journey to opening an independent pharmacy in Avondale, tackling challenges with vision, risk-taking, and community care. This episode is brought to you by First Horizon. Summary In this inspiring episode, Tim Ulbrich interviews Emmanuel Ayanjoke, R.Ph, PharmD, MBA, a third-generation pharmacist with a passion for community care. Emmanuel shares his remarkable journey to opening an independent pharmacy in Avondale, Cincinnati. Driven by a desire to make a difference, he pursued a pain management and palliative care fellowship, gaining invaluable entrepreneurial experience along the way. Through the support of Project Oasis, a McKesson initiative aimed at addressing pharmacy deserts, Emmanuel was able to turn his vision into reality. Despite facing significant financial challenges, including high student loan debt, Emmanuel underscores the importance of calculated risk-taking and the power of strong relationships. Emmanuel offers insights into the future of independent pharmacy and how he has strategically aligned his personal and business financial plans to achieve his goals. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of independent pharmacy and the bold steps required to succeed. About Today's Guest Dr. Emmanuel (Manny) Ayanjoke, R.Ph, PharmD, MBA is the proud owner of Altev Community Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio. A graduate of University of Toledo College of Pharmacy, Dr. Manny has spent over 5 years serving various communities as a dedicated pharmacist. Before opening Altev, he worked at Ziks Family Pharmacy, honing his skills, and understanding the vital role of pharmacists in community health. His work as a clinical pharmacist at Ziks had notable success and he was featured as a keynote panelist at the American Pharmacist Association (APhA) 2022 conference. Alongside his clinical role at ZIKS Family Pharmacy, Dr Manny completed a fellowship in pain management and palliative care fellow at Cedarville University where he engaged in teaching, research, patient care, as well as creation of innovative ways to advance pharmacy practice. Mentioned on the Show Emmanuel Ayanjoke LinkedIn Altev Community Pharmacy Project Oasis NCPA Survey  The Dip by Seth Godin Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn YFP on Instagram YFP Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist YFP Disclaimer YFP Newsletter

On this week’s episode of the Rx Money Roundup, YFP Co-Founders Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker discuss what the data has to say about the purchasing power of a pharmacist’s salary and whether or not it’s eroding to inflation and stagnant wages. Mentioned on the Show: Submit a Question to Be Featured on Rx Money Roundup Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Disclaimer

In this episode of the Pharmacy Innovators series hosted by Dr. Corrie Sanders, we meet Dr. Aaron Emmel, a pharmacist with a diverse career path.  This episode is brought to you by YFP+. Summary In this latest episode of the Pharmacy Innovators series hosted by Dr. Corrie Sanders, we meet Dr. Aaron Emmel, a pharmacist with a diverse career path.  Dr. Emmel shares how open doors and opportunities led him on a journey from a community pharmacist to executive health system leadership and the pharmaceutical industry to entrepreneurship. With many lessons learned along the way, Dr. Emmel reflects on trusting his intuition, leaning on mentors, working hard and staying curious. Throughout his journey, he explored other income streams, including real estate investing, consulting and eventually launching Pharmacy Tech Scholar, an online education program for pharmacy technicians.  Dr. Emmel’s career journey exemplifies the extraordinary versatility and potential of a PharmD. About Today's Guest Aaron Emmel graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Florida in 2007. After a short stint as a staff pharmacist at Walgreens, he was afforded an opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacist at his local community hospital. He developed a passion for critical care medicine and spent years as the dedicated ICU pharmacist. In 2015, he earned his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Florida. With a goal of moving into executive health system leadership, he transitioned into a role as the Director of the Clinically Integrated Network and ACO owned by the hospital and local physicians. He served in this role until 2018, when he made the decision to transition into the pharmaceutical industry where we worked in Medical Affairs roles until his decision to end employment in 2024.  Aaron launched his first business, SmarterMeds, in 2010. Focusing on MTM services, he learned many lessons on entrepreneurship and business before abandoning the effort in 2012. He first began consulting in 2014, and significantly increased this work following his departure from the hospital in 2018. In 2020, he launched Pharmacy Tech Scholar, an online education program for individuals interested in becoming certified pharmacy technicians. He also invests in real estate. Aaron has been married to his high school sweetheart, Allison, since 2010. They have two amazing daughters, aged 8 and 11. In his spare time, Aaron loves traveling with the family, fishing, exercising, and fueling his coffee obsession. Mentioned on the Show YFP+ https://pharmacytechscholar.com https://themedicineguy.com  Aaron Emmel, PharmD on LinkedIn Dr. Emmel on X Corrie Sanders, Huna Health on Instagram Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Planning Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn YFP on Instagram YFP Facebook Group Your Financial Pharmacist YFP Disclaimer YFP Newsletter

This week, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, discuss a question from the YFP community raised during a recent webinar: "What are the best ways to plan for healthcare costs in retirement?" Mentioned on the Show: Submit a Question to Be Featured on Rx Money Roundup Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Disclaimer YFP 329: Medicare Selection & Optimization YFP 296: 5 Key Decisions for Long-Term Care Insurance YFP Blog: Why I’m Not Using My Health Savings Account (HSA) for Medical Expenses

Nate Hedrick, the Real Estate RPh, discusses six key steps in the homebuying process for first time buyers. This episode is brought to you by Real Estate RPh. Summary Nate Hedrick, the Real Estate RPh, joins the show to talk about the pharmacist’s playbook to buying your first home. He discusses six key steps in the homebuying process including: How to determine if you’re ready to buy Getting clear on what is most important in a home purchase Key individuals to have on your homebuying team Factors to consider in choosing a loan What is/not negotiable in today’s market What to know when it comes to inspections, insurance, and closing About Today's Guest Nate Hedrick is full-time pharmacist by day, husband and father by evening and weekend, and real estate agent, investor, and blogger by late night and early morning. He has a passion for staying uncomfortable and is always on the lookout for a new challenge or a project. He found real estate investing in 2016 after his $300,000+ student loan debt lead him to read Rich Dad Poor Dad. This book opened his mind to the possibilities of financial freedom and he has been obsessed ever since. After earning his real estate license in 2017, Nate founded Real Estate RPH as a source for real estate education designed with pharmacists in mind. Since then, he has helped dozens of pharmacists around the country realize their dream of owning a home or starting their investing journey. Nate resides in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife, Kristen, his two daughters Molly and Lucy, and his rescue dog Lexi.  Mentioned on the Show New York Times Rent vs Buy Calculator Real Estate RPh YFP Find an Agent YFP Homebuying Quick Start Guide YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast Episode 124: Insurance Updates and Scaling a Business with Bryan Neal YFP Podcast Episode 361: Four Timely Questions for Homebuyers YFP Podcast Episode 353: Avoiding the Trap of House Poor: Evaluating the True Cost of Home Ownership  YFP Podcast Episode 348: 2024 Housing Market Trends, Buy Now vs. Wait, & Assumable Rate Mortgages YFP Disclaimer Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn YFP on Instagram YFP Facebook Group YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group Nate Hedrick on Instagram Nate Hedrick on LinkedIn  

In the book The Millionaire Next Door, Dr. Tom Stanley writes: “One of the reasons that millionaires are economically successful is that they think differently.” So what is it that makes millionaires think the way they do and how can we learn to share a similar perspective? Tim Ulbrich, YFP Co-Founder and CEO, breaks down the mindset of millionaires as shared in The Millionaire Next Door and how we can use Dr. Stanley’s observations to help us on our path toward financial success and freedom. Mentioned on the Show: The Millionaire Next Door by Dr. Tom Stanley Submit a Question to Be Featured on Rx Money Roundup YFP Fee-Only Financial Planning Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter YFP Disclaimer

Tim Ulbrich, YFP CEO, talks with the five recipients of the first YFP Gives scholarships. Summary This episode is filled with inspiration as we share the stories of the five winners of the first YFP Gives scholarship. Let this episode be a ray of sunshine amidst some of the cloudy skies plaguing the pharmacy profession. If the future is in the hands of these outstanding students and new practitioners, then the future is bright. In this episode, you’ll meet:  Alyssa Falleni, clinical pharmacist who specializes in addiction treatment, HCV, and HIV and is currently working in HIV outpatient care at Hartford Healthcare Momitul Talukdar, who after working in the radiology department at a hospital, discovered her calling as a nuclear pharmacist. Momi currently works at PETNET in Cleveland, OH Perrigrine Garner, a pharmacy student at the University of Toledo with a passion for helping those in need and a dream of owning an independent pharmacy that caters to those with chronic medical conditions and disabilities Ruth Adeyemi, a fourth-year PharmD/MPH Nigerian International student at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and College of Public Health and Health Professions, with a deep-rooted commitment to improving health outcomes in underserved communities, particularly in her home country, Nigeria. Ai Len Nguyen Phan, a Rutgers Industry Fellow at Roche Genentech in San Francisco, with a desire to work in medical affairs and give back to the pharmacy community through her mentorship to the Rutgers pharmacy students About Today's Guests Alyssa Falleni is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in addiction treatment, HCV, and HIV. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Alyssa went on to complete an ambulatory care residency at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN. Following residency, Alyssa completed a two-year VA Advanced Fellowship in Health Professions' Education, Evaluation, and Research (HPEER) at the VA in West Haven, Connecticut. She will be continuing her teaching with the Yale School of Medicine as she begins a new HIV specialty position with Hartford Healthcare. Momi Talukdar, MS, PharmD Candidate 2024 is a graduate of Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy. She's an incoming nuclear pharmacist at PETNET in Cleveland, OH. Along with her passion for nuclear pharmacy, she loves teaching nuclear pharmacy as an adjunct faculty at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. In her spare time, Momi enjoys watching new films and art shows and trying out local coffee shops. Ai Len (Aileen) Nguyen Phan is a second-year Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellow at Genentech, Inc. - Rare Blood Disorders Medical Science Liaison. She graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy with her Pharm.D. and M.S. in Regulatory Sciences in 2023. She supported the US Medical Information & Communication Target Therapies teams during the first year of her fellowship. While Aileen has just recently started her industry career, she continues to give back to the pharmacy community through her mentorship to the Rutgers pharmacy students, such as supporting their scientific research on using artificial intelligence to assess oncology treatments. Perrigrine Garner, a non-traditional student, and mother of three amazing daughters, is currently a P4 at the University of Toledo's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Perrigrine is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities, especially in healthcare, as she is also a person with physical disabilities. Upon graduation, her dream is to help advance inclusivity in her community by opening an independent pharmacy that caters to those with chronic medical conditions and disabilities.  Ruth Adeyemi, a fourth-year PharmD/MPH Nigerian International student at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and College of Public Health and Health Professions. Her journey in pharmacy is fueled by a deep-rooted commitment to improving health outcomes in underserved communities, particularly in my home country, Nigeria. With this passion, she started The Compassionate Pharmacy Practice Project (TCPPP), a project dedicated to transforming the Nigerian pharmacy practice system. The goal is to ensure that Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and Compassionate Care are not just concepts but realities in both urban and rural areas, significantly improving health outcomes in these communities. While Ruth is Nigerian, her commitment to improving health equity in underserved communities extends beyond borders. She is dedicated to her goal of ensuring that all patients, regardless of their neighborhood and built environment, receive the patient-centered, optimal, and compassionate care they deserve. Mentioned on the Show YFP Gives Ruth Adeyemi LinkedIn Alyssa Falleni LinkedIn Perrigrine Garner LinkedIn Momitul Talukdar LinkedIn Ruth Adeyemi Links:  https://sarmlife.com/  Books [Mastering the Art of Blogging for Your Brand] [Mastering the Art of SEO for Brand Growth] [Book Bundle - Discounted Price for purchasing both books] YFP Disclaimer Subscribe to the YFP Newsletter Tim Ulbrich on LinkedIn YFP on Instagram YFP Facebook Group