

Transpharmation - redefining pharmacy through smart technology
Robert Sztar
A little about the podcast
The Transpharmation podcast show was launched in February 2014 to help pharmacy owners build better, smarter, more profitable 21st century businesses by embracing technology. During each episode we cover one or more of the following:
-Listener Q&A (via social media, email, iTunes review, blog comments)
-Current issues & events in technology and pharmacy
-App of the Week
-A bite sized DIY transpharmation: This covers a specific technology piece (eg. e-Faxing, Password Management, News Feeds etc.) and how this can benefit the pharmacy owner and their business (time, money, and confidence).
-Interviews with successful pharmacy owners, who have partnered their business with technology
-Interviews with technology partners who can help pharmacy owners build their 21st century pharmacy.
The Transpharmation podcast show was launched in February 2014 to help pharmacy owners build better, smarter, more profitable 21st century businesses by embracing technology. During each episode we cover one or more of the following:
-Listener Q&A (via social media, email, iTunes review, blog comments)
-Current issues & events in technology and pharmacy
-App of the Week
-A bite sized DIY transpharmation: This covers a specific technology piece (eg. e-Faxing, Password Management, News Feeds etc.) and how this can benefit the pharmacy owner and their business (time, money, and confidence).
-Interviews with successful pharmacy owners, who have partnered their business with technology
-Interviews with technology partners who can help pharmacy owners build their 21st century pharmacy.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 17, 2015 • 1h 8min
#81 How to discover your purpose and create an extraordinary pharmacy business
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode81
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Jesper Lowgren - published author, thought leader in digital and business transformation
- Connecting purpose and passion to create the extraordinary
- The competitive advantage of simplicity and agility
- Your Why
- Pharmacy Freedom Index Insight: Planning your new technology before your shopfit

Sep 10, 2015 • 1h 7min
#80 How to attract and retain high performance pharmacy team members
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode80
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Roger Simpson, (CEO - The Retail Solution)
- Common Pharmacy Recruitment Mistakes
- Learnings from World Leaders: Apple, Zappos, Disney
- 5 Fundamental Steps to managing your people better on the job
- Pharmacy Freedom Index Insight: How to decide what technology is right for your business

Sep 3, 2015 • 1h 11min
#79 How clinical decision support tools can unlock the power of your pharmacy data
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode79
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Debbie Rigby, co-founder PharmEducation
- Clinical decision support tools for your pharmacy
- Pharmacy Freedom Index Insight: Flexible team communication strategy & tools
- Transpharmation Masterclass Update: Last Chance to register for “Build a customised retail category for your pharmacy”

Aug 27, 2015 • 50min
#78 How to create and maintain a strong pharmacy culture
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode78
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Tristan White CEO TPC
- Why culture is everything
- Pharmacy Freedom Index Insight: Your true cost of inventory
- Transpharmation Masterclass Update: Build a customised retail category for your pharmacy & Plan your ‘Smart’ Pharmacy Exit Replay (last days..)

Aug 20, 2015 • 1h 5min
#77 How your pharmacy can take advantage of the Internet of Things
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode77
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Issac Elnekave - co-founder of Pharmacy Technology Group
- What is the Internet of Things? and Why It will transform pharmacy and pharmacists roles
- 5 Productivity Tips to Disrupt your Interruptions
- Pharmacy Student Innovations

Aug 13, 2015 • 46min
#76 How to efficiently manage your pharmacy roster from anywhere
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode76
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Chris Burke, Director - WageLoch
- Maximise your teams productivity through better insights, roster management, and better compliance with the Pharmacy Industry Award
- Listener Feedback driving upcoming episodes.

Aug 6, 2015 • 1h 6min
#75 How to customise your pharmacy’s merchandise for your community
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode75
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Hilary Kahn, Director Frontline Strategies, Pharmacy Retail Specialist - “The Queen of the Average Sale”
- Maximise your pharmacy retail profit through customised merchandise solutions.
- Register for ‘How to build a customised retail category for your community’ Masterclass featuring Hilary Kahn.

Jul 30, 2015 • 55min
#74 How to tackle your pharmacy’s 9 biggest opportunities No.2
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode74
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
Insights and Bite-Sized Strategies in 9 critical areas of your pharmacy business
My Money - Amanda Fisher, Connected Accountants
My Pharmacy - Brian Walker, Retail Doctor Group
My Team - Michael Hazilias, Easy Employer
My Patients - Wim Battaerd, PharmEngage
Innovation - Cathie Reid, Epic Pharmacy
My Partners - Heath Tully, Sigma
IT Systems - Mike DaGama, Nostradata
Mobility - Josh Swinnerton, MedAdvisor
Automation - Robert Allen, Dose Innovations
Last chance to register for ‘Create your SMART pharmacy exit’ Masterclass featuring Geoff Green - Business Exit Strategist

Jul 23, 2015 • 1h 4min
#73 How to use the ‘Trust Advantage’ to create pharmacy retail success
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode73
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Kristian Mahony, Retail Specialist - “The Retail Guy”
- Maximise your pharmacy retail profit through upserving not upselling.
- Listener Feedback
- Last chance to register for ‘Create your SMART pharmacy exit’ Masterclass featuring Geoff Green - Business Exit Strategist

Jul 16, 2015 • 1h 3min
#72 How to start planning your smart pharmacy business exit
Click on the link below for FREE access to all the resources discussed in this episode:
robertsztar.com/episode72
THIS EPISODE FEATURES:
- Interview with Geoff Green, Author and Founder - GRG Momentum
- Maximise your financial freedom and pharmacy value through technology, and plan your smart pharmacy business exit
- Transpharmation Show: FREE Show Resources
- Registrations filling fast for ‘Create your SMART pharmacy exit’ Masterclass featuring Geoff Green - Business Exit Strategist