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No-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 sits down with Carissa, a family nurse practitioner who runs two thriving practices, to talk honestly about her journey and the challenges behind the scenes. Carissa shares what it is really like to manage both a med spa and a men’s health clinic, including the pressure of making every decision and the overwhelm that comes with an endless to do list. Together, they explore why delegation is so difficult for so many NPs, how decision fatigue can quietly stall grow...
In this episode, Justin talks with Tiana, a family nurse practitioner balancing a full-time job in rehab and nursing facilities while preparing to launch her own psych practice. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from employee to business owner, including financial preparation, juggling responsibilities, and overcoming mental roadblocks. Justin shares actionable advice on how to start lean, avoid common pitfalls like taking unnecessary business loans, and build a practice that grows...
In this weeks episode Justin breaks down what nurse practitioners and practice owners can realistically expect as we head into 2026. He talks honestly about economic uncertainty, income plateaus, and why slower growth does not automatically mean you are doing something wrong. He also highlights where opportunity still exists, from longevity focused care to higher value service models, and why positioning and structure matter more than chasing volume. If you are thinking about how to protect y...
In this episode, Justin talks with Claire, a family nurse practitioner ready to break out of traditional employment and launch her own functional medicine practice. Like most NPs considering the leap, Claire faces imposter syndrome and fears about starting a business from scratch. Together, they cut through the uncertainty and get real about what it takes to move from employee to business owner. You’ll hear actionable advice on structuring a lean, cash-based practice, how to price and package...
In this episode, Justin breaks down the realities of NP entrepreneurship that often get overlooked. From unrealistic expectations to common early-stage mistakes, this conversation dives into what actually slows practitioners down when starting or growing a practice. You’ll hear practical insights on mindset, decision-making, and why progress often feels harder than expected in the early phases of business ownership. If you’re building an NP practice or thinking about taking the leap, this epi...
In this week's podcast, Justin sits down with Lisa, a psych NP who's balancing two part-time jobs alongside a private practice that's finally gaining serious momentum. We dive into the hard numbers, break down the tax advantages of business ownership, and look at what it really takes to reclaim your time and stop living at the mercy of an employer. You’ll hear actionable strategies for managing your hours, deciding exactly when to hire help, and how to drop the fear-based thinking that ...
In this episode, Justin talks with Brian, a family nurse practitioner in South Florida who’s ready to launch his part-time men’s health clinic while juggling shift work, a newborn, and Miami’s competitive market. They walk through choosing the right location, avoiding corporate clinic pitfalls, setting a realistic startup budget, and running lean during the first year. Justin breaks down the pros and cons of adding functional medicine, how to price and structure memberships, and why soc...
In this episode, Justin reconnects with Alex, a registered nurse who’s taking the leap into entrepreneurship before she even finishes NP school. Alex is launching her hormone and weight loss wellness clinic while working full-time, managing school, and preparing to graduate in 2026. Justin walks her through the essential startup steps, creating SOPs as she builds, structuring provider contracts, choosing the right revenue streams, avoiding common time sinks, and navigating safe prescribing an...
In this solo episode, Justin breaks down the mindset shifts every nurse practitioner entrepreneur must make to achieve real success. From moving beyond scarcity thinking to taking full ownership of your outcomes, he explains why your internal operating system matters more than any business strategy. Justin shares eight core principles: abundance, responsibility, creation over consumption, decision-making, systems, big-picture thinking, high-level peers, and identity rewiring, and shows ...
In this episode, Justin gets real about what it takes to become a millionaire nurse practitioner. It’s not luck, you have to create your own opportunities by putting yourself out there and taking smart risks. He shares why following the non-negotiable principles, like being your own boss, building a scalable business, letting your money work for you, avoiding consumer traps, and building multiple income streams, is critical for lasting wealth. Justin breaks down how persistence, learning from...
In this episode, Justin opens up about one of the biggest challenges nurse practitioners face when starting or growing a business, fear. Whether it’s fear of failure, fear of losing stability, or fear of not being “ready,” these thoughts can stop even the most capable NPs from moving forward. Justin shares honest stories from his own journey, explains why fear is often just misplaced focus, and offers practical ways to push past anxiety and self-doubt. If you’ve ever felt stuck or afrai...
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 ...
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 ...
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 healt...
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: Balancing ...
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 throug...
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 J...
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, marketi...
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 yo...
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 s...
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