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 partnerships when you have different risk tolerances.
• Pricing your services to be profitable without scaring away patients.
• The pros and cons of telemedicine versus a physical clinic.
• Why word-of-mouth is more powerful than expensive ads.

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.