Portfolio Pulse: The Money Podcast for Entrepreneurs

Join us for a riveting episode of Portfolio Pulse, where host Steven Huskey delves into the intricacies of financial challenges faced by doctors alongside esteemed guest Ethan Nkana, also known as "The Talent Agent for Doctors." In this enlightening conversation, Steven and Ethan shed light on the daunting financial landscape confronting medical professionals, from staggering medical sch...

In this episode, host Steven Huskey engages in an insightful conversation with Matthew Grayson, the founder of DocSocial, a pioneering platform that harnesses the power of video to revolutionize healthcare communication and outreach. Matthew shares the inspiring journey of how DocSocial came to fruition six years ago, born out of a realization of the profound influence of videos and social media i...

Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Dr. David Wyman, a seasoned professor and expert in the field, as he shares invaluable insights and experiences in this enlightening podcast. Dr. Wyman explores key elements crucial for entrepreneurial success, drawing from his wealth of knowledge and real-world examples. David delves into the pitfalls entrepreneurs often face, emphasizing the importanc...

Join us on the latest episode of Portfolio Pulse as we welcome special guest Ryan Cass of Won Day for an invigorating conversation covering running, golf, and the art of public speaking. Discover firsthand accounts of fitness triumphs, including a challenging Charleston race and a memorable round of golf, as Steven and his guest share their recent achievements. Ryan opens up about his journey of p...

In this episode, we dive deep into the foundation and mission of BRG (Physician Transition Resource Group), a trailblazing organization dedicated to guiding physicians through career transitions with expertise and support. Join us as we introduce the seasoned team: Shimoli Shah, a physician-turned-certified coach; Jay Patel, a physician who successfully transitioned to med device and digital healt...

Welcome to "Portfolio Pulse," your essential podcast for navigating the challenges of staffing in medical practice. In this episode, titled "Reducing Medical Practice Staffing Challenges," we uncover the gripping tale of Dr. Mike and Dr. Amy Neal, founders of Lakeside Vision, as they share their journey from hiring hurdles to triumphs. Join us as we journey back to the inceptio...

Join us on the latest episode of Portfolio Pulse as we sit down with the incredible Courtney Turich, a dynamic entrepreneur with an altruistic spirit and a passion for empowering others. From her early days at Stryker to her entrepreneurial ventures featured on Shark Tank, Courtney's journey is one of resilience, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Discover how Courtney's bac...

Did you know Starbucks probably has more advanced technology than a typical dental office when it comes to catering to customer experience? It’s true! As a champion of Digital Nitrous, dental standards and the importance of the patient experience in dentistry, Dr. Bryan Laskin appears frequently in TV interviews and podcasts and writes as a thought leader in the healthcare space. In our conversati...

We all want to experience a feeling of confidence and abundance in our lives, and usually that's tied to our finances and our aspirational goals. Whether that's through your business ownership, family-life, or charitable work, defining a greater sense of clarity and security can help us move forward with financial balance in our world. Meet Leland Gross, CFP, owner of PeaceLink Financial P...

Donovan Dooley is a media professional who has spent years producing content for entities such as ESPN, CBS News, G/O Media, and Urban One. In 2017, he also started his own publication, TrueBulll.com, where he allowed student journalists to gain experience producing work for a national platform. Dooley, a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, founded the Dooley Foundation in 2021 as...

Dr. Prudence Hall started as a traditional gynecological surgeon and transitioned her career to focus on regenerative and integrated medicine. As the founder of The Hall Center in Santa Monica, California, she saw a critical need to address the problems confronting women and men experiencing the stubborn and often debilitating symptoms associated with aging. She's been featured on shows such a...

Our guest today speaks to the importance of having the right estate plan documents and how they can positively impact you, your family, your estate, and your business. You're never too young to start planning for your future, and Casey Schwartz of Schwartz Legacy Planning gives our listeners nuggets of wisdom that shouldn't be taken lightly.  Our educational discussion includes: What is a...

Too often, highly intelligent and busy medical professionals never take the leap to small-business ownership. This may be due to not having any business acumen, not setting aside the time or research to determine if their brilliant ideas may do well in the market, or they don't bet on themselves and create a team of "Who's" to figure out how to take it from an idea to a reality....

Our guest today is Ari Tulla, a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Elo Smart Nutrition Service. Elo is transforming food from the cause of some diseases to medicine for your body. Ari is also an active angel investor with a portfolio of 40 startups, including Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Oura. Previously, Ari was the CEO of Quest Analytics, the market leader in doctor data...

Today's guest, Dr. Marcelo Hochman, Physician and Owner of Facial Surgery Center in Charleston, SC and President of the Independent Doctors of South Carolina, joins us for a riveting discussion on how the current corporatization of medicine isn't what's best for doctors, patients, and their families. Dr. Hochman and his colleagues have been working with state legislators to repeal the...

A dear friend of the show, Katie Blomquist, is the founder and Executive Director of Going Places, a Charleston-based non-profit with a mission to spread joy to children by donating bicycles to every child in their school. Through her hard work and resilience, she's been able to grow her organization from a local 501(c)3 to a national charity. Starting her career in the corporate world, then t...

The medical supply chain from manufacturer to consumer has gotten completely out of control. Luka Yancopoulos and his co-founders started Grapevine to become the Amazon of health care supply products, and they have effectively removed the middle men distributors in the process. Their venture has saved producers and end-users aggregately millions of dollars in costs on simple products like PPE and...

Jay is a seasoned physician leader with over 15 years of progressive and diverse experiences in the medical field and is currently helping Aktiia improve hypertension diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment as the Chief Medical Officer. In our conversation, Jay discusses his medical training from Harvard, University of Washington in Kansas City, and working at Massachusetts General Hospital. He then...

Over the years, I've spoken with many physicians that would like to add more revenue to their practices, yet aren't sure the best way to go about doing it. Creating additional revenue sources can be a great way to diversify your cash flow for the practice and make it more desirable for any buyers that potentially would like to make you a great offer for your hard work. Jeff Russell, best-s...

I'm very excited to welcome you to my conversation with Dr. Brittne Halford as today's guest! She had just graduated from Northwestern Medical School, strapped with $131k in student loan debt. During her residency, she completed loan forgiveness but was only making the minimum payment toward my student loans. Every time she thought about her debt, she'd feel anxious and overwhelmed. He...

I'm sure by now we've all heard about unconventional products that were introduced to mass market consumers that disrupted the industry and changed it for the better. In today's episode, we are speaking with a leader in the dental industry that thought of a new way to handle our morning and evening routine of flossing. We should all be doing it! Eli Packouz (pronounced “Eh-Lee Pack-owz...

Most financial advice is geared towards business owners and families that account for passing wealth to children and further generations. Heck, if you tried not to leave a legacy in most financial planning softwares, the Monte Carlo simulations would glitch out! Jay Zigmont, PhD and CFP, is a life and business coach who specializes in financial planning for those who are Childfree or permanently c...

In today's episode, Steven discusses taking the role of being a leader or a CEO very seriously and how to reduce friction in your business with Dr. Jonathan Baktari. Dr. Baktari is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, US Drug Test Centers and creator of the best-selling course "High Converting Call Class" as well as host of his own successful leadership podcast, "Baktari MD....

THAXA® is a boutique executive coaching firm that leverages the best ideas from performance science to help leaders around the globe. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA’s scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from large technology companies to agile startups to innovative non-profits. The Founder and Managing Dir...

Today's important guest is Molly McAdams of Palmetto Benefit Solutions. She's a good friend of mine; she has been assisting small business owners by creating attraction and retention tools, which help improve their overall culture. I'm very excited to hear what she has to say about how business owners can continue to grow their thriving business. She's a woman of faith who is happi...