The Elite Nurse Practitioner Show

In this episode, Justin sits down with Kara, a nurse practitioner with more than two decades of experience caring for patients with neurological conditions. As she prepares to launch her own business, they explore how years of specialized knowledge can become the foundation for something that reaches far beyond a traditional local practice.  Together, they discuss the opportunities and limitations...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Meg, a family nurse practitioner who has spent the past seven years teaching the next generation of nurses. Now, she's preparing for a new chapter, leaving academia behind to build a wellness and aesthetics practice that gives her more flexibility, independence, and time with her family.  Together, they discuss how to make the transition into practice ow...

In this episode, Justin is joined by Misty Ford, a family nurse practitioner who has spent years building successful clinics for other providers and is now preparing to launch a wellness practice of her own.  Together, they work through everything from choosing the right services and creating a brand that clearly communicates value, to finding effective ways to market the practice and connect with...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Joe, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has built a thriving telehealth practice serving patients across Massachusetts. With a full caseload, strong patient retention, and a business he genuinely enjoys running, Joe is now focused on a different challenge: figuring out what comes next.  Together, they explore strategies for scaling beyond the solo provider...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Jennifer Jersan, a family nurse practitioner of 16 years and owner of Elevate HRT. After 16 years in the traditional primary care setting, Jennifer turned in her notice and is officially betting on herself full-time. On their conversation they talk through practical strategies for building momentum, creating a service model that fits both the provider and the...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Tawana to talk through the realities of stepping into private practice and building something from the ground up. Their conversation covers everything from choosing the right services and keeping startup costs manageable, to building confidence early on and avoiding the trap of overcomplicating the process. Justin and Tawana also dive into the bigger picture...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Felicia, a nurse practitioner currently working in urgent care who is preparing to launch a wound care and foot care clinic. Together, they walk through key decisions around choosing a service area, office setup, and navigating cash versus insurance based models.  The conversation also explores the long term opportunities that come with practice ownership, in...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Jill, a nurse practitioner who is balancing a growing integrative medicine practice alongside a contract role, and is looking for a more efficient way to manage both. They walk through practical strategies for improving time management, reducing day to day workload, and making better use of support staff. The conversation highlights how documenting processes,...

In this episode, Justin works with a nurse practitioner who is ready to open her hormone and wellness practice and wants a clearer path to launch with confidence. Together, they break down practical decisions around pricing, memberships, marketing, and how to keep a new practice simple in the early stages.  The conversation also explores how steady growth often comes from clarity and consistency,...

In this episode, Justin sits down with a chiropractor who is preparing to become a nurse practitioner and is looking to expand his existing practice by integrating medical services. They walk through how to approach this transition strategically, including how to introduce services like hormone therapy and injections, how to ease into a new scope of practice, and how to use an existing patient bas...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Samantha to break down the real challenges she’s facing while trying to grow her HRT practice. Like many new practice owners, Samantha has already taken the leap, but now she’s dealing with the frustrating reality of low patient volume, slow growth, and uncertainty around what to focus on next. Together, they unpack what’s likely holding her back, where her s...

In this episode, Justin sits down with a pediatric neurology nurse practitioner who is looking to start a women’s health and HRT practice without leaving her full-time job. They walk through the key decisions behind getting started, including choosing a niche in a saturated market, why focusing locally can outperform a fully telemedicine approach, and how to keep startup costs low with just a few...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Tarvette, a dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner who’s in the early stages of building her own practice. After nearly a year of slow growth, she’s now making a major shift, cutting back to part-time employment, investing in a physical location, and going all-in on scaling her business. But like many new practice owners, she’s facing challe...

In this solo episode, Justin breaks down one of the most common operational questions new practice owners ask: how to offer lab testing inside your clinic. He walks through the practical side of setting up lab services in an NP practice, including how providers typically obtain labs, what options are available for newer clinics, and how to do it in a way that is both efficient and financially sust...

In this episode, Erica shares her journey into NP practice ownership, what pushed her to make the leap, the uncertainty she faced, and the strategic decisions that made the difference early on. She opens up about the realities of starting from scratch, navigating fear and doubt, and learning how to approach business ownership with intention instead of impulse. From early planning to execution, Eri...

In this episode, Justin talks with Jose, a family nurse practitioner and co-owner of a men's health and weight loss clinic, about what really happens when your practice starts making seven figures, but hits a plateau. Jose opens up about the realities behind stalled growth, from leadership gaps and operational bottlenecks to the mindset shifts required to move past being just the primary oper...

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...

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 le...

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 posi...

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. Y...

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...

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...

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...

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, c...