The Ketamine StartUp Podcast

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, we tackle the critical question: Can your city's population support a ketamine infusion clinic? You’ll learn how to assess your local demographic, identify potential patients, and use a back-of-the-envelope calculation to get a rough patient estimate. You’ll also discover how the importance of marketing and education is needed to improve the percept...

In this episode of the Ketamine StartUp Podcast, host Sam engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Joe Tafur, an integrative family physician, curandero, author, and speaker, exploring the fascinating nexus between modern and traditional healing methodologies, focusing on psychedelic therapy, including ketamine and ayahuasca, for treating mental health issues.  You’ll gain Dr. Tafur’s insights...

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam interviews Dr. Glareh Imani, a board-certified emergency physician who has a ketamine clinic in Arizona, Nameen Infusion & Wellness. You will learn about her neuroscience background, the compelling research that led her to ketamine therapy, and the transformative impact it has had on patients battling depression.  You will gain invaluab...

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, we answer a question we are often asked - who can start a ketamine clinic? The short answer is that it varies depending upon the individual state's regulations and the licensure of the potential clinic owner.  You will learn about the differences between states with Corporate Practice of Medicine laws, in which a clinic must be majorly owned by...

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam sits down with Dr. Lara Edinger, founder of Edinger Pain Management Clinic in Los Angeles. Transitioning from a seasoned neurologist to a pioneer in pain management, Dr. Edinger shares her comprehensive journey into the niche of chronic neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain disorders. She goes in-depth at her innovative treatment approaches, incl...

Join us, Sam and Kim, as we delve into the vital role of self-knowledge in launching and running a thriving ketamine clinic. In this episode, we explore the three fundamental archetypes - the artist, the leader, and the entrepreneur. We'll guide you through understanding these archetypes and how they can shape your approach to building a successful team that complements your strengths. As we unpac...

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam interviews Dr. Leslie Koenig, a board-certified emergency physician and Navy combat veteran. Diving into her transformative journey from traditional healthcare to pioneering the ketamine infusion clinic Waybridge in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Koenig offers invaluable insights into integrating ketamine therapy with alternative treatments like aromather...

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, we tackle financial planning for starting your ketamine clinic. You will be guided through understanding the various costs involved, tailoring to different scenarios such as location choices and integrating into existing medical practices. You’ll gain a clear view of what to expect financially in this discussion. More than just numbers, you’ll be eq...

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, Sam sits down with Dr. Carl Bonnett, a board-certified emergency physician and founder of Klarisana Clinics . With his background from military service and emergency medicine to pioneering in the ketamine clinic arena, Dr. Bonnett offers a wealth of wisdom and experience. This conversation covers the complexities of opening multiple clinics, navigat...

Welcome to the Ketamine Podcast Trailer! We’re super excited to have you join us on this adventure into the ketamine therapy industry. You will learn so much from us, Sam and Kim, plus from the pioneers in this specialty, and up and coming stars. Here are some of things that will be covered in our podcast: - Advice for starting a ketamine clinic - Answers to frequently asked questions in this spac...