The Elite Nurse Practitioner Show

Hosted by Justin Allan, FNP

Business Entrepreneurship

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224

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Aug 2026

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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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September 10, 2026Episode 2261 hr 1 min

Episode 226 - Growing Beyond Weight Loss

Amy has built a successful wellness practice focused on HRT and weight loss, and now she is looking at how to improve profitability, streamline the business, and continue growing. In this episode, Justin and Amy discuss pricing, medication costs, improving margins, recurring revenue, and the importance of diversifying beyond weight loss. They also explore expanding into women's HRT, developing simple clinical protocols, and hiring additional providers to create a practice that can grow beyond the owner. If you are building a wellness practice or looking for ways to make an established practice more profitable and scalable, this conversation offers practical ideas for taking your business to the next level.

September 3, 2026Episode 22539 min

Episode 225 - Beyond Basic Hormone Testing

In this clinical episode, Justin takes a closer look at the Hormonal Homeostasis Panel and how providers can use a broader set of laboratory markers to better understand hormonal balance, metabolism, body composition, healthy aging, and potential treatment response. He walks through the different components of the panel, including sex hormones, reproductive hormones, thyroid markers, metabolic health, and growth related factors, while explaining what different patterns can tell you about a patient's overall health and treatment needs. This episode is designed as a practical clinical pearl for nurse practitioners looking to take a more comprehensive approach to hormone and longevity care.

August 27, 2026Episode 2241 hr 10 min

Episode 224 - Building Toward Your Bigger Vision

In this episode, Justin is joined by Salina, a family nurse practitioner who has built a successful DPC and wellness practice. They discuss expanding the practice with additional providers, creating new service lines, increasing patient lifetime value, and using a lean business model to grow without unnecessarily increasing overhead. The conversation also explores Salina's interest in expanding into men's health, how to structure and compensate a part-time provider, and how building a team can create additional revenue without requiring more of the owner's time. Justin and Salina also discuss whether pursuing another certification makes sense when it doesn't directly support the future she wants to build. For nurse practitioners who have already built a practice and are thinking about what's next, this episode offers a practical look at scaling with intention, staying aligned with your goals, and building a business that creates more freedom over time.

August 20, 2026Episode 2231 hr 15 min

Episode 223 - Maximizing Your Practice's Potential

In this episode, Justin sits down with Danielle, a women's health nurse practitioner preparing to launch her own wellness and longevity practice. They discuss how to structure services and pricing, create subscription and package options, increase patient lifetime value, and position a practice around a clear value proposition. The conversation also covers incorporating complementary services, setting boundaries with patients, creating different levels of access, and knowing when the time is right to transition from full-time employment into the practice. Justin and Danielle also explore why longevity may offer an opportunity to stand out in an increasingly competitive wellness market. For nurse practitioners preparing to launch or refine their own practice, this episode offers practical ideas for building a business around your expertise, your patients, and the kind of career you want to create.

August 13, 2026Episode 2221 hr 6 min

Episode 222 - Growing Without Doing It All

In this episode, Justin and Luke discuss what it takes to scale a successful practice beyond the owner. They cover hiring and compensating providers, creating clinical protocols and systems, expanding through telemedicine, and building a team that can support continued growth. They also explore patient referrals, local marketing, increasing patient lifetime value, and new revenue opportunities that can emerge as a practice grows. If you've built a practice that's working and are wondering how to take the next step without simply adding more hours to your own schedule, this episode offers a practical look at what that transition can look like.

July 30, 2026Episode 2211 hr 10 min

Episode 221 - From Provider to CEO

In this episode, Justin welcomes back Peggy, a women's health nurse practitioner who first appeared on the podcast nearly two years ago. Since then, her practice has grown into a multi-provider, multi-location business serving hundreds of patients each month, giving her the freedom to step away knowing her team and systems will continue to thrive. The conversation is a powerful reminder of what's possible when you commit to building something bigger than yourself. Together, they discuss what it really means to transition from being self-employed to becoming an entrepreneur. From hiring and leading providers to creating clinical protocols, protecting your brand, and maintaining exceptional patient experiences as your business grows, Justin shares practical advice on scaling intentionally and sustainably. Whether you're preparing to hire your first employee or dreaming about building a practice that can one day run without you, this episode offers an encouraging look at what the next stage of practice ownership can become.

July 23, 2026Episode 2201 hr 2 min

Episode 220 - Creating a Practice That Fits Your Goals

In this episode, Justin sits down with Brittany, a nurse practitioner who's preparing to take the next step into practice ownership. Together, they discuss what it means to build a business intentionally, making decisions early on that can create more flexibility, sustainability, and long-term growth. Their conversation explores everything from selecting the right services and creating recurring revenue streams to developing a marketing strategy that aligns with both personal and professional goals. Justin also shares practical advice on keeping things simple in the beginning, avoiding common pitfalls, and building a practice that's designed to evolve over time rather than trying to do everything at once. Whether you're still planning your first practice or refining your vision before launch, this episode is a reminder that successful businesses aren't built overnight. They're built one thoughtful decision at a time.

July 16, 2026Episode 2191 hr 27 min

Episode 219 - The Power of Finding Your Niche

In this episode, Justin sits down with Breshelle, a family nurse practitioner who's turning years of clinical experience and hard-earned lessons into a focused vision for her next practice. After a previous business venture didn't go as planned, she's taking a new approach, building a practice centered on diabetes and metabolic health while leveraging the relationships and expertise she's developed throughout her career. Together, they explore what it really takes to build a niche practice, from identifying the right patient population and creating meaningful referral partnerships to developing a marketing strategy that doesn't rely solely on social media. Justin also shares practical advice on networking, overcoming rejection, and finding opportunities that may already exist within your professional circle. This conversation is also a reminder that success in practice ownership is rarely a straight line. Whether you're launching your first business or starting over with a new idea, this episode offers practical insights on building a practice that's focused, sustainable, and uniquely your own.

July 9, 2026Episode 2181 hr 16 min

Episode 218 - Expertise Creates Opportunity

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 of building a highly specialized practice, the role of telemedicine, coaching, and educational content, and why consistency can be one of the most valuable marketing tools a provider has. They also talk about creating multiple revenue streams, building a business that isn't tied to every hour worked, and using today's success to invest in tomorrow's growth. If you've spent years developing expertise in a specific area of medicine, this episode offers an encouraging perspective on how that experience can become the foundation for a business that's both impactful and built for the long term.

July 8, 2026Episode 21737 min

Episode 217 - From Nursing Professor to Practice Owner

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 ownership, from choosing the right services and developing a pricing strategy to marketing in a small community and creating predictable recurring revenue. Justin also shares why starting with a focused set of high-value services can set the foundation for long-term success, while avoiding many of the expensive mistakes new practice owners often make. If you've ever wondered what it takes to leave the security of a traditional healthcare career and build something of your own, Meg's story is an encouraging reminder that with the right plan, your next chapter might be closer than you think.