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YFP 388: Entrepreneurial Journeys in Pharmacy: Lessons on Growth and Success

Your Financial Pharmacist

Release Date: 12/19/2024

YFP 410: Fatherhood and Finance: 5 Lessons My Kids Taught Me About Money show art YFP 410: Fatherhood and Finance: 5 Lessons My Kids Taught Me About Money

Your Financial Pharmacist

In this special Father’s Day episode, Tim Ulbrich shares five unexpected and powerful money lessons he’s learned from raising four boys. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, reflects on the unexpected and powerful financial lessons he’s learned from raising four boys. From conversations at the concession stand to big-picture reflections on priorities, Tim shares 5 meaningful insights that go beyond spreadsheets and savings accounts. Whether you're a parent, planning to be one, or simply interested in how life shapes our money mindset, this episode offers a...

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YFP 409: Millionaires Think Differently: The Mindset Shift That Changed My Life show art YFP 409: Millionaires Think Differently: The Mindset Shift That Changed My Life

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What mindset separates high earners from true wealth builders? Inspired by The Millionaire Next Door by Dr. Thomas Stanley, Tim Ulbrich breaks down how changing his perspective on money transformed his financial path, and how it can do the same for you. Episode Summary YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD explores the key mindset shift that helps pharmacists quietly build lasting wealth. This isn't about flashy cars or overnight success. It's about the habits, discipline, and mindset millionaires use to build wealth quietly and consistently. Drawing from both personal experience and...

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What should you do with an old 401(k)? Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker explore your options, common pitfalls, rollover strategies, and how to make smart moves with old retirement accounts after leaving a job. Summary When you leave a job, what happens to the retirement account you left behind? In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and YFP Co-Founder & COO, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, take a deep dive into the important financial decisions surrounding old employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Tim and Tim discuss the impact these...

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Quynh and Tri Vu, two professionals who transitioned from pharmacy and IT careers into real estate, share their journey into investing in raw, vacant land and building Secure Land Co. Summary Quynh and Tri Vu, two professionals who transitioned from pharmacy and IT careers into real estate, share their journey into investing in raw, vacant land in this episode of the YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast. Joined by hosts Nate Hedrick, PharmD, and David Bright, PharmD, Quynh and Tri walk through their early steps in real estate, starting with single-family rentals and moving into the world of...

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YFP 407: Ask YFP: Using 529s for Student Loans & Buying Bitcoin Efficiently show art YFP 407: Ask YFP: Using 529s for Student Loans & Buying Bitcoin Efficiently

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Tim Ulbrich and Tim Baker answer two questions from the YFP community on using 529 funds for student loans and the most cost-efficient ways to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin. Summary In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, is joined by YFP Co-Founder & COO Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, to answer two insightful financial questions from the YFP community. First, they explore whether it makes sense to use 529 plan funds to pay off student loans. Tim and Tim break down the relevant provisions of the SECURE Act, highlight key limitations and tax implications,...

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Should you pay off your mortgage early? YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD unpacks the math, emotions, and big-picture factors in the mortgage payoff debate—plus 5 reasons when it may or may not make sense to pay extra on your mortgage. Summary Should you pay off your mortgage early? It’s a question that comes up often in personal finance—and the answer isn’t always as straightforward as the math suggests. In this episode, YFP Co-Founder and CEO Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, unpacks the numbers, the emotions, and the bigger picture behind this important decision. Using a real-life...

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How do you turn your retirement savings into a reliable paycheck? In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and YFP Co-Founder & COO, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, break down three common strategies for building a retirement paycheck — including how each works, who they’re best for, and the pros and cons to consider. Summary How do you turn your retirement savings into a reliable paycheck? In this episode, YFP Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, is joined by YFP Co-Founder & COO, Tim Baker, CFP®, RLP®, RICP®, to explore three common retirement...

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Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, and Tim Baker, CFP®, break down how to find the right financial planner—covering what planners really do, how they’re paid, and the questions to ask—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. This episode is brought to you by . Summary Not sure who to trust with your finances—or if you even need a financial planner? In this episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD and Tim Baker, CFP® dive into what a great financial planner does beyond providing investment advice, and how they can help you navigate life’s financial twists and turns.  Tim and Tim explain...

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Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, reflects on losing over $100,000 during recent market volatility and shares eight powerful, experience-driven lessons from two decades of investing to help listeners navigate the emotional and practical realities of building wealth. This episode is brought to you by . Summary In this episode, Tim Ulbrich, PharmD gets personal and shares how he lost over $110,000 in just five days.  Despite his professional background in personal finance, Tim candidly shares how challenging it was to write those numbers down—highlighting just how emotional and disorienting the...

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In this episode, Julia Myers, pharmacist and founder of Generational Wisdom, shares her Family Constitution Blueprint, a tool to help families define values, build traditions, and create a lasting legacy. This episode is brought to you by . Summary In this episode, Tim Ulbrich is joined by Julia Myers, a pharmacist and the founder of Generational Wisdom,  a business born out of her own powerful story of transformation. Julia shares her Family Constitution Blueprint, a thoughtful and deeply practical tool that helps families clarify their core values, establish meaningful traditions, and...

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Four pharmacist entrepreneurs share their journeys from pharmacy to thriving businesses, offering tips, actionable advice and inspiration.

This episode is brought to you by APhA.

Summary

In this engaging panel discussion, four pharmacist entrepreneurs—Brooke Griffin, Jimmy Pruitt III, Kelley Carlstrom, and Natalie Park—share their unique paths from pharmacy to thriving businesses. Discover how they built their ventures, made strategic decisions, and overcame challenges along the way. Gain practical insights into audience building, pricing strategies, navigating sales, and balancing personal and professional growth. 

Whether you're dreaming up a new idea or ready to expand your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration to help you take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.

About Today's Guests

Kelley Carlstrom is the CEO and founder of KelleyCPharmD, an education company that fills the considerable gap in clinical oncology training. She is passionate about democratizing oncology pharmacy education and increasing accessibility and inclusion through her unique L.E.A.R.N Oncology Method.

Brooke Griffin is a pharmacist, professor, keynote speaker, and professional coach. She offers group and 1:1 coaching for pharmacists who are feeling stuck and want clarity on their next steps. She hosts a motivational 5-minute podcast, Today's Bold Idea, and is on this self-discovery journey alongside all of you. She believes everyone deserves a coach!

Dr. Natalie Park is a co-founder and CEO of Pharmesol, an AI pharmacy assistant that automates inbound/outbound calls, messages, and associated workflows such as documentation to save the pharmacy teams time, streamlines operations, and gives 24/7 concierge-like experience for their customers. She is a pharmacist with a passion for leveraging technology and innovation in the pharmacy industry.

Jimmy Pruitt III, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP, a pharmacist and entrepreneur, earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College and completed residencies at Florida Hospital Orlando and Grady Health System. He founded EMPowerRX Conference and Pharmacy & Acute Care University (PACU) to innovate healthcare education and inspire pharmacists to pursue entrepreneurship. In 2021, he received the Excellence in Diversity award and was named Alumni of the Year at Presbyterian College. Dr. Pruitt is also an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Atrium Health and hosts the "Pharm So Hard" podcast, aiming to educate and elevate the pharmacy profession.

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