Explore the booming world of med spas and Botox on our eye-opening podcast. The medical aesthetics industry is experiencing massive growth, driven by the demand for non-invasive cosmetic treatments. With the global market set to reach $34.1 billion by 2031, nurses have a wealth of opportunities to own their own med spa practice. Average earnings for aesthetic nurse practitioners in the U.S. are around $94,732, but profits can vary based on factors like location, practice ownership, and services ...
Jun 08, 2023•24 min•Ep. 236
In this episode of the Plan B CRNA podcast, guest Henry Sink shares his journey to financial success as a CRNA. He emphasizes the importance of early investing, frugal living, and converting active income into passive income. Henry discusses his experiences in real estate, workplace retirement accounts, and the backdoor Roth IRA strategy. He highlights the benefits of diversified portfolios, index funds, and ETFs. Henry also emphasizes the drawbacks of individual stock picking and the advantages...
Jun 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 235
Join us on this podcast episode as we explore the saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure," and its relevance to our emotional lives. Through the journey of a junk hauler and his cousin cleaning up a property that served as a landfill, we uncover hidden memories and emotional stories that reflect the complexities of our own emotions. Just as we accumulate physical belongings, we also accumulate memories and experiences that shape us. Some memories are discarded as insignificant, while...
Jun 01, 2023•10 min•Ep. 234
Join us on "Life, Horses, and Flexibility," a captivating episode that follows the journey of a CNA turned CRNA. Inspired by a family member in the medical field, Devin’s passion for nursing began in high school and led her to UNC for nursing school. With four years of experience at Novant Health, primarily at Forsyth Medical Center, Devin’s dedication to her profession is fueled by the desire for a flexible lifestyle, allowing them to prioritize family time, especially with their children durin...
May 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 233
D id you know a wide range of senior living options are available, offering varying levels of autonomy and support based on individual needs? Additionally, it's worth noting that the demand for senior living housing is expected to rise significantly by 2030, presenting an investment opportunity in housing for seniors. These options cater to different budgets and offer diverse care, services, and living arrangements. Understanding these distinctions is crucial because the costs of constructing, m...
May 25, 2023•22 min•Ep. 232
In part two of our podcast series on the keys to success in life, we continue to explore more skills and strategies to achieve personal and professional growth, including, believing in oneself, being humble, finding a mentor, being flexible, looking out for burnout, stepping out of one's comfort zone, focusing on personal improvement, and finding hobbies and outlets. We share our own experiences and provide practical tips on how to implement these skills into one's daily life. Throughout the epi...
May 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 231
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are now” - JP Morgan In this episode of the Plan B CRNA podcast, the host, Bobby Jones, discusses how taking action can lead to positive outcomes and how to get started with achieving goals. He emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals, breaking them down into smaller, more manageable tasks, making a plan, and getting support from others. Bobby also explains how taking action can have a positive ...
May 18, 2023•11 min•Ep. 230
In the first part of this two-part podcast series, we discuss the first seven keys to achieving success in life. We start by exploring the importance of goal setting and breaking down big goals into achievable steps. We then move on to the significance of networking and building relationships, which can create opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of professionalism, having a positive attitude, and negotiating effectively, as well as taking...
May 15, 2023•50 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, I delve into the merits and drawbacks of owning a mobile home park and outline the necessary steps to take when considering a purchase. The speaker offers practical advice on conducting thorough research, analyzing market trends, and securing financing through conventional or alternative means like seller financing. Prior to the negotiation stage, it is essential to undertake due diligence to ensure that the terms of the deal are mutually beneficial for both the buyer and the se...
May 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 228
Are you ever in the anesthesia environment and come across something that could use improvement? If so, what do you do about it? It's important to take action to improve our environment if we want to see positive change. Kelly Good had her "ah-ha" moment in the operating room when she reached for the same tape she had used on the previous patient. This sparked an idea for change, and after thinking about it, Kelly decided to take action. Join us as Kelly shares her journey of creating a product ...
May 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 227
On May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, people around the world celebrate the epic space opera franchise. The article revolves around the quote “I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me” from the movie Rogue One, spoken by Chirrut Imwe. Chirrut is a blind warrior-monk who has deep spiritual beliefs and worships the Force. Chanting this mantra helped him overcome his blindness and focus more intently on a task. The article explains how chanting and mantras work to calm and center th...
May 04, 2023•11 min•Ep. 226
In this podcast, we are introduced to Crystal Blackmon, a successful female entrepreneur based in Georgia. Crystal is the proud owner of three thriving businesses, Country Gold Cafe, Crystal Clear Marketing, and Wholesale International, and also runs a non-profit charity, From God Inc. We learn about Crystal's journey to becoming a successful businesswoman and the challenges she has faced along the way. She shares her experiences and insights into what it takes to start and run a successful busi...
May 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 225
This podcast is divided into two episodes, where the first episode talks about the mobile home market and how to invest in it. The terms mobile homes, manufactured homes, and trailers are defined and explained. The opportunity to invest in mobile homes is discussed, where it is estimated that 6.5% of the U.S. population lives in prefabricated homes, and the manufactured housing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5%. The average sale price of manufactured homes has ris...
Apr 27, 2023•19 min•Ep. 224
Ashley Wynn-Grimes is a nurse who has had an impressive career in various healthcare settings, including telemetry, quality improvement, and professional development. She is also a two-time author who is passionate about empowering patients and nursing professionals to make informed wellness choices through impactful medical programs. As the founder of Cannabis Nursing School, she is leading the way for non-traditional cannabis patient care programs. In this episode, we delve into Ashley's story...
Apr 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 223
In this podcast episode, I share a personal experience of feeling intense anger and discuss the nature of anger and its consequences. The podcast explores how anger can sometimes be beneficial, but it can also have negative consequences on our relationships and mental health. The host offers advice on how to recognize and manage anger in ourselves and others, including expressing it in a healthy and constructive manner, practicing self-care and stress-management techniques, and seeking help if n...
Apr 20, 2023•11 min•Ep. 222
Daniel Myers discusses his interactions with anesthesia providers in different clinical sites and some funny stories that came out of it. He also talks about locum companies' strategies to get providers' information and how to decrease their rate of reach, including requesting to be removed from their communication lists. He also shares his company's unique and revolutionary process of sourcing candidates and how they do not blow up CRNAs' phones or emails with mailing lists or excessive adverti...
Apr 17, 2023•20 min•Ep. 221
In this podcast episode, host Bobby Jones discusses low-content publishing, which involves creating books with repetitive pages and little to no text, such as notebooks, planners, journals, sketchbooks, and coloring books. He explains that Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a great platform for uploading these types of books. He outlines the various types of low-content and medium-content books that can be produced, including gratitude journals, workbooks, activity books, puzzles and gam...
Apr 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 220
Part 1 of 2 featuring Daniel Myers If you've ever wondered what it's like to work in healthcare recruitment from the corporate side, then you're in for a treat. Today, we have a special guest who will give us an insider's perspective on the world of anesthesia staffing and recruitment. So sit back, relax, and get ready to dive into the exciting world of healthcare recruitment with us! This is a podcast featuring an interview with Daniel Myers, the director of recruitment for C R H Anesthesia and...
Apr 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 219
In this episode, we explore the topic of procrastination. Is procrastination always a bad thing? How can we manage it effectively? We examine the history of procrastination and the potential benefits and drawbacks. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant believes that there is a sweet spot in moderate procrastination that allows the brain to come up with creative ideas. We also discuss the different types of procrastination and offer some tips and tricks for managing it effectively. Join us as we...
Apr 06, 2023•10 min•Ep. 218
Part 2 of 2 - In this episode of the podcast, Steven talks about his experience of taking on an RV park and realizing that it takes much more work than he anticipated. He discusses the importance of putting in hard work for 10 years before seeing the returns and how it gets easier and better after that. He also shares his plans for future investments and how he intends to raise money for bigger apartment complexes. However, he cautions that raising money comes with a different set of stress as o...
Apr 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 217
In part two of our craft breweries podcast series, we dive deeper into the world of craft beer and explore the unique brewing processes and techniques used by some of the most innovative and creative breweries in the industry. From traditional styles to experimental brews. We will discuss the steps necessary to start your craft brewing journey. There are ten steps to opening your brewery, including writing a brewery business plan, choosing a brewery concept, and securing financing. Your business...
Mar 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 216
Part 1 of 2 - On this episode of The Plan B CRNA podcast, we welcome special guest Dr. Steven Nguyen, a former pharmacy school graduate who successfully paid off over 250k of student debt in just four years. Steven shares his inspiring journey of how he tackled his massive student loans head-on and became debt-free. During the podcast, Steven also discusses how he started investing in real estate while working full-time, and he has since scaled his portfolio to an impressive 90 units without any...
Mar 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 215
In this episode of the Plan B CRNA podcast, host Bobby Jones starts with a quote from the movie Rocky Balboa where Rocky speaks to his son about the importance of facing adversity and not giving up. Bobby emphasizes the importance of understanding the benefits of facing challenges and developing resilience, perseverance, and a sense of accomplishment. He highlights how famous personalities such as Abraham Lincoln, Oprah Winfrey, JK Rowling, and Nelson Mandela overcame their struggles and succeed...
Mar 23, 2023•9 min•Ep. 214
Welcome, CRNAs, to this episode of our podcast where we'll be talking to Joy Ademuyewo, a fellow CRNA and founder of the Lokum App. Joy is from Texas and has always known that she wanted to be a CRNA even before becoming a nurse. As fellow CRNAs, we can relate to the challenges and complexities of our work. And in today's world, technology has become a vital aspect of our daily lives. Joy's interest in technology led her to create the Lokum App, a central marketplace that simplifies the work tra...
Mar 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 213
Join me as we take a deep dive into the world of craft beer and explore its explosive growth over the past few decades. As someone who has always been drawn to the art of brewing, I talk about how some friends and I decided to take the plunge and start our own brewery. It was a dream that we had been pursuing for years. But first… We'll start by looking back at the history of American beer and how it was nearly decimated by Prohibition and WWII. But thanks to key events like Fritz Maytag's purch...
Mar 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 212
Welcome to the second part of our podcast series featuring Matthew Newton and Rommel Javier. In this episode, we dive deep into several intriguing topics that can help you unlock your full potential and achieve success. First, we explore the concept of analysis paralysis, which is the state of overthinking and being unable to make a decision. Matthew and Rommel share their insights on how to overcome this state and the importance of taking action even when you don't have all the answers. Next, w...
Mar 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 211
In this podcast episode, the host explores the concept of work-life balance and whether it's possible to achieve a perfect balance between work and leisure. The episode delves into the idea that there is often a blurred line between what constitutes work and leisure, especially in the modern world where people are always connected to their work via technology. The episode highlights the importance of taking time off and finding a healthy balance between work and leisure. The host shares various ...
Mar 09, 2023•11 min•Ep. 210
In this episode, Matthew Newton sits down with Rommel Javier, a CRNA, entrepreneur, husband, and father of two. Rommel wears many hats, and in this conversation, he shares his experiences managing two short-term rentals on the East Coast and his passion for the sneaker resale market. Rommel is a dedicated Christian who shares how his faith has guided him in his personal and professional life. He also talks about the challenges and rewards of managing short-term rentals, including the importance ...
Mar 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 209
Welcome to the Rabbit Hole Episode, where we explore the world of real estate wholesaling. When you hear the term wholesale, it means selling in large quantities to be retailed by others. In real estate, wholesaling involves selling a property to an interested party before the contract with the original homeowner closes. In this episode, we dive deeper into the basic numbers and the process of wholesaling real estate. We'll discuss what it takes to get started and the essential things you need t...
Mar 02, 2023•25 min•Ep. 208
Nancy May's journey from the boardroom to the emergency room is remarkable. As a corporate leader and business advisor, she spent her career advising CEOs and Boards of Directors in the public and private corporate sectors. But when her parents needed her, she stepped up as their POA and Trustee, becoming their diehard advocate as they aged. Drawing on her experiences as a caregiver, Nancy founded CareManity, LLC, a business focused on providing family caregivers with practical knowledge, resour...
Feb 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 207
