The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.

Sykes & Company, P.A.

Welcome to the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast! On this show, we bring you valuable insights from pharmacists, key vendors and other innovators to bring you pharmacy CPA advice and fuel your bottom line. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for the latest in independent pharmacy! 

  1. Reinventing Revenue Streams with Seth Schlegel, Founder of Independent Community Broker Network

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    Reinventing Revenue Streams with Seth Schlegel, Founder of Independent Community Broker Network

    Send us a text Schedule an Rx Assessment Subscribe to Master The Margin We're seeing an uptick in pharmacies starting their own insurance agencies which can be a great way to get paid for work you're already doing.  But there's a lot of complexities and compliance elements to consider.  In this episode, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Seth Schlegel, Owner of Independent Community Broker Network to explore the evolving strategies for generating revenue around insurance consultation in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. We cover: Maximizing Patient Profit CentersRevolutionizing Patient Care with Low-Cost SolutionsEnsuring compliance in offering insurance consultationsMore About Our Guest: Seth Schlegel is the Founder of Independent Community Broker Network and is a healthcare strategist with deep expertise in helping providers reimagine financial and patient models for the modern era. He is passionate about creating sustainable solutions that balance revenue growth with meaningful patient outcomes, ensuring pharmacies and healthcare practices can continue serving their communities for generations to come. Learn more about Seth and ICBN: ICBN Website: https://www.myicbn.com/ ICBN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icbn-independent-community-broker-network/ Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter Bonnie Bond – CPA LinkedIn Bonnie Bond – CPA Twitter More on this topic: Podcast: Relationships That Scale Podcast: Becoming a Pharmacy Gladiator Podcast: The Evolution of Pharmacy Accounting and Tax

    37 min
  2. Leading From the Inside Out with Kelley Babcock, Founder and Creator of Leadership Growth Formula

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    Leading From the Inside Out with Kelley Babcock, Founder and Creator of Leadership Growth Formula

    Send us a text Schedule an Rx Assessment Subscribe to Master The Margin Building a thriving team in today's pharmacy landscape starts with you. But what exactly does good leadership look like? Is leadership a learnable skill that can be developed over time? In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA sit down with leadership expert Kelley Babcock to explore how effective leadership can make or break independent pharmacies. From self-management to team development, Kelley shares practical strategies that empower pharmacy owners to lead with clarity, energy, and purpose. We cover: - Why leadership is an inside job that starts with managing yourself - How coaching-style leadership can transform team performance - Strategies for building a high-performing, engaged team culture - Time and energy management tips for every pharmacy owner And more! More About Our Guest: Kelley Babcock is the Founder of Leadership Growth Formula and has made it her mission to learn the secrets of leadership and share them with independent pharmacists everywhere. Bringing over three decades of proven experience as an in-the-trenches leader of high-performing teams, Kelley has successfully managed $40 million in revenue for a Fortune 500 company and later doubled the revenue of a small business development company while serving as its COO. Under her leadership, that organization also grew its employee base fivefold, a testament to her ability to scale both people and performance. Beyond her professional achievements, Kelley is proudly married to her husband Tim for 40 years, a devoted mom to two adult children, and a “pandemic puppy parent” to a spirited malti-poo. A Florida native through and through, she combines business acumen with a deep commitment to family and community. Want to learn more about Kelley and Leadership Growth Formula? Click below to check them out! Kelley Babcock LinkedIn Leadership Growth Formula Website Leadership Growth Formula Facebook Leadership Growth Formula LinkedIn Stay up to date on new episodes by liking and subscribing! Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More on this topic: Podcast: Building a Super Culture in Your Pharmacy Podcast: Pharmacy Leadership Amplified Podcast: Becoming a Pharmacy Gladiator

    42 min
  3. Relationships That Scale With Dr. Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness

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    Relationships That Scale With Dr. Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness

    Send us a text Schedule an Rx Assessment Subscribe to Master The Margin How do you tackle one of healthcare’s biggest challenges from behind the pharmacy counter? That’s the question at the heart 💙 of this week’s conversation. In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with rockstar Pharmacist Dr. Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP for a compelling discussion on how community pharmacists can step up as frontline advocates in dementia prevention, early detection, and caregiver support. We cover: Why dementia care is a growing opportunity and responsibility for pharmaciesHow pharmacists can build relationships that lead to collaborative careThe future of pharmacy as a community-centered, problem-solving professionAnd more!  More About Our Guest:   Amina Abubakar graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences in 2005. She is the owner and manager of Avant Pharmacy & Wellness Center formerly known as Rx Clinic Pharmacy in Charlotte, NC, and the founder of the Avant Institute. She is an internationally recognized award-winning clinical pharmacist, Certified HIV Specialty Pharmacist, a preceptor to UNC Chapel Hill residents and students from several schools of pharmacy. Recently, Amina was bestowed the honor by the National Community Pharmacists Association as 2020’s Independent Pharmacist of the Year and also received the 2020 Bowl of Hygeia from the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists for outstanding service to the community. She has fostered an environment that showcases the impact of community pharmacists on patient care by collaborating with medical providers and expanding pharmacist-led clinical services in her community. Her desire to help others advance the pharmacy profession inspired her to found the Avant Institute to offer training to pharmacies across the country on the practical application of clinical pharmacy services through developing sustainable physician collaborations. Currently, she shares her passion for pharmacy advancements with pharmacists, patients and policy makers all over the country through Pharmacogenomics. She was invited to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and to the FDA to discuss the role of pharmacists in pharmacogenomics. Stay connected with Amina: Amina Abubakar LinkedIn Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Website Avant Pharmacy and Wellness Facebook Avant Pharmacy and Wellness LinkedIn Stay connected with us: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More resources: Podcast: Elevate and Collaborate Podcast: Pharmacy’s Never Ending Story: PBM Reform Act and Medicare Drug Pricing Changes Podcast: Pharmacy Ownership Through Time

    35 min
  4. Pharmacy Ownership Through Time With Dr. Bill Osborn, PharmD, President of Osborn Drugs

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    Pharmacy Ownership Through Time With Dr. Bill Osborn, PharmD, President of Osborn Drugs

    Send us a text Schedule an Rx Assessment Subscribe to Master The Margin How do you grow from one pharmacy to 32...and still sleep at night? That's a question unicorn pharmacy owners can answer and this week we're joined by one! In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA and Austin Murray sit down with Bill Osborn, President at Osborn Drugs and pharmacy industry veteran, for an unscripted, insightful conversation that spans decades of wisdom, wit, and work ethic. From navigating PBM reform and workforce shortages to embracing AI and technology, we jump into the "Pharmacy Time Machine" to discuss: - The evolving role of AI and automation in pharmacy - How Bill built a 32-store network rooted in local ownership - Partnership structures, buy-sell agreements, and long-term sustainability - And more! More About Our Guest:  Bill Osborn is President of Osborn Drugs, Inc. and started working in the pharmacy in different capacities since the age of 13. A Miami OK native, Bill graduated from Miami High School (1978) and received his Associates degree (1980) from NEO A&M College. He obtained his Bachelor (1984) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (2003) from the University of Oklahoma. He currently serves as co-chair of Unify Rx and is on the board of AlignRx. Bill also serves on the board of directors of Surescripts, LLC, the Premier Value Alliance, and First National Bank of Miami. Bill served a 10-year term on the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy and is a current member of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association and the American College of Apothecaries. Bill is a graduate of University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. Connect with Bill Osborn and Osborn Drugs:   Bill Osborn LinkedIn ProRx Website Osborn Drugs Website Osborn Drugs Facebook Stay connected with us: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast – The One Big, Beautiful Bill Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy Podcast - PBM Reform Act and Medicare Drug Pricing Changes

    35 min
  5. Pharmacy Leadership Amplified with Dr. Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy

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    Pharmacy Leadership Amplified with Dr. Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy

    Send us a text Schedule an Rx Assessment Subscribe to Master The Margin Technology, retaining talent, filling needs in your community.  We cover it all and more in this sit down with Dr. Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy. In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Bonnie Bond, CPA, sit down with Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, to discuss: - The future of AI in pharmacy - Why communication is the most underrated hiring skill - The hidden impact of pharmacy deserts on urban communities - And more! More About Our Guest: Hashim Zaibak is the Founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy with over 20 locations serving the Milwaukee area.  Dr. Zaibak started his career as a pharmacist in 1999 after graduating from the University of Illinois‐Chicago. With over fifteen years of experience, he has seen the industry from multiple vantage points. Aside from Hashim’s experience, he is well known as a helpful educated medical counselor. He dedicates time to giving health education presentations and teaching patients proper medication administration.  Dr. Zaibak has over six years of experience as a Clinical Instructor to help train pharmacy students from six pharmacy schools in the Wisconsin and Illinois area (Concordia University, Rosalind Franklin University, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois, Midwestern University, and MCW School of Pharmacy). As recognition of Hashim’s excellent service to the community, he was named the 2014 Pharmacist of the Year by Pharmacy Development Services and Health Mart’s 2014 Pharmacy of the Year. Connect with Hashim Zaibak and Hayat Rx below:  Hashim Zaibak LinkedIn Hayat Pharmacy Website Hayat Pharmacy Facebook Hayat Pharmacy Instagram Hayat Pharmacy LinkedIn Hayat Pharmacy Twitter Stay connected with us: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast – The One Big, Beautiful Bill Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy Podcast - Building a Super Culture in Your Pharmacy

    32 min
  6. Becoming a Pharmacy Gladiator with Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA and Greco De Valencia, VP of Pharmacy

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    Becoming a Pharmacy Gladiator with Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA and Greco De Valencia, VP of Pharmacy

    Send us a text Schedule an Rx Assessment Subscribe to Master The Margin Technology, retaining talent, filling needs in your community.  We cover it all and more in this sit down with Dr. Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy. In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Bonnie Bond, CPA, sit down with Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, to discuss: - The future of AI in pharmacy - Why communication is the most underrated hiring skill - The hidden impact of pharmacy deserts on urban communities - And more! More About Our Guest: Dr. Jay Phipps is a Pharmacy Gladiator, Pharmacy Doctor, Founder, Entrepreneur President, and CEO with over 29 years of experience in pharmacy.  At Phipps Pharmacy, Dr. Jay leads a team of dedicated and professional Pharmacy Doctors and technicians who provide personalized and high-quality care for patients. Phipps Pharmacy, Inc. is an independent pharmacy with 5 locations in Tennessee and Mississippi. Dr. Jay is also the President and CEO of PhippsCare that focuses on Pharmacy Doctor provided healthcare and Health Insurance Solutions who specializes in medical and pharmacy plans for seniors.  Dr. Jay currently serves on multiple Boards of Directors and committees on the national, state, and local levels. He has served as the American Pharmacist Association-Academy Students of Pharmacy National President, on the APhA Board of Trustees, President of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), on the Board of Directors for TPA, Chair, Tennessee Pharmacy Research Education Foundation, Co-Chair, Carroll County Drug Prevention Coalition and a District 8 County Commissioner.  Dr. Phipps received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he also completed a residency in Drug Information and Pharmacotherapy and is currently pursuing an MBA with a major in Leadership and Strategy from the #1 ranked online MBA program at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business.  Dr. Phipps plans to graduate in the fall of 2024.  Connect with Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA and Greco De Valencia below: Jay Phipps LinkedIn Pharmacy Gladiator Website Pharmacy Gladiator Instagram Pharmacy Gladiator TikTok Pharmacy Gladiator Twitter (X) Greco’s LinkedIn Live Oak Bank Website Stay connected with us: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter More Resources on these Topics: Podcast – The One Big, Beautiful, Bill Podcast - Momentum on the Hill: Protecting Independent Pharmacies Through Advocacy Podcast - The Trusted Pharmacist: Advocacy and Building a Resilient Pharmacy

    40 min

À propos

Welcome to the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast! On this show, we bring you valuable insights from pharmacists, key vendors and other innovators to bring you pharmacy CPA advice and fuel your bottom line. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for the latest in independent pharmacy! 

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