In this episode of ChoinqueCast, host Jim Emerick sits down with Kaleigh Peat, Manager of ACC Medlink, about providing ground and air medical transport options for families moving bedbound loved ones across the country. They discuss the company’s origins, affordability compared with air ambulances, one-on-one comfort care, national operations, and how the team uses technology to coordinate transports. Peat grew up working across ACC Medlink, from cleaning and maintaining vehicles to marketing, finance, HR, sales, and company oversight. Her experience learning each function of the business, pursuing courses outside a traditional college path, and developing as a leader shapes her perspective on mentorship, continuous education, and building a team that supports patients, families, and employees. Expect to Learn: How ground medical transport can provide a more affordable option for bedbound patients who need to travel long distances.Why one-on-one support from an EMT, paramedic, RN, or LPN helps keep patients comfortable during transport.How working across operational functions can help emerging leaders understand and oversee a business.Why continuous education, mentorship, and a strong peer network can build leadership skills outside a traditional college path.The importance of helping hospital case managers, social workers, and families understand available transport options.How AI-based scheduling and digital tools can improve transport coordination without eliminating jobs. Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00] – Teaser[01:09] – Jim introduces Kaleigh Peat of ACC Medlink[05:03] – Kaleigh shares her move from vice president to president[07:07] – Patient reunions and helping families bring loved ones home[09:33] – Building confidence through Dale Carnegie training and continued education[17:30] – Expanding awareness of lower-cost medical transport options[22:21] – Using AI and digital tools to coordinate vehicles, inspections, and receipts[24:25] – Kaleigh’s advice on education, mentors, and professional networks Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration produced under human editorial review. 🔗 Connect with the Guest, Kaleigh Peat: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleigh-peat-775416176/ 👉 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acc-medlink/ 👉 Company Website: https://medic-trans.com/ 🔗 Connect with the Host, Jim Emerick: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimemerick/ 🔗 More from Choinque: 👉 Website: https://www.choinque.com/blog 👉 Facebook: https://facebook.com/918903204639744 👉 Instagram: https://instagram.com/choinquecast 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choinque 👉 X: https://x.com/choinque 👉 Email: iamgood@choinque.com 🔗 More about Leadership Courses: 👉 Schedule: https://www.academyleadership.com/Emerick/ 🔗 Follow the Podcasts: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choinquecast/id1290927745 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56oY3glVaoTXmmcWWGQGry?si=69f1cd525a5d4be5 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAA4czS4aI7V5g3i2Sd4bUQ