In this episode, Justin talks with Claire, a family nurse practitioner ready to break out of traditional employment and launch her own functional medicine practice. Like most NPs considering the leap, Claire faces imposter syndrome and fears about starting a business from scratch. Together, they cut through the uncertainty and get real about what it takes to move from employee to business owner.

You’ll hear actionable advice on structuring a lean, cash-based practice, how to price and package services without overcomplicating your offer, whether insurance is worth the headache, and why you don’t need thousands of patients to build a profitable clinic. They cover how to leverage your current skills, keep overhead low, and use your 1099 income to fund your startup smartly. Justin calls out the most common limiting beliefs, offers practical steps to get started part-time, and explains the right time to scale or bring on extra help.

If you’re stuck in overwhelm, worried you’re not “ready,” or just want a blueprint for building your practice the right way, this episode lays out a clear, honest path forward.

In this episode, Justin breaks down the realities of NP entrepreneurship that often get overlooked. From unrealistic expectations to common early-stage mistakes, this conversation dives into what actually slows practitioners down when starting or growing a practice.

You’ll hear practical insights on mindset, decision-making, and why progress often feels harder than expected in the early phases of business ownership. If you’re building an NP practice or thinking about taking the leap, this episode offers a grounded look at what it really takes to move forward with clarity and confidence.

In this week's podcast, Justin sits down with Lisa, a psych NP who's balancing two part-time jobs alongside a private practice that's finally gaining serious momentum. We dive into the hard numbers, break down the tax advantages of business ownership, and look at what it really takes to reclaim your time and stop living at the mercy of an employer.

You’ll hear actionable strategies for managing your hours, deciding exactly when to hire help, and how to drop the fear-based thinking that keeps so many NPs stuck. If you're ready to move past survival mode and start building a business that pays you what you're worth, without burning out, this conversation will show you exactly how to map out your next move.