Season One:

Episode One:

You’re a pharmacist and have been working for a few years in a pharmacy, most likely with the title of Manager. Now finally you’ve been given the opportunity to buy a partnership interest in the pharmacy you work at. So, you’ve got many emotions bubbling throughout your head and you’re not quite sure what to do.

Firstly, take a big deep breath and listen to this podcast……….

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Episode Two:

This week we have a guest host Tom Meagher from Balfour Meagher Legal & Business Advisors.

Tom has over 25 years’ legal and business experience with a vast knowledge of pharmacy. John and Tom sit down to discuss the sales process for a pharmacy and what first time buyers should consider before signing on the dotted line.

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Episode Three:

PART ONE

This week we have guest host Jeremy Watkins from The Barefoot Leader

Jeremy is a leadership and performance expert who works with senior leaders and business owners to help develop new insights to increase their influence and maximise their impacts as leaders. 

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Episode Four:

Part Two 

This week is second part of our conversation with Jeremy Watkins from the Barefoot Leader. 

Jeremy and John discuss the importance of having the right team within your pharmacy and how to ensure that they understand your vision for your business. 

This episode was produced by Sarah Rendell, with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod.

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Episode Five:

This week John chats about the importance of Trusted Advisors for Pharmacy Owners. He goes through in vast detail of who exactly needs to be a part of your team as a pharmacy owner.

This episode was produced by Sarah Rendell, with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod.

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Episode Six

This week we have guest speaker Luke McKinnon from HBF/Friendlies.  

Luke and John discuss selecting the right brand for your pharmacy and share some case studies of successful pharmacies. A great conversation for those looking for advice about pharmacy brands. 

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Episode Seven

This week John jumps on to chat about all things partnerships. Pharmacy Partnerships are a great way to step into the world of ownership however, there is many factors you must consider before signing the dotted line.

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Episode Eight

Part One // Managing a business, motherhood and family. 

John interviews Kirstin Bouse from Perth Psychology Collective. Kirstin is a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist with over 20 years-experience. In this two part interview John and Kirstin discuss relationships and owning a business. Part One kicks off with them chatting about managing expectations with your family in relation to owning a business.

This episode was produced by Sarah Rendell with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod

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Episode Nine

Part Two // Being clear about your values 

We have the amazing Kirstin Bouse from Perth Psychology Collective return for part two of her interview. John and Kirstin discuss in detail the importance of finding a balance with work, attending your child's school assemblies and the relationship with your significant other. 

This episode was produced by Sarah Rendell with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod.

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Episode Ten

Buying the Right Pharmacy. 

This week John sits down to chat all about choosing the right pharmacy to buy. It's so important when you buy your first pharmacy that you take the time to research whether its the right pharmacy for you. John shares some of the key things a future pharmacy owner must consider before making any type of offer. 

Produced by Sarah Rendell with free royalty music from Kevin Macleod. 

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Episode Eleven

How to value a pharmacy

The most commonly asked question we receive is how do you value a pharmacy? As bank panel valuers, Peak Strategies has a wealth of experience when it comes to valuing pharmacies. So in this episode, John deep dives into the world of pharmacy valuations and what he looks for when valuing a pharmacy. 

This episode is produced by Sarah Rendell with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod.

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Episode Twelve

Two Part Series with Instigo Managing Director Andrew Pattinson

Part One

John sits down to chat with Andrew about common traits of successful pharmacies. Instigo has worked with over 1,000 Australian pharmacies and has been exposed to many different brands, owners and pharmacists. In this episode they discuss the importance of purpose, structure and understanding your customer.

This episode was produced by Sarah Rendell with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod.

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Episode Thirteen

Part Two with Instigo Managing Director Andrew Pattinson

In part one of their conversation, John and Andrew discussed the common traits of successful pharmacies. However, in this episode they highlight where some pharmacies fall down. They also cover how to compete with price, the importance of doing the basics well and working towards a health destination model. 

Produced by Sarah Rendell with free royalty music from Kevin MacLeod. 

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