The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.
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Episodes
Relationships That Scale With Dr. Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, CEO of Avant Pharmacy and Wellness
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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 commu...
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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 unscripte...
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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 A...
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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 A...
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H.R. 4317, PBM transparency and Medicare drug pricing...The legislative landscape is shifting fast, and if pharmacy owners want a sustainable future, advocacy can’t be optional.
So where do things stand and what’s next?
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Bonnie Bond, CPA, sit down with B. D...
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One of the strongest forces shaping the future of independent pharmacy right now is advocacy.
Many pharmacists however still underestimate their power to influence policy and protect their profession.
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Bonnie Bond, CPA, sit down with Dr. Steve Hoffart, PharmD, FAAFM ...
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To lease or not to lease…or to purchase?
When it comes to getting a new vehicle for the pharmacy, one of the most common questions we get asked from owners is “should I lease or should I purchase a vehicle?”
In this episode of Master The Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant break down this question and what...
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Out of all the hats that pharmacy owners need to wear, advocacy is arguably one of the most important.
Yet too many pharmacy owners underestimate their ability to influence meaningful change.
So how can pharmacy leaders advocate effectively and ensure their voices are heard in critical policy discussions?
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty S...
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Inventory management...One of the top contributors to profit loss in independent pharmacies.
Yet many owners still rely on outdated systems and reactive strategies.
So how can pharmacy leaders optimize inventory, adapt to market shifts, and still maintain community connection?
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bon...
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The tax landscape is shifting for pharmacies...Are you ready to adapt?
In this bonus episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we bring you fresh insights from the trade show at Connect2025 from RedSail Technologies.
Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant deliver a boots-on-the-ground recap of the Con...
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Multi-store owners: Are running payroll through all of your locations? This episode is a must listen...
In this episode of Master the Margin, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Kathy Blanchard, Senior Pharmacy Accountant, dive into the nuances of common paymaster status and why it’s often misunderstood in multi-store pharmacy ...
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Cyberattacks targeting healthcare are rising, with pharmacies increasingly in the crosshairs.
From ransomware to phishing scams, the threats are real...and constant.
But how can independent pharmacies defend themselves against a digital siege?
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast we have 3 people of the Sykes & Company team, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is about 17% more prevalent in rural areas than urban ones. With rural communities often facing barriers to accessing healthcare, including limited specialists and transportation.
But what if there was a way to increase rural patient access to specialists?
In ...
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📄 389 pages of proposed reform. Four big takeaways for pharmacy owners. Countless implications for your tax strategy.
In the world of tax legislation, 389 pages might feel “short and sweet.”
But inside Congress’s latest tax proposal are sweeping changes that could significantly reshape the financial outlook for pharmacy...
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Can Culture Make or Break Your Pharmacy?
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Bonnie Bond, CPA sit down with Chris Cornelison, CEO of Solutions Rx, Best-Selling Author of the Book 'Super Culture' and Keynote Speaker to explore the one competitive advantage every pharmacy owner can fully control: Culture.
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Is Your Pharmacy Prepared for a Cyberattack?
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Austin Murray sit down with Trenton Thiede, President of PAAS National, to unpack the rising cybersecurity threats facing independent pharmacies and what owners must do to stay compliant and protected.
We dive into everything from:
- HIPAA compliance updates
- AI risks, mult...
Pill bottles don’t talk...but what if they could? Now you can know exactly how (and when) patients take their meds.
That’s the power of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring!
And on this week’s episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we're diving into the mechanics of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring.
Bonnie Bond, CPA, and Austin Murray sit down with Jen Whalen, Direc...
Cracking the 340B code can feel like climbing Mt. Everest…but done right, it can be an absolute game-changer for independent pharmacies.
That’s what this week’s episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast is all about!
Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Kathy Blanchard team up with Draven Tell, Lead Analyst at Secure340B to break down:
- Low Hanging Fruits With 340B Pro...
Are you shipping GLPs and other compounded medications out of state? You may have a tax compliance issue.
From constant GLP changes to multi-state taxes, we’re coming to you post-APC Owner’s Summit to bring you the 411 on the compounding world!
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Austin Murray share key insights from the APC Summit.
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Growth Mode…Activated! ✅
From the show floor at the inaugural AtriumX conference, Sykes & Company Leaders Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP and Austin Murray caught up with Todd Eury, Owner and Founder of RxPR and Pharmacy Podcast Network.
On this special bonus episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast we touch on:
- Diversifying Revenue in Your Pharmacy
- Expanding You...
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