The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: 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!
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It's mid-2026, and Scotty Sykes joins the Pharmacy Podcast Network to talk about where independent pharmacy stands at the halfway mark of the year.
In this episode, Scotty walks through:
- Why now is the time for owners to get their books, margins, and cash flow in order
- The surge of cash-based revenue opportunities
- Bolt-on business models like home care and central...
What if you could boost patient outcomes and add thousands in new revenue...without overhauling your workflow?
On this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we sit down with Jen Whalen and Matt Gilbert of MedSense Health to break down:
- What RTM and RPM are and how independent pharmacies can get started
- How to layer RPM check-ins onto MTM calls and med sync workflows
- How MedSen...
What if your team held the best ideas for growing your pharmacy and you just needed to get out of the way?
On this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jay Phipps, owner of Phipps Pharmacy and founder of the Phipps Tank concept, to break down:
- What Phipps Tank is and how to run it in your pharmacy
- Why culture is a bottom line strategy, no...
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Adding telemedicine as a revenue stream...How do you do it?
On this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we sit down with Mehrdad Hariri, Founder and CEO of RxConnexion, to break down:
- The real reason most pharmacies struggle to get traction
- How telemedicine actually works inside a pharmacy
- Why telemedicine isn't just for compounding
And more!
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Fresh off the NHIA (National Home Infusion Association) Conference, we're talking Revenue Cycle Management for infusion centers and home infusion pharmacies!
In this episode as part of our Infusion Revolution Series on the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hilger, CEO of SolisRx to break down:
- The three core areas of revenue leakage
- Data fundamentals through the d...
Welcome to another episode of the Bottom Line Catch Up and the team is back together celebrating America 250!
In this episode, we break down:
- Tradeshow season
- MFP refunds and taxes
- How to find a pharmacy buyer
And more!
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Are you looking at getting into a central fill model? This episode is for you.
On this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Austin Murray sit down with Oliver Hoopes, Owner of Cache Valley Pharmacy to break down:
- The supplement revenue gap between pharmacies and hormone clinics
- Why every independent pharmacy should be a h...
Welcome to the inaugural Bottom Line Catch Up and Hawaiian Shirt Friday at Sykes & Company, and the team is back together including Bonnie, who survived a grizzly bear encounter in Yellowstone for a wide-ranging post-tax season catch-up.
In this episode, we break down the hottest topics right now in pharmacy including:
- Transition conversations
- Multi-store expansion opportunities
- ...
What does it mean to truly build a pharmacy people are excited to walk into as employees and patients?
In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast Dr. Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, MS, Host of The Intentional Living Pharmacist and Owner of Powell Pharmacy sits down with us to discuss intentional living.
We cover:
- The four pillars of intentional living
- How to ...
What's really going on with peptides, AI, and the future of independent pharmacy? Turns out, quite a lot.
Dr. Nicolette Mathey, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Atrium24 and Dotti CRM, for her quarterly update on the independent pharmacy landscape.
We talk about:
- Headwinds and tailwinds for Q2 of independent pharmacy
- Upcoming PCAC meeting and what it means for pepti...
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What does it take for a pharmacist to go from opening a compounding pharmacy to running for U.S. Congress? Turns out, it takes a lot.
In this episode, Austin and Scotty sit down with Dr. Ndidiamaka Okpareke, PharmD, Owner of Olive Tree Compounding, and U.S...
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What's the difference between marketing and advertising and why does it matter for your pharmacy?
In this episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Austin Murray sits down with Bruce Kneeland, longtime independent pharmacy advocate and host of the Pharmacy Crossroads podcast, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to grow an independent pharmacy in today...
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AI is rapidly becoming part of the pharmacy workflow but when it comes to compliance, accuracy, and patient safety, there’s far more to consider than just efficiency gains.
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Austin Murray sits down with Josh Potter, Director of Compliance at PRS Pharmacy Services, to break down how AI is actually being u...
MFP is officially here and for many pharmacies, the biggest challenge isn’t the pricing, it’s understanding how the money actually flows and making sure you’re getting paid correctly.
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Austin Murray sits down with Katheryne Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer at Second Sight Solutions (Beacon Channel Management) to break down the mechanics o...
Is NCPA really worth it for independent pharmacy owners? What's the real world ROI of being apart of NCPA?
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Mark Ey, COO of NCPA and Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy to break down what NCPA actually does for independent community pharmacies and why so many owners...
Infusion is booming and it’s not just because of an aging population. As technology unlocks new gene therapies, autoimmune treatments, and ultra-rare specialty drugs, infusion pharmacies are being pushed to scale faster, operate tighter, and deliver a better patient experience than ever.
In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Austin Murray sit down with Jordan V...
With cybercriminal activity accelerating and AI making scams more sophisticated by the day, one of the greatest threats facing pharmacies is through social engineering. Not by hacking systems, but by manipulating people.
In this episode, Austin Murray and Scotty Sykes are joined by Chris Sykes, IT Director at Sykes & Company, to break down what social engineering really is, why ph...
KPIs for the Rapid Growth Pharmacy with Jim Hrncir, R. Ph, Owner of Las Colinas Compounding Pharmacy
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Rapid growth is exciting but without the right metrics, culture, and plan, it can quietly put your pharmacy at risk.
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Jim Hrncir, R. Ph. FACP, Owner of Las Colinas Compounding Pharmacy and Wellness Center veteran compounding pharmacist and owner, to unpack what it really takes to ru...
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With TrumpRx officially live, the first major PBM reform in decades signed into law, and the FTC squeezing historic concessions out of Cigna/Express Scripts…Did independent pharmacy just have its “Super Bowl week?”
In this bonus episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray break down what these rapid-fire developments actually m...
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With Medicare’s Maximum Fair Price (MFP) rebates officially underway and the 340B rebate mechanism on hold, pharmacy owners are left navigating one of the grayest areas the industry has seen in years.
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Julie Crozier, CEO at @secure340b to unpack how MDPNP is colliding w...
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