ACU-013 From Graduation to Start-Up Of An Herbal Pharmacy with Travis Kern LAc
AcuSprout: Acupuncture Podcast
12/10/20
•95m
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In this episode I chat with Travis Kern LAc., one of the founders of Root and Branch in Portland, Oregon. This is the story of how he and his business partner Travis Cunningham LAc., braved the system and launched a brick and mortar Herbal Pharmacy that serves practitioners all over the country (US), in filling our patient’s herbal prescriptions.
TODAY’S GUEST
TRAVIS KERN LAC. CO-FOUNDER OF ROOT AND BRANCH IN PORTLAND OREGON
Growing up in New Orleans as the son of a dietitian and in a very social household, Travis K. has always had a keen interest in the components of good living, namely food, drink, and community. He trained as a professional chef and had his first career in catering and restaurants. Travis uses his culinary training in the creation of herbal medicines, relying on a deep understanding of how plants and minerals change with heat and manipulation. Now with his training in Chinese medicine, he is able to channel that Southern passion for the good life into the research and design of life-changing medicines for people in need.
FIND HIM HERE:
- www.rootandbranchpharmacy.com and if you are in Portland, stop by the shop and say hi. We always love to meet practitioners and talk to them about what we do and how we can help practitioners do what they do better.
- QUESTIONS? 971-288-5939 (They are super helpful with herby questions! I call them often.)
- Instagram @rootandbranchpdx
YOU’LL LEARN
- Travis explains the multitude of offerings Root and Branch has and how they can help new practitioners fill scripts for their patients.
- The Genesis of Root and Branch is laid out in detail.
- Do you know what the three most valuable business principles are? Listen in and find out.
- How to win friends and influence the surrounding businesses with community service.
- The most valuable way to get new patients is still the friendly BBQ. (Well, maybe not right now....2020.)
- Do you know what the MOST important character asset is that will keep your doors open? This is BIG!
- Yes, you can become your own bookkeeper, and you probably should! We talk about how.
- Travis shares the inside scoop with how the Travis’s were able to open shop, and how they managed that risk.
- Lastly you, yes you, ARE ENOUGH! So do the thing!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR ACUSPROUTS!
- Get $25 in store credit when you set up a new practitioner account at Root and Branch. Here is your special link!
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RESOURCES
- Bookkeeping youtube videos Travis watched to learn how to set up the books.
- I mention the book I am reading. The Power of Self Confidence, by Brian Tracy. It’s a great read.
CALL TO ACTION
- Call someone and tell them you love them. That’s all. Life is too short to not tell people how awesome they are!
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ACU-012 Mindset Monday - How To Set Business Goals
December 3, 2020
•32m
What if you could have exactly what you want in life? How will you get there? You can’t get from point A to point B without a map. Same with your life. This podcast isn’t anything new or special. It is a simple prompt, a nudge and a reminder that in order to achieve great things you have to have a plan. I encourage you to listen and then take action and begin planning. Have some crazy dreams and then have some boring rudimentary goals. This life of yours is your canvas. You get to choose. Set your intentions and then get into action. Then, fall in love with the process. Someday I want you to come back to me and say how your badass goals at the end of 2020 launched your dream!
YOU’LL LEARN:
In this episode of Mindset Monday I discuss:
- How important it is to evaluate the past before you launch new goals for your future.
- I do a deep dive on S M A R T goals. An acronym to help you process your goals and help you move forward.
- The questions to ask yourself when you feel like quitting.
- Should you share your goals?
- Do you need a plan “B”?
- Where you should start.
CALL TO ACTION
- Schedule a couple hours to set your goals for the upcoming quarter or year.
- Head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review!
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ACU-014 How To Start An Acupuncture Practice
December 17, 2020
•20m
FIVE PAIN IN THE ASS THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO FIRST
This podcast is ONLY for the new practitioner, student, or seasoned acupuncturist who may be transitioning to business owner or independent contractor position. In this episode I teach you exactly what steps you need to take as you are finishing up your boards. Most of us can’t wait to get out and start practicing when we graduate, but have no idea that there are a gazillion boxes to tic off before we can even find a snazzy place to call, “Office”. I am going to attempt to put them all in order for you so that you don’t have to muck around in the, “in between space” for very long.
I am going to give you a little heads up. SLOW DOWN! This transition is going to take way more patience than you anticipate. There might be delivery jobs, bartending, Alaskan fishing, massage therapy, or any other job in the “in between space”. Accept it. It kinda sucks and might not be what you had planned on happening. Hang in there! Stay in action and keep jumping through the hoops.
You are basically tilling the soil my AcuSprout friend! Has to be done before you put down those roots!
YOU’LL LEARN
- I actually start off with a little reminder to check into your state licensing process. My hope is that you do this while you are a student. If it never occurred to you, you need to check NOW! Some states have approval boards that may only meet a couple times a year.
- 1.) Register your business. (Independent Contractors and Practice Launchers.)
- 2.) Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- 3.) Open a Business Bank Account
- 4.) Apply for a Business Credit Card
- 5.) Talk to your Banker about a Business Line of Credit
PICK UP THE DETAILED SHOW NOTES HERE.
- That’s it! Don’t worry! There will be a follow up with the NEXT 5 pain in the ass things to do, soon!
CALL TO ACTION
- Direct Message me on INSTAGRAM. Have questions? I’m happy to help!
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