Subscribe to Master The Margin
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 Sykes, CPA, CFP®, and Bonnie Bond, CPA, sit down with Dr. Cole Sandlin, PharmD and Owner of Fred's Pharmacies to break down:
- The key takeaways from the pharmacy fly-in
- How bipartisan support is driving momentum for pharmacy initiative
- The role of AI in strengthening pharmacy operations
- And more!
More About Our Guest:
Cole Sandlin, PharmD is a 2008 graduate of Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy and the owner of Fred’s Pharmacy in Hamilton, Alabama.
Growing up in Hamilton, his grandfather, Fred C. Sandlin, founded Fred’s Pharmacy in 1951. Cole’s father, Fred Jr., took over from his dad and in 2014 Cole and wife Jill bought the pharmacy from his dad.
Learn more about Cole and Fred's Pharmacies:
Cole Sandlin LinkedIn
Stay connected with us:
Facebook
Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn
Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter
More Resources on these Topics:
Podcast – The One Big, Beautiful Bill
Podcast – Driving Independent Pharmacy Profitability in 2025
Podcast - AI, Audits, & Advocacy: The Pharmacy Survival Guide
Podcast - Pharmacy Advocacy: Going Beyond Patient Care for Your Community
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.