The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast: Sykes & Company, P.A.
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As a pharmacist, serving your community means putting your advocacy hat on and stepping into unfamiliar territory.
One of the largest untapped resources that can really drive change towards PBM reform is using your existing patient base to show legislators the importance of PBM legislation.
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, ...
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As a pharmacy owner, it often feels like you’re fighting battles against systems designed to work against you.
Few battles loom larger than the fight against Pharmacy Benefit Managers whose opaque practices have chipped away at margins, patient trust, and sustainability for independents.
In this episode, we have two very special guests on the fro...
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We're seeing an uptick in pharmacies starting their own insurance agencies which can be a great way to get paid for work you're already doing.
But there's a lot of complexities and compliance elements to consider.
In this episode, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and Austin Murray sit down with Seth Schlegel, Owner of Independent Community...
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Growing your pharmacy without losing your people along the way can be tricky but not impossible.
On this week’s episode of the Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges multi-store pharmacy owners face today: People operations at scale.
In this conversation, we have a full crew of Sykes team members featuring Sco...
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Pharmacy has come a long way and so has pharmacy accounting and tax.
From handwritten ledgers and neighborhood storefronts to advanced technology, diversified revenue, and expanded clinical services.
And through all these changes, Sykes & Company has seen it all.
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA, and...
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Building a thriving team in today's pharmacy landscape starts with you.
But what exactly does good leadership look like? Is leadership a learnable skill that can be developed over time?
In this episode, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP® and Bonnie Bond, CPA, MBA sit down with leadership expert Kelley Babcock to explore how effective leader...
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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