
The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™
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From Early Struggles to Pharmacy Staffing Leader | Autumn-Kyoko Cushman, BS ShiftRx, CEO, Co-Founder
I sat down with Autumn Kyoko Cushman, co-founder of ShiftRx, staffing leader, to hear how she and her team clawed their way back from the edge. From bounced credit cards to nationwide scale—this one’s raw, real, and a must-listen for anyone building in pharmacy.

Koelzer Brothers Reminisce: Lessons from the Pharmacy & Dad | Pete, Tom, Tim, & Mike Koelzer Koelzer
The host and his brothers (Mike Koelzer, along with brothers Pete Koelzer, Tom Koelzer, and Tim Koelzer) return to where it all started—the family drugstore. From early paper routes to late nights after close mopping the store, they reflect on the work ethic, values, and business lessons they learned from their da

How Pharmacies Get Penalized for Buying Wrong | Kris Rhea, MBA Pharmacy Marketplace, Dir. of Business. Dev.
I sat down again with Kris Rhea to unpack how pharmacies are silently losing money—just by buying wrong. We talk wholesaler games, misunderstood contracts, and the AI tool trying to fix it all. If you’ve ever felt like your drug spend makes no sense, this one’s for you.

Redefining Pharmacy Benefits Without the Gimmicks | Joey Dizenhouse, FSA, MAAA SlateRx, President & CEO
I sat down with Joey Dizenhouse, CEO of SlateRx, to talk about redefining pharmacy benefits—minus the gimmicks. We dug into transparency, real fiduciary alignment, and how SlateRx is tackling PBM dysfunction head-on. If you're tired of smoke and mirrors in the benefits space, this episode is for you. Sponsored by Waypo

Navigating Legal Minefields for Independent Pharmacies | Dae Lee, PharmD & Adam Farkas, Attys Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
I sat down with attorneys Dae Lee and Adam Farkas to dig into the legal mess surrounding GLP-1 compounding, PBM overreach, and the brutal reality facing independent pharmacies. Dae’s a pharmacist-attorney, Adam’s a legal powerhouse, and together they’re helping pharmacies fight back in a system stacked against them.

Exit Your Pharmacy Without Sacrificing its Value | Michelle Woosley, PharmD, MBA Cornerstone Business Services, VP, IB-Healthcare
Michelle Woosley blends pharmacy know-how with M&A savvy. She shares how independent pharmacy owners can build value, avoid costly mistakes, and attract serious buyers—including private equity. Thinking about selling your pharmacy someday? Don’t miss this one. Michelle’s advice could mean the difference between walking