In this episode of the Claim to Fame podcast, we speak with Zach Gantt of Encore Healthcare, who shares his journey from a family-rooted career in DME to pioneering data-driven respiratory care. Zach delves into the creation of Encore and its Nexus platform, highlighting the transition from traditional DME services to a focus on outcomes and data, and the unique business models offered by Encore. The discussion also touches upon the trends and future of respiratory care, including the impact of AI and telehealth. Zach shares his personal insights on bootstrapping his business, leveraging technology, and the importance of maintaining a people-first approach, influenced by his background as a pastor. The episode wraps up with details on the Smoky Mountain Symposium, an educational conference for DME providers organized by Encore Health.