Joe Williams didn’t take the traditional route to pharmacy ownership, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. In this episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, Joe breaks down how he hustled his way into the industry and turned late nights, second jobs, and a foreclosure flip into the foundation of his multi-location pharmacy business. He walks us through the strategies and systems that helped him grow his first store 12x — without sacrificing patient care or company culture. Along the way, Joe shares the lessons he's learned about leadership and how relentless grit can turn obstacles into opportunities.  

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01:10 – Joe’s Start in Pharmacy  

04:15 – Hustling to Buy His First Store  

10:00 – Switching to PioneerRx (and Regretting the Alternative)  

14:30 – The Power of Systems Over Micromanagement  

24:50 – Culture and Staff Development That Scales  

36:00 – Delivery with a Destiny: The Magnet Story  

43:50 – The Power of Proactive Care  

49:20 – Prescribables  

Hosted By: Mark Bivins | Chief Growth Officer, RedSail Technologies  

Guest:  Joe Williams | Pharmacy Owner / Co-Founder, Apex Pharmacy Consulting  

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