Jasmary Tineo set out to serve her community with a small, manageable practice. Growth had other plans — and she ended up with sixty employees across three states. For Jasmary, founder and CEO of a multi-state behavioral health organization, that growth wasn't accidental. It was the result of conviction, the right systems, and the willingness to sign a lease an hour before boarding a flight home.

In this episode of Growth: Cultivated, Jasmary shares the real story behind scaling a person-centered practice from a solo operation in Virginia to locations across three states — and what it actually required to do it sustainably.

In this episode:

• Why systems had to come before expansion — and what it took to build them
• The delegation struggle that almost became a ceiling
• How she uses AI to amplify operations without compromising clinical ethics
• What she looks for in advisors as the business enters its next phase
• The mindset shifts that separate replicating a business from replicating a culture

This one is for founders and owners in the health, wellness, and mental health space who are thinking about what comes next — whether that's a second location, a larger team, or simply running what they have more sustainably.

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What does it take to build a beauty brand that lasts four decades, without chasing every trend, flooding every channel, or losing what made it special in the first place?

In this episode of Growth Cultivated, Michelle sits down with Daniel Licursi, President of PharmaGel International, to explore what sustained brand-building really looks like in a crowded, trend-driven industry. Daniel shares how PharmaGel has maintained deep customer loyalty through clean formulations, consistent pricing, and a hands-on team that still picks up the phone and why that approach has proven more durable than rapid scaling ever could.

In this episode:

• Why PharmaGel has resisted trend-chasing for over 40 years and what that's meant for their loyal following
• How the "PharmaGel Family" culture drives organic growth and word-of-mouth without big ad spend
• The real cost of scaling too fast, and what beauty entrepreneurs get wrong when they chase placement in major retailers
• How Daniel is thinking about reaching a younger demographic without abandoning the professional channel that built the brand
• Advice for emerging beauty entrepreneurs on cash flow, regulatory complexity, and finding mentors who've made the mistakes already

Subscribe to Growth Cultivated for more conversations on building sustainable, values-driven growth in health, wellness, and aesthetics.

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Tasha Jackson co-owns the DripBar in Keller, Texas, a wellness franchise built on IV therapy, peptide treatments, and a team culture she's fiercely protective of. In this episode, Tasha shares how she and her husband built something that feels genuinely theirs inside a franchise system, why they leaned on their nurses and medical director instead of pretending to have all the answers, and how technology — including AI — has quietly become one of their biggest competitive advantages.

We dig into what it really takes to stand out as a local brick-and-mortar in the wellness space, how they approach client acquisition without cheapening the relationship, and what's next as they prepare to expand to a second location in Austin.

If you're a small business owner navigating growth, culture, or the balance between structure and independence, this one's for you.

What if your practice could generate a meaningful new revenue stream, without adding appointments, hiring more staff, or depending on insurance reimbursements?

In this episode of Growth: Cultivated, Dr. Kenneth Krieger introduces the Prysm — a real-time biomarker scanner that gives wellness practices a new way to engage patients and generate revenue outside of insurance. Dr. Krieger shares how practices are adding real patient value while building income that isn't tied to the traditional care model. From same-day ROI potential to deeper patient loyalty, this conversation is full of practical insight for any practice owner thinking about what's next.

In this episode:

• Why insurance reimbursements are shrinking
• and what smart practice owners are doing about it
• How real-time health data creates stickier patient relationships
• What it looks like when a practice becomes a true partner in long-term patient health

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Dr. Jerry Mixon didn't peak in his 40s. At 78, he runs multiple businesses, sees patients, hosts a four-hour radio show, and still finds time to hold his wife's hand on an evening walk. In this episode, he breaks down the mindset, health practices, and leadership philosophy behind a life built on passion and what every entrepreneur can learn from someone who simply refuses to stop.

In this episode, we cover:

• How hormone optimization and senescent cell therapy are redefining what's possible as we age
• Why the combination of physical vitality and decades of experience is an entrepreneur's greatest advantage
• How Dr. Mixon built three businesses without sacrificing family or presence
• The supplement philosophy behind Relief Factor and Think Factor
• What he tells his 14-year-old daughter about money, choices, and purpose

If you're a founder, owner, or leader in the health and wellness space this one is going to make you rethink what your next chapter looks like.

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What does it actually take to build a thriving, patient-centered dental practice in an era of corporate dentistry takeovers? In this episode of Growth: Cultivated, host Michelle Casini sits down with Dr. Shelly Hingle, co-founder of Restoration Dental, to unpack the strategies behind their 400+ five-star Google reviews, their commitment to financial transparency, and how they're using AI to win back time without losing the personal touch that sets them apart.

Dr. Hingle gets candid about the realities of running a small private practice — from navigating dental insurance confusion and building patient trust, to managing a close-knit team when life inevitably gets in the way. She also shares how Restoration Dental is already using AI for billing, insurance appeals, and an AI-powered front desk that handles after-hours calls — all designed to let the clinical team focus on what matters most: the patient in the chair.

Whether you own a dental practice, a med spa, a wellness clinic, or any small healthcare business, this episode is packed with honest, practical insight on growth, operations, and the human side of leadership.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to generate consistent 5-star reviews without it feeling forced
• Why financial transparency is a competitive edge in private practice
• How AI is already transforming front desk operations and billing workflows
• The HR lessons every small practice owner needs to hear
• What it really means to build a team culture that holds up under pressure

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What does it actually take to build a thriving independent healthcare practice, with no hospital backing, no safety net, and no shortcuts?

Garrett Ewers, CEO of Rejuv Medical, has spent 13 years proving that the independent model can win, if you're willing to do the work.

Garrett's path to the CEO seat is anything but conventional. He started at the front desk, worked his way up, got knocked back down (more than once) and kept showing up anyway. What he built along the way is something most leaders don't have: a ground-level understanding of every corner of his business.

In this conversation we cover:

• Why the independent model is both a superpower and a daily challenge
• The "holy trinity" of KPIs every practice owner should know
• How radical transparency with employees carried them through financial hardship
• Why chasing the wrong technology cost them $30,000 — and what they learned from it
• The fairy tale method they use to turn patient stories into their #1 growth tool

If you're running or building an independent practice, this one's for you.

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Show Notes:

Guest: Garrett Ewers, CEO, Rejuv Medical Topic: The Independent Edge — Cultivating Growth and Resilience in Private, Integrated Healthcare Practices

Timestamps:

• 00:00 — Introduction & Garrett's background
• 02:00 — What drew Garrett to Rejuv Medical's mission
• 06:00 — Building a worldwide patient base from a small Minnesota town
• 08:00 — The advantages and real challenges of staying independent
• 11:00 — What actually holds independent practices together during hard times
• 15:00 — The holy trinity of KPIs and how Garrett tracks them
• 19:00 — Technology that works — and the $30K lesson on what doesn't
• 24:00 — The wild journey from front desk to CEO
• 31:00 — Growth strategies that actually moved the needle
• 36:00 — One piece of advice Garrett wishes he had sooner
• 38:00 — The #1 challenge he'd solve with a magic wand

What does patient-centered care actually look like in a tech-enabled world?

Dr. Priya Bhattacharyya of 98point6 Emergicenter in Lansing, MI shares how her team uses technology to streamline care without losing the human touch patients remember most.

She reminds us to "Lead the technology - don't let it lead you."

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Jen Alsman, FDN-P of YOUnique Balance shares what it really takes to build a solo health coaching business with intention. Jen pulls back the curtain on what actually grew her practice, from early networking and speaking engagements to word-of-mouth referrals and a consistent social media presence. She also shares one of the most valuable lessons for any solo business owner: knowing the difference between working in your business and working on it.

If you're a wellness entrepreneur or solo founder ready to grow with purpose, you won't want to miss this one.

Dr. Igor Burko of SY Aesthetics shares how authenticity on social media is helping build trust, attract patients, and grow a premium aesthetics brand. We also discuss patient retention, balancing paid vs. organic marketing, the future of AI in private practice, and creating a true one-stop-shop patient experience.

If you’re a practice owner, founder, or marketer in health, this episode is packed with smart growth insights.