Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact

Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact

By Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C | Strategic Advisor | Venture Partner | Human Capital Architect | TEDx Speaker | Fractional CSO / COO | Empowering HealthTech Founders to Gain Visibility, Credibility & Capital for Scalable, Mission-Driven GrowthBusinessEntrepreneurshipInvestingManagement
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Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact episodes

  • Ep 3 - 3 Crucial Steps to Kick Start a New Healthpreneur Venture with Dr. Peter Wishnie

    In today’s episode, you will meet Dr. Peter Wishnie. He is the Director of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists and a business leadership coach and an author of “The Podiatry Practice Business Solution.” He has been appointed as one of the Board of Examiners for the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics, and he is part of the Mayor's Advisor for Piscataway Health Advisory Commission in New Jersey.

    In this episode, Dr. Wishnie shared the 3 basic steps to take when you start your first business in healthcare so you can run it smoothly and have a strong foundation to scale your practice.

    He also shared with us his strengths and weaknesses in life and how he will improve on them to live in his powerful and passionate life. 


    To connect withDr. Peter Wishnie find his links below:


    Website:www.stopfootpainfast.com


    Instagram: @pwishnie

    Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don’t forget to show your support for the Powerful and Passionate Healthcare Professionals Podcast by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better!

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

    1. Want to save 8+ hours of work and reboot your focus within 2 minutes so you can do the things you love to do? Yes, it’s really possible -- and I’m going to prove it to you! I offer 3 FREE consultations per week. Book yours here before they run out! SabrinaRunbeck.com/Blueprint
    2. Want to instantly restore your energy and brighten your fatigued eyes in 2 minutes? Download your FREE audio exercises and discover them for yourself.
    3. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and I know you have a lot more questions that you want to get answered. Join us inside our private community for our weekly Ask Me Anything sessions and monthly networking with like-minded healthcare practitioners.

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    4. Ep 1 - Reach for Music to Release Stress Fast Tim Ringgold

      In today’s episode, you will meet, Tim Ringgold. He has been a board-certified music therapist in Orange County, CA since 2008, and is the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on the subject of music, the brain, and addiction. Time was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. 

      To connect with  Tim Ringgold find his links below:

      Grab Tim’s free custom relaxation vacation music by visiting his website: SonicRecovery.com

      For more information about Tim visit: linktre.ee/ringgold

      Thank you again for joining us today! If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Don’t forget to show your support for the Powerful and Passionate Healthcare Professionals Podcast by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback helps the success of our show and pushes us to continuously be better!

       

      ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

      1. Want to save 8+ hours of work and reboot your focus within 2 minutes so you can do the things you love to do? Yes, it’s really possible -- and I’m going to prove it to you! I offer 3 FREE consultations per week. Book yours here before they run out! SabrinaRunbeck.com/Blueprint
      2. Want to instantly restore your energy and brighten your fatigued eyes in 2 minutes? Download your FREE audio exercises and discover them for yourself.
      3. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and I know you have a lot more questions that you want to get answered. Join us inside our private community for our weekly Ask Me Anything sessions and monthly networking with like-minded healthcare practitioners.


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      4. Are You Thriving as a Powerful and Passionate Healthcare Professional?

        The Powerful and Passionate Healthcare Professionals Podcast is hosted and produced by Sabrina Runbeck

        Sabrina is a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA, a Public Health Practitioner, and a Peak Performance Advisor/Keynote Speaker, to empower ambitious and busy healthcare leaders, especially those who created their private practices, to build mental fitness. This way they can increase their team’s productivity while gaining back 10 hours per week.

        Her clients stop having endless to-do lists, constantly putting out fires, or are not able to move steadily forward. 

        She believes with the right system, every healthcare leader is able to create the ultimate time makeover where they can do less, achieve higher, and enjoy more.

        She is still practicing in surgery and empowering other healthcare leaders to have a double win in both work and life.

        That’s why people call her the Queen of Performance and Productivity.

         

        Sabrina is also an international bestselling author of the book, Asian Women Who BossUp.

        She has been featured on KevinMD, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and spoken on numerous stages such as Fox, CBS, ABC, Nurse Keith Show, and  Live on Purpose Radio.

         Find out more about Sabrina at https://SabrinaRunbeck.com


        Have a topic or question you'd like to see covered on the show? Send an email to [email protected] or message her on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn @SabrinaRunbeck.


        https://Instagram.com/SabrinaRunbeck

        https://LinkedIn.com/in/SabrinaRunbeck


        ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU!

        1. Want to save 10 hours of work per week while increasing your team's productivity? Book a complimentary consultation here: SabrinaRunbeck.com/Blueprint
        2. Can you really restore your energy and brighten your fatigued eyes in 2 minutes? Download your FREE audio exercises and discover them for yourself here: https://SabrinaRunbeck.com/Energy
        3. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far go together. Join our private community with Healthcare Leaders just like you for monthly Collaborate to Accelerate events here: https://SabrinaRunbeck.com/Community


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        4. EP. 188 | Why Investors Hesitate Before Saying Yes in Femtech with Maria De Santis

          Most founders chase funding. 

          The smart ones chase strategic capital. 

          In this episode, Maria De Santis reveals what separates a check from a true growth partnership—and how women founders can position themselves for both traction and investment in today’s market.

          You’ll hear how we both connected around the real-world challenges founders face, especially those underrepresented in venture conversations. 

          It’s a vulnerable and powerful dialogue on being intentional about who’s in your corner.

          In this episode, you’ll learn:

          ♦️ Why team dynamics matter more than product features in investor decisions

          ♦️ How to master one revenue channel before diversifying

          ♦️ The truth about today’s tougher VC environment—and how to stand out

          ♦️ What makes a funding partner strategic, not just transactional

          ♦️ How to use your capital wisely and avoid costly mistakes

          ♦️ Tips on building a real support network that can guide execution and scaling


          Timestamp:

          00:00:55 – Welcome to Provider's Edge Podcast 

          00:02:52 – The women founders funding gap: Less than 3% of VC capital 

          00:03:28 – Key factors investors look for: Team expertise and market opportunity 

          00:04:51 – Team dynamics: Why business partnerships are tougher than marriage 

          00:06:49 – Customer acquisition costs: A major reason startups fail 

          00:08:12 – Revenue diversification strategy: When and how to expand channels 

          00:10:46 – Current fundraising environment: How the market shifted from 2021 to 2024 

          00:11:43 – The strategic investor advantage: Beyond just capital 

          00:13:36 – Best practices for approaching investors: Warm introductions vs. cold outreach 

          00:15:02 – The relationship-based investment game: Building long-term connections 

          00:16:53 – Investing in women's health: Economic opportunity meets social impact 

          00:18:11 – Episode wrap-up and final thanks


          🎧 Related Episodes You’ll Love


          Ep 130- Why Most HealthTech Solutions Fail: The Hidden Gap Between Innovation and Implementation – This episode digs into the common pitfalls that healthtech founders face (particularly in scaling and market fit).


          Ep 154- Is Your Startup Built on Swiss Cheese? with George Pappas – A strong fit because it explores structural weaknesses in startups (teams, roles, funding) that align directly with what we unpacked with MyPhuong.


          Ep 177- What Traction Signals Investors Say Yes To – Especially relevant for founders looking for their first backers, this episode zeroes in on what investors are actually looking for.

          ✅ Want to Keep Growing Without Losing Clients?

          Here are 3 ways we can help you today:

          🎤 Be a Featured Guest on the Provider’s Edge

          Have traction and a story to share? Apply to join us on the show: PulsePointPath.com/Call-Sabrina 

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          Apply for a contestant spot at PulsePointPath.com/Pitch-Application and pitch to active investors and decision-makers in your niche.



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        About Provider's Edge | Where health leaders and innovators learn how to scale smarter, lead stronger, and create lasting impact

        From the publisher's feed

        The healthcare industry is in a state of flux, with new technologies, regulations, and challenges emerging all the time. Healthcare entrepreneurs and startup founders face an uphill battle, competing with established players in the industry while striving to make a positive impact. The Provider's Edge is a podcast that recognizes these challenges and aims to provide a roadmap for success.