Scripted Wealth | Money & Meaning for Pharmacists

Entrepreneur and pharmacist, Chris Cozzolino, talks about his journey building several businesses as a recent graduate.

Key Points From This Episode

• Chris shares what drew him into the profession, and the freedom of remote working.
• Reflecting on Chris's non-traditional career path, and building something impactful.
• How social media is a fascinating concept of reaching so many people at once.
• How making money in a video game as a teenager galvanized his entrepreneurial spirit.
• Discussing the big barriers to starting a business, like upfront capital and inventory holding times.
• Optimization through combining drop shipping and retail arbitrage.
• Chris outlines the challenges and opportunities of not working on your platform.
• Having the best of both worlds by making the brand bigger than the platform.
• Diversifying across platforms to build community and then converting that traffic.
• How Uptown Creation was founded, and key pivots in their journey.
• Learning the Instagram algorithm and their specific social media marketing tactics.
• Chris shares about his pivot to LinkedIn and what the clients and services entail.
• Building authentic relationships and a trustworthy reputation.
• Why creating content is still really new for the healthcare sector.
• Where Chris sees Uptown Creation heading in the next few years.
• The concept of developing your craft, and always being able to be close to the ground.
• Always keeping your endpoint in mind.

Links Mentioned in Today's Episode

• Connect with Chris Cozzolino on LinkedIn
• Register for the Free Webinar: How to Pursue FIRE as a Pharmacist on November 10 at 8:30 PM ET
• FIRE Rx: The Pharmacist's Guide to Financial Independence by Jeff Keimer, PharmD
• Create a Comprehensive Estate Plan with Thoughtful Wills
• The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
• Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work by Steven Pressfield
• Your Financial Pharmacist
• Uptown Creation
• Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn
• ZDoggMD
• Gain Traction on LinkedIn: Chris Cozzolino, PharmD, co-founder Uptown Creation
• The Uptown Update Newsletter
• Gary Vaynerchuk
• Email Chris Cozzolino: [email protected]
• Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Kirby Atwell discusses real estate investing with intentionality, aligning your personal and real estate goals.

Mentioned on the Show

• Living Off Rentals Podcast
• VA Homeless Programs - HUD-VASH Eligibility
• Green Vet Homes
• National Real Estate Investors Association
• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
• Living Off Rentals
• Watch the Webinar: 3 Main Steps to Buying and Setting Up a High Cash Flowing Vacation Rental
• YFP Real Estate Investing
• Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group
• Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Tim Baker talks about his recent decision to buy a depreciating asset, how his journey becoming a Registered Life Planner® (RLP®) impacted his decision, and how he coaches clients considering big financial purchases.

Mentioned on the Show

• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Book a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning
• GoodRx: Nominate Your Favorite Pharmacy Professional
• YFP 001: The Genesis of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast
• YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast
• George Kinder: Three Questions About Life Planning
• Seven Stages of Money Maturity Workshop
• EVOKE® 5-Day Life Planning Training
• YFP 212: Checklist for Building a Strong Financial Foundation
• Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, takes this question from the YFP Facebook Group: How can I decide if pursuing PSLF will be beneficial for me at this point in my payoff journey?

Mentioned on the Show:

• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Join the YFP Facebook Group
• Ask a YFP CFP® #88: What do I need to know about the recent PSLF changes?
• The Ultimate Guide to Pay Back Pharmacy School Loans
• Your Financial Pharmacist: Student Loan Refinancing
• Send in your questions here or to [email protected]

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.

Nate Hedrick and David Bright discuss the topic of tenant selection and whether or not to rent to tenants with pets.

Mentioned on the Show

• Join the YFP Facebook Group
• Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group
• BiggerPockets
• Every Landlord's Legal Guide by Marcia Stewart, Janet Portment, Attorney, and Ann O'Connell, Attorney
• National Association of Independent Landlords
• National Real Estate Investors Association
• Email the YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast: [email protected]
• YFP Real Estate Investing
• Submit a Question to the YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast
• Apply to Be a Guest of the YFP Real Estate Investing Podcast

Dr. Christine Manukyan discusses her why for leaving her career in hospital pharmacy administration, her business in functional medicine, and how bold goal setting has contributed to her success.

Mentioned on the Show

• Functional Medicine Business Academy
• STORRIE Podcast
• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Book a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning
• Create a Comprehensive Estate Plan with Thoughtful Wills
• Pharmfluencer Summit
• Founder of Functional Medicine Business Academy™️, Dr. Christine Manukyan is Leading the Functional Medicine Revolution
• Tony Robbins Coaching
• Unleash the Power Within: Personal Coaching to Transform Your Life by Tony Robbins
• Dr. Christine Manukyan
• Sign up for the Free 5 Day Masterclass: Launch a Virtual Functional Medicine Practice in 90 Days on October 25-29
• Human Design with Jenna Zoe
• The Unstoppable Entrepreneur, Kelly Roach
• Pivot with Purpose: The true stories of how 18 female entrepreneurs & business owners pivoted during one of the most unprecedented times in history by Rebecca Cafiero, Elise Cruz, et. al.
• STORRIE Podcast: 45. Building Your Business: Financial Considerations with Dr. Tim Ulbrich
• Connect with Christine Manukyan on LinkedIn
• Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, takes this question from Kelsey in Omaha, Nebraska: How do I move my investment accounts from my financial advisor to managing them myself?

Mentioned on the Show:

• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Nuts and Bolts to Hiring a Financial Planner
• Schedule a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning
• Send in your questions here or to [email protected]

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.

Osama Emara shares his real estate investing experience and how and why he earned real estate broker and mortgage loan originator credentials.

Mentioned on the Show

• BiggerPockets Podcasts
• BiggerPockets Books
• BiggerPockets Forums
• Email Osama Emara at [email protected]
• Connect with Osama Emara on Facebook
• YFP Real Estate Investing
• Join the YFP Real Estate Investing Facebook Group

Tim Baker, YFP Co-founder and YFP Planning Director of Financial Planning, joins Tim Ulbrich to talk about open enrollment and evaluating employer benefits. Tim and Tim dig into:

• Considerations for choosing a health insurance plan
• How to determine whether or not your employer-provided life and disability insurance is sufficient (one of the most common questions we get)
• Understanding the differences between an FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA
• What to be looking for when putting money into your employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Mentioned on the Show

• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Book a free Discovery Call with YFP Planning
• GoodRx: Get the Exclusive Report on the Current State of the Pharmacy Profession
• YFP 044: How to Determine Your Life Insurance Needs
• YFP 045: How to Determine Your Disability Insurance Needs
• Your Financial Pharmacist
• YFP 165: The Power of a Health Savings Account
• Why I'm Not Using My Health Savings Account to Pay for Medical Expenses
• Ask a YFP CFP© #84: What can I do about the fees on my HSA account?
• YFP 074: Evaluating Your 401k Plan
• YFP 208: Why Minimizing Fees On Your Investments Is So Important
• Your Financial Pharmacist Disclaimer and Disclosures

Welcome to Ask a YFP CFP®, a segment of the Your Financial Pharmacist Podcast! On today's show Tim Baker, CFP®, takes this question from the YFP Facebook Group: What do I need to know about the recent PSLF changes?

Mentioned on the Show:

• YFP Planning: Financial Planning for Pharmacists
• Join the YFP Facebook Group
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Limited Waiver Opportunity
• Learn More About Our 1:1 Student Loan Analysis with a CFP®
• Your Financial Pharmacist
• Send in your questions here or to [email protected]

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered financial or investment advice as we do not know all the variables to one's personal situation when answering a question.