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How do you go from nurse to founder — and scale two healthcare businesses in one of America’s toughest industries?
In this episode of The Holistic Entrepreneur Podcast, Zane Myers interviews Rafael Akobundu, an immigrant entrepreneur who transitioned from nursing to founding both a hospice care service and a cash-based men’s health clinic in Seattle, WA.
Inside this episode:
The real story behind growing a team of 31 employees
Why Seattle was the launch pad for his men’s clinic
How to navigate regulations & risk in healthcare startups
Why saying “no” and delegating changed everything
What Rafael learned about family, freedom & faith in business
Patient success stories that drive purpose in practice
This one’s for founders, health pros, and anyone chasing impact + independence.
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Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and Background of Rafael Akobundu
02:25 – Transition from Nursing to Entrepreneurship
05:02 – Building the Hospice Business
08:53 – Growth and Scaling of the Hospice Business
10:31 – Launching the Men’s Health Clinic
12:52 – Regulatory Challenges in Men’s Health
14:43 – Choosing Seattle for Expansion
16:30 – Lessons Learned and Future Considerations
17:48 – Growing Older and Wiser in Business
19:32 – The Art of Saying No
20:51 – The Power of Delegation
22:07 – Balancing Family and Work
23:50 – Reflections on Business Decisions
24:51 – Risk-Taking in Business
25:39 – Community-Based Care in Hospice
27:48 – Challenges in Healthcare Business
29:06 – Navigating Growth and Expansion
32:19 – Success Stories in Testosterone Treatment
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