Rafael Akobundu on Scaling Hospice & Men’s Health Clinics While Balancing Family and Freedom
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In this episode of The Holistic Entrepreneur Podcast, Zane Myers talks with Rafael Akobundu, an immigrant entrepreneur who transitioned from nursing to launching and scaling both a hospice care business and a cash-based men’s health clinic in Seattle, Washington.
Rafael shares how he went from wearing every hat in the early days to leading a team of over 30 employees — all while raising a family and navigating the complexities of healthcare regulations and business growth.
💡 What you'll hear:
- The leap from nurse to entrepreneur
- How Rafael grew his hospice business from the ground up
- What makes cash-pay healthcare more sustainable
- The importance of saying "no" and learning to delegate
- Stories from his men’s clinic — and why testosterone therapy can change lives
- Lessons on leadership, risk, and keeping family first
Whether you're in healthcare or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, Rafael's story is packed with practical insight, honesty, and inspiration.
🎧 Learn more or apply to be a guest: https://holisticentrepreneur.org
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