#50 Vick Tipnes : A Life Changing Impact

In episode #50 of the podcast, we’ve got Vick TIpnes. An entrepreneur and business executive who is known for having founded the sleep apnea and at home sleep testing firm Blackstone Medical Services. He launched Blackstone in 2012 and turned it into a multi-million dollar revenue company. Jayson and Vick discuss Vick's successful business and his journey as an entrepreneur. Vick's business focuses on providing a home sleep testing device for sleep apnea diagnosis, eliminating the need for people to go to a hospital. Vick shares his own experience with sleep apnea and the importance of getting tested. He talks about how he started his business with limited resources, facing financial struggles and personal hardships. Despite the challenges, Vick's perseverance and vision drove him to build relationships with doctors, secure insurance contracts, and eventually expand his business nationally. Living hand to mouth and reinvesting every dollar back into the business, Vick faced years of financial instability. However, he believed in his vision and remained determined to succeed. Over time, his hard work paid off, and his business started to grow. He expanded his insurance contracts, and his partnership with a major insurer went from a three-county deal to a national agreement. Vick's inspiring story serves as a reminder that entrepreneurship requires resilience, persistence, and the willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for the long-term success of the business. HIGHLIGHTS  Vick discusses his successful business centered around home sleep testing devices for sleep apnea diagnosis, providing a convenient alternative to hospital visits. We discuss the potential dangers of untreated sleep apnea, including increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health complications. He discusses the challenges of navigating the healthcare industry, including dealing with insurance companies and regulatory hurdles. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to the Bam podcast 00:42-Vick Tipnes Intro 02:40-Intro To Sleep Apnea 03:23-At Home Care 04:20-Data Collection 06:18-Insurance Contacts 08:08-Support Systems 10:18-Reinvesting  13:05-Expansion 15:12-Going Public 19:14-Disipline  21:03-Outro SOCIAL MEDIA: Check out Jayson’s website: https://www.jaysonwaller.com/ ‌ Check out the Podcast website: https://letstalkbam.com Business and Money, formerly True Underdog is a Top 3 Entrepreneurship podcast on Apple hosted by Jayson Waller, Former CEO of POWERHOME Solar, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the USA, and his high-profile guests share motivational tips, inspiring stories, and business-building lessons to help each listener grow in their entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices