Why We’re Seeing More Doctors Walk Away From the Hospital System Than Ever Before | LOF #84

Dr. Eric J. Dippel, MD, FACC doesn’t hold back in this episode. From bringing prosthetic heart valves to school as a kid to spending eight hours placing 30 stents in a patient the system later abandoned, Dippel’s story is one of obsession, frustration, and defiance. He shares why he walked away from hospitals run by administrators, how insurance decisions literally kill people, and why building his own practice brought both freedom and loneliness. 🎧 If you’ve ever felt like the system makes it easier to abandon patients than to fight for them... this is for you. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Bringing prosthetic heart valves to school 09:00 Miguel on why he never felt part of U.S. vascular surgery. 16:28 Eight hours, 30 stents, and blood flow restored 19:35 From saving his leg to watching him die 24:02 “When you cut their legs off because you think it’s cheaper, you’re killing people” 30:20 Hospitals run by administrators, not physicians 31:00 Walking away from hospitals 49:16 Advice for young physicians 💡 Who Should Listen Doctors frustrated with hospital politics, early-career physicians weighing independence, and anyone who wants to hear how one case, one patient, and one decision can change a career forever. About Eric Dippel Dr. Eric Dippel is a cardiologist from Davenport, Iowa. He studied Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern before completing medical school and residency at the University of Iowa, followed by a Cardiology fellowship at the University of Kansas and Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular training at the University of Cincinnati. He is one of the few physicians to complete coronary and peripheral training in a single year. After years in hospitals, he left to build his own independent practice. Connect with Eric 👤 US News Health: Dr. Eric J. Dippel 💼 LinkedIn: Eric Dippel, MD FACC FSCAI Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If it got you questioning how much control administrators and insurers really have over care, share it with someone who needs to hear it too. And if you’ve been enjoying these conversations, leaving a quick review helps us keep them coming.

2025-09-10T11:00:05+00:00September 10, 2025|Videos|

Austin Hankwitz: El Secreto Para Crear Millones Sin Trabajar Hasta Los 60 | LOF En Español

¿Qué harías si pudieras dejar de pensar solo en la jubilación y empezar a construir riqueza para tus 40 y 50? 💸 En este episodio, Austin Hankwitz nos muestra cómo organizarse desde temprano, por qué el 401k no es suficiente, y qué significa crear una “cuenta puente” que te permita libertad antes de los 60. Además, comparte su experiencia como inversor ángel en más de 28 startups y explica cómo médicos y profesionales con altos ingresos pueden usar estas estrategias para multiplicar sus oportunidades. Austin es creador de contenido, fundador de Witz Ventures y una de las voces más reconocidas en educación financiera. CNBC lo destacó como referente del common sense investing y su podcast Rich Habits está en el Top 10 de Spotify en la categoría de negocios. ❗️Este episodio fue originalmente grabado en inglés y ahora lo traemos doblado al español para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Trayectoria personal y cómo comenzó a crear contenido de finanzas 07:12 El 401k no es una estrategia de inversión 10:28 Fondos indexados y el S&P 500 como herramienta clave 12:52 La idea de la “cuenta puente” para ganar libertad antes de los 60 15:20 Cómo abrir y gestionar una cuenta puente en la práctica 23:47 Cuándo considerar bonos y cómo equilibrar riesgo y crecimiento 24:33 Introducción a la inversión ángel 26:40 Por qué invertir en startups es una apuesta 30:02 Dónde encontrar oportunidades: AngelList, WeFunder, Republic 31:40 Quién puede invertir: inversor acreditado y reglas básicas 38:36 Conflictos de interés para médicos en salud 40:10 Recomendaciones de libros y recursos 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Médicos en sus primeros años de carrera, profesionales con altos ingresos o cualquiera que quiera entender cómo dar sus primeros pasos en inversión, construir riqueza a largo plazo y explorar alternativas como las cuentas puente o la inversión ángel. Sobre Austin Hankwitz Austin Hankwitz es creador de contenido y personalidad de medios enfocada en educación financiera e inversión. Es fundador de Witz Ventures, inversor ángel y coanfitrión del Rich Habits Podcast, reconocido en el Top 10 de negocios en Spotify. Su trabajo ha sido destacado por CNBC, Bloomberg, Business Insider, New York Times y Wall Street Journal. Sigue a Austin 📲 Instagram: @austinhankwitz 📲 Instagram: @witz.business 💼 LinkedIn: Austin Hankwitz 🎙️ Podcast: Rich Habits Podcast Sigue a Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast Si este episodio te hizo pensar en cómo podrías organizar tu dinero de forma diferente, compártelo con alguien de tu equipo o tu círculo que también necesite escucharlo. Y si estas conversaciones te aportan valor, dejar una reseña o compartirlo en redes nos ayuda a que más voces se unan a Life of Flow.

2025-09-05T11:00:39+00:00September 5, 2025|Videos|

Here’s How The Food Industry Is Poisoning Millions Of Americans | LOF #83

Derrick Walker, MS, RD, CDE isn’t your typical dietitian... After living with type 1 diabetes for more than 35 years, he left a career in hairstyling to become a dietitian and diabetes educator, driven by the reality that his own condition was expensive and difficult to manage. In this episode, Derrick explains why the standard “diabetes diet” makes patients sicker, how the food industry sold America a broken system, and why most people only meet someone like him when it’s almost too late. 🎧 If you’ve ever felt like the system makes the wrong choice the easy one, this episode will hit home. 00:00 Intro 04:24 Derrick’s journey from hairstylist to dietitian 07:46 Why the “diabetes diet” was built by the food industry 09:39 Men’s health, chronic disease, and losing family members to heart disease 11:40 Income, not geography, as the driver of obesity and diabetes 17:00 Why patients are given drugs instead of food education 19:26 Derrick’s $75 grocery list and real-world meal strategy 23:14 A hormone-based view on diet versus “calories in, calories out” 25:10 Lessons from diabetes camp and building confidence as a kid 37:36 The problem with hospital food and why patients don’t heal 41:40 Derrick’s “gift” for motivating people with a message that works 💡 Who Should Listen Physicians, dietitians, and healthcare professionals frustrated by how the system handles diabetes, as well as anyone living with the disease who wants practical, unfiltered insight from someone living it every day. About Derrick Walker Derrick Walker is a Licensed Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, and founder of UnFukYaDiet. Living with type 1 diabetes for over 35 years, Derrick has managed his own care and blood sugars for just $70 a month, an unheard-of feat in today’s healthcare landscape, challenging the narrative that diabetes must be expensive or unmanageable. He holds a master’s degree in nutrition and works with FoodSmart and Dietitians on Demand, supporting patients who are often overwhelmed, misinformed, or reaching him as a last resort. He is particularly passionate about closing the gap between dietitians and patients referred by vascular surgeons. Through UnFukYaDiet, Derrick delivers blunt, relatable education designed especially for men: keep your eyes bright, your mind sharp, and your d*ck hard. His mission is to expose how the food industry and broken healthcare systems keep people sick, while giving patients tools that actually work. Connect with Derrick 📲 Instagram: @unfukyadiet 💼 LinkedIn: Derrick Walker MS, RD, CDE Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If it got you thinking differently about what you put on your plate, or how you make decisions every day, share it with someone who could use the reminder too. And if you’ve been enjoying these conversations, leaving a quick review helps us keep them coming.

2025-09-03T11:00:50+00:00September 3, 2025|Videos|

How Systems Control Your Focus (and How to Break Free) | LOF #82

Owen Hunt, you might know him as Bootsy Greenwood, joins us for a conversation about the psychology of power, influence, and how group energy shapes what people do. We explore Reality Transurfing and its concept of “pendulums”: energetic structures that form around groups, feed on attention, and keep people in line. From politics to personal decisions, Owen shares how pendulums show up in everyday life, how to spot them, and what it takes to pull yourself out of their grip. We also talk about chasing prestige, finding the balance between intention and authenticity, and the Two Notebooks Exercise to re-train your brain. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered how influence works, and how to stop getting pulled into someone else’s agenda, this conversation is a must-hear. 00:00 Intro 02:33 Owen’s background and how he found Reality Transurfing 03:00 How the book connects self-help, spirituality, and political philosophy 08:16 The concept of “pendulums” and how they operate 10:14 How negative energy fuels a pendulum 11:44 How Trump uses the power of a pendulum 19:40 Why chasing prestige keeps people trapped 21:15 Balancing intention with authenticity 27:02 The “two notebooks” exercise to train your focus 28:25 How small, consistent actions shift reality 30:42 Final takeaways from Owen 💡 Who Should Listen Anyone curious about how influence, group dynamics, and leadership psychology work. Perfect for listeners interested in mindset, personal sovereignty, and applying esoteric ideas to real-world situations. About Owen Hunt Owen Hunt is a Blue Collar Mystic, producer, and comedian. He helps people turn spiritual concepts into simple, practical tools for everyday life, blending insight with humor to make the work both meaningful and doable. Connect with Owen 🌐 Website: bootsygreenwood.com 📲 Instagram: @bootsygreenwood 🎧 YouTube: Bootsy Greenwood Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode got you questioning where your energy’s really going, share it with someone who needs to take theirs back, too. And if you’ve been enjoying these conversations, leaving a quick review helps us keep them coming!

2025-08-27T11:00:51+00:00August 27, 2025|Videos|

Inside the Mind of a Top Wealth Advisor: What Wealthy People Do That You Don’t | LOF #81

Frank Ross, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Pentangle Wealth, joins Life of Flow Podcast to share a candid look at how he helps clients replace their income in retirement, avoid common investing mistakes, and build financial plans that work. From starting out as a 22-year-old financial advisor to advising major firms like JPMorgan and Oppenheimer Funds, Frank breaks down how much money is really “enough,” why timing the market is a losing game, and the mindset shifts that keep portfolios on track when emotions run high. He also explains the difference between working with an independent advisor and a large institution, the true cost of fees, and why it’s never too early to start. This episode is essential for anyone who wants to understand how to build lasting wealth, avoid investing mistakes, and create a solid retirement plan. 🎧 Listen now and take control of your financial future! 00:00 Intro 05:34 Opening a first mutual fund at 18 06:47 Starting as a 22-year-old financial advisor 09:16 How much money is really “enough”? 16:44 High-earning physician scenario: replacing income 18:18 The retirement “number” (8–9M) for late-50s/early-60s to 85 19:06 How Monte Carlo simulations set targets 24:08 Recency bias and emotional mistakes 31:53 First steps: emergency fund, then invest 💡 Who Should Listen This episode is for high-income professionals, business owners, and anyone serious about growing and protecting their wealth. It’s especially valuable for those who want a clear, practical approach to retirement planning and investing without falling into the traps that derail most portfolios. About Frank Ross Frank Ross is the Vice President/Wealth Advisor for Pentangle Wealth, based in Lake Jackson, Texas, with clients all across the US. Frank is in charge of building financial plans and portfolio construction for the firm. Their goal in the practice is to provide every client with a personalized financial plan that gives each client the highest probability of achieving all of their financial goals. Frank has been in the financial industry since 1998, and prior to Pentangle Wealth, he was a Vice President of JPMorgan and Oppenheimer Funds. Connect with Frank 🌐 Website: Pentanglewealth.com 👍 Facebook: Pentagle Wealth 💼 LinkedIn: Frank Ross Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this one made you rethink how you’re building and protecting your money, send it to someone who’s serious about securing their future, too. And if you’re getting value from these conversations, a quick review helps us keep them going!

2025-08-20T11:00:13+00:00August 20, 2025|Videos|

This Simple Hospital Issue Is Wasting Millions And This One Founder Is Fixing It | LOF #80

After more than a decade in medtech, working alongside surgeons, hospital teams, and device reps, Eric Plumb saw the same problem everywhere. Now, as the Founder and CEO of PROXDIS, he built the tech that could finally fix it. In this episode, Eric joins us to talk about why the OR still runs on chaos, what he learned managing over 180 hospital accounts at Medtronic, and how PROXDIS’s scheduling and coordination platform, UNITE, is helping hospitals and reps work like it’s 2025, not 2005. From the early idea to finding a CTO and building product without a tech background, Eric walks through the real-life startup journey of solving a healthcare problem no one else would touch. 00:00 Intro 04:16 Eric’s background and where PROXDIS began 06:03 The problem no one was solving 12:51 Why the OR still runs on chaos 16:13 Why reps are still the missing link 20:43 Building UNITE and hospital buy-in 29:34 Why hospitals trusted the platform 33:29 Why PROXDIS works 38:23 PROXDIS growth strategy 43:40 The importance of building trust first 49:00 Final reflections 💡 Who Should Listen Healthcare founders, medical device reps, hospital operations leads, and anyone working in procedural care who’s felt the inefficiencies firsthand. About Eric Plumb Eric Plumb is the Founder and CEO of PROXDIS, a healthcare technology company focused on improving how hospitals work with the medical device industry. After more than a decade in MedTech, including roles in both clinical sales and operational strategy, Eric saw firsthand how broken the communication process is inside procedural care. That experience led him to build PROXDIS and its flagship platform, UNITE, to bring structure, accountability, and modern tools to a part of healthcare that has long been left behind. Before founding PROXDIS, Eric managed over 180 hospital relationships across the Southeast as a Customer Account Manager at Medtronic, where he worked directly with hospitals on clinical education, inventory compliance, pricing strategy, product distribution, and risk mitigation. His role sat at the intersection of hospitals and industry, providing a practical view into the challenges and disconnects between the two. Earlier in his career, Eric supported a range of procedural specialties as a medical device representative, including peripheral vascular, embolization, and coronary interventional procedures. He brings a grounded, real-world perspective to healthcare technology, shaped by years of collaboration with physicians, hospital operational teams, and medical device companies. Eric holds an MBA from Lynn University. Connect with Eric 🌐 Website: proxdis.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Eric Plumb Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this one gave you a clearer picture of what’s still broken behind the scenes, and what it really takes to build the fix, send it to someone who’s seen the same mess firsthand. And if you’re getting value from these conversations, a quick review helps us keep them coming!

2025-08-13T11:00:54+00:00August 13, 2025|Videos|

Cringe, ansiedad y marca personal: cómo vencer el miedo a ser visible online | LOF #79

Courtney Johnson sabe lo que es construir una marca personal desde cero… con ansiedad, vergüenza y todo. En esta conversación íntima y sin filtro, nos muestra por qué postear en redes puede sentirse como escalar una montaña emocional, y cómo atravesarla sin dejar de ser vos. Desde el síndrome del impostor hasta la “montaña del cringe”, Courtney explica por qué mostrarse online activa inseguridades profundas, cómo construir visibilidad sin perder tu autenticidad, y por qué la mayoría de los profesionales con talento siguen siendo invisibles. 🎧 Si alguna vez sentiste miedo de compartir lo que haces, este episodio es una invitación directa a dejar de esconderte. *Este episodio fue originalmente grabado en inglés y ahora lo traemos doblado al español para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante.* 00:00 Bienvenida + contexto personal 01:26 ¿Por qué tu conocimiento no basta si nadie lo ve? 03:14 Las marcas personales superan a las corporativas (y por qué) 09:07 La montaña del cringe: lo que nadie te cuenta de exponerte 13:10 Apalancamiento digital y el poder de las redes sociales 17:57 La autenticidad como privilegio (y cómo cultivarla con estrategia) 24:01 Herramientas para empezar sin abrumarte 28:30 De espectadores a protagonistas: el cambio que Lucas necesitaba 36:32 ¿Quiénes logran construir una marca fuerte (y por qué)? 39:26 Slay the Gatekeeper y el acceso a la información que nadie te da 💡 ¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Profesionales, creadores, estudiantes o médicos que saben que tienen algo para decir, pero sienten ansiedad, miedo al qué dirán o vergüenza de exponerse. Este episodio es para quienes quieren mostrarse, pero sin dejar de ser ellos mismos. Sobre Courtney Johnson Courtney Johnson es estratega de marca personal, host del podcast Slay the Gatekeeper y creadora digital con una comunidad de miles en LinkedIn, TikTok y Patreon. A través de su contenido y mentorías, ayuda a profesionales a mostrarse con autenticidad, estrategia y sin relleno. Sus cursos, clips y reflexiones han llegado a millones de personas buscando visibilidad con propósito. 📲 Instagram: @courtlynnjohnson 🔗 LinkedIn: Courtney Johnson 📣 Social Media 🎙️ Podcast: @courtney..johnson Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast Si este episodio te dio una nueva perspectiva o te hizo pensar en alguien que también está atravesando esa montaña del cringe, compártelo con esa persona. Y si estos espacios te están aportando valor, dejar una reseña o compartirlo en tus redes hace una diferencia enorme para que más voces puedan sumarse a esta conversación.

2025-08-06T11:00:14+00:00August 6, 2025|Videos|

5 Experts & 1 Episode. Unfiltered Moments You Won’t Forget | LOF #78

From entrepreneurial leaps to the future of bypass, the most powerful moments from the past months are here. In this best-of episode, we revisit conversations with some of the sharpest minds in MedTech, vascular surgery, cardiology, and education, including ICHOR Founder and CEO Tim Blair, interventional cardiologist Dr. Jaafer Golzar, interventional angiologist Dr. Michael Lichtenberg, bilingual parenting expert Michelle Bruni and Scott Addonizio, COO of BrosMed Medical and President of BrosMed US. Each guest shares something unforgettable: what it really takes to build a company from scratch, when to push for new treatment paths, how to think differently about bypass, and why raising a bilingual child is more science-backed than most experts still realize. We also hear from Life of Flow Podcast hosts Miguel and Lucas themselves reflecting on the pressure of high-stakes surgery, the value of micro-breaks, and what they’d change about how surgeons are trained today. ♦️ 00:46 The #1 Mistake Founders Make With Their Startups | LOF #71 02:15 What pushed Tim Blair to walk away from a secure MedTech career 04:48 Taking the leap: navigating risk, payroll, and belief ♦️ 11:45 The Procedure That’s Forcing Surgeons to Rethink Bypass | LOF #72 13:50 PTAB: the new bypass option that changed Dr. Golzar’s practice 17:01 When surgeons might consider PTAB over open bypass ♦️ 20:57 This World-Renowned Doctor Is Exposing the Biggest Flaw in Modern Vascular Care | LOF #73 23:00 What vascular care needs less (and more) of 25:49 Young patients, disabling disease, and no viable answers ♦️ 29:07 Should You Raise Your Kid Bilingual? Bilingual Expert Reveals What Parents Miss | LOF #74 29:37 Michelle Bruni explains the best age to start bilingual parenting 31:48 Common myths around speech delays in bilingual kids ♦️ 35:29 Why Surgeons Are Obsessed With This AI Tool | LOF #75 35:42 The worst advice Miguel ever received in training 38:25 Miguel’s spiritual ritual before the OR ♦️45:51 Trump’s Tariffs Are Crippling MedTech - Here’s What Comes Next | LOF #77 46:04 What it felt like when MedTech tariffs suddenly hit 145% 53:18 His vision for future-proofing BrosMed with U.S. manufacturing 💡 Who Should Listen Vascular surgeons, MedTech founders, interventional cardiologists, and early-career physicians looking for raw, honest reflections on career pivots, clinical decision-making, and the future of patient care. About our Guests Timothy Blair is the CEO and Co-Founder of ICHOR Vascular Inc., developing novel approaches to thrombectomy in the peripheral vascular system. He brings 33+ years of experience across leadership roles in sales, marketing, clinical strategy, and venture due diligence, with a background at Smiths Medical, AngioDynamics, and NAMSA. Dr. Jaafer Golzar is an interventional cardiologist, Director of Limb Salvage & Endovascular Intervention at Advocate Trinity Hospital, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His expertise includes endovascular interventions and clinical trial leadership across multiple specialties. Dr. Michael Lichtenberg is a German interventional angiologist with two decades of experience and a former President of the German Society for Angiology. He is known for his work evaluating new tools for peripheral artery disease and his role in founding PEO, CLI-congress, and the European MedTech Startup SharkTank. Michelle Bruni is a bilingual parenting educator and PhD psychologist helping families raise confident bilingual children. She blends science and storytelling through her online education platform and personal parenting experience. Scott Addonizio is COO of BrosMed Medical and President of BrosMed US, with prior leadership roles at MedAlliance, Cordis, and OrbusNeich. His experience spans global supply chains, IDE approvals, and U.S. manufacturing strategy for vascular devices. Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast We appreciate you being here! More to come.

2025-07-30T11:00:29+00:00July 30, 2025|Videos|

He Went to the Jungle as a Young Doctor. Now He’s One of Latin America’s Top Surgeons | LOF #77

World-renowned vascular surgeon Dr. José Antonio Muñoa Prado chose to begin his medical journey in the most unlikely of places... the heart of the Mexican jungle during the Zapatista uprising. In this episode, he shares the raw, often surreal stories from his early years working in Chiapas, MX, living through armed conflict, delivering care in deeply divided communities, and learning first-hand what it means to serve. From organizing 36 local health councils in divided communities to flying into remote jungle villages during outbreaks, Dr. Muñoa shares how those early years shaped his approach to medicine, problem-solving, and what it really means to serve. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to deliver care in the middle of a conflict zone, or how those experiences shape who you become as a doctor, this one’s for you! 00:00 Intro 03:16 Why a young doctor chose to enter a war zone 05:29 The Zapatista uprising and its roots 08:50 Seeking identity, history, and something real 14:00 The short war and lingering tension 15:02 Altamirano: gateway to the jungle 27:29 What still stays with him from those years 29:43 Off-road surgery and rural surgical campaigns 39:35 The “attack” that turned out to be something else... 47:12 Why he left, and what stayed with him 50:01 The problem of undocumented knowledge 52:47 Why skills matter more than tech 54:01 The dream of returning, this time with a mic 💡 Who Should Listen For vascular surgeons, public health workers, and early-career physicians curious about what it really means to serve in underserved areas, and how those experiences shape who you become in the OR and beyond. About Dr. José Antonio Muñoa Prado Dr. José Antonio Muñoa Prado is a world-renowned vascular surgeon specializing in diabetic foot, limb salvage, and vein care. He is the former President of the Mexican Association of Vascular Surgeons and the Association of Diabetic Foot, and co-founder of HENDOLAT. With more than 20 years as a pioneering surgeon, educator, and entrepreneur, Dr. Muñoa continues to lead surgical campaigns across rural Mexico and push for innovation that reflects the real-world needs of Latin American communities. Connect with Dr. Muñoa 📲 Instagram: @Dr.Munoa 👍 Facebook: @DrMunoaPrado 💼 LinkedIn: José Antonio Muñoa Prado Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this one gave you a new perspective or brought back a memory, share it with a colleague who’s been there, and if you’re finding value in these conversations, a quick review goes a long way.

2025-07-23T11:01:41+00:00July 23, 2025|Videos|

Trump’s Tariffs Are Crippling MedTech – Here’s What Comes Next | LOF #76

In this week’s episode, Scott Addonizio gives a candid look at what it’s like to run a MedTech company when tariffs spike overnight. Disrupting supply chains, inflating costs, and forcing urgent business decisions. He shares how he navigated a 145% import tax on Chinese-made devices, protected customers from cost hikes, and why building U.S. manufacturing might be the only way forward. From OEM and ODM contracts to automation and global supply chain strain, Scott breaks down the pressure points companies are facing now, and what’s coming next. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered how MedTech companies actually respond when policy shifts overnight, or what it takes to protect your margins and keep moving, this one’s for you. 00:00 Welcome back, Scott! 02:15 Tariff shock: what happened on “Liberation Day” 04:12 How BrosMed absorbed costs instead of passing them on 09:46 Why U.S. manufacturing is now on the table 12:32 Making business decisions in a volatile political climate 26:10 Best and worst-case scenarios for MedTech companies 31:33 Why automation is the only viable way forward 34:47 When the pain will show up: timeline for impact 💡 Who Should Listen This episode is for MedTech founders, device manufacturers, supply chain leads, and physicians working in outpatient settings who want a real look at global pressure on U.S. markets. About Scott Addonizio Scott Addonizio is the Chief Operating Officer of BrosMed Medical, a global manufacturer of devices for vascular disease with a strong focus on lesion preparation. He also serves as President of BrosMed US, where he launched the company's executive and sales operations in Irvine, California. Previously, Scott was COO of MedAlliance, where he helped raise $50 million, led operations for the SELUTION drug-coated balloon, and secured four IDE approvals before the company was acquired by Cordis in 2024. He then served as Senior VP Operations at Cordis before moving to BrosMed. Scott is also acting COO at Solvein, a vein ablation start-up, and board member at Simpson Intervention, guiding sales strategy. Earlier in his career, he was COO and board director at OrbusNeich Medical, where he co-designed key devices like JADE, Sapphire, and Scoreflex Balloons, and held the primary patent for the “Stent Having Dual Helical Design.” He holds a B.S. in Packaging and Materials Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master’s in International Business from the University of Miami. Connect with Scott 🌐 usa.brosmed.com 💼 LinkedIn: Scott Addonizio Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this one made you rethink how fast things can shift in MedTech, and what it actually takes to keep things moving, send it to a colleague who’s living it too. And if you’re getting value from these conversations, a quick review helps us keep them going!

2025-07-16T11:00:30+00:00July 16, 2025|Videos|
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