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. Discover more: https://holisticentrepreneur.org #RafaelAkobundu #HealthcareEntrepreneurship #HospiceCare #MensHealthClinic #SeattleBusiness #HolisticEntrepreneurPodcast #NurseToFounder #CashPayMedicine 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 Hashtags #RafaelAkobundu #HospiceBusiness #MensHealthClinic #SeattleEntrepreneur #NurseToFounder #HolisticEntrepreneurPodcast #CashPayMedicine #HealthcareStartup #DelegationInBusiness #ImmigrantFounder