Activating Pharmacy's Political Power | Jesse Brashear, Pharmacy Entrepreneur

In this episode, Florida pharmacy owner Jesse Brashear shares his experience getting involved in state-level advocacy and pharmacy reform.

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Key topics covered:

• 0:22 - Jesse talks about his background in political science and pharmacy
• 0:59 - Jesse discusses getting involved in pharmacy advocacy in the state legislature
• 2:18 - How a pharmacy reform bill gets introduced in a state legislature
• 4:49 - Jesse describes literally knocking on legislators' doors at the state capitol
• 6:33 - Jesse talks about speaking on pharmacy bills in legislative committees
• 8:19 - Jesse recounts how long it takes to get pharmacy reform bills passed
• 10:06 - Jesse wanted to go to law school or become an urban planner after college
• 16:52 - Jesse brings his kids to speak at committee meetings for pharmacy reform
• 18:18 - Factors that led to introduction of a pharmacy reform bill in Florida
• 23:49 - Ways for individual pharmacists to get involved in advocacy
• 25:38 - The role of state pharmacy associations in advocacy efforts
• 28:24 - Advocating for pharmacy issues at the federal level
• 30:32 - Getting new pharmacy graduates involved in advocacy
• 32:25 - Would Jesse still pursue pharmacy today?
• 35:10 - Sitting vs standing as a pharmacist
• 36:40 - Tips for getting started in pharmacy advocacy
• 39:09 - Taking action beyond just complaining about issues
• 40:39 - Jesse's goal in coming on the podcast
• 42:15 - Closing thoughts

The Business of Pharmacy Podcast™ offers in-depth, candid conversations with pharmacy business leaders. Hosted by pharmacist Mike Koelzer, each episode covers new topics relevant to pharmacists and pharmacy owners. Listen to a new episode every Monday morning.