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Q&A Friday - How do you Choose a Caregiver?

Q&A Friday - How do you Choose a Caregiver?

Hi, Dave the Nurse here with a great question for our Q&A Friday. “How do you choose a caregiver?” Thanks for the question.  Honestly, we’ve worked with good caregivers and less-than-good caregivers. Some have...

Dave Soltau February 19, 2021
Learning Not to Be So Uncomfortable and Critical of Oneself

Learning Not to Be So Uncomfortable and Critical of Oneself

Hi everyone - I’ve already made over 500 videos for the Health & Wealth Academy, but today’s clip is a throwback to April 2020, where I was celebrating having made the first 30(!) videos. ...

Dave Soltau February 18, 2021
How To Get Your Business Idea and Business Name Off The Ground

How To Get Your Business Idea and Business Name Off The Ground

I always thought that having DaveTheNurse would be a fun name for a host for a business, but I went through more steps to check on a possible name for the actual business. I...

Dave Soltau February 16, 2021
That A-HAW Moment on Self Awareness is Key

That A-HAW Moment on Self Awareness is Key

In today’s A-HAW moment, I share some insights that I’ve learned about self-awareness on the job. It’s important to have real conversations in the office, in the clinic, with your team, and with doctors....

Dave Soltau February 15, 2021
Q&A Friday - How Do I Request a Male Caregiver For a Client Legally?

Q&A Friday - How Do I Request a Male Caregiver For a Client Legally?

Hi everyone, Happy Friday! It’s time for another excellent question for our Friday Q&A. “My client is requesting a male caregiver. I need to post an ad for a male. How do I word...

Dave Soltau February 12, 2021
Surround Yourself With Amazing People

Surround Yourself With Amazing People

Happy Thursday - Today’s clip is about recognizing that you need to surround yourself with amazing people. You want to work with people who are trustworthy, likable, and possibly smarter than you, to help...

Dave Soltau February 11, 2021
DaveTheAverageGuy Why Should You Care About Me?

DaveTheAverageGuy Why Should You Care About Me?

In today’s clip, I share reasons why you should care about me and the work I’ve put into this course. Some of the reasons I’ve discussed in earlier videos, like the years I’ve spent...

Dave Soltau February 10, 2021
Tips on Setting Up A Social Media Kit

Tips on Setting Up A Social Media Kit

In this week’s Tuesday Teaser, I wanted to draw back the curtains a bit to show you how I was able to get started on my online opportunities. I had help from Matt O’Brien...

Dave Soltau February 9, 2021
That A-HAW Moment of Facing Nursing School Anxiety and Overthinking Everything

That A-HAW Moment of Facing Nursing School Anxiety and Overthinking Everything

In today’s A-HAW moment, I want to talk about the pressures that you face in nursing school. You’re constantly under the gun to get high grades, to excel in classes, and to do well...

Dave Soltau February 8, 2021
Friday Q&A - How Do I Find Funding My Business Idea

Friday Q&A - How Do I Find Funding My Business Idea

Hi! It’s DaveTheNurse here with the Health & Wealth Academy. I’ve got another great question sent via email for our Friday Q&A. “Dave, do you have advice for a homecare or a home health agency...

Dave Soltau February 5, 2021
Do I Need a Lawyer to Start My Business?

Do I Need a Lawyer to Start My Business?

I get asked this all the time - Do I need a lawyer as I start my new business?  In general, yes, you should probably consult with a lawyer about your new entrepreneurial business...

Dave Soltau February 4, 2021
Getting More People Into Nursing

Getting More People Into Nursing

In today’s clip, I share my thoughts on the how and why of people getting into nursing. I really want people to understand the realities of nursing life. You might be looking for security,...

Dave Soltau February 3, 2021
HAW Academy Offers Business Blueprint for Entrepreneurs to Get Ideas Off the Ground

HAW Academy Offers Business Blueprint for Entrepreneurs to Get Ideas Off the Ground

Imagine if somebody could give you a blueprint of how they started from the very beginning all the way to where they are now. Welcome to the Health and Wealth Academy! What I’ve done...

Dave Soltau February 2, 2021
That A-HAW Moment of Asking for Help

That A-HAW Moment of Asking for Help

I recently met with a guy who is a nurse practitioner who has dreams of starting his own business. He's been a practicing NP for several years and has a vision of the great...

Dave Soltau February 1, 2021
Q&A Friday - Sleeping On The Job

Q&A Friday - Sleeping On The Job

Hey, how’s it going? It’s DaveTheNurse with the Health & Wealth Academy in Scottsdale, AZ. Here’s another great question sent via email for our Friday Q&A. “Dave, what are your thoughts on caregivers sleeping...

Dave Soltau January 29, 2021
Maintaining Business Momentum

Maintaining Business Momentum

How’s it going, everybody? It’s DaveTheNurse here. Here’s a Throwback Thursday from April 28, 2020. I was coming home from a workout! Do you know what’s crazy? How much energy you have right after...

Dave Soltau January 28, 2021
DaveTheEntrepreneur Discusses Money Lost of Bad Decisions

DaveTheEntrepreneur Discusses Money Lost of Bad Decisions

In a recent video, I told you we spent over $200,000 in bad decisions over 13 years. That’s because we tried to learn it all on our own. And we made mistakes. You don’t...

Dave Soltau January 27, 2021
Pivoting on Margins

Pivoting on Margins

DaveTheNurse here to share with you a short part of my course chapter “Pivoting on Margins.” Let me share with you some insights into what’s in this clip.  In this video, you’ll see some...

Dave Soltau January 26, 2021
That AHAW-Moment of Accepting or Avoiding Responsibility

That AHAW-Moment of Accepting or Avoiding Responsibility

Life happens. We miss things. But you have to own it. That goes for entrepreneurs, nursing school, business, or anything that you have responsibility for.  The answer is how are you going to approach...

Dave Soltau January 25, 2021
Friday Q&A - Do I need a TB Test for Homecare?

Friday Q&A - Do I need a TB Test for Homecare?

Hey, how’s it goin? It’s DaveTheNurse here with the Health & Wealth Academy. Here’s another great question for our Friday Q&A for you. “Dave, does your company require TB to manage patients in homecare?” ...

Dave Soltau January 22, 2021
Morning Entrepreneur Motivation About Your Effort and Comfort Zone

Morning Entrepreneur Motivation About Your Effort and Comfort Zone

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise?” Does this still hold true? When you’re an entrepreneur, you need to take care...

Dave Soltau January 21, 2021
Attitude is Everything in Nursing

Attitude is Everything in Nursing

What lingering questions do you have to address? NOTHING! What I want you to know is normal people go into this space. You know what, this space can and absolutely will be fun.  So...

Dave Soltau January 20, 2021
Learning What The True Cost of Business Is

Learning What The True Cost of Business Is

In this chapter, we’re going to discuss what everything costs to get to today. We’re gonna break down what you spent over the last couple of months, as well as how much you’re gonna...

Dave Soltau January 19, 2021
That A-HAW Moment of Realizing You Need Skin in the Game to Move Passed M

That A-HAW Moment of Realizing You Need Skin in the Game to Move Passed M

This week’s A-HAW moment focuses on the money you may have to spend to build out a business. As an entrepreneur, if you start to find yourself getting low on funds or running out...

Dave Soltau January 18, 2021