MoneyRx for CRNAs
Go behind the scenes with host Brett Fellows, CFP®, as he explores the unique opportunities and challenges facing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists along the path to financial independence. In each episode, Brett shares expert insights and actionable advice, equipping you with the tools you need to take control of your financial destiny and retire on your terms.
MoneyRx for CRNAs
Dr. Jason Bolt - The Humor, Heart, and Hustle of a CRNA Entrepreneur
Dr. Jason Bolt is a CRNA who has masterfully built a personal brand and private practice, all while seeing the humor in the profession and inspiring others to take control of their financial future.
In this episode, Jason shares his unique journey from pre-med to becoming a CRNA. Plus, we discuss his adventures as a travel nurse, and how he cultivated financial freedom and a "semi-retired" lifestyle at a young age.
We explore:
- The defining moment in nursing school that shifted his path to CRNA.
- His incredible travel nursing experiences and how he used them to learn new skills and see the world.
- Why financial independence was a key driver from a young age, influenced by his parents' money habits.
- How he cultivated strong money habits, focusing on stopping spending and investing wisely.
- The evolution of his content creation, from cringey vlogs to impactful mentorship for aspiring CRNAs.
- The challenges and lessons learned from starting his own private practice, Bolt Nursing Anesthesiology, including navigating taxes and CPAs.
- His "semi-retired" work-life balance, typically working three 8-hour days and dedicating other days to creative pursuits and personal life.
- His perspective on AI's impact on the CRNA profession.
- His powerful advice for CRNAs feeling stuck: identify what you want, simplify your life, and take control of your financial destiny.
Key Timestamps:
(0:00): Welcome & Jason's impressive brand
(1:55): Journey to becoming a CRNA
(3:45): Travel nursing and learning new skills
(5:55): Financial challenges and habits in nursing/CRNA school
(10:35): Accidental start of content creation and mentorship
(14:50): Deciding to start Bolt Nurse Anesthesiology
(20:20): Biggest entrepreneurship mistakes and learning experiences (CPAs, taxes)
(22:30): Balancing CRNA work, content creation, and personal life
(27:00): AI's impact on the CRNA profession
(28:50): Retirement and financial independence goals ("semi-retired")
(32:45): Jason's definition of success
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