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The Spirit Guide Society

Pouring With Heart

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For over seven years, the biggest spirit brands in the world have been coming into our bars to teach whiskey, rum, tequila and mezcal enthusiasts about the drinks that they love. Now, we’re happy to bring that same level of knowledge and fun to you online as a podcast! Every Tuesday and Friday, Pedro Shanahan will be joined in front of a live audience by the people who know these alcohol brands the best, the ones who make it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ ...
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Radio Advisory

Advisory Board

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A top podcast for healthcare leaders, with over one million downloads, Radio Advisory is your weekly download on how to untangle the industry's most pressing challenges to help leaders like you make the best business decisions for your organization. From unpacking major trends in care delivery—like site-of-care shifts and the rise of high-cost drugs—to demystifying stakeholder dynamics, to shining a spotlight on priorities that may get overlooked, we're here to help. Our hosts and seasoned r ...
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Need any advice or information, message us. Scott Oliver, a former 30-year resident of Costa Rica who now helps people move and invest in Guatemala, talks to me about the main differences between Costa Rica and Guatemala and how not to lose your shirt (camisa) when investing or buying Real Estate in Costa Rica. He's seen various ways people have be…
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For years, health systems have been holding their breath to see if patient volumes would finally return to pre-pandemic levels. Because—per conventional wisdom--if volumes return, then so will operating margins. Right? Not so fast. In this episode, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board experts Sebastian Beckmann and Elizabeth Orr to explore why wi…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Cristina Guerrini, a Residency Specialist with Bluezone Legal, about the current immigration situation and the issues that investor residency applications are having. Cristina also updates us on what is happening in the Nosara Real Estate market. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.…
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Two weeks ago on Radio Advisory, we told our listeners that the number one area of focus for health system growth is operational excellence, and a major part of that is capturing all of the revenue on the table from your medical group. Healthcare organizations have spent the last decade buying up medical groups and physicians, in part because of th…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Cristian Roberts, President at PRIME and Manager Partner at CREO Capital, about what is currently happening in the Costa Rican investment Market, why foreign direct investment continues to increase, and where he would invest in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.co…
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services released the Acute Hospital Care at Home payment waiver. The action was expected to usher in a new era of home-based care. But while it’s certainly grown in recent years, frankly, that massive shift hasn’t happened. The question is, why? This week, host Abby Burns i…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Larry Graziano, partner at Coldwell Banker Costa Rica, about current market conditions, where to invest for the next five years in Costa Rica, and how to develop sustainably in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us: info@investingco…
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(This episode originally aired on September 26, 2023.) Value-based care has been dominating industry conversations in recent years. Here on Radio Advisory, we talk a lot about best practices, how to make the right investments, and how to best prepare leaders for the future of value-based care. But given all this momentum, we want to spend time aski…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Dan Williams, Real Estate Agent Coach and Realtor for Coldwell Banker in Tamarindo, and I discuss what's happening in one of Costa Rica's most popular and active markets. We talk about what prices are doing and where the opportunity still lies in Costa Rica Real Estate. We chat about the differences of li…
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In the last few years, all eyes have turned to GLP-1s as an industry-altering answer to obesity treatment and weight management. But the fact is, these drugs can’t – and shouldn’t – work in a vacuum. There is a fear that attention on GLP-1s may even blind leaders to the other services that go into providing effective obesity care. So, what should l…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Johnny Umana from Green Healthcare CR about healthcare in Costa Rica, both private and public. We discuss how it works, the costs for residents and foreigners and the best way to use it. We also talked about residential care and its costs in Costa Rica. Free 15 min consultation: https://me…
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When we talk about “health systems,” it can sound like we’re talking about a monolith. But in reality, the $1.4 trillion dollar health system sector is made up of a diverse range of players. Academics and safety nets; urban and rural systems; 1,000-bed systems and 25-bed critical access hospitals. The question is, especially as systems emerge from …
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Jake Alexander, an investment specialist and long-term CR resident, about his advice for anyone looking to make an investment in Costa Rica. He explains the biggest mistakes he's made, the worst investments, and where he sees opportunity in Costa Rica in the future. Free 15 min consultatio…
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We’ve talked a lot about AI on Radio Advisory, with a particular emphasis on generative models and their capabilities. But are there other models of AI that are flying under the radar? Today’s episode focuses on computer vision and its potential to shift how we think about the use of technology in healthcare. For the second episode in our series le…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Gabriel Saragovia, the visionary behind Rio Perdido Hotel, discusses the current status of hospitality in Costa Rica, the evolution of wellness and where he thinks wellness will develop in Costa Rica over the coming years. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact us…
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It's no secret that climate change has had a massive effect on population health, but it’s also impacting healthcare business. Did you know that energy costs have gone up by 28% in the past five years? Health systems in particular can shave percentage points off their annual costs by reducing their energy consumption—but there is both a knowledge g…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Pablo Arias and I chat about all things shipping and Latin America: how it works, expectations, taxes, and when and when not to ship goods. We also discuss the differences between the countries, the cost of living, and which country is best for what type of person. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetin…
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This week, host Abby Burns invites Advisory Board expert Sebastian Beckmann back to Radio Advisory to provide an update—as promised—on what his team has uncovered about site-of-care shifts in the six months since he first brought this research to the pod. Hint: there’s about $50B at play. This episode is a modified encore of Episode 195: Site-of-ca…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Shannon, owner of Pura Villas in the southern areas of Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal, about her advice for investors looking to purchase a vacation rental in Costa Rica. She explained the perfect design of a home and the amenities and services that make the difference in rental returns. Fr…
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(This episode originally aired on September 12, 2023.) With rising costs and tightening margins, the industry is continually looking for ways to "bend the cost curve" while maintaining, or even increasing, quality and performance. One stakeholder in particular, employers, are feeling significant pressures from inflation, hospital consolidation, the…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We get a market update on what is happening in the Central Pacific markets of Jaco, Herradura, and Playa Hermosa. We discuss the vast number of new properties hitting the market and the impact this will have on pricing and rental returns. Travis gives us his viewpoint on what shocks people when they first…
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(This episode originally aired on March 12, 2024.) The relationship between health plans and providers has always included an element of friction, but lately, it seems like the temperature is rising. And you've probably noticed – public contracting disputes increased by 69% between 2022 and 2023. That's why, in this episode, host Abby Burns invites…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Cynthia Deslauriers, Real Estate Advisor for Engels & Volkers in Guanacaste, about what buyer agents are in Costa Rica, how to choose one, and questions to ask a potential buyers rep. Cynthia also tells us about the developing beach towns in the area and where she would invest for a 5-year…
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Healthcare leaders have dozens of priorities on their plates, and achieving innovation is not as simple as just buying a new technology or implementing a new care model. Frankly, it can be overwhelming not just to see innovations through, but even to get started. So, what does it really take to innovate? And how do you align your organization’s cha…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We talked to Dawn Lane of Bluewater Properties, the head of the Omni MLS being implemented in Costa Rica, about Costa Rica's MLS adoption, the benefits it will bring, and how we hope it will help investors and people buying Real Estate in Costa Rica. We also chat about what it takes to work in real Estate…
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It seems like a no-brainer for healthcare organizations to allocate time and attention to a health condition that is guaranteed to affect 50% of adults during their midlife years—but that hasn’t been the case. We’re seeing momentum around making menopause mainstream—from the White House directing research funding, to Hollywood stars talking openly …
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Anthony Lewis of Radpad about how his building system allows you to have a vacation rental on your property for as little as $35K in Costa Rica. We also discussed the differences between building and investing in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jak…
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In recent years, we’ve seen large retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and even Amazon add to their care delivery portfolios, specifically through offering low-acuity primary care services. But it seems like the tide may be shifting. In April, Walmart announced that it’s shuttering its primary care operations and virtual care arm—and it’s not th…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Herman Duarte, Lawyer and owner of Simple Legal Consulting and Plan B Costa Rica, talks to us about why Costa Rica is a great place to have as a Plan B, especially as there is so much uncertainty in today's world. He describes the residency options available, how to get citizenship, and why Costa Rica has…
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Radio Advisory first started production in April 2020 to deliver timely, critical messages to healthcare professionals navigating the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years, 200+ episodes, and one million downloads later, Radio Advisory continues to bring insightful conversations and valuable insights to listeners passionate about driving …
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chat with Juan Zuñiga, head Engineer and site manager for Eje Construction, about the different types of construction in Costa Rica and how to build efficiently and on budget. Juan talks about the current construction costs and things you can do to value engineering your project to your budget. Free 15…
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Generative AI is one of the most widely discussed topics in the industry today. There is continued excitement, mounting anxiety, and dozens of questions for health leaders to answer. While the healthcare industry has been working tirelessly to adapt to the almost unbelievable rate of change, many organizations struggle with how to ethically impleme…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Scott Cutter, Co-owner of 2 Costa Rica Real Estate, one of the country's most prominent brokerages, chats with us about what is happening in the market, where the opportunity lies, and where he would invest his money over the next 5-10 years in Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/j…
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The healthcare industry has been rocked by the pandemic and thrown headfirst into a new era of technological and therapeutic revolution. Yet, in the midst of all this change and uncertainty, healthcare leaders are expected not just to survive, but actually drive value for their organizations, patients, and communities. The problem is, “driving valu…
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Need any advice or information, message us. A Former Costa Rica Tourism Minister who steered CR through the Pandemic and is now the CEO of Travel Company Memorable Costa Rica, Gustavo Segura, chats with us about why Costa Rica is a great place to invest and explains what makes this country unique. Free 15min Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.c…
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The rise of generative AI has impacted healthcare in many ways – one of which is that it’s pushing Big Tech toward becoming not just a relevant, but a central player in the industry. And when we’re talking Big Tech, we have to include Google. Google’s activity in healthcare has been turbulent since it entered the space nearly two decades ago, but i…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Andrea Bissinger, resident, real estate law specialist, and realtor in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, gives us the reality of what is happening in the Santa Teresa market in Costa Rica, one of the country's fastest-growing markets. She also tells us about where she still thinks the opportunity lies. Free Consu…
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So far in our series on bespoke care and innovation, we’ve delved into the future of cancer care and the opportunities for equity in precision medicine. But we can’t conclude our series without talking about one of the most exciting developments in the field: cell and gene therapies. We’ve talked about these therapies on the pod before—but like eve…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We talked to Jake Alexander, an Investment Specialist with Costa Rica Investments, about the market's current state, what he thinks will happen in 2024, and where he sees opportunities going forward in Costa Rica. Free 15 min Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult Contact Us: info@in…
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It's no secret that healthcare is becoming more and more personalized – or “bespoke” – as increasingly sophisticated diagnostics and therapeutics continue to explode into the market. This vast pipeline is redefining the industry in several ways—but there is real risk associated if the stakeholders responsible for developing, delivering, and paying …
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Need any advice or information, message us. Dan Chaput of Costa Private Loans updates us on what he sees happening in the investment and real estate market here in Costa Rica. He describes why the market is contracting, and we discuss where we think the opportunity will be in 2024. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsult C…
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There has been a lot of change in the oncology space in the last few years. These changes have brought new pressures, like workforce strain, increased competition, rising spend, and more. While many leaders are worried about the "right now," it is crucial to consider how you can best position yourself for the future of cancer care. That's why, in t…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Today, we chat with Maria Marta Alfaro, Board Member of the Playa Hermosa Development Association and Real Estate Advisor for Pacific Coast Real Estate. We talk about the impact investing has on communities and where she believes the opportunity lies in investing in Costa Rica. Free Consultation: E-mail: …
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According to economist Jim Rebitzer and healthcare consultant Bob Rebitzer, the healthcare industry has failed in achieving what many other sectors have accomplished – improving products, while simultaneously reducing costs over time. In this episode, recorded live at The Players 2024 Championship, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invited Jim and Bob to dis…
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Need any advice or information, message us. We chatted with Pepe Lopez from Spicy Life Real Estate and Spicy Life Hot Sauce about his work in investing in and developing the Dominicalito community sustainably. Pepe also gave us a great response about where he would invest $500K in Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/…
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Radio Advisory has commemorated Nurses Week every year since we started production in April 2020. A lot has changed since the early days of the pandemic, but the reality is that we’re still grappling with a workforce crisis defined by rising burnout, turnover, and shortages. Celebrating nurses just one week out of the year will not suffice in addre…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Adam Wood, serial real estate builder and flipper, explains his journey of building and selling in Costa Rica and the mistakes he's made and advice for others looking to invest in real estate in Costa Rica. Adam also explains why he's bringing up a family in Uvita, Costa Rica. Free Consultation: https://m…
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As healthcare leaders continue to contend with workforce shortages, technological shifts, and fragile financials it can be hard to predict what the future looks like for their organizations and the transformation that needs to happen to improve healthcare for all. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Depar…
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Need any advice or information, message us. Lester Ruiz, a Broker for Moon Properties in Arenal, and I chat about what's happening there, the opportunities available, and what to look out for when investing in this area. Lester tells us about his investments in vacation rentals and the returns you can expect. Free Consultation: https://meetings.hub…
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You might be burned out from talking about burnout. But the truth is, healthcare workers are still suffering from high administrative burden, reduced autonomy, and a cycle of turnover and retirements that we cannot escape. In response, industry leaders are looking to the latest and greatest technologies to unburden their workforce and improve the m…
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