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Capitalist Culture Podcast: From Nurse to $80 Million CEO

  • Mar 18, 2025
  • Meaghan Puglisi
  • 1-min Read

Lifespark CEO Joel Theisen, BSN, sits down with Kip Knippel, CEO and Founder of KIP Search and host of the Capitalist Culture Podcast, to share how he went from nurse to $80 million CEO. Joel’s entrepreneurial story is filled with lessons learned and valuable insights for every leader trying to transform senior health. One thing’s for sure, culture and core values are top of the list.

Listen in for this inspiring and genuine story of how Joel formed Lifespark and why it all matters to changing how seniors age in this country…

Listen Now: Capitalist Culture Podcast

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