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Author: V Tipnes
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Quick Notes
QUICK NOTES
1. Complete the 2-night test within 5 DAYS of receiving it and use the provided return label to return it to the proper carrier. If the label says UPS, it must be returned to a UPS store or drop-box. If the label is from the USPS (post office) you can put it in your mailbox. Again, the device must be returned within 5 days of receiving it to avoid late fees.
2. BEFORE you do the test, please watch the instructional video on how to do the test on our website: www.blackstonemedicalservices.com under the “Patient Support” section.
3. If you need HELP with the test, PLEASE call us at our customer service phone number 1-888-710-2727.
4. Please print name, sign and date the DELIVERY TICKET and return with test.
5. If the test is hooked-up correctly, you should see a GREEN LIGHT on the device and a RED LIGHT on your finger.
6. The device has a maximum record time, so it is not UNCOMMON for the device to SHUT OFF during the 2nd NIGHT. The device may be removed at this point.
7. If you get up to use the restroom or get a drink during the night, leave the testing device on and recording and return to bed when done. You do not need to take it off or turn it off until done sleeping for the night.
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Quick Notes – Home Sleep Test
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1. Complete the 2-night test within 5 DAYS of receiving it and use the provided return label to return it to the proper carrier. If the label says UPS, it must be returned to a UPS store or dropbox. If the label is from the USPS (post office) you can put it in your mailbox. Again, the device must be returned within 5 days of receiving it to avoid late fees.
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2. BEFORE you do the test, please watch the instructional video on how to do the test on our website: www.blackstonemedicalservices.com under the “Patient Support” section.
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3. If you need HELP with the test, PLEASE call us at our customer service phone number 1-888-710-2727.
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4. Please print name, sign and date the DELIVERY TICKET and return with test.
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5. If the test is hooked-up correctly, you should see a GREEN LIGHT on the device and a RED LIGHT on your finger.
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6. The device has a maximum record time, so it is not UNCOMMON for the device to SHUT OFF during the 2nd NIGHT. The device may be removed at this point.
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7. If you get up to use the restroom or get a drink during the night, leave the testing device on and recording and return to bed when done. You do not need to take it off or turn it off until done sleeping for the night.
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RETURN POLICY OF MEDICAL DEVICE
THIS DEVICE IS THE PROPERTY OF BLACKSTONE MEDICAL SERVICES. PROPER CARE AND HANDLING OF THIS DEVICE IS ESSENTIAL AS THE DATA INSIDE THIS DEVICE WILL BE USED TO REPORT YOUR STUDY.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO DO THE STUDY?
YOU HAVE
FROM THE DAY YOU RECEIVE THIS DEVICE, 5 (FIVE) CALENDAR DAYS BASED ON TRACKING INFORMATION, TO DO THE STUDY AND UP TO 2 DAYS TO RETURN IT BEFORE WE CONSIDER THE DEVICE TO BE SUBJECT TO A LATE FEE OR LOST.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY COMPLETING THE TEST IN THAT TIME, CONTACT US EITHER BY TELEPHONE 1-888-710-2727, LIVE CHAT DURING BUSINESS HOURS (MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8AM – 5PM EST) OR EMAIL CUSTOMERSUPPORT@BLACKSTONEMEDICALSERVICES.COM LET US KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING.
WE ASK THAT YOU IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE DEVICE AND ALL OF THE CONTENTS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY DELIVERED TO YOU AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE TEST, USING THE PREPAID SHIPPING LABEL THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
LATE FEE
AFTER 7 (SEVEN) CALENDAR DAYS, IF WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU, YOU WILL BE CHARGED A LATE FEE OF $25.00 (TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS) PER DAY UP TO $125.00 (ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS) (DAY 12) AFTER WHICH TIME THE DEVICE IS CONSIDERED TO BE LOST AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL REPLACEMENT COST OF THE DEVICE.REPLACEMENT COST FOR UNRETURNED DEVICES IF THE DEVICE IS NOT RETURNED AFTER 12 DAYS, AND WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU OR YOU HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO REQUESTS TO EITHER COMPLETE THE STUDY OR RETURN THE DEVICE, YOU WILL BE CHARGED $1,500.00 (FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS) FOR THE FULL REPLACEMENT COST OF THE DEVICE AND ITS CONTENTS AFTER THE 12 DAYS HAVE PASSED.
550 N. REO STREET, SUITE 106, TAMPA, FL 33609
PH: 813.831.2727
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HIPAA Privacy Rule
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this
information. Please review it carefully.
A federal regulation, known as the “HIPAA Privacy Rule”, requires that we provide detailed notice in writing of our privacy
practices.
As a patient, you have the following rights:
1. The right to inspect and copy your information
2. The right to request corrections to your information
3. The right to request that your information be restricted
4. The right to request confidential communications
5. The right to a report of disclosures of your information; and
6. The right to a paper copy of this notice
Uses and/or disclosures which do not require your written authorization may include:
Treatment: We will use your health information to make decisions about the provision, coordination or management or your
healthcare. It may also be necessary to share your health information with another health care provider whom we need to
consult with respect to your care.
Payment: We may need to use or disclose information in your health record to obtain reimbursement from you, from your
health insurance carrier, or from another insurer for our services rendered to you. This may include determinations of eligibility
or coverage under the appropriate health plan, pre-certification and pre-authorization of services or review of services for the
purpose of reimbursement. This information may also be used for billing, claims management and collection purposes, and
related healthcare data processing through our system.
Operations: Your health records may be used in our business planning and development operations, including improvements
in our methods of operation, and general administrative functions. We may also use the information in our overall compliance
planning, healthcare review activities, and arranging for local and auditing functions.
There are certain other circumstances under which we may use or disclose your health information without first obtaining your
Acknowledgment or Authorization. Those circumstances generally involve public health and oversight activities, law enforcement
activities, judicial and administrative proceedings, and in the event of death. Specifically, we may be required to
report to certain agencies information concerning certain communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases or HIV/AIDS
status. We may also be required to report instances of suspected or documented abuse, neglect or domestic violence. We are
required to report to appropriate agencies and law-enforcement officials information that you or another person is in
immediate threat of danger to health or safety as a result of violent activity. We must also provide health information when
ordered by a court of law to do so.
Others Involved in Your Healthcare: Unless you object, we may disclose to a member of your family, a relative, a close friend
or any other person you identify, your protected health information that directly relates to that person’s involvement in your
health care. If you are unable to agree or object to such a disclosure, we may disclose such information as necessary if we
determine that it is in your best interest based on our professional judgment. We may use or disclose protected health
information to notify or assist in notifying a family member, personal representative or any other person that is responsible for
our care of your location, general condition or death. Finally, we may use or disclose your protected health information to an
authorized public or private entity to assist in disaster relief efforts and to coordinate uses and disclosures to family or other
individuals involved in your healthcare.
Communication Barriers and Emergencies: We may use and disclose your protected health information if we attempt to
obtain consent from you but are unable to do so because of substantial communication barriers and we determine, using
professional judgment, that you intend to consent to use or disclosure under the circumstances. We may use or disclose your
protected health information in an emergency treatment situation. If this happens, we will try to obtain your consent as soon
as reasonably practicable after the delivery of treatment. If we are required by law or as a matter of necessity to treat you, and
we have attempted to obtain your consent but have been unable to obtain your consent, we may still use or disclose your
protected health information to treat you.
Except as indicated above, your health information will not be used or disclosed to any other person or entity without your
specific authorization, which may be revoked at any time. In particular, except to the extent disclosure has been made to
governmental entities required by law to maintain the confidentiality of the information, information will not be further
disclosed to any other person or entity with respect to information concerning mental health treatment, drug and alcohol
abuse, HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases that may be contained in your health records. We likewise will not disclose
your health-record information to an employer for purposes of making employment decisions, to a liability insurer or attorney
as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, or to educational authorities, without you written authorization.
You have certain rights regarding your health record information, as follows:
(1) You may request that we restrict the uses and disclosures of your health record information for treatment,
payment and operations, or restrictions involving your care or payment related to that care. We are not
required to agree to the restriction; however, if we agree, we will comply with it, except with regard to
emergencies, disclosure of the information to you, or if we are otherwise required by law to make a full
disclosure without restriction.
(2) You have a right to request receipt of confidential communications of your medical information by an alternative
means or at an alternative location. If you require such an accommodation, you may be charged a fee for the
accommodation and will be required to specify the alternative address or method of contact and how payment
will be handled.
(3) You have the right to inspect, copy and request amendments to your health records. Access to your health
records will not include psychotherapy notes contained in them, or information compiled in anticipation of or for
use in a civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which your access is restricted by law. We will
charge a reasonable fee for providing a copy of your health records, or a summary of those records, at your
request, which includes the cost of copying, postage, and preparation or an explanation or summary of the
information.
(4) All requests for inspection, copying and/or amending information in your health records, and all requests related
to your rights under this Notice, must be made in writing and addressed to the Privacy Officer at our address.
We will respond to your request in a timely fashion.
(5) You have a limited right to receive an accounting of all disclosures we make to other persons or entities of your
health information except for disclosures required for treatment, payment and healthcare operations,
disclosures that require and Authorization, disclosure incidental to another permissible use or disclosure, and
otherwise as allowed by law. We will not charge you for the first accounting in any twelve-month period;
however, we will charge you a reasonable fee for each subsequent request for an accounting within the same
twelve-month period.
(6) If this notice was initially provided to you electronically, you have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice
and to take one home with you if you wish.
You may file a written complaint to us or to the Secretary of Health and Human Services if you believe that your privacy rights
with respect to confidential information in your health records have been violated. All complaints must be in writing and must
be addressed to the Privacy Officer (in the case of complaints to us) or to the person designated by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services if we cannot resolve your concerns. You will not be retaliated against for filing such a complaint.
More information is available about complaints at the government’s website, http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.
All questions concerning this Notice or requests made pursuant to it should be addressed to
officemanager@blackstonemedicalservices.com.
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The American Reporter: Blackstone Medical Services Introduces A Holistic Approach To Health And Wellness
One of the essential parts of human activity throughout our lives is sleep. Everybody needs good quality sleep every night to get that much-needed rest for a better performance during the day. However, one in five people suffers from sleep apnea.Sleep apnea causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. This may potentially become a serious sleep disorder. As such, if you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea. Although, in some cases, some people who suffer from sleep apnea may not be aware that their sleep was interrupted. And, they might continue to think that they had a good night’s sleep last night.
Here comes Blackstone Medical Services that offers home sleep testing to diagnose if you have such a disorder. They provide innovative diagnostic technology at an affordable price. The testing devices are easy to use, and you can even use them in the comfort of your own home. The diagnostic equipment that is used by Blackstone is manufactured to the highest technical standards – done by one of the biggest global manufacturers of medical equipment used in the field of diagnosis and treatment of sleep breathing disorders.
Sleep apnea that is left untreated can cause more severe health issues. Having certain factors can get you more chances of having sleep apnea, these include excess weight, neck circumference, being older, being male, using alcohol or sedatives, pregnant women, among many others. With any concerns about any of the following, don’t be afraid to talk to a physician.
Blackstone Medical Services is composed of skilled health workers to offer you excellent quality services to your needs. Blackstone understands the needs of its patients when it comes to testing. They have developed services that fit perfectly with those needs. They are named as the national provider for the “At Home Sleep Test,” being able to provide a diagnosis to patients with faster results in a more cost-effective approach. They are experienced in terms of providing an excellent experience to its patients, serving accurate and quick results.
Blackstone also offers dental therapy solutions for sleep apnea, with the Mandibular Advancement Devices. Advancement of the mandible has shown to reduce and even eradicate the obstruction that causes this breathing disruption.
Aside from home sleep testing, they also have 24-hour toll-free telephone support with a live representative that is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the whole year. You can contact them by calling 1-888-710-2727 and speak with a representative. Another way to connect will be through a live chat, questions and inquiries may be asked with a representative between 8 am to 5 pm EST Monday to Friday. For more information about the home sleep test, you can watch their instructional videos through their website.
Blackstone Medical Services believes that if patients have the proper education, training, and support, they are much more likely to go through the therapy that is prescribed. Blackstone gives a holistic approach to caring for their patients from providing the best equipment and supplies through the journey of therapy. They understand the importance of providing an excellent quality experience for their patient’s needs. This is exactly what makes them an Inc 5000 company.
To know about the company, you may connect with its founder, Vick Tipnes through Instagram @vicktipnes, or you can visit his website through www.vicktipnes.net
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The Frisky: Meet Vick Tipnes – Market Leader in Home Sleep Testing
Born in London, England, and immigrated to Florida as a young boy alongside his family, Vick Tipnes had always dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. As a young boy growing up, he always looked up to his father, who was also an entrepreneur. Sometimes, Vick would ask him if he would invest in a company that would own someday, the glimmer in his 12-year-old eyes just sparkling from sheer excitement.
Vick’s older brother would give him his RayBan Aviator sunglasses when he got tired of them, and Vick would call the Tallahassee Tribune and place an ad to sell the used sunglasses. Then, one fateful day a man showed up in front of the Tipnes’ doorstep, his dad answered, and the man said he was there to see about the ad that he placed in the Tribune. Vick’s dad looked at him funny that day, proud and astounded by what his son had accomplished, Vick was 60 dollars richer that day.
And so, the time came when he had to decide if he wanted to pursue a degree in college. After graduated high school, he really didn’t see himself in college; he knew he had to lead a different path in life. His parents pushed for education, though, seeing as his older brothers went to college, it seemed like the only logical way. Vick tried to keep an open mind and decided to actually go to college, but after six months, he dropped out in pursuit of his real goal in mind, entrepreneurship.
There were a number of challenges he had to face before he became the well-established entrepreneur that he is today. He wasn’t always born with great salesmanship skills; he had to acknowledge that weakness and come up with a strategy to overcome it. So without a second thought, he quickly dove into the world of selling cars. As a car salesman, he quickly patched up his weak salesmanship and greatly bolstered his confidence as he had to deal with people and actually convince them to buy a car to close his deals. He looks fondly at this experience as it forced him to adapt to his environment as quickly and as efficiently as possible, it was sinking or swimming.
After amassing experience and the technical knowledge that he felt that he was lacking, Vick felt that it was finally time to put his dream to work. He started various businesses at this point, but over the course of time, the businesses were struggling, and he had to sell them. He knew that he hadn’t really reached his full potential, the image he saw of himself years ago was definitely not this man, not yet. It wasn’t until Vick turned 35 years old that he realized what he really had to do in order to amount to anything in life. At the time, he had little to no money under his name, he didn’t even have a sofa, but he had what was important at that point – belief in himself. So he invested every dollar he had to improve himself; he started learning and educating himself as much as he could. The firebrand entrepreneur was not giving up that easily. He knew that he had to reach for his dream no matter what, he knew that if he became the best version of himself, it would not only help himself but also the people around him.
Almost everyone has dreams and aspirations, and it’s an ambition that keeps us from working hard and striving for great results. However, in reality, only a small fraction of individuals all over the world actually succeed in their chosen path. It’s the sad reality of the world that we live in; most people give up and aren’t willing to sacrifice and do the things they have to do in order to succeed.
Most of the time, these failures are attributed to nothing more than excuses, if you have a certain goal in you have to accept the fact that the road will be paved with struggles, obstacles, and different hurdles. In order for someone to achieve a level of success, they must struggle and embrace the struggle, persevere through the struggle, and accept that there will be more struggles ahead. One must prepare themselves for every challenge that will come their way, Vick realized this and has managed to future-proof himself with the knowledge and skills to overcome any obstacle that comes his way. He acknowledged that problems will always come to every step of the way, and it was up to him to be able to handle those problems by being prepared.
“All of this stuff is gonna hit you on your way, and the most effective way to get through it is for you to look upon all of those things as what they really are, and that is a test. These tests come upon your path to see if you really want it. For what good is to reach a goal or accomplish a feat, if it is just handed to you on a silver platter.” Writes Vick on his blog about business, and much of this is true, much of it is what Vick had to go through, and he has persevered through everything no matter what. And it’s as clear as day that all of his hard work and sacrifice has definitely paid off.
Vick then started Blackstone Medical Services in 2012, with the sole purpose of helping as many people as he could through better cost, access, and quality of services. The business started from a 400 sq. ft. office, without any revenue, one employee, and a loan from an investor. Putting his employees first, Vick had to make sacrifices and sometimes not accept any payments because he had to take care of his employees first.
Today, Blackstone Medical Services has over 150 employees and is a multi-million dollar revenue company. They have grown into a national company that does business in over 38 states all across America. They are contracted with over 17 million lives via various Insurance Providers, and they provide a level of services to their Patients, Physicians, and Insurance Providers that are unmatched.
With the level of dedication, ambition, and resilience that Vick Tipnes had, it was only a matter of time until he finally succeeded in achieving his childhood dream. He has truly become an inspiration to thousands of budding entrepreneurs, he is a tale of triumph over tribulations, and it is a story that should be heard by everyone around the world. The story of “A Man on a Mission,” the story of Vick Tipnes, and how he never backed down until he could safely say: “Mission Accomplished.”
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New York Weekly: Despite Insurmountable Odds, Vick Tipnes Reached Success By Sticking To What He Believed In & Never Giving Up
As a kid, Vick Tipnes always knew that he wanted to be an entrepreneur, many hurdles came his way on his arduous journey to success, but the firebrand entrepreneur never gave up. His first ever hurdle in life was the fact that he had to acknowledge that he wasn’t great at selling anything at all, he realized that if he wanted to start a career in the business industry, he had to overcome that massive hurdle.
He started working as a car salesman to get a good grasp on salesmanship and improve his entrepreneurial skills. He gained a lot of valuable experience from his time as a car salesman and managed to boost up his confidence as well; this was looking to be a start of a fruitful career for Vick.
After gaining the right skill set and a set amount of knowledge, he then ventured on to establish his very own business. Yet another hurdle came his way when Vick struggled to turn a profit and had to sell the businesses that he started, it was evident that the problems were piling up on his end. It wasn’t until he turned 35 years old that he finally realized what he had to do in order to achieve his goals in life.
He needed to take action and strive for self-improvement; he equipped himself with even more knowledge and even more skills so that he could finally overcome all the different hurdles and whatever hurdles may come in the future. He sought improvement to future-proof himself of any and all challenges.
However, at the time, he had little or no money to his name, he didn’t even own a sofa, but he had something more important, he had belief in himself. He knew that if he made himself more able and had more knowledge, it would benefit everyone around him.
Despite all the hurdles that he had to overcome, Vick managed to grow his company into what it is today. Since then, his company Blackstone Medical Services has grown into becoming one of the largest providers of Home Sleep Testing services in the USA. Blackstone recently made the coveted Inc 5000 list in 2016, 2017, 2018, and was ranked 1276 out of 5000 companies in the country, based on its 345% growth.
They have grown into a national company that does business in over 50 states in America. They are contracted with over 17 million lives via various Insurance Providers, providing an unmatched level of service to their clients.
Each hurdle in the life of Vick Tipnes has humbled him and has given him the right mindset to solve any problem that comes his way. Equipping himself with whatever means that he could, he grew himself into an individual that could easily take things in stride and leap through the hurdles that may come—managing to grow his company into a very successful means of earning as well as providing valuable services to patients, providers and insurance companies all across the USA. Vick is a symbol of hard work, dedication, and resilience. It’s exciting to see how far he has come.
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KTEN News: Blackstone Medical Services And How They Changed The Medical World of Testing for Sleep Apnea
Several untreated and undetected medical conditions might already be affecting our quality of life. Sleep is one of the basic needs our human body has to fulfill within 24 hours every day. It is crucial to get not only enough but also good quality sleep. Out of one in five people suffers from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that may become a potentially dangerous condition. It causes breathing to stop repeatedly and starts throughout the night, leaving the people who are suffering from the situation to be unaware of the interruptions in their sleep—leading them to think that they had a good night’s sleep. Being aware of such conditions is essential, to prevent further disruptions not only in your sleep but also in the quality of your life as a whole.
Blackstone Medical Services started way back in 2012. Since then, they are offering excellent service for home sleep testing. They provide innovative diagnostic technology at an affordable price. Blackstone’s testing devices are easy to use, letting you use them in the comfort of your own home. The diagnostic equipment is manufactured to the highest technical standards, done by one of the biggest global manufacturers of medical equipment that is used in the field of diagnosis and treatment of sleep breathing disorders.
Sleep apnea if left untreated, can cause more health complications. It may cause daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, or heart problems, and can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, it may cause metabolic syndrome, people with sleep apnea might be more likely to have complications with medications and after surgery, liver problems, and it will contribute to the causes of sleep-deprived partners because of the snoring.Blackstone has provided a number of positive outcomes to its patients. There are several testimonials from the customers after availing the services that they have tried at Blackstone Medical Services. What makes them a unique experience is how the staff are responsible, professional, and, courteous. According to one of the patients, Anne M., 50 years old, said, “the test that they have available is very simple and not intimidating at all.” Clients are very happy with the device and have got good quality sleep ever since.Home sleep testing shouldn’t be a hard and lengthy process. Blackstone provides an easy test process and fast results for its patients. They are aware of their patients’ needs that they provide unmatched service to their customers. With Blackstone, it has indeed offered a service that definitely changed the medical world and the lives of the people.When using their devices, Blackstone is aware that some people might find it hard to navigate through the whole process. With their 24-hour toll-free telephone support, you can talk to a live representative that is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the whole year. Contact them by calling 1-888-710-2727 and speak with a representative. You can contact them through a live chat, where you can ask questions and inquiries to a representative around 8 am to 5 pm EST Monday to Friday. They also provide step guides to use the home sleep test; you can watch their instructional videos through their website at blackstonemedicalservices.com or follow Vick Tipnes on Instagram. -
KTVN News: Vick Tipnes and The Struggles That Made Him Stronger
Meet Vick Tipnes, a London-born entrepreneur who immigrated to Florida as a young boy along with his family. He currently owns, Blackstone Medical Services which he established back in 2012 straight from his very own kitchen. Currently, Blackstone has over 30 employees and is now a multi-million dollar revenue company, providing better quality, access, and costs for Patients, Providers, and Insurance Companies alike. However, it wasn’t always like that, Vick and his company has had humble beginnings and a fair share of struggles along the way.During his younger days, Vick Tipnes always knew that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. His father was also an entrepreneur and Vick would often ask his father if he would invest in a company that Vick founded. Though he wasn’t great at salesmanship, he realized that if he wanted to start a career in the business industry, he had to overcome that massive hurdle.He started working as a car salesman to get a good grasp on salesmanship and improve his entrepreneurial skills. He gained a lot of valuable experience from his time as a car salesman and managed to boost up his confidence as well; this was looking to be a start of a fruitful career for Vick.He then decided to begin establishing his very own business after gaining some skills. Though Vick struggled with things for a while and had to sell his businesses since he couldn’t scale them and problems were piling up. It wasn’t until he was 35 years old that he finally realized what he had to do in order to achieve his goals in life. He needed to take action and strive for self-improvement; he equipped himself with knowledge and even more skills so that he could finally overcome his struggles.At the time he had little or no money to his name, he didn’t even own a sofa, but he had something more important, he had belief in himself. He knew that if he made himself more able and had more knowledge, it would benefit everyone around him.
Despite all the struggles that came his way, Vick managed to grow his company into what it is today. Since then, Blackstone has grown into becoming one of the largest providers of Home Sleep Testing services in the USA. Blackstone recently made the coveted Inc 5000 list in 2016, 2017, 2018 and was ranked 1276 out of 5000 companies in the country, based on its 345% growth.They have grown into a national company that does business in over 50 states in America. They are contracted with over 17 million lives via various Insurance Providers, providing an unmatched level of service to their clients.The struggles that Vick Tipnes has faced has only made him stronger. Managing to grow his company into a very successful means to earn as well as providing valuable services to patients, providers, and insurance companies, despite the number of struggles that he had to overcome is a feat in and of itself. There’s nowhere to go but up for Vick and Blackstone, and it’s exciting to see how far they’ve come.