10 Vans in 1.5 Years: Scaling NEMT in California WITHOUT Brokers! | NEMT Experts Podcast Ep. 108 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 29 MIN

10 Vans in 1.5 Years: Scaling NEMT in California WITHOUT Brokers! | NEMT Experts Podcast Ep. 108

from NEMT Experts · host Bambi_NEMT

Growing an NEMT business from scratch to 10 vans in just 18 months is a massive achievement—doing it without relying on brokers is a whole different level! 🚀In Episode 108 of the NEMT Experts Podcast, Bambi CEO Nirav Chheda sits down with Nakaa Clark, the owner and founder of Cali Care Transportation. Nakaa shares the honest truth about her explosive growth in the California market, proving that a people-first approach, direct facility relationships, and the right technology can outpace the traditional broker model.Whether you're just starting out with a Google Calendar or you're ready to ditch clunky, outdated tech, Nakaa’s story is a masterclass in building a business the right way. She’ll walk you through her journey from manual scheduling to automated dispatch and explain why making the leap to Bambi NEMT was the ultimate game-changer for her team (and why her dispatcher absolutely loves it!).In this episode, we cover:The Zero-Broker Strategy: How Cali Care Transportation built direct relationships to scale fast.Overcoming Tech Hesitation: Moving from manual scheduling to automated dispatch.The "Win-Win" Software: Why Bambi’s ease-of-use makes life better for both owners and dispatchers.Real Talk on Growth: The hurdles and victories of managing a rapidly expanding fleet.Stop juggling calendars and fighting complex software. Start growing your fleet today! 🚐💨👉 See how Bambi makes NEMT easy. Request a personalized demo today: https://www.bambinemt.com#NEMT #NEMTSoftware #MedicalTransport #NEMTBusiness #NEMTDispatch #TransportationTech #BambiPresents #NEMTExperts #RunBambiRunBambi — the NEMT software you deserve. Making NEMT easy since 2023.Website: https://www.hibambi.com/Contact Bambi for a demo: https://www.hibambi.com/contactLET'S GET SOCIAL!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambi_health/Follow us on TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bambi_nemtFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/bambi_healthFollow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/bambihealthFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bambi-health/

Growing an NEMT business from scratch to 10 vans in just 18 months is a massive achievement—doing it without relying on brokers is a whole different level! 🚀In Episode 108 of the NEMT Experts Podcast, Bambi CEO Nirav Chheda sits down with Nakaa Clark, the owner and founder of Cali Care Transportation. Nakaa shares the honest truth about her explosive growth in the California market, proving that a people-first approach, direct facility relationships, and the right technology can outpace the traditional broker model.Whether you're just starting out with a Google Calendar or you're ready to ditch clunky, outdated tech, Nakaa’s story is a masterclass in building a business the right way. She’ll walk you through her journey from manual scheduling to automated dispatch and explain why making the leap to Bambi NEMT was the ultimate game-changer for her team (and why her dispatcher absolutely loves it!).In this episode, we cover:The Zero-Broker Strategy: How Cali Care Transportation built direct relationships to scale fast.Overcoming Tech Hesitation: Moving from manual scheduling to automated dispatch.The "Win-Win" Software: Why Bambi’s ease-of-use makes life better for both owners and dispatchers.Real Talk on Growth: The hurdles and victories of managing a rapidly expanding fleet.Stop juggling calendars and fighting complex software. Start growing your fleet today! 🚐💨👉 See how Bambi makes NEMT easy. Request a personalized demo today: https://www.bambinemt.com#NEMT #NEMTSoftware #MedicalTransport #NEMTBusiness #NEMTDispatch #TransportationTech #BambiPresents #NEMTExperts #RunBambiRunBambi — the NEMT software you deserve. Making NEMT easy since 2023.Website: https://www.hibambi.com/Contact Bambi for a demo: https://www.hibambi.com/contactLET'S GET SOCIAL!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambi_health/Follow us on TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bambi_nemtFollow us on X: https://twitter.com/bambi_healthFollow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/bambihealthFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bambi-health/

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