Ep. 26 Making Compliance Valuable, Empowering Care with Mike Lifshotz

In this episode of MasterMined, Mark, Lee, and Jeff sit down with Mike Lifshotz, Founder of Hatch Compliance and now VP of Business Development at Kipu Compliance, to explore how compliance systems can empower—not burden—behavioral health providers. Mike shares the origin story behind Hatch, its evolution into Kipu, and how automation, data, and empathy can reshape staff workflows, reduce risk, and improve client outcomes. He also offers practical lessons for founders and leaders balancing innovation with integrity.   Timestamped Highlights: 00:00 – Mike's founder mindset: ask for advice, not money 00:48 – From Hatch to Kipu Compliance: a story built from need, not profit 03:43 – The early days: building a compliance system from the ground up 10:42 – Pricing with purpose—teaching value over cost 13:24 – Lessons from mentors and the human side of compliance 15:25 – Turning surveyors into allies, not adversaries 20:42 – How Kipu automates regulatory updates across locations 23:15 – The power of automated learning management in reducing burnout 28:56 – Turning compliance into a revenue opportunity 36:28 – Why behavioral health is a calling, not a career 38:04 – Helping the people who help the people 41:11 – Founder advice: finding the right team and trusted advisors 46:22 – Mike's open invitation to connect and collaborate   Learn More & Connect Show Notes + Resources: https://snapshotinteractive.com/mastermined Connect with Mike Lifshotz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelifshotz | https://kipuhealth.com Connect with Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner | https://snapshotinteractive.com Connect with Jeff Skillen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffskillen | https://www.skillsetenterprises.com Connect with Lee Pepper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper | https://www.neveroutmatched.com Our Sponsor - Snapshot: https://snapshotinteractive.com                                                                      1 Million Cups: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/