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Who Are We
Uplifted Abilities, founded by Coach Willena McGee, RN-BSN, WM NEMT Startup Coach, helps healthcare professionals and serious entrepreneurs build service-based healthcare transportation companies that are structured, compliant, and bankable. After losing her first NEMT company and rebuilding from the ground up, Coach McGee created the Transportation-Ready™ Framework to guide providers step-by-step so they can avoid costly mistakes, protect their households, and build businesses that actually work in real life.
Today, our team partners with transportation providers across the United States—from Texas and Florida to Maryland, Indiana, Illinois, the Carolinas, Georgia, California, and beyond—helping them design solid foundations, understand their numbers, and grow their fleets with integrity. We focus on healthcare-minded founders who want more than just rides; they want a service-based business that serves people well and stands the test of time.
Our Story
From Scrubs to CEO — and Back Again as Your Coach
For more than two decades, Coach Willena McGee, RN-BSN, served at the bedside in nursing and leadership. When she launched her first NEMT company, she did what many founders do—bought a vehicle before the business was truly ready. Without a clear plan, systems, or financial roadmap, that company eventually collapsed and she had to rebuild from scratch.
That painful experience became the foundation for Uplifted Abilities-WM NEMT Startup Coach and the Transportation-Ready™ Framework. Today, Coach McGee uses her clinical background, real-world lessons, and 11-step Build It Right From the Start™ method to help other healthcare founders launch transportation businesses that are organized, compliant, and sustainable—so they don’t have to learn the hard way.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Our students and clients are physicians, nurses, agency owners, therapist and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who were tired of guessing. Here’s what they’re saying after working with WM NEMT Startup Coach.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Still unsure if this is the right step for you? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
Do I need to already have a vehicle to work with you?
Short answer: No—and honestly, I’d rather you don’t.
It’s much safer to move through my 11-step Build It Right From the Start™ framework before you buy a vehicle. Together we’ll:
Choose your niche and ideal riders
Understand your local market and pricing
Build your business structure, systems, and compliance plan
Map out realistic financial projections
If you already have a vehicle, we can still work together—but our first priority will be getting your business foundation caught up so that van becomes an asset, not a liability.
How long does it usually take to launch my transportation business?
Every founder and state is a little different, but most of my clients move from idea to operational launch in about 6–12 months when they’re actively working the plan.
Inside my programs, we focus on:
Laying your legal and financial foundation
Completing state and local paperwork correctly
Building your brand, systems, and operations
Preparing you for funding and your first paying clients
You’re not guessing what to do next—you’re moving step-by-step through the framework at a pace that fits your life.
Can you help me if I’m not in your state?
Yes.
I work with transportation founders all over the United States, not just in my home state. My programs are built around:
Business structure and planning
Market research and pricing
Systems, operations, and back-office workflows
Funding strategy and financial projections
Inside that framework, we then layer in your state-specific requirements—things like applications, licensing, and enrollment—so you know what to ask, who to call, and how to move through the process in your area.
I don’t replace an attorney or your local regulators, but I give you the roadmap, language, and support so you’re not trying to figure it all out alone, no matter what state you’re in.
How Much Does it Cost to Start a NEMT/ Healthcare Transportation Business?
If you’re planning to grow a serious transportation company and be attractive to commercial lenders or funding partners, you should plan for at least $100,000–$120,000 in total startup capital.
That typically needs to cover things like:
Business formation, licensing, and compliance
Vehicle purchase or financing and commercial insurance
Technology, operations, and initial staffing or driver costs
Working capital for the first several months
My role is to help you understand these numbers clearly, build realistic 3-year projections, and create a funding strategy so you’re not undercapitalized or surprised by the true cost of doing this the right way.
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