Don't Miss A Beat

What Don't Miss A Beat does

Don't Miss A Beat is a Florida-based educational publishing company operating as Propper Consulting LLC that produces visually illustrated textbooks and mobile quiz applications for healthcare professionals working in cardiac catheterization (Cath Lab) and electrophysiology (EP Lab) settings. Founded in 2022 by Samantha Propper, a CVT/RCIS educator, the company addresses a clear gap in structured, visual learning resources for cardiovascular technologists, nurses, and RCIS/RCES certification candidates. The core product portfolio centers on two flagship spiral-bound manuals — The Cath Lab Visual Orientation Manual ($219.99) and The EP Lab Visual Orientation Manual — supplemented by specialized expansion packs (Impella, Peripheral, Pacemaker/ICD), an RCIS Study Guide with a 110-question mock exam, and discount bundles ($94.47–$360). All publications carry registered ISBNs and are content-sourced from authoritative bodies including AHA, JACC, SCAI, Heart Rhythm Society, and FDA device instructions. In 2025, the company extended into digital with one-time-purchase Cath Lab and EP Lab Quiz Apps on iOS and Android, and a subscription-based Digital Library is announced for 2026.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through a Shopify storefront (dontmissabeat.store) with global shipping to 35+ countries and bulk order support for hospitals. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no external investment, and operates with a small team (the founder plus team member Shawna handling production and packaging in Florida). Marketing is community-driven, anchored by daily social media quizzes running for 4+ years, podcast sponsorships (Open Heart Podcast, EP Tech Podcast), a strategic partnership with CCI as 2025 Cardiovascular Educators Forum sponsor, and earned media in Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, and Journal of Radiology Nursing. The company won Start-Up Learning Provider of the Year at The 2025 Learning Awards. Current revenue is driven by one-time purchases of physical textbooks and mobile apps; the announced Digital Library subscription in 2026 marks a strategic shift toward recurring revenue.

Name

Don't Miss A Beat

Legal name

Propper Consulting LLC

Website

https://dontmissabeat.store

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Don't Miss A Beat produces hand-illustrated textbooks and mobile quiz apps for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab professionals, serving cardiovascular technologists, nurses, and RCIS/RCES exam candidates globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education Publishing

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

akta.pro primary industry

Medicine & Allied Health (Clinical) (EDAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Cardiac education materials
• Cath lab training
• Electrophysiology study guides
• RCIS exam preparation
• Healthcare visual textbooks

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Physical Textbook Sales: One-time purchase of spiral-bound educational textbooks and study guides sold directly through their e-commerce storefront. Products include comprehensive manuals, study guides, and expansion packs for Cath Lab and EP Lab professionals.
2. Mobile Quiz Apps: One-time payment for access to Cath Lab and EP Lab quiz applications with all current and future questions. Apps include daily questions, 10-minute sessions, 40-minute sessions, and 2-hour mock exams with explanations.
3. Digital Library Subscription (Planned): Future subscription-based digital library planned for release, offering access to entire catalog on phone or tablet with features for reading, annotating, and note-taking. Access to all new books immediately upon release.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Don't Miss A Beat produces and sells visual, spiral-bound educational textbooks and study guides for healthcare professionals working in cardiac catheterization (Cath Lab) and electrophysiology (EP Lab). The portfolio includes flagship orientation manuals, specialty expansion packs (Impella, Peripheral, Pacemaker/ICD), the RCIS Study Guide with mock exam, the Coronary Intervention Visual Manual, and two mobile quiz apps (Cath Lab and EP Lab) on iOS and Android, plus a planned subscription digital library.

Product overview

Don't Miss A Beat is an educational publishing company operated by Propper Consulting LLC (founded 2022) that produces visual, illustrative textbooks and study materials for healthcare professionals in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs. The core portfolio centers on two flagship spiral-bound manuals — The Cath Lab Visual Orientation Manual (2nd Edition, $219.99) and The EP Lab Visual Orientation Manual — which serve as comprehensive orientation and reference guides for Cath and EP lab staff at all experience levels. Supplementing these are three focused expansion packs (Impella Expansion, Peripheral Diagnostic Expansion, Pacemaker & ICD Expansion) available individually or as a discounted bundle ($94.47). An RCIS Exam Bundle ($360.00) pairs the RCIS Study Guide with the Cath Lab manual for exam candidates. The Coronary Intervention Visual Manual is available as a sold-out advanced product, with a 2nd edition targeted for H1 2026. The company also offers two mobile quiz apps (Cath Lab and EP Lab Quiz Apps) on iOS and Android, available as one-time purchases with ongoing content updates. A subscription-based digital library is planned. All print products are spiral-bound paperbacks printed on cardstock, manufactured and shipped from Florida. Content is sourced from authoritative bodies (AHA, ACC, JACC, SCAI, HRS, ESC, Joint Commission, FDA). The company serves a global customer base across all 50 US states and 35+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Cath Lab Visual Orientation Manual (2nd Edition) Comprehensive spiral-bound textbook and flagship orientation guide for cardiac catheterization laboratory staff, covering foundational to advanced concepts including patient preparation, pharmacology, diagnostic heart cath, hemodynamics, angiography, pathophysiology, interventions, structural heart, and post-procedure care. Designed for new hires, experienced personnel, and educators. 2nd Edition, ISBN: 979-8-9886155-8-3, $219.99.
• The EP Lab Visual Orientation Manual Spiral-bound textbook covering electrophysiology lab procedures, intracardiacs, ablation equipment, pacing maneuvers, and arrhythmia identification; covers many RCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist) exam topics. ISBN: 979-8-9993456-0-8.
• The Visual Diagnostic Peripheral Expansion 23-page spiral-bound expansion pack covering peripheral legs and arm anatomy, case setup, and imaging techniques including carotids, renal, fistulas, and venous topics. Add-on to the core Cath Lab manual. ISBN: 979-8-9886155-2-1, $25.99.
• The Visual Impella Expansion 42-page spiral-bound expansion pack covering Impella device insertion and patient management, including Impella CP, Impella 5.5, Impella RP, and RP Flex, with intra-procedural and post-procedure ICU considerations. ISBN: 979-8-9886155-3-8, $35.99.
• The Visual Pacemaker and ICD Expansion For Cath Lab Standalone spiral-bound paperback extracting pacemaker and ICD implant pages from the EP Lab Manual, tailored for Cath Lab staff performing implants only. Covers prep to closure, EV-ICD, leadless insertion, and device settings. ISBN: 979-8-9993456-1-5, $42.99.
• The RCIS Study Guide Comprehensive RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) exam preparation guide aligned with the latest CCI exam matrix, including a 110-question mock exam with answer key and explanations, colorful visuals, real angiogram imaging, and device identification. Spiral-bound paperback. ISBN: 979-8-9886155-7-6, $180.00.
• The Coronary Intervention Visual Manual Advanced manual for seasoned practitioners covering coronary interventions including equipment setup, Shockwave, Rotashock, IVUS, OCT, iFR, FFR, and atherectomy devices. Printed on cardstock, spiral-bound. ISBN: 979-8-9886155-5-2. Currently sold out; 2nd edition in progress for H1 2026.
• The Expansion Bundle Bundle combining three expansion packs — The Visual Impella Expansion, The Visual Diagnostic Peripheral Expansion, and The Visual Pacemaker and ICD Expansion For Cath Lab — at a discounted bundle price of $94.47 (regular $104.97), saving $40.00 versus individual purchase.
• The RCIS Exam Bundle Bundle combining The RCIS Study Guide (the 'what' on the exam) with The Cath Lab Visual Orientation Manual (the 'why' on many topics) at $360.00 (regular $400.00), designed for RCIS candidates who need foundational review.
• Cath Lab Quiz App iOS and Android mobile quiz app covering cardiac anatomy and physiology, hemodynamics, medications, patient care, devices (atherectomy, thrombectomy, lithotripsy, laser), imaging/angiography, RCIS-style practice, and case-based thinking. Features daily question, 10-minute quiz, 40-minute quiz, and 2-hour mock exam modes with detailed explanations. One-time payment with ongoing question updates.
• EP Lab Quiz App iOS and Android mobile quiz app covering arrhythmia identification, intracardiacs, basic intervals, pacing maneuvers, ablation concepts, ablation modalities (RF, cryo, pulsed field), Watchman, Amulet, pacemakers, defibrillators, parameters, testing, mapping, and troubleshooting. One-time payment with ongoing question updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• RCIS exam preparation with 110-question mock exam included in study guide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Open Heart PodcastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official sponsor of the Open Heart Podcast, a cardiac-focused podcast. The sponsorship provides marketing visibility to healthcare professionals interested in cardiac care and education.
• Learn & Burn: The EP Tech PodcastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official sponsor of The EP Tech Podcast focused on EP technology education. Provides brand visibility to electrophysiology professionals and students.
• CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Featured speaker at 2024 Cardiovascular Educators Forum on social media's impact on education. Official sponsor of 2025 Cardiovascular Educators Forum. Deep involvement in certification body events and education initiatives.
• HMP Global Learning NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Company and author featured in multiple articles on HMP Global Learning Network including Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, and Journal of Radiology Nursing. Provides industry credibility and PR exposure.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting the company's online store at dontmissabeat.store. Powers payment processing, shipping integrations, and storefront functionality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Elsevier (Clinical Solutions): Major medical publisher producing textbooks, clinical references, and digital learning platforms used by healthcare professionals. Comparable as a large-scale provider of clinical educational content, though operating across all of medicine rather than the cath/EP niche.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): The credentialing body for RCIS and RCES certifications, with which Don't Miss A Beat has a Core partnership. CCI is not a direct competitor but defines the exam matrix the company's study materials target, and is the closest incumbent authority in the same professional community.
• Wolters Kluwer (Lippincott): Publisher of clinical textbooks, nursing references, and learning platforms (including Lippincott). Comparable as a broad incumbent medical education publisher with similar content categories for cardiovascular and allied health professionals.
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Large professional association producing continuing education, certification prep, and clinical resources for cardiac and critical care nurses. Comparable as an established provider of cardiovascular clinician education and certification support.
• HMP Global (Cath Lab Digest / Journal of Invasive Cardiology): Medical media and education company publishing Cath Lab Digest and Journal of Invasive Cardiology, both of which have featured Don't Miss A Beat. Comparable as an established provider of clinical education and editorial content to the cath lab community.

Direct peers

• Mometrix Test Preparation: Large test preparation publisher offering study guides across many professional certifications, including healthcare credentials. Comparable as a direct-to-consumer exam-prep publisher serving certification candidates, though broader in scope than the cardiac-cath niche.
• Board Vitals: Specialty board exam preparation platform with question banks for medical certifications. Comparable as a digital, question-driven exam-prep resource aimed at practicing clinicians and certification candidates.
• StatPearls: Online medical education and board review platform used by clinicians and students for exam preparation and continuing education. Comparable in delivering structured clinical learning content to healthcare professionals preparing for credentialing exams.

Regional players

• Radcliffe Cardiology: Cardiology-focused medical education publisher offering journals, e-learning, and congress content for interventional and general cardiology professionals. Comparable as a specialty cardiology education provider, primarily European but globally distributed.

Emerging players

• TrueLearn: Smart-bank exam preparation platform focused on medical specialty board exams with adaptive learning. Comparable as a mobile-first, question-based prep tool targeting the same clinician certification audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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