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Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
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Do you want less stress in your finances? Smarter Vet Financial Podcast is for all veterinarians that want to take that next step in their finances. Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, the founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, make personal and business financial topics simple to digest and include exclusive interviews with veterinarians and veterinary professionals. Ready to subscribe? Click a button below to get started. You can also bookmark this page and check back for our latest episodes.
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Interview with Eric Benke – Boosting Veterinary Practice Profits with KPIs and Wellness Plans
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, hosts Tom Seeko and guest Eric Benke dive into the financial side of veterinary practice ownership, focusing on the power of key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability and growth....
Episode 186 – Should You Pay Off Debt Faster — or Save Instead?
Should you pay off debt faster or focus on saving money? It’s one of the most common—and confusing—financial questions veterinarians face. In this episode, Tom and CJ unpack the trade-offs, emotions, and math behind debt repayment versus saving,...
Episode 185 – Value vs. Price: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Smarter
Have you ever paid less for something and later realized it cost you more in time, stress, or mistakes? In this episode, Tom and CJ break down one of the most confusing money concepts—value versus price—and how it shows up in everything from...
Episode 184 – Why People Switch Financial Advisors
Many veterinarians switch advisors for reasons that have nothing to do with performance—and everything to do with communication, clarity, and trust. In this episode, CJ and Tom unpack the most common breakpoints: “I never hear from them,” unclear...
Interview with Dr. Molly McAllister – Leadership, Energy, and Impact Beyond the Exam Room
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko sits down with Dr. Molly McAllister, Global Chief Medical Officer at Mars Veterinary Health, for a candid conversation about growing as a leader, keeping your energy high, and making...
Episode 183 – Why Talking About Money Feels So Hard
Talking about money in VetMed shouldn’t feel taboo—but it often does. In this episode, Tom and CJ unpack why money talk triggers identity, emotion, and power dynamics for veterinarians, and how culture (and student loans) can make it worse. You’ll...
Episode 182 – The Biggest Problem Every Veterinarian Has in Their 60s
Your 60s are the crucial handoff from a paycheck to a “balance-sheet paycheck.” In this episode, Tom and CJ break down five common challenges veterinarians face in that decade: mindset shift, debt decisions (including mortgages), retirement income...
Episode 181 – The Biggest Problem Every Veterinarian Has in Their 50s
Feeling the shift as you move through your 50s? In this candid episode, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett explore the decade when retirement becomes real, bodies change, and financial priorities shift in ways that can feel overwhelming. They talk about how...
Interview with Matt Arena & Kia Banisadre of 360 Vet Sales: Selling Your Vet Practice the Smart Way
360 Vet Sales (free valuation & consult): 360VetSales.comContact: kia@360vetsales.com | matthew@360vetsales.com Thinking about selling your hospital in the next 1–5 years—or just want to know your options? In this episode, Tom Seeko talks...