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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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Episode 170 – Annuities: Sorting Fact from Fiction in Your Financial Plan
Send us a text In this episode of the Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett tackle the common myths and misconceptions about annuities. From misunderstandings about high fees to assumptions that annuities are only for retirees, they break...
Episode 169 – Mixtapes, Memories, and Mayhem: A Nostalgic Dive Into Our Musical Journeys
Send us a text In this lighthearted "nonsense episode," we rewind the clock to reminisce about the music that shaped our younger years—think 90s boy bands, 80s rock anthems, hip-hop classics, and even the occasional children's song. Fast-forward to...
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Merlo – Redefining the Veterinary Career Path
Send us a text In this episode of The Smarter Vet Podcast, host Tom Seeko talks with Dr. Jennifer Merlo, Vice President of Veterinary Affairs at Fear Free. Dr. Merlo shares her unique career path—from clinic ownership to corporate...
Episode 168 – What’s Really Driving the Economy Right Now—And Why It Matters to You
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko break down how current global events, inflation, and rising interest rates are affecting both the economy and everyday financial decisions—from buying a home to running...
Episode 167 – Do You Have Enough Life Insurance?
Send us a text In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko break down the critical role life insurance plays for veterinarians and business owners. They cover the key differences between term and permanent...
Episode 166 – How to Check the Health of Your Money Like You Do Your Patients
Send us a text In this episode of The Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burton simplify financial health by comparing it to checking a patient’s vitals. You’ll learn the four key "financial vital signs"—cash flow, net worth, debt, and emergency...
Episode 165 – Chapter 4: Unleashed, The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs
Send us a text In this episode of The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we dive into Chapter 4 of our book, “Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs,” focusing on one of the most powerful yet often ignored habits: intentional saving....
Interview with Dr. Ernie Ward – Finding Joy in Veterinary Life and Beyond
Send us a text In this episode of The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we chat with Dr. Ernie Ward—veterinarian, author, and pet advocate—about finding joy in veterinary life and beyond. He shares insights on overcoming self-doubt and navigating...
Episode 164 – How Could Tariffs Change the Way You Live?
Cohosts CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko dive into the anxiety many veterinarians feel about current events, like tariffs and economic uncertainty. While we can’t control everything, they highlight how having a financial plan in place ahead of time can...