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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 198 – The Hidden Cost of Financial Avoidance in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine isn’t about the money—but avoiding finances can quietly create stress, burnout, and long-term consequences. In this episode of the SmarterVet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko unpack the hidden cost of financial...
Solving HR, Retention & Culture Challenges in Vet Practices with Anthony LaPolla
In this episode of the SmarterVet Financial Podcast, Tom sits down with Anthony LaPolla, Founder & CEO of Empower Business Strategies, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing veterinary practices today: retention and HR structure....
Episode 197 – Is Imposter Syndrome Quietly Driving Your Career?
Imposter syndrome affects veterinarians at every stage of their careers—from new graduates to long‑time practice owners. Even when life looks stable on the outside, many still feel behind, exposed, or uncertain if they truly belong. In this...
How Veterinary Professionals Can Build Stability, Fight Burnout, and Strengthen Their Future with Dr. Andy Roark
Veterinary medicine is full of passion, purpose, and pressure—but how do you build a career and a life that feel sustainable? In this episode, Tom sits down with Dr. Andy Roark to explore the mindset shifts and financial habits that help veterinary...
Episode 196 – The Hidden Problems Inside Million Dollar Mutual Fund Portfolios
Many veterinarians build wealth using mutual funds, but once a portfolio grows into the seven‑figure range, the hidden challenges begin. Taxes you didn’t expect. Overlapping holdings you didn’t realize you owned. Lack of customization. And far less...
Episode 195 – Does Your Risk Match the Return?
Most veterinarians assume that more risk equals more return—but that’s rarely how real financial life works. In this episode, Tom and CJ break down the hidden risks veterinarians carry mid‑career, how concentration risk shows up in both income and...
Episode 194 – It’s Not About Being Rich—It’s About Having Options
Many veterinarians say they don’t make enough, can’t change jobs, can’t reduce hours, or will “never be able to retire.” But is that really about income… or about options? In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom...
Leading with Curiosity: Andrea Crabtree on Communication & Accountability in Vet Practices
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko welcomes back Andrea Crabtree of Furpaws Consulting for a candid conversation about leadership, communication, and accountability in veterinary practices. Andrea shares insights from...
Episode 193 – Am I Financially on Track as a Veterinarian?
On this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, co-founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, walk through a clear framework for answering one of the most common questions vets ask: “Am I financially on track?” They...