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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 201 – Why Two Veterinarians Can Earn the Same… But Build Completely Different Lives
Two veterinarians can earn the same income, live a similar lifestyle, and still end up in completely different financial positions. In this episode of the Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett unpack why financial outcomes are rarely about...
Episode 200 – 200 Episodes Later… What Actually Matters Financially
This episode marks a major milestone—200 episodes of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast. To celebrate, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko step back to reflect on what they’ve consistently seen work—and not work—for veterinarians over the past decade. They...
Episode 199 – The Trials & Trivia of Practice Ownership
Practice ownership can feel like a rollercoaster — incredible highs, heavy responsibilities, and moments that make you question why you started in the first place. In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko break...
Communication, Connection & Mental Health in Vet Med with Catherine Haskins
Communication isn’t just announcements—it’s how veterinary teams connect, support each other, and deliver care. In this episode, Tom Seeko sits down with Catherine Haskins, founder/CEO of The Bridge Club and co‑founder of Project Sticker, to talk...
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...