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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 192 – 5 of 5: The No-Fail Retirement Income Plan
Is a “no‑fail” retirement plan actually possible? In this episode, Tom and CJ break down why the traditional approach to retirement often falls short — and what it really takes to build income that lasts through every market cycle, tax change, and...
Episode 191 – 4 of 5: Building Wealth by Balancing Access, Taxes, and Risk
How do you actually build wealth — not just in theory, but in real life? In this episode, CJ and Tom walk through a simple, practical framework veterinarians can use to make smarter financial decisions with less stress and more clarity. They break...
Interview with Lindsey McMakin – How to Build a Thriving Veterinary Practice: Financial Literacy, Culture-Driven Hiring, and Technology
In this episode of the SmarterVet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko sits down with Lindsey McMakin to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities in veterinary practice management. Lindsey shares her inspiring journey from receptionist to...
Episode 190 – 3 of 5: One Habit that Builds Real Wealth
Saving money isn’t exciting, flashy, or fun — but it is the one habit that consistently builds real wealth. In this episode, the third of five in the series, CJ and Tom break down why aiming for 20% of your gross income is a game changer, why most...
Episode 189 – 2 of 5: Everything Works… Until It Doesn’t
Most financial plans don’t fail because of markets—they fail because of unplanned life events. In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko explain why risk is the silent plan killer for veterinarians and practice...
Episode 187 – New Year. New You.
Going into a new year can bring a lot of financial stress—especially when you’re trying to control things you simply can’t. In this episode, we break down the big categories you can’t control (markets, inflation/interest rates, and unexpected life...
From Kennels to Corporate: Dr. Jennifer Bruns on Ownership, Leadership, and PetSmart Veterinary Services
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bruns, Senior Director of Veterinary Relationships at PetSmart Veterinary Services, to explore the many paths a veterinary career can take. Dr. Bruns shares her...
Baxtr’s Mark Hines Talks About Simplifying Wellness Plans with Subscription Care
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom sits down with Baxtr founder Mark Hines to talk about how subscription-based wellness plans can transform access to care, client loyalty, and practice revenue. Mark shares his unconventional...
Dr. Bob Murtaugh: Culture, Consolidation, and Building the Future of Vet Med
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom sits down with Dr. Bob Murtaugh—founding dean of Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicine, boarded internist and criticalist, and long-time leader in both academia and corporate...