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Join James Yost and Travis York on the VET Worthwhile podcast as they provide resources and insights for veterinarians to learn how to leverage your wealth, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and build a worthwhile legacy β all while keeping focused on what matters most to you. Tune in every other Wednesday for the latest VET Worthwhile episode as James and Travis take you through the journey of building a βGrow, Protect, Give, and Liveβ financial blueprint for your business and your life ...
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Ep #30: Bringing Comedy to the Vet Space with Dr. Mike McClenahan
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In this episode, weβre joined by long-time veterinarian and comedian, Dr. Mike McClenahan. He is the creator of The Bowtie Vet Guy YouTube channel and cohost of the Vets Unleashed podcast. Mike shares his inspiring story on merging comedy and his veterinary world and talks about why he thinks humor is so important. You can find show notes and more β¦
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Ep #29: The Science of Better Time Management with Dr. Scott Weinman
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Time management is something many of us try to navigate and improve on throughout our lives and careers, but it can be hard to get a proper grip on how to do it most effectively. In this episode, Dr. Scott Weinman, veterinarian and host of the Vets Unleashed podcast, joins the show to share his passion for time management and the science behind it.β¦
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Ep #28: Creating a Better Consolidation Experience with Cameron Cruz
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In this episode, CEO of Highpoint Healthcare Advisors, Cameron Cruz, joins the show to discuss the insight he gained from working with veterinary and health professionals in the consolidation arena. He offers some considerations on creating a win-win situation at both ends of a sale and making it a smooth transition for everyone. You can find show β¦
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Ep #27: Veterinary Nutrition and Beyond with Dr. Megan Sprinkle
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In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle joins us to shed light on what it can take to break away from the well-worn path to create a career that youβre passionate about. You will glimpse Meganβs veterinary career and the curiosity that drove her into the veterinary space and beyond. She offers her insights into how you can shape your career in imaginatβ¦
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Ep #26: Insurance and Risk Management with Rod Finnegan
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We often talk to our clients about the four wealth activation pillars: Grow, Protect, Give, and Live. In this episode, we dive into the basics of the Protect pillar and the more modern, cutting-edge, and riskier elements we believe need to be considered. Joining the conversation today is Rod Finnegan, the owner of Vetinsure β an independent insuranβ¦
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Ep #25: Economic Trends and Themes with Tony Welch
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In this episode, Tony Welch, Chief Investment Officer at SignatureFD, joins us for an update on market trends and conditions for 2024. He shares his insights on what happened in 2023 and how they could affect us this year. If youβre looking at the next year and wondering how to plan for the instability and inflation, this episode may be for you. Yoβ¦
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Ep #24: Increasing Health Span with Dr. Brennen McKenzie
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Thereβs a lot of important work going on when it comes to the development of preventative care and life-extending medicine. In this episode, weβre joined by a special guest who shares their insight into newly approved life-extending pharmaceuticals. Dr. Brennen McKenzie is the director of veterinary medicine at Loyal, a biotech company in San Francβ¦
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Ep #23: Opportunities and Threats in the Veterinary Space with Jimmy Dorough
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In this episode, a long-time veterinary industry partner and our friend Jimmy Dorough joins the show. Jimmy works with Patterson, serving around 100 hospital owners in the Atlanta metro market. As someone in and out of hospitals talking to team members and owners daily, Jimmy truly has a finger on the pulse of the industry and a great understandingβ¦
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Ep #22: Key Economic Concerns with Tony Welch
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In this episode, Tony Welch, Chief Investment Officer at SignatureFD, joins us again. Previously, Tony talked about the economic times and how small business owners in the veterinary community are being (and may be) affected. In this episode, he discusses where we are now, what has changed in the economy, and the outlook he foresees for the veterinβ¦
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Ep #21: Exiting and Transitioning in the Vet Space with Rich Lester
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In this episode, Rich Lester joins us to discuss exit plans, practice sales, transitions, and market changes and opportunities. Rich is the Co-CEO of Ackerman Group, where he uses his extensive experience to help guide veterinarians through selling their practices and structuring deals that work for them. You can find show notes and more at: http:/β¦
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Ep #20: Maintaining a Winning Mindset with Rennie Curran
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In this episode, we sit down with Rennie Curran, a former NFL athlete, 3-time All-American, keynote speaker, author of several books, and CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Using his platform to inspire students, athletes, and business leaders to reach their full potential, he joins the show to talk about navigating difficult transitions and getting intβ¦
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Ep #19: Navigating Small Business Financial Statements with Eric Josovitz
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In this episode, Eric Josovitz, Founder of AdaptCFO, joins the show to highlight some of the intricacies of small business financial statements, focusing on veterinary hospitals. He shares his personal experiences and how they have shaped his perspective on the importance of quality financial controls. You can find show notes and more at: https://bβ¦
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Ep #18: Exiting the Business: Insights from Veterinary Industry Icon Tommy Thompson
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In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Thompson, a renowned figure in the veterinary industry. Having established several practices and Veterinary real estate companies, Tommy joins us to delve into the intricate process of exiting the business. He emphasizes the advantages of initiating the selling process early, shedding light on seeking professβ¦
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Ep #17: Unveiling Restrictive Covenants and Navigating Veterinary Success with Peter Tanella and Brent Pohlman
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Weβre wrapping up our series on employment agreements and non-competes with legal experts Peter Tanella and Brent Pohlman from Mandelbaum Barrett PC. Peter, who co-chairs the firmβs Corporate Law Practice Group, provides his expertise on what to expect if a non-compete issue plays out. Brent, a partner in Mandelbaum Barrett PCβs labor and employmenβ¦
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Ep #16: The Power of Relationships: Building Trust and Collaboration with Chip Mahan
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Live Oak Banking Company is not only the leading small business lender in the country, but it also has a unique history of lending to veterinarians and originating some of the largest veterinary loans in the United States. In this episode, Chip Mahan, the CEO of Live Oak Banking Company, joins the show to share his insights into how Live Oak Bankinβ¦
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Ep #15: Challenging Non-Competes in the Veterinary Industry with Paul Diaz
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Paul Diaz, Founder & CEO of Offer First and Founder of Hire Power Consulting, is a seasoned veterinary recruiter. When it comes to hiring practices, heβs seen his share of contractual clauses and has heard horror stories from veterinarians who signed non-competes. In this episode, Paul joins the show to discuss the use of non-competes in the veteriβ¦
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Ep #14: Beginning With the End in Mind with Nick Uva
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In this episode, Nick Uva, Vice President of Business Development for Southern Veterinary Partners, joins the show to share his insights on owning and operating a successful veterinary hospital. With experience managing big acquisitions and laying operational foundations for hospitals, Nick discusses why he believes building a good culture and ensuβ¦
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You asked β we answered! In this episode, we respond to some of your questions about our personal lives, including how many pets we each own and what our favorite episode is so far. We also share our perspectives on owning a veterinary hospital, discuss our thoughts on exit plans and ESOPs, and share our plans for the future of this podcast. You caβ¦
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Ep #12: Staying on the Cutting Edge of Veterinary Care with Dr. Dick Gebhart
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Dr. Dick Gebhart, a thought leader and innovator in the vet industry, joins the show to share what he is most proud to have brought to his colleagues in the first fifty years of his career. This includes turning a single DVM hospital into a facility covering a full Los Angeles city block. In addition, he developed the first practice management softβ¦
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Ep #11: Exploring the Similarities Between Bourbon and Running a Successful Veterinary Practice with Ben Pate
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Do you know the key ingredients to a quality bourbonβand how they may be similar to running and selling a successful veterinary practice? In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pate, Director of Business Development at Lakefield Veterinary Group and a seasoned businessman with experience in both the bourbon industry and the veterinary medicine spaceβ¦
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Ep #10: Insights Into The Veterinary Job Market with Jeff Sanford
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Mentorship in the veterinary industry often fails, which can lead to increased importance in appropriate onboarding measures for new staff members. In this episode, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the show to explore the employment market for veterinarians and hospital β¦
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Ep #09: Navigating Inflation and Market Changes with Tony Welch
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Many conversations seem to be about inflation lately. As such, we believe itβs important to put things into perspective regarding what to do as prices increase and put added strain on small businesses. In this episode, Tony Welch, SignatureFDβs Chief Investment Officer, joins the show to share his thoughts on the current inflation situation. He proβ¦
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Ep #08: How to Stay Ahead in an Evolving Succession Market with Bill R. Crank, DVM
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The sale of a veterinary practice can be one of the largest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. To help ensure youβre making the right decision, we believe itβs important to have current market insights supported by long-term understanding, consult multiple experts, and obtain the right professional support. In this episode, Bill R.β¦
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Ep #07: Business Exit Strategies and ESOPs with Brian Frey, CFP
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In the veterinary industry, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) arenβt very common. Many veterinary hospital owners are unsure how an ESOP compares to a more traditional exit plan and how long an owner considering an ESOP will likely have to stay in the business before exiting. In this episode, Brian Frey, CFP and Partner at SignatureFD, joins tβ¦
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Ep #06: Building an Ownership Culture in Your Practice with Robin Brogdon
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What can you do to help create a brand that attracts the clientele and associates you want? In this episode, Robin Brogdon, CEO at BluePrints Veterinary Marketing Group, joins the show to discuss the potential benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and what you can do to help build an ownership culture within your practice. You can findβ¦
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Ep #05: The Future of Veterinary Real Estate with Peter Kilkelly
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The veterinary real estate market has undergone plenty of changes over the past several years, and it doesnβt seem to be slowing down. Whether youβre a current veterinary hospital owner looking to understand the value of your real estate or a prior owner with a third-party lease in place, itβs important to understand how your real estate is valued.β¦
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Ep #04: Achieving Your Practice Ownership Dreams with Bert Hockenberry and Jordan Kay
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Many veterinarians say practice ownership is not for them because they want work-life balance, have too much student debt, or are unsure how to run a business. However, with advances in business processes, structuring, and technology, practice ownership is worthy of consideration and can bring empowerment and control. In this episode, Jordan Kay anβ¦
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Ep #03: The Future of Veterinary Business with Donna Harris and Peter Weinstein (Part 2)
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Veterinary practices have been busier than ever since the beginning of the pandemic. Due to this increase in transactions, the inefficiency of the veterinary business model was exposed. There was more money coming in, but there was also a lot more stress put on the vets and nurses. So, how can we find the perfect middle ground between profitabilityβ¦
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Ep #02: The Future of Veterinary Business with Donna Harris and Peter Weinstein (Part 1)
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The business of veterinary medicine has evolved greatly over the past few decades. With the pandemic, the increase in technology, and more, the veterinary industry is constantly having to pivotβand with that, the schools are having to change how theyβre teaching students. So, how has the business of veterinary medicine developed, and what does thisβ¦
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Ep #01: Welcome to the VET Worthwhile Podcast!
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Welcome to VET Worthwhile! This podcast is all about helping veterinarians learn to leverage wealth, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and build a worthwhile legacyβall while keeping focused on what matters most. In this inaugural episode, we will be sharing how this podcast came to be, what you can expect in the coming episodes, and what sets β¦
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Casual convo on a dock with Beau and David. π€π€π£ Sorry about the audio quality!
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My good buddy Zach Harmon and I sat down and talked beginner fly fishing, access, hunting, and much more. Original tracks by Ebb Estes.
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Leader Fishing Co. With Cameron Lester
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Cameron is a professional fishing guide and we talk all things fly fishing, trout, rivers, boating, guide services, and more.
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Eddie Lester has lived and fished in the area his entire life, and is one of the fishiest guys I know.
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Leadercast episode 2 is up! Hopefully I get better at this thing every week, bear with me through the stutters! This week I got the pleasure of sitting down with my good buddies Ebb Estes of Ozark Fly Guides, and Tony Simmons of Rouse fly fishing in AR, Rainbow King Lodge in AK, and also guides in Oregon for steelhead. Ebb is a river legend and allβ¦
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