
Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
Do you want less stress in your finances? Smarter Vet Financial Podcast is for all veterinarians who want a different way of thinking, to make their finances easier, so they can spend time doing more of the things they love. 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.
Episodes
241 episodes
Episode 159 - Where Do Money Problems Come From?
In this episode of The SmarterVet Podcast, hosts Tom Seeko and CJ Bernett explore the root causes of financial struggles veterinarians face. Why does money management often feels overwhelming? How do factors like time constraints...
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Interview with Dr. Lauren Jones - Financial Clarity & Balance
In this episode of The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Jones—veterinarian, practice owner, and Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Software—to discuss the keys to achieving financial clarity and...
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Episode 158 - What Does My Credit Score Mean?
In this episode of The Smarter Vet Podcast, financial advisors CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko break down the truth about credit scores—what they really mean, how they’re calculated, and why a high income doesn’t automatically guarantee a gre...
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20:57

Episode 157 - America's Most Googled Financial Questions
What are the most Googled financial questions in America? In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, hosts Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett break down the top-searched money topics by state—revealing trends in student loans, mortgages, car l...
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Episode 156 - Introduction, Unleashed: Who is Florida Veterinary Advisors
We are thrilled for the release of our new book, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs.You can find a copy of our book on Amazon in paperback and the Kindle app or device. Grab your copy today.>>
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Interview - Dr Annie Chavent, Veterinarians as Problem Solvers: Tackling Financial Challenges with Confidence
In this episode of the Smarter Vet Podcast, our co-founder Tom Seeko sits down with Dr. Annie Chavent, DVM, MBA, Assistant Director of Early Career Initiatives at the AVMA and co-host of the My Veterinary Life Podcast. Together, they explore th...
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Episode 155 - How to Save for Your Next Vacation
Alright, let's talk about vacations, shall we? It seems like you're ready to dive into planning that much-needed time off. Like we always say, it's so important to take time to unwind, recharge, and make sure you're getting what you truly want ...
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Episode 154 - Chapter 3, Unleashed: How to Easily Create Goals (and Keep Them)
We are thrilled for the release of our new book, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs.You can find a copy of our book on Amazon in paperback and the Kindle app or device. Grab your copy today!>>
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Episode 153 - Chapter 1, Unleashed: What is Your Vision?
We are thrilled for the release of our new book, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs.You can find a copy of our book on Amazon in paperback and the Kindle app or device. Grab your copy today.>&g...
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Episode 152 - Case Study: How One Vet Gave Away Her Practice & Still Retired Successfully
Like most business owners, veterinary practice owners often depend heavily on the sale of the practice for retirement. There are rare occasions where someone saves up enough assets outside their business to where they could practically give the...
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Episode 151 - Are Taxes On Your Mind?
It’s almost the end of the year and a lot of people are wondering what they should be doing before December 31st to prepare for the taxes that they are going to owe or what amount of tax refund they can expect. There are many different items of...
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Episode 150 - How Money Can Blind Us
Back in the 7th century BCE coins were introduced to trade for services or goods. Before the introduction of coins people would barter for services by trading time or items. In today’s modern society we have become blinded by how much money we ...
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Episode 149 - What to Do When Others' Opinions and Feelings Stress You Out
It’s almost unbelievable the influence others have on us. Everything from the panic that media outlets push to people in our lives who make us feel bad about their bad feelings. During this last election cycle there was a lot of talk with clien...
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Episode 148 - Chapter 2, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs
We are thrilled for the release of our new book, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs.You can find a copy of our book on Amazon in paperback and the Kindle app or device. Grab your copy today.>&g...
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Interview - Dr. Ricky Walther, Educating Veterinarians and Consumers on Pet Insurance
Tom Seeko, cofounder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, meets with Dr. Ricky Walther, Chief Medical Officer for Pawlicy to talk about the pet insurance market...
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Episode 147 - Inflation and Holiday Spending
The word inflation is thrown around so much that people are often scratching their head wondering what it really is and the direct impact to them. There are costs that we all have today that will likely increase along with new expenses that we ...
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Episode 146 - Chapter 7, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs
We are thrilled for the release of our new book, Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs. You can find a copy of our book on Amazon in paperback and the Kindle app or device. Grab your copy today. >...
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Episode 145 - 4 Things You Need To Do Yesterday
Send us a Text Message.If you’re someone that lives in the world of “I should do this” or “I should do that” then there is a good chance that you beat yourself...
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Episode 144 - Want to Pay Off Your Mortgage? What to Consider Before You Do
CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko, cofounders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, talk about a controversial topic about mortgages and the stress that people experience to pay them off as quickly as possible to get rid of the debt. Housing costs are somethi...
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18:31

Interview - Meghan Bingham, Previous Practice Manager now Practice Consultant with Granite Peak Associates
Send us a Text Message.Tom chats with vet industry veteran Meghan Bingham of Granite Peak Associates
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24:37

Episode 143 - Hurricane Milton and Helene, When It’s Too Late to Prepare
CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko, cofounders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, talk about their first-hand encounter with two major hurricanes and how the unexpected can become so real. During this episode, you will hear about their personal experiences ...
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17:51

Episode 142 - The Blood Panel To Run On Your Finances
Send us a Text Message.There is a good chance that you've been told by family, friends, and medical professionals to eat healthy and exercise. We all know that...
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21:06

Episode 141 - The Mixed Opinions of Permanent Life Insurance
Send us a Text Message.Just like politics and religion, permanent insurance can be a very controversial topic to get into at a Christmas party. Each type of li...
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16:34

Interview - Dr. Dave Nicol, Educating the Entire Veterinary Practice to Achieve Optimal Success
Tom Seeko, cofounder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, speaks with Dr. Dave Nicol about his childhood into veterinary medicine, when he chose to start a practice, and what he is doing today to change the lives of veterinary practices across the w...
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