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
219 episodes
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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Conquering the World with Dr. Dave Nicol, Veterinarian, Speaker, Practice Owner, and Consultant
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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Episode 140 - The Three Views of Financial X-Rays
Send us a Text Message.A diagnosis for an animal cannot be determined from one set of eyes or even one x-ray. Most veterinarians never take an x-ray of their f...
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Episode 139 - The Mixed Opinions of Annuities
Send us a Text Message.The controversy surrounding annuities has been around as long as we can remember. Some professionals demonize these financial products w...
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Interview with Veterinary Career Coach Julie Smith
Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode, Tom chats with nonprofit founder and career coach Julie Smith about how to develop your employees to have succes...
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Episode 138 - Saving for Retirement with Non-Retirement Accounts
Send us a Text Message.On this week's Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we share with you the many options available when it comes to saving for retirement, and h...
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Interview with Veterinary Marketing Expert Naren Arulrajah
Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode, Tom talks with CEO of EKWA Marketing and host of the Veterinary Business Pod...
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23:28
Interview with Veterinary Business Consultant Dr. Amanda Donnelly
Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode we talk with guru of all things vet med Dr. Amanda Donnelly. Amanda ...
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Interview with Veterinary Inventory Expert Emmitt Nantz
Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, Tom chats with the Co-Founder of veterinary software company Inventory...
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24:05
Episode 137 - Is It Beneficial to Have More Than One 401(k)?
Send us a Text Message.As people move from job to job, they often acquire multiple retirement accounts that end up sitting dormant. On this week's epi...
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Episode 136 - Behind the Scenes: Doing Hard Things
Send us a Text Message.Every day we are confronted with decisions. The easiest action we can do is avoid the decision in hopes that the event goes away. On thi...
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Episode 135 - Can You Really Afford That House?
Send us a Text Message.The American Dream is all about becoming a home owner. Oftentimes, we get approved for home loans that are actually way mo...
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Episode 134 - Our 101 On Debt Management
Send us a Text Message.The fact is, modern day society has embraced and accepted the use of debt. Some people are really good at finding a balance on how to us...
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Interview with Stephen McLaughry of VetBadger
Send us a Text Message.Whether you're a practice owner or a financial advisor, we're all just trying to simplify our lives and streamline our businesses as muc...
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Episode 133 - Are You Chasing Your Money Tail?
Many people are too busy to give a ton of attention to how they spend their money. A lot of veterinarians are living paycheck to paycheck even when their income puts them in the top 10% of income earners in the United States! Some of the...
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Episode 132 - We Don't Work With JUST Veterinarians
We're taking you behind the scenes this week and divulging a not-so-secret secret: we don't work with ONLY veterinarians! We often get asked by clients if we work with anyone in other fields, and the big question- why vets? This week, Tom and C...
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Episode 131 - FAQ's To Our Unique Approach To Insurance
We’ve worked with hundreds of clients through the years reviewing insurance options for them to consider. On this week's Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we're giving you insight into a few questions that we often hear from clients and how ...
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Revitalizing Your Vet Career With Steve Oehley
This week, Tom chats with recruiter and coach Dr. Steve Oehley about how to turn your career, and emotions, around when you feel burnt out and overwhelmed. Steve works with veterinarians across the globe to help build habits and routines to lea...
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Episode 130 - Death insurance vs life insurance. What's the difference?
We meet with people all the time that question the need for life insurance. The sole purpose for life insurance is in the event that we prematurely pass away, the people we leave behind will be taken care of financially. But did you know, there...
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Episode 129 - Your Group Disability Coverage Might Not Be Enough
The way that insurance companies define "disability" is often complicated. With group disability insurance, there are many options and nuances to look out for before accepting or declining coverage. On this week's episode, Tom and CJ discuss Gr...
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Episode 128 - Do I Need Disability Insurance?
In this episode of Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we delve into the world of disability insurance, and why it's an issue of how much you WANT, not how much you NEED. We discuss the game of chance you're taking without insurance, and what to loo...
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21:37
Interview with Michael Shirley, Chief Empowerment Officer at Family Pet Health
Tom Interviews Michael Shirley, Chief Empowerment Officer at Family Pet Health, on his unique track in the veterinary industry from teaching to becoming an expert on practice management, cultu...
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30:20
Episode 127 - Mail Bag Question: Should You Have Life Insurance If Your Single?
In this episode of Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ dives into one of our listener's burning questions: do you need to have life insurance if you aren't married or don't have kids? The answer may surprise you. Take our quick quiz ...
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Episode 126 - Legal Documents: The Basics
In this episode of Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, we delve into the fundamental importance of basic legal documents in safeguarding your future and assets. From wills to powers of attorney, these seemingly mundane papers hold significant weight...
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Episode 125 - Auto Insurance: When Should You Know What It Covers?
Understanding what your auto insurance covers before an accident is crucial for every driver. In our latest episode, we delve into why this knowledge is essential and how it can save you from unexpected financial burdens and stress in the...
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