Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
Want to feel more confident and in control of your finances? The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast is your go-to resource for fresh, energizing perspectives on money—created just for veterinarians. Hosts Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, break down personal and business financial topics in a way that’s easy to understand and fun to explore. With inspiring interviews and practical advice, you’ll gain the clarity you need to stress less and enjoy more of what you love in life and work.
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Send us a text Your 60s are the crucial handoff from a paycheck to a “balance-sheet paycheck.” In this episode, Tom and CJ break down five common challenges veterinarians face in that decade: mindset shift, debt decisions (including mortgages), retirement income confidence, healthcare/Medicare gaps, and estate/legacy r
Send us a text Feeling the shift as you move through your 50s? In this candid episode, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett explore the decade when retirement becomes real, bodies change, and financial priorities shift in ways that can feel overwhelming. They talk about how to avoid risky investment moves, prepare for the realitie
Interview with Matt Arena & Kia Banisadre of 360 Vet Sales: Selling Your Vet Practice the Smart Way
Send us a text 360 Vet Sales (free valuation & consult): 360VetSales.com Contact: kia@360vetsales.com | matthew@360vetsales.com Thinking about selling your hospital in the next 1–5 years—or just want to know your options? In this episode, Tom Seeko talks with Matt Arena (Founder) and Kia Banisadre (Business Development
Send us a text Your 40s can feel like the “crunch decade”—income peaks, expenses pile up, and retirement starts to feel real. In this episode, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett unpack how to balance saving with lifestyle and college costs, avoid lifestyle creep, and shift from “set it and forget it” to intentional planning. The
Send us a text Your 30s can feel like a financial tug-of-war—student loans, mortgages, childcare, career moves, and even the first itch of practice ownership all competing for the same dollars. CJ and Tom break down how to set clear priorities, build a right-sized emergency fund (not a one-size-fits-all $1,000), and sa
Send us a text Your 20s bring a whirlwind of firsts—new job, new income, new decisions—and most vets feel pulled between “pay off debt now” and “start living life.” In this episode, Tom and CJ share a balanced approach: build habits first, right-size your emergency fund, and save while paying loans so you don’t trade a