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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Interview with Eric Benke - Boosting Veterinary Practice Profits with KPIs and Wellness Plans
Send us a text In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, hosts Tom Seeko and guest Eric Benke dive into the financial side of veterinary practice ownership, focusing on the power of key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability and growth. They explore metrics like client retention, revenue per D
Send us a text Should you pay off debt faster or focus on saving money? It’s one of the most common—and confusing—financial questions veterinarians face. In this episode, Tom and CJ unpack the trade-offs, emotions, and math behind debt repayment versus saving, sharing simple frameworks that help you find balance instea
Send us a text Have you ever paid less for something and later realized it cost you more in time, stress, or mistakes? In this episode, Tom and CJ break down one of the most confusing money concepts—value versus price—and how it shows up in everything from investing to client care. They share real-life examples that he
Send us a text Many veterinarians switch advisors for reasons that have nothing to do with performance—and everything to do with communication, clarity, and trust. In this episode, CJ and Tom unpack the most common breakpoints: “I never hear from them,” unclear fees and value, chasing returns without a real plan, and r
Interview with Dr. Molly McAllister - Leadership, Energy, and Impact Beyond the Exam Room
Send us a text In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko sits down with Dr. Molly McAllister, Global Chief Medical Officer at Mars Veterinary Health, for a candid conversation about growing as a leader, keeping your energy high, and making an impact that reaches far beyond individual appointments.
Send us a text Talking about money in VetMed shouldn’t feel taboo—but it often does. In this episode, Tom and CJ unpack why money talk triggers identity, emotion, and power dynamics for veterinarians, and how culture (and student loans) can make it worse. You’ll hear practical ways to build confidence—like tracking net