The Veterinarian Success Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Dan Gray of Gentle Vet Animal Hospital whose story is one that is unique, yet shares some of the challenges of getting to practice ownership. He's also hired multiple DVMs and is currently working on building a brand new hospital in Green Bay, WI which he shares those challenges as well. Enjoy! His journey from Iowa State to associateship. Purchasing the current...

On this episode, I’m joined by a familiar face and voice, Dr. Meredith Jones. She is the founder of the Veterinary Financial Summit, The Debt Free Facebook Group for Veterinarians, and recently and excitingly started a new role that we’ll get into. Meredith's new role as a financial planner with Vincere Wealth Why she decided to make the switch and become a planner. How she feels being a DVM allow...

Enjoy this solo episode where I share what I've been watching from a big-picture view, investment-oriented, and then work into other ancillary areas. Stocks and Bonds Worst Year since 1871. Investing Playlist - Vet Success M2 Money Supply Chart Bloomberg Chart on Distressed Debt Inverted Yield Curve Fastest Drop in Housing on Record Housing Collapse Worst Year for Global Bonds Bitcoin is not a Hed...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Zach Coston, the Fulton County Veterinary Clinic owner in Rochester, IN. Zach's story should encourage and inspire current and future owners to overcome challenges and find their place in veterinary medicine that fits their desires. Dr. Coston and I discuss the following and so much more: Zach's background and history from kennel tech, Purdue, associateship, to p...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Mike Petty, the owner of The Animal Pain Center, a referral facility in Canton, MI, and author. Thomas Kile also joins me, a repeat guest; Thomas is a 4th-year veterinary student at Washington State University and was on episode #144 previously. Dr. Petty and Thomas will chat through Gekkovet today with me, amongst other things, regarding diagnosing and treating patients. D...

I’m joined by Stuart (Stu) Sutphin of Open Doors Financial Planning in this episode. Stu is a member of the Veterinarian Financial Advisor Network or VFAN . Stu is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and has some specialization in behavioral finance, transition planning, and career/family planning. We talk about personal finance, the role of a community, and behavioral finance. Stu's background and why...

In this episode, I’m joined by two guests, Dr. Wendy Hauser and Dr. Lucas Pantaleon. Dr. Houser is the found of Peak Veterinary Consulting, Speaker, and Author. She has 30+ years of experience in veterinary medicine. Dr. Pantaleon is an equine veterinarian and DVM One Health Industry Advisor, among many other things related to veterinary medicine. We discuss: Value-Based Care and ownership amongst...

In this episode, I'm joined by Isolde "Iba" Baylor, DVM, who is a practicing veterinarian and owner of Images by Iba. We discuss her journey within veterinary medicine and her passion for photography, why that matters, and the impacts seen and unseen. Her background and interest in photography. The power of networking both inside and outside of veterinary medicine. Her experiences and stories of t...

A special announcement for 2023 - a veterinary cohort of the Intentional Business Leaders Society. Tune in for more details and also visit www.intentionalleaderssociety.com CALENDLY LINK to schedule a call to learn more To connect on this, as mentioned above, click the Calendly link or email me at isaiah@veterinariansuccesspodcast.com or jim@intentionalleaderssociety.com . We can discuss the ideas...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Angela Hoffman, who is a practice owner in beautiful San Diego, California. Angela and I connected recently, and I’ve talked about practice ownership and the opportunities but I wanted to highlight someone doing it and having fun while growing. Dr. Hoffman, thanks for coming on the podcast. The journey of becoming a veterinarian and how it was her second act care...

In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth. Crowdhealth is a crowd-sharing solution to healthcare, allowing individuals and families to take charge of their healthcare. Tune in for a great discussion on how to lower healthcare costs and improve overall care. Andy's background and, in his words, what Crowdhealth is. Insurance and its impact and why veterinary medicine should...

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Lowe joins me for a fantastic discussion. Dr. Lowe is the owner of Flint River Animal Hospital. Dr. Lowe has some non-consensus views on topics within veterinary medicine and life that we explored. He gets technical, so this is a great one for those who want more medical discussion. Also, he is a bitcoiner which is how we connected, so we’ll talk about that as well and h...

In this radio show, I share an article by Michele Drake, DVM, CVA, on dvm360.com titled "Team building is crucial to a successful practice" Job Postings Central Indiana - GP & Equine Practice Fort Walton Beach Practice - email baysidevet251@yahoo.com Our Sponsors GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center Franchise

I am joined by Jason Coppens of Coppens Business Strategies in this episode. Jason is a return guest and has joined me on the show for episodes #17 and #129 - I highly recommend checking out those episodes. Jason's episodes are some of the most downloaded and consumed so I had to bring him back to share more wisdom. State of veterinary medicine - seeing ATC ⬆ and invoices ⬇ The cooling off of new...

In this episode, I'm joined by Michael Jerkins, MD, M.Ed, and Brandon Finazzo of Panacea Financial. Dr. Jerkins is the president and co-founder, and Brandon heads their Practice Solutions. In this episode, we cover the personal and professional solutions Panacea offers to veterinarians. The origin story and the problems Dr. Jerkins found as he went through medical school. How a personal loan for v...

In this show, I break down Dr. Peter Weinstein's article in Today’s Veterinary Business called “Win Back the Drug Dollars .” Dr. Weinstein was a guest on show #37 , and I'd highly recommend checking out that conversation. I've had a lot of conversations lately about online pharmacy revenue and view this as a lost revenue center - that's often overlooked because everyone is so busy. Grow revenue wi...

In this episode, I'm joined by a repeat guest, now officially Dr. Shannon Gregorie. Shannon was originally a guest in episode #70 as a veterinary student at Western. She's now an associate working at a general practice in the northeast. The episode is a continuation of her story, as she wants to be a practice owner badly. When episode #150 came out, talking about the opportunities to become an own...

In this episode, I’m joined by Marie Allard, who is the Founder of Planimal. Who is Planimal, and what do they do? The short answer is they are Veterinary Architects who care. Planimal helps you build your project from A to Z. Marie started Planimal just over seven years ago. Enjoy this conversation with Marie Allard! The origin story of how she became focused on veterinary medicine - you'll never...

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jonathan Leicht, who is the CEO of Mosaic Veterinary Partners. Jonathan is someone I’ve been fortunate to get to know in his work with Dr. Michael Bugg on the veterinary podcast The Veterinary Project. He is a strategic advisor to Vetsie. Jonathan has scaled and grown many practices and was responsible for some of the largest specialty hospitals in Western Canada...

In this joint episode, I'm joined by Ryan Koopmans, DVM as we break down the ten questions to ask a Financial Advisor, Financial Planner, or anyone helping you with financial decisions. We try to provide some context and understanding as to the "why" behind these questions, as we often hear from your peers when they call. We hope this helps you make the best decision when you decide to talk to som...

This past week the conversation around ownership was discussed by so many around me in various ways. I needed to get this off my chest - private practice ownership is a fantastic opportunity at the moment, and one I'd say is golden. Tune in for the why and a special tease of an upcoming project. Our Sponsors GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) VetChec...

In this episode, I share the incredible ways to earn rewards in bitcoin on almost everything you spend money on today. Yes, everything - credit card bill pay? Yes! Your mortgage? Yes! Tune in to learn about how I leverage tools to make this happen and how you can as well. Tools mentioned for you to maximize those savings! Fold Strike Pay with Moon Bitrefill Lolli Article on Mortgage Repayment via...

In this radio show, I review and share the update from the White House announcement on President Biden's Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most . I believe the decision's ramifications begin with a continued loss of the dollar's purchasing power (monetary debasement) and a general debt jubilee . You have been told that you need to focus on acquiring assets and not prioritizin...

A recent article in Today’s Veterinary Business from Dr. Erine Ward titled “How to Not Talk Like a Salesperson” prompted some good ideas for a quick conversation on how to think about sales and veterinary medicine. Enjoy! Our Sponsors GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center Franchise

Gold - a barbarous relic or portfolio diversifier? I take on the idea of gold and portfolio construction and share and shatter some myths around the shiny metal. You'll walk away with a much better understanding of why Gold matters. Enjoy! Distribution of gold demand worldwide by sector in 2021 Chart: How Much Gold is in the World? Which Nations Have Been Buying Gold? History of the Gold Standard...