Smarter Vet Financial Podcast

Send us Fan MailVeterinary medicine is full of passion, purpose, and pressure—but how do you build a career and a life that feel sustainable? In this episode, Tom sits down with Dr. Andy Roark to expl...

Send us Fan MailMany veterinarians build wealth using mutual funds, but once a portfolio grows into the seven‑figure range, the hidden challenges begin. Taxes you didn’t expect. Overlapping holdings y...

Send us Fan MailMany veterinarians say they don’t make enough, can’t change jobs, can’t reduce hours, or will “never be able to retire.” But is that really about income… or about options?In this episo...

Send us Fan MailHow do you actually build wealth — not just in theory, but in real life? In this episode, CJ and Tom walk through a simple, practical framework veterinarians can use to make smarter fi...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SmarterVet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko sits down with Lindsay McMakin to explore the real-world challenges and opportunities in veterinary practice management. ...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom sits down with Dr. Bob Murtaugh—founding dean of Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicine, boarded internist and ...

Send us Fan MailHave 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—...

Send us Fan MailYour 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 an...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Smarter Vet Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko dive into the often-overlooked emotional and behavioral side of financial planning. From the weight of student loan...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko dive into a powerful yet often overlooked principle in both veterinary practices and financial planning: ...

Send us Fan MailLife insurance is about more than just replacing income — especially for veterinary practice owners. In this episode of The Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett break down the...

Send us Fan MailIn this eye-opening episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, hosts Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett sit down with Dr. William Anton, founder of CEOeffectiveness.com, for a powerful discus...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Smarter Vet Podcast, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett tackle the common myths and misconceptions about annuities. From misunderstandings about high fees to assumptions t...

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, hosts CJ Bernett and Tom Seeko break down financial strategies for high-income earners. They discuss how marriage impacts money de...

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 ...

Send us Fan MailCJ 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 a...

Send us Fan MailSend 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 life insurance policy is bo...

Send us Fan MailSend 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 episode, we're going over o...

Send us Fan MailSend 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 use debt appropriately, whi...

Send us Fan MailMany 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...

Send us Fan MailThis 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 veterinaria...

Send us Fan MailIn 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail With a lot of the buzz around financial topics and investment options, we see how easy it can be to get swept up in the online whirlwind of financial advice on where to invest or how ...

Send us Fan MailWhen reviewing a client's spending habits, we often hear the incredulous "I don't spend that much!" After crunching the numbers, we show clients exactly where their...

Send us Fan MailSmarter Vet, are you ready to sell your practice? Whether retiring or just retiring from business ownership, there's a lot to consider when selling your business. In this week&apo...

Send us Fan MailHave you been thinking about taking more ownership in your career and becoming a relief vet? In this week's episode, we discuss the pros and cons of veterinary relief work, and ho...

Send us Fan MailTom and CJ tackle one of the questions they're asked the most by clients - should you invest in real estate? This week's Smarter Vet Financial Podcast discusses the pros and ...

Send us Fan MailWe want to meet our Smarter Vets! Tom and CJ take listeners behind the scenes to discuss their motivation behind starting the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, the value of listener feedb...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, meets with Dr. Quincy Hawley, Co-Founder of Get MotiVeted, to discuss veterinary wellbeing and burnout. Get MotiVeted i...

Send us Fan MailWe oftentimes are reacting towards life. We should be responding to life based on what we need to accomplish our short, mid, and long term goals. You might find yourself looking for mo...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, meets with Mary Schwartz, Senior Sales Advisor with Petvisor, to discuss employee burnout and ineffectiveness. Petvisor...

Send us Fan MailWe actively have conversations with aspiring veterinary practice owners and the varying stages of ownership. Most owners get sucked into the daily whirlwind and lack clarity on what th...

Send us Fan MailI was asked a question by a client a few weeks ago  “why does it seem like the investment markets respond so negatively to when the Federal Reserve increases their interest rate?”  not...

Send us Fan MailWhen we meet with veterinarians there are a few questions we ask that few of them know the answers to. We find that somewhat funny because they are basic things people should know to b...

Send us Fan MailOne of the first thoughts that people have when they have a child is to start putting away money for their college. There are so many people who will put saving for their children’s fu...

Send us Fan MailWhenever we try to learn new subjects, especially ones that we find to be complicated or of little interest to us, we can easily forget the key important points. When we are in school ...

Send us Fan MailWe all have good intentions each day with how we want our lives to unfold during the day. We often are confronted with decisions and choices that need to be made where we can quickly m...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, one of the founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, recently spoke at the NAVC VMX 2023 conference where he discussed with the audience how to eliminate the #1 stressor for ...

Send us Fan MailDepending on who you are, goal setting could be a nightmare or one of the things that excites you the most….Or somewhere in between. We believe that it’s unnecessary to set goals in or...

Send us Fan MailLife is full of surprises and we often react to things in front of us because we are preoccupied with well… Life. We make decisions with little information and expect good things to ha...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, co-founder and co-owner of Florida Veterinary Advisors, meets with Dr. Mia Cary, founder of Cary Consulting, to talk about how her company is changing the veterinary communi...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, cofounder of Florida Veterinary Advisors and cohost of Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, talks about the 401(k) and how often people can confuse it as their retirement plan. Th...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, cofounder of Florida Veterinary Advisors and cohost of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, talks about the ever confusing acronym EBITDA. When you're a business owner, t...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, coowner and cofounder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, meets with Rhonda Bell, owner and founder of Dog Days Consulting. Rhonda started as a practice manager and then became ...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, co-founder and co-owner of Florida Veterinary Advisors, talks with Dr. Jenifer Chatfield (aka Dr. Jen the vet) about her personal financial triumphs, challenges, and strateg...

Send us Fan MailThere is so much to learn when you become a business owner. Most will have minimal knowledge before starting the business and have a STEEP learning curve to overcome. Imagine doing thi...

Send us Fan MailWe have SO MANY conversations with clients and people that we meet where there is an assumption that the more risk they take in their investments they should receive a higher reward. I...

Send us Fan MailTom Seeko, cofounder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, spends time with Dr. Cindy Barnes to discuss what motivated her to start Shepherd Veterinary Software and share her financial journ...

Send us Fan MailThe way businesses operate has changed since 2020. It could be how you interact with people or you’re not required to show up at a specific place every day anymore. Before the pandemic...

Send us Fan MailIf you’re someone that owns disability insurance or maybe looking to get disability insurance, there are two distinct types of coverage. We’re going to spend a few minutes talking abou...