Ep #02: Self-Worth Does Not Equal Net Worth with Heather Fortner
In this episode, SignatureFD’s CEO, Heather Fortner, talks about the importance of understanding your beliefs about money.
Ep #17: Unveiling Restrictive Covenants and Navigating Veterinary Success with Peter Tanella and Brent Pohlman
Learn about employment agreements and non-competes from legal experts, including insights on the scope of restrictive covenants in the current climate.
Ep #16: The Power of Relationships: Building Trust and Collaboration with Chip Mahan
In this episode, Chip Mahan, the CEO of Live Oak Banking Company, joins the show to share his insights into how Live Oak Banking Company got started in the veterinary lending business and his perspective on building relationships with employees and customers.
Ep #15: Challenging Non-Competes in the Veterinary Industry with Paul Diaz
Paul Diaz, Founder & CEO of Offer First and Founder of Hire Power Consulting, is a seasoned veterinary recruiter. When it comes to hiring practices, he’s seen his share of contractual clauses and has heard horror stories from veterinarians who signed non-competes.
Ep #14: Beginning With the End in Mind with Nick Uva
In this episode, Nick Uva, Vice President of Business Development for Southern Veterinary Partners, joins the show to share his insights on owning and operating a successful veterinary hospital.
Ep #13: Answering Your Questions
Listen in to learn our insights on how “being the CEO” and building a board of advisors can help guide the decision-making process when buying into a veterinary hospital.
Ep #12: Staying on the Cutting Edge of Veterinary Care with Dr. Dick Gebhart
Mentorship in the veterinary industry often fails, which can lead to increased importance in appropriate onboarding measures for new staff members. In this episode, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the show to explore the employment market for veterinarians and hospital owners.
Ep #11: Exploring the Similarities Between Bourbon and Running a Successful Veterinary Practice with Ben Pate
Mentorship in the veterinary industry often fails, which can lead to increased importance in appropriate onboarding measures for new staff members. In this episode, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the show to explore the employment market for veterinarians and hospital owners.
Ep #10: Insights Into The Veterinary Job Market with Jeff Sanford
Mentorship in the veterinary industry often fails, which can lead to increased importance in appropriate onboarding measures for new staff members. In this episode, Jeff Sanford, Director of Financial Literacy and Practice Outreach at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the show to explore the employment market for veterinarians and hospital owners.
Ep #09: Navigating Inflation and Market Changes with Tony Welch
In the veterinary industry, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) aren’t very common. Many veterinary hospital owners are unsure how an ESOP compares to a more traditional exit plan and how long an owner considering an ESOP will likely have to stay in the business before exiting.
Ep #08: How to Stay Ahead in an Evolving Succession Market with Bill R. Crank, DVM
In the veterinary industry, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) aren’t very common. Many veterinary hospital owners are unsure how an ESOP compares to a more traditional exit plan and how long an owner considering an ESOP will likely have to stay in the business before exiting.
Ep #07: Business Exit Strategies and ESOPs with Brian Frey, CFP
In the veterinary industry, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) aren’t very common. Many veterinary hospital owners are unsure how an ESOP compares to a more traditional exit plan and how long an owner considering an ESOP will likely have to stay in the business before exiting.
Ep #06: Building an Ownership Culture in Your Practice with Robin Brogdon
The veterinary real estate market has undergone plenty of changes over the past several years, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Whether you’re a current veterinary hospital owner looking to understand the value of your real estate or a prior owner with a third-party lease in place, it’s important to understand how your real estate is valued.
Ep #05: The Future of Veterinary Real Estate with Peter Kilkelly
The veterinary real estate market has undergone plenty of changes over the past several years, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Whether you’re a current veterinary hospital owner looking to understand the value of your real estate or a prior owner with a third-party lease in place, it’s important to understand how your real estate is valued.
Ep #04: Achieving Your Practice Ownership Dreams with Bert Hockenberry and Jordan Kay
Many veterinarians say practice ownership is not for them because they want work-life balance, have too much student debt, or are unsure how to run a business. However, with advances in business processes, structuring, and technology, practice ownership is worthy of consideration and can bring empowerment and control.
Ep #03: The Future of Veterinary Business with Donna Harris and Peter Weinstein (Part 2)
Since the beginning of the pandemic, veterinary practices have reportedly seen an increase in transactions, somewhat exposing the inefficiency of the veterinary business model. There was more money coming in, but there was also a lot more stress put on the vets and nurses. So, what are some ways tofind a good middle ground between profitability, sustainability, and work-life balance?