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Communication isn’t just announcements—it’s how veterinary teams connect, support each other, and deliver care. In this episode, Tom Seeko sits down with Catherine Haskins, founder/CEO of The Bridge Club and co‑founder of Project Sticker, to talk about the realities of communication inside practices, the shift toward smaller, more intentional networking, and practical ways leaders can support mental health on fast‑moving teams.

We cover:
• Why “more” communication isn’t always better—and when it isn’t enough
• How to make connection intentional (and doable) in a packed schedule
• The role of authenticity, conflict, and clarity in team culture
• Project Sticker’s simple ideas (like 5‑minute buffers) to protect mental health
• A quick win any practice can implement this week: notice → check in → follow up

Resources & Links:

• Florida Veterinary Advisors: https://flvetadvisors.com
• Full Episode (Audio): https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/smarter-vet-financial-podcast/
• The Bridge Club: https://thebridgeclub.com/
• Project Sticker: https://stickwithus.vet
• AVMA QPR Gatekeeper (free): https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/qpr-suicide-prevention-training

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Veterinary medicine isn’t about the money—but avoiding finances can quietly create stress, burnout, and long-term consequences.

In this episode of the SmarterVet Financial Podcast, CJ Burnett and Tom Seeko unpack the hidden cost of financial avoidance in veterinary medicine. From subscription creep and pricing hesitation to discomfort around money conversations, they explore why so many veterinarians sidestep finances—and how that avoidance compounds over time.

You’ll hear real-world examples of how ignoring financial decisions impacts personal stress, business stability, retirement readiness, and career flexibility. More importantly, CJ and Tom reframe financial clarity not as greed—but as a tool that supports better medicine, stronger practices, and long-term sustainability.

If finances feel overwhelming, avoided, or emotionally charged, this conversation will help you see money through a clearer, more constructive lens.

🎧 Listen now and start engaging with your finances—without losing your mission.

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In this episode of the SmarterVet Financial Podcast, Tom sits down with Anthony LaPolla, Founder & CEO of Empower Business Strategies, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing veterinary practices today: retention and HR structure.

Anthony shares why so many clinics struggle to keep good people, the hidden causes behind turnover, what strong onboarding and training should look like, and why compliance is almost always the first place to start. They also discuss the importance of leadership, systems, consistency, and building a true people-first culture.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by HR, unsure about your training process, or curious why your team isn’t sticking around, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen now and take one actionable step toward creating a more aligned, supported, and stable practice team.

Smarter Vet Podcast-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/smarter-vet-financial-podcast/

Watch the no cost 5 part video course to review your finances and see where you could be doing better in your finances.
5 Foundational Steps to Financial Balance Video Course-http://series.flvetadvisors.com/

Find out what you could be overlooking within your practice by taking our brief assessment
Test My Personal Financial IQ-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/personal-test/

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