Over five years ago this podcast launched - as we close 2024 it made sense to write the last chapter on the podcast. I am blessed beyond belief and wanted to share my last thoughts for those who've come along for the journey. I share ten things on my mind and heart. I hope you enjoy it! I appreciate anyone that has listened, commented, or shared an episode. A major thanks to my sponsors over the year - and a special shoutout to GuardianVets for believing in me for years. Email me at isaiah@veter...
Dec 22, 2024•28 min
In this episode, I'm so glad to finally welcome Jhraid Pratt who is the CEO of Granite Peak. Granite Peak is a Veterinary Specific, Advisory, Tax Planning Services To Help Maximize Your Practice's Profitability. Granite Peak works with over 150 practices over the country and that niche and focus makes a world of difference. We discuss: Jharid's story of a CPA who found his way to building a niche focused veterinary tax & planning firm. Where client questions have been in 2024 and opportuniti...
Nov 21, 2024•46 min
What's the most important thing for a De Novo Start up in Veterinary Medicine? I'd argue it's ensuring you are in an area that: A) Needs Veterinary Services You Provide B) Can pay for the work you provide Sounds simple, but often this is left to chance and not focused enough to ensure you stack the odds of success on your side. That's why Pinpoint was created and founded to democratize the access to high quality data and ensure you can be confident when picking a location. I walk through in this...
Oct 29, 2024•34 min
In this episode, I dig in and share my thoughts around the benefits and challenges with business partnerships. Business partnerships can take a lot of different roles. From a 50/50 active partner, minority owner, joint venture, or strategic partnership. I share some ways I view business partnerships being ideal for veterinary medicine as we move forward to allow for some semblance of a professional and personal life that works. I also share from personal experience where and how these relationsh...
Sep 29, 2024•27 min
In this episode I'm rejoined by Bobby Lind. Bobby was a guest on the show for episode #23. Bobby has been involved in the healthcare space for over 10 years, with a significant portion of his career dedicated to helping healthcare professionals with commercial real estate. During this time, he has helped numerous small business owners, including dentists, veterinarians, and optometrists, navigate the complex process of finding the perfect locations for their practices. Bobby has witnessed the cr...
Sep 01, 2024•48 min
Today I’m joined by a repeat guest Dr. Phil Zeltzman - a polymath and veterinary surgeon. He’s joined me on episode #42 and #107. He is the co-founder of Chronos and SURGE. Chronos is a remote back-office solution for veterinary practices. SURGE is a community of “MOBILE SURGEONS HELPING MOBILE SURGEONS”. Phil always a pleasure to connect and I get to share that with the audience this time. Phil's bigger macro and micro views at where things stand today in veterinary medicine. "Pet spend on a ...
Aug 25, 2024•53 min
In this episode I opened up some questions to the Facebook Group and broader Instagram following and took those questions and answered them on this week's show. I'd always encourage folks to talk to a professional before making any decisions, again these are my opinions and not investment advice. The questions were as follows: What should the ideal savings rate be to get to financial freedom? Where are the areas in the investable universe today that are interesting - outside of bitcoin? What do ...
Aug 18, 2024•28 min
In this radio show, I share a bit about where I am and what's happened over the past handful of months. The podcast has always been a labor of love, and the labor part has been the element most felt recently. I hope you can take something away from it, and excited to share some great conversations and updates soon! Our Sponsors GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) Granite Peak Associates...
Aug 11, 2024•23 min
In this episode, I’m rejoined by Dr. Lauren Jones she first joined me about a year ago in episode #190 - so for her full background go check out that episode. Dr. Jones owns Animal Hospital of Chester County and is a Director of Veterinary Medicine for Shepherd Veterinary Software. Lauren shares her new role within Shepherd and updates from our last episode. AVMA was about a month ago and I got her take on the event and feedback. Lauren shares some thoughts on The Atlantic & New York Times a...
Jul 21, 2024•55 min
Rhys Giannarelli who is the owner of Point Grey Veterinary Hospital in British Columbia. Rhys and his wife Dr. Carmen Chan have three veterinary hospitals in a very competitive market but have thrived as a private business. He joined me in episode 103 back in 2021. We talked about competing and beating corporate practices - growing to multiple locations - building strong teams - and why start-ups make more sense than acquisitions. He recently pinged me on a topic that sounds fascinating and we’l...
Jun 30, 2024•48 min
In this episode, I’m joining by Ryan Whitley VP of Business Development at RWE Design Build. RWE is #1 Animal Health Builder In U.S. with over 400 projects completed. Their projects have won several DVM 360 Merit Awards and Hospital Design of the Year. They have been in business over 25 years. So Ryan and team have seen, built, and consulted on a lot of projects. Ryan's path to joining RWE and the things he appreciates most about the team at RWE. Ryan's big picture view on where is veterinary me...
Jun 16, 2024•37 min
Alright today I’m joined by two guests from Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of 40+ veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across nine states. Dr. Brett Shorenstein & Dr. Don Costlow. Dr. Shorenstein is a practicing veterinarian with 10+ years of experience. Previously an investment banker in NYC, he left the industry to follow his true passion of becoming a small animal veterinarian. Combining his financial expertise with veterinary training, Dr. Shorenstein focuses on cul...
Jun 10, 2024•46 min
In this radio show I review and update what the US Consumer looks like in regards to financial health. There were a variety of factors that lead to this being the focus of the week, but a recent conversation with an experienced practice owner was the ultimate push to ensure I recorded this episode. Links to the various links and data sources below. US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Article Credit Card Delinquency Total Debt Levels by Category Credit Card Debt Levels + Growth Income thresholds and s...
May 27, 2024•30 min
In this episode, I dig into the FIRE movement. Unless you live under a rock you likely know what FIRE is. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It’s a movement that started back in 1992 when authors Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez used the term in their book, Your Money or Your Life. Their book asks readers to question how they think about their money and their values. I dig into the massive boom of FIRE writers, blogs, and resources. What FIRE gets right. What FIRE misses. What's ...
Apr 28, 2024•37 min
On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell she is veterinarian business owner and High Flow Coach & Consultant. She talks about #business, #wellness, #flowstate, #leadership, and #teamculture. Her experience in the trenches and through growth and leadership as an owner make this a fun conversation to get into. We discuss the following: An overview of her personal and professional story how she got to where she is today? What’s high flow coaching and why is it important and...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I'm joined by Jake Jensen, DVM, cVMA, cVSMT. Jake is a co-owner of Janssen Veterinary Clinic (JVC). JVC provides Equine & Small Animal preventative health care, lameness, reproductive, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgical appointments. Jake is local to Central Indiana and someone I've been fortunate enough to get to know personally over the years. Jake shared some great thoughts with me over coffee and wanted to ensure we recorded an episode about it. Jake's veterinary...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr
In this episode, I'm joined by Meghan Bingham, CVPM. She worked in all areas of vet med, from Kennel to Technician to Receptionist, and eventually settled in as Practice Manager where she developed the business from just one vet to a 12-doctor practice. Then she transitioned to a Senior Operations Manager position where she helped 25 Emergency, Urgent, and General Practices to make then as efficient and effective as possible. She has served on the VHMA Board of Directors since 2021 and is curren...
Mar 31, 2024•51 min
In this radio show, I discuss failure and use myself as a great example of how many shortcomings can set the stage for opportunities and "success." I call it a therapeutic session of a show. Let me know your thoughts! Our Sponsors LifeLearn GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) OfferFirst (use code "VSP" for 20% off) Shepherd Veterinary Software Granite Peak Associates...
Mar 24, 2024•37 min
In this episode, I’m joined by Emmitt Nantz. Emmitt’s been in veterinary medicine for almost 20 years, solving problems and building innovative solutions. Co-founder and visionary leader at Inventory Ally, a cutting-edge inventory management software solution designed specifically for veterinary hospitals. We’ll chat about this and a lot more. His background: how did you get to where he is today? How are they helping solve that with Inventory Ally? Can it help a de novo practice? What do the sav...
Mar 10, 2024•52 min
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kurt Phillips. Kurt and I recently connected in person at WVC. Kurt owned City Way Animal Clinics until 2021 he sold the five practices. He’s also an entrepreneurial veterinarian and business owner outside of veterinary medicine. He’s always a Hoosier Native, although he calls Bend, Oregon home now. This was a great conversation about the entrepreneurial journey within veterinary medicine and the success and challenges of growing a team. Takeaways from WVC 2024...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In this radio show, I discuss my recent LinkedIn post that got a lot of traction. #veterinarymedicine - I want to see more private practice ownership and extremely bullish on folks building this future in a variety of ways. _________________ is stopping veterinarians from wanting to own their own clinic? What's your answer? It’s a hot topic - I’ve pounded the table on the topic since 2019 - it’s not easy, it’s not rainbows and butterflies - but darn, it’s worth it, and the amount of $ in the spa...
Feb 25, 2024•46 min
In this episode, I’m joined by marketing guru Brandon Breshears. Brandon helps Veterinary Practices Get Better Clients. He’s the voice of the podcast - The Veterinary Marketing Podcast. He has written tons on the topic of veterinary marketing and is published author. He’s been highly suggested as a guest and glad to finally get time to record. This one DOES NOT disappoint. We discuss his VetMarketingGuru a GPT based on his podcast episodes (you should be checking this out) What podcasts he recor...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Dr. Jeff Stepanek and Elizabeth Montgomery join me in this episode. I connected with Liz via LinkedIn, and she's helping her father, Dr. Jeff, sell his Eau Claire, Wisconsin, veterinary clinic. This is a unique podcast that I hope you enjoy - as it's a conversation on legacy and opportunity within veterinary medicine. Dr. Jeff's story and how we become an owner. How great mentorship impacted him and how he's passed that on. Why communication and confidence is the key to veterinary success. Liz's...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kelly Cooper. Dr. Cooper is working to empower veterinary leaders to achieve success through purpose, planning, and process. She's been a practice owner, worked in various leadership roles in corporate medicine, and worked as an associate via relief work. Her industry overview is unique, and we unpack each of those areas. Her update from VMX and VetPartners Her veterinary story from early practice ownership to feeling burned out and the various transitions. Why...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Puccetti-Hoffman. Dr. Jessica is a veterinarian on a mission to provide all pet parents with holistic pet care. Her journey has included finding some health and care on the human side to be impactful for her family and bringing that into the veterinary world. Why it took her time to rediscover her passion for medicine, but she now loves her work and life more than ever. Defining an integrative veterinarian or health provider. Why incentives matter and ...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this show, I'll review and provide a quick update on all things bitcoin, especially after this past week's launch of the Bitcoin ETFs. I cover the following: The 11 ETFs that were launched - and pricing. Isaiah's Favorite ticker The difference between owning bitcoin directly & the ETF. Does an ETF ever make more sense to own? A trading nuance that warrants a review. The amount of $ flowing into the space. Vanguard and Merrill making big mistakes Donations to open-source developers from ET...
Jan 14, 2024•25 min
In this episode - I share some insights into what I've been thinking about and working on. I do, however, WANT & NEED your help - I'm looking for feedback and want to have conversations around what you & your peers would want. The goal is to provide the best support structure for folks looking to start their private practice journey, whether that is a start-up or a practice purchase. Tune in to hear more and please fee free to reach out via the following methods: LinkedIn DM Instagram DM...
Jan 07, 2024•20 min
In this episode, I'm rejoined by Dr. Keith True, a veterinarian, recent MBA holder, and entrepreneur, joins me. He recently finished his time with some partner hospitals, a Member of the Board of AccessVet, and the Founder of True Vet Potential and TrueVet. Dr. True joined me prior in episode #178. Updates in his life and what he's found as his calling within veterinary medicine. His thoughts on the leadership status within veterinary medicine - and what we should do about it. The launch of True...
Jan 01, 2024•55 min
In this episode, I'm joined by previous guests and Veterinary Financial Advisor Network (VFAN) members Andrew Langdon, Ashley Foster, and Stu Sutphin. We discuss the year, wins they've seen for veterinary clients, questions they hear, and what to plan for in 2024. Veterinarian Financial Advisor Network Our Sponsors LifeLearn GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) OfferFirst (use code "VSP" for 20% off) Shepherd Veterinary Software...
Dec 24, 2023•57 min
In this radio show - instead of making some bad predictions I recap and reflect on personal, professional, and podcast ideas from the past year. Links DINKS Video Seed Oil Video Seed Oil Rebellion Milk - why natural milk aka "raw" is better Meat - Learn the benefits Welcome to Bitcoin - best 101 video Our Sponsors LifeLearn GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) OfferFirst (use code "VSP" for 20% off) Shepherd Veterinary Software...
Dec 17, 2023•24 min
