Episode 01: 

About the Episode

Welcome to the Pet Industry Podcast!  In this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM and Steve Cauthren are joined by Nate Thomas and Seth Kaufman, the co-founders of BSM Partners.  The conversation includes the history of BSM Partners, Why the pet industry needs this podcast, and BSMs’ responsibility to change the pet industry for the better.   

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Links: 

BSM Partners Website:  https://bsmpartners.net/ 

Show Notes: 

• (01:28) How two executive operators built their own dream instead of working on someone else’s 
• (02:22) How to quit your 9 to 5 and build a consultancy realistically 
• (03:38) What it’s like to work with clients and a team you love 
• (04:27) The History of BSM Partners 
• (07:38)  How advice from Warren Buffet influenced the founders 
• (08:34)  How BSM Measures Success 
• (12:40)  The high standards BSM uses to hire employees 
• (14:10)  How the right employees help a company to succeed 
• (15:01)  Why BSM decided to start a podcast 
• (17:51)  Pets, Passion, and Podcasting 
• (20:56)  The special bond between owners and pets 
• (24:07)  Why one veterinarian gave up her clinic to work with BSM in the industry 
• (25:53)  How BSMs’ cutting-edge research helps the pet industry 
• (26:39)  Closing thoughts about BSM and its responsibility to the pet industry