In this episode, I highlight why it's bitcoin and not crypto that you want to focus on. The recent price action and news have made it top of mind to highlight some important items and lessons to learn from others. At the time of recording Bitcoin's price was $29,990.

Links Mentioned

Episode #84 - Bitcoin for ALL

Bitcoin First

LUNA Tweet Thread

Only the Strong Survive

Ethereum's Centralization Dilemma Through Lido Staking

RWM WisdomTree Crypto Index

Bitwise 10 Crypto Index

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In this episode, Dr. Valerie Marcano and Dr. Seth Andrews of Pawsibilites Vet Med. Dr. Marcano is a University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine graduate. Currently, Valerie is a poultry veterinarian in North and South Carolina. She is also the chair of the first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP). Dr. Andrews earned his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from the University of Georgia. He also served as the president of the University of Georgia’s Engineering Graduate Club.

• The mission of Pawsibilites Vet Med.
• How the network is more expansive than focusing only on DVMs.
• How they are building a pipeline of diverse talent finding veterinary medicine at a younger age.
• DEI conversations - what's worked and what has not.
• Where the future is and what's in store for the mission.
• What they are most excited about today.

www.pawsibilitiesvetmed.com

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I've heard and felt a need from an investing standpoint to provide content to build up the knowledge veterinarians have - so I'll be doing more of these (as long as you listen and like them) to do what I can to educate. So what are retirement accounts? What can I do? What's best? What is a Traditional or Roth account? Best place to save?

If you've ever asked these questions this episode is here to help you think through what's best and provide a framework to learn from.

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In this episode, I'm rejoined by veterinary attorney Justin Weaver of Oberman Law Firm. Justin has an extremely high concentration of veterinary clients and is a well of knowledge on all things legal and veterinary medicine (except for litigation as he lets you know). In this broad conversation, we build on our episode #41 to help a current owner think through a practice sale.

• An update on the market for veterinary practice demand - seeing a little slowdown.
• The backdrop on the ingredients for a sale environment.
• Scheduling and timing of a sale.
• Non-competes and a sale.
• The challenges of actually proceeding with a life-changing transaction.
• Private vs. Corporate and what the future may hold.
• What's the actual valuation of the stock/equity doctors often get.
• Gotchas to be aware of

Oberman Law Firm

Justin's LinkedIn

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I've heard and felt a need from an investing standpoint to provide content to build up the knowledge veterinarians have - so I'll be doing more of these (as long as you listen and like them) to do what I can to educate. So what are stocks?

I tackle the basics, and we will grow from here and step into becoming a little more technical as we go - but wanting to get the building blocks correct first and foremost.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Michael Graham II. Dr. Graham, II is the owner of Premier Veterinary Consultants, LLC and a practicing veterinarian. He received his DVM from LSU and his MBA from Loyola University New Orleans. He brings a unique combination of medical operations with business education. His goal is to create a positive, meaningful impact in veterinary medicine.

• His clinical and personal journey to today.
• The impact of mentors early in a career and how that shapes your future.
• The client experience and how that can lead to personal growth as a DVM.
• His view on private vs. corporate.
• Young veterinarians and complex cases vs. wellness-only.

Dr. Graham's LinkedIn

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In this episode, I am joined by Jason Coppens of Coppens Business Strategies. Jason is a return guest and first, come on the show for episode #17 back in 2019. Jason’s episode is one that has been highly listened to and someone I’ve learned a ton from. So I wanted to bring Jason back and talk through a couple of areas we didn’t get to last time. We still don't get through everything I had planned, but this one is again full of actionable data.

• Updates and changes he's seen since we chatted in 2019, what hasn't changed.
• Pricing Strategy - when/how to raise prices and a format to evaluate it all.
• Scheduling and room flow with patients for efficiencies.
• The opportunity in Urgent Care.
• How to recruit and attract talent with an example of an ad - seriously this is worth the listen and might save you thousands!

There are nuggets of wisdom shared throughout - grab a notepad and don't listen on 2x speed.

Coppens Business Strategies

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In this episode, Christopher "Woody" Mawhinney the CEO and co-founder of Pawlicy joins the show. Pawlicy Advisor is a pet health platform, insurance marketplace, and employer benefits, provider. They make pet care accessible by guiding pet owners and employees to the best coverage and up to 75% savings. Who doesn’t love that! They are in all 50 states and DC. Woody this has been a long time coming – so excited to have you join me.

• What is Pawlicy and how they are similar to the Expedia of Pet Insurance.
• How to educate veterinarians on insurance and how to teach/educate their pet parents.
• The idea of the cost of insurance over the life span of the pet - and how the platform drives better long-term decisions.
• The growth and demand of consumers for pet insurance and traffic to Pawlicy's site.
• Integrations and how Pawlicy sits next to veterinarians to support them.
• The recent partnership with CareCredit.
• Answering listener questions.
• Reputation and building for sustainability - the growth opportunity in comparison to the UK in insurance adoption.

Woody's LinkedIn

Pawlicy Website

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In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Michael Walker – who is a small animal veterinarian practice owner of a clinic called Apollo Veterinary in Wimberley, TX. Mike is a graduate of Texas A&M University and worked as an associate doctor with a failed succession plan that lead to him striking out on his own to start a de novo clinic. Mike launched Apollo last fall and I wanted to bring him on to get into the weeds a bit on what life has been like over the past 12 – 18 months as his vision was brought to life. Mike thanks for joining me.

• A review of his professional journey in veterinary medicine to how he got to today.
• The business plan/vision for Apollo Veterinary. The origin of the name.
• How he financed and was able to fund the project (he shares a lot on this aspect).
• What aspects of a de novo were most challenging?
• Let’s talk technology and processes – what have you learned as you went through the journey of selecting vendors and tools.
• His marketing style and outreach to the community and its impact. HERE is the Instagram video we reference. What has worked and what hasn't and how he knows he should share content.
• His advice to young aspiring practice and clinic owners - also what veterinary medicine can be for all veterinarians out there.
• If you had the ability to share 2-3 things that you wish you knew from the beginning with anyone listening, what would it be?
• What’s the future hold for Apollo and what are you working on that’s exciting?

Apollo Veterinary Website

Apollo Veterinary Instagram

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Credit card fees will be increasing in 2022, and you, the merchant, will be eating those costs. In this show, I walk through and explore how leveraging the bitcoin network can drastically save your practice money, and the implementation is not as intimidating as one might think. Opt-out and learn how to save $30,000 or more by leveraging the bitcoin lighting network for payments.

• Visa, Mastercard Prepare to Raise Credit-Card Fees
• A GENTLE INTRODUCTION TO THE LIGHTNING NETWORK
• OpenNode
• Voltage Cloud
• SwitchYard Brewing Announcement – Twitter (could use the same thing for Instagram + Facebook)
• Strike (use promo code IOIASX for $10)
• Oshi App
• How to Accept Bitcoin as a Small Business
• How to Accept Bitcoin and Lightning Network Payments

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