Travis York is a managing partner at Calico Financial, and he joins Dr. Natalie Marks for this Quick Cup of Knowledge to talk about some myths surrounding practice ownership. Mr. York says that 60% of his clients are women who are buying practices, and in his opinion, they are some of the best owners. He also shares insights into the many opportunities and resources available to help veterinarians advance their careers by becoming an owner. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternVetConference Check out our WVC resources library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads!https://www.wvc.org/resources**About the Guest - Travis York:**Travis is one of Calico Financial's managing directors. Prior to joining Calico, Travis served as the general manager of the Veterinary Vertical at Live Oak Bank. Additionally, his roles included senior officer, loan officer, and underwriter with the Veterinary Vertical from 2007 until 2014. Travis’s career began at American Express Financial Advisors in 2000 and shortly transitioned to his passion for helping veterinarians become practice owners at Vine Street Financial from 2001 until 2007. Although his career with the veterinary profession began in 2001, Travis worked at his father’s veterinary practice from the time he was old enough to walk until college. Travis received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Iowa. He currently serves on the Board of VetSOAP, is actively involved in JDRF, and has served on the board of the East Carolina Chapter. Travis lives in Atlanta with his wife, Kim; his son, Ward; his Vizsla, Banks; and his standard poodle, Ozzie.**About the Interviewer - Natalie Marks, DVM:** Dr. Marks is the previous co-owner and current Medical Director of Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago. She grew up in rural Sterling, Illinois, and received her DVM degree from the University of Illinois in 2002 with high honors. Additionally, during veterinary school, she was awarded a position in the Cornell University Summer Leadership Program as a Summer Fellow. After graduation, Dr. Marks moved to North Atlanta for five years to practice small animal medicine at Allatoona Animal Hospital. She was the Veterinary Leadership Conference New Graduate Representative, president of the Greater Atlanta Veterinary Medical Society, and public relations chairperson for the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Marks has interests in internal medicine, oncology, and ultrasound. She also is a firm believer in the power of the human-animal bond and finds helping families manage and care for their geriatric pets most rewarding and satisfying. She was recently awarded Petplan's 2013 Veterinarian of the Year Award. Dr. Marks also received the prestigious Dr. Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a recent graduate who has given significant contributions and service to the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association. In 2015, Dr. Marks was awarded America's Favorite Veterinarian honor from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). Dr. Marks is very active in all aspects of media, both locally and nationally. She has appeared on Good Day Chicago, WGN-Pet Central, NBC Morning News, ABC, CBS, NPR, WBBM, and many local websites. Dr. Marks was featured nationally on the Today Show and CBS Nightly News during the canine influenza epidemic of 2015 and in multiple issues of JAVMA. Additionally, Dr. Marks has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, and was a reporter for Veterinary News Network where she completed intensive media training. In 2018, Dr. Marks became a certified Veterinary Journalist.