I’m going to admit it right here: I’m a Pumpkin Spice Guy. Even more, I’m a Fall Season Guy. I love the changing leaves, the crisp air, the outdoor activities, and a good cozy sweater after a humid South Carolina Summer. It makes me happy to smell cinnamon and sandalwood when walking into a store,… Read More
Perspective
Referral Battles When Everyone is Overwhelmed
Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker, a practicing emergency room veterinarian and social media personality, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss how work overwhelm is pitting emergency vets and general practitioners against each other. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 167 – Referral Battles When Everyone Is Overwhelmed You can also listen to this episode on Apple… Read More
The Hard Thing About Appreciation
Showing appreciation should be simple. We’re acknowledging or recognizing someone for something good they did or that we enjoyed. What’s so hard about that? Well, it’s not really the act of showing appreciation that can be a challenge, it’s how we go about it to make sure that person really hears us. Now, you might… Read More
Private Equity, Rising Wages & Affordable Care – Understanding Modern Veterinary Economics
Economist Matt Salois, Ph.D. joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the driving economic forces in the veterinary profession today. They discuss the impact of corporatization across the profession, how private equity is changing the way practices operate, and how buying practices at ridiculously high prices is supposed to pay off in profits. They also discuss… Read More
Leaders Should NOT Eat Last – Hungry and Burned Out is Not How We Thrive
Dr. Michael Miller joins the podcast to talk about the downside of leaders eating last. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss what happens when servant leadership turns to martydom, signs that practice leaders are “giving” in an unhealthy way, and what to do about it. This episode is perfect for anyone who is pouring their… Read More
Imposter Syndrome and Finding Our Place in Vet Medicine
Dr. Cherie Buisson joins the podcast to discuss the idea that, deep down, none of us think we belong here. We think we’re not moving fast enough, that we’re not smart enough, and that we’re not accomplishing what we should be accomplishing (or what others are accomplishing). Why do we have these thoughts, and more… Read More