Tag: Veterinary Practice Management
How To Transform Money Mindsets for Women With Shannon Spotswood (Ep. 8)

How To Transform Money Mindsets for Women With Shannon Spotswood (Ep. 8)

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What if the key to financial success for women in veterinary medicine is just a mindset shift away?

Today on the ‘Making Hay Podcast,’ host Marcia Miller from RFG Advisory engages in a pivotal discussion with Shannon Spotswood, President of RFG Advisory Corporate. This crucial episode dives into the essence of financial empowerment for female veterinarians, a topic of vital importance given their substantial presence in the veterinary field. Shannon brings invaluable insights to this empowering dialogue, dedicated to guiding veterinarians towards skilled financial management.

Key Highlights:

  • Addressing Underrepresentation: Discover the prominent presence of women in veterinary medicine (80%) and the unique financial challenges they encounter
  • Breaking Mindset Barriers: Dive into the psychological obstacles women often face in finance, highlighting the need for confidence and challenging societal norms
  • Financial Freedom Perspectives: Shannon shares her expertise, advocating for women to approach finance fearlessly, and to rethink traditional money management and societal biases
  • “Strong Her Money” Initiative: The episode spotlights this initiative, co-created by Shannon, aiming to transform how women perceive and manage their finances
  • Real-Life Examples: Shannon provides personal stories to illustrate the stress and financial pressures in the field
  • Encouraging a Growth Mindset: Concluding the episode is a powerful call to adopt a positive, abundant mindset for a brighter financial and personal future
  • And much more!

 

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About Shannon Spotswood:

Shannon Spotswood is a 25+ year industry veteran in financial services with an outstanding reputation built on leadership roles in professional management, investment banking, hedge fund management and business development. At RFG Advisory, Shannon oversees all aspects of RFG 2.0, a fully integrated platform designed for independent financial advisors and the implementation of strategic initiatives contributing to advisor success. Joining RFG Advisory in 2015, Shannon recognized the opportunity to combine her entrepreneurial experience with her passion to build an innovative, advisor-focused RIA of the future.

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From Animal Care to Leadership With Keri Riddick (Ep. 5)

From Animal Care to Leadership With Keri Riddick (Ep. 5)

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Does a passion for animals ensure success in veterinary practice management? 

Step into the intriguing world of veterinary practice management with host Marcia Miller, a finance professional from RFG Advisory, as she welcomes Keri Riddick, former veterinarian and current executive director of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, to tackle this thought-provoking question.

Listen in as Keri recounts her journey from aspiring equine surgeon to leading a mixed animal practice and ultimately guiding a major veterinary association. The discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked business management challenges faced by veterinarians, especially those with limited business training.

Key Highlights:

  • Business Skills in Veterinary Practice: Gain insights into how business and negotiation skills can level the playing field for veterinarians
  • Emotional Challenges: Explore the delicate balance between emotional connections with animals and the pragmatic aspects of veterinary practice management
  • The Value of Support: Find out why a knowledgeable business advisor or partner is indispensable for making informed decisions in veterinary practice
  • Educational Insights: Follow Keri’s educational journey, highlighting how accounting classes were pivotal in her transition to a leadership role in veterinary medicine
  • Open Communication: Learn the importance of asking insightful questions and fostering open dialogue for growth and understanding in the veterinary field
  • Challenges in Veterinary Medicine: Dive into critical issues like staffing shortages and professional identity crises, and how organizations like GVMA are providing essential support
  • Networking and Community Support: Discover the transformative power of networking and relationship-building for professional development, with GVMA at the forefront of these efforts
  • And much more!

 

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About Keri Riddick: 

Dr. Keri Riddick received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 1997 from Auburn University and her DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After veterinary training, she went to Birmingham, Alabama where she practiced mixed animal medicine for 2 years and then emergency medicine for 5 years. In 2008, she purchased a small animal hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Riddick has been an active member in the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) and following the sale of her practice she joined the GVMA team and has been serving as the Executive Director for the GVMA since 2022.

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