From Money Geek to Financial Mentor: curiosity didn't kill the cat with Grace Ursery | Know your Why #299 PART 2
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Join us on the second part of our conversation with guest Grace Ursery, where in this installment we tackle the multifaceted dimensions of the veterinary profession, the critical role of financial security in practice, and the driving forces behind personal success. Listen in as we unpack the significance of recognizing the value of veterinary work and the pressing need for practitioners to negotiate contracts that reflect their true worth. In an era where understaffing is rampant, we confront the uncomfortable truth that not all vets are created equal and advocate for a reevaluation of financial expectations within the field, emphasizing the imperative for sustainability and adaptability.
GRACE'S BIO:
Grace Wu Ursery is a self-proclaimed money geek. She’s curious about economic indicators, global trade as impacted by geopolitical alliances, tips and tricks on managing personal finance, and can talk talk talk about how it impacts the business of veterinary medicine. From UCLA undergrad to a CA licensed Registered Veterinary Technician and then as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, her professional path has taken its many turns and loops. As a divorced single mom of a grade schooler, financial independence and security in work and life brings on another set of perspectives. Now having been 2 decades in the veterinary industry, Grace sees a way to contribute to the community that is usually pretty scary to others: talking with veterinary professionals so they can get comfortable with understanding their money and how to use it.
GET IN TOUCH WITH GRACE :
linkedin.com/in/grace-ursery-rvt-cvpm-3508577
EPISODE CHAPTERS:
(0:00:00) - Value and Sustainability in Veterinary Practice Negotiating value in veterinary medicine, addressing financial expectations and the need for change and adaptation in the industry.
(0:10:38) - Veterinary Practice and Financial Security The importance of charging appropriately for services, avoiding giving away free services, and achieving financial independence for stability.
(0:17:02) - Sports, Psychology, and Perseverance Financial security enables control and altruism, parallels between sports and life, and the resilience required for success.
(0:28:33) - Uncover Your Why for Success Nurturing curiosity and asking questions leads to personal and professional growth, utilizing resources and challenging complacency.
If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara
Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Join us on the second part of our conversation with guest Grace Ursery, where in this installment we tackle the multifaceted dimensions of the veterinary profession, the critical role of financial security in practice, and the driving forces behind personal success. Listen in as we unpack the significance of recognizing the value of veterinary work and the pressing need for practitioners to negotiate contracts that reflect their true worth. In an era where understaffing is rampant, we confront the uncomfortable truth that not all vets are created equal and advocate for a reevaluation of financial expectations within the field, emphasizing the imperative for sustainability and adaptability.
GRACE'S BIO:
Grace Wu Ursery is a self-proclaimed money geek. She’s curious about economic indicators, global trade as impacted by geopolitical alliances, tips and tricks on managing personal finance, and can talk talk talk about how it impacts the business of veterinary medicine. From UCLA undergrad to a CA licensed Registered Veterinary Technician and then as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, her professional path has taken its many turns and loops. As a divorced single mom of a grade schooler, financial independence and security in work and life brings on another set of perspectives. Now having been 2 decades in the veterinary industry, Grace sees a way to contribute to the community that is usually pretty scary to others: talking with veterinary professionals so they can get comfortable with understanding their money and how to use it.
GET IN TOUCH WITH GRACE :
linkedin.com/in/grace-ursery-rvt-cvpm-3508577
EPISODE CHAPTERS:
(0:00:00) - Value and Sustainability in Veterinary Practice Negotiating value in veterinary medicine, addressing financial expectations and the need for change and adaptation in the industry.
(0:10:38) - Veterinary Practice and Financial Security The importance of charging appropriately for services, avoiding giving away free services, and achieving financial independence for stability.
(0:17:02) - Sports, Psychology, and Perseverance Financial security enables control and altruism, parallels between sports and life, and the resilience required for success.
(0:28:33) - Uncover Your Why for Success Nurturing curiosity and asking questions leads to personal and professional growth, utilizing resources and challenging complacency.
If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara
Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
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