Practice Vital Signs - Pt. 2 of 2 - ACT and more

The Vet’Ed Podcast

**Main Topics of Episode 8: Practice Dashboard**

1. **Introduction and Podcast Purpose**
- Purpose of the podcast: educate, advocate, and inspire veterinarians.

2. **Jerry Seinfeld and Comedy Work Ethic**
- Discussion about Jerry Seinfeld's daily dedication to writing jokes.
- Mention of Seinfeld's upcoming movie about Pop-Tarts.
- Comparison of Seinfeld and Chris Rock's work ethics to business preparation.

3. **Core Value of Purpose and Preparation**
- Correlation between the comedians' work ethic and their business's core value of preparation.
- Emphasis on being prepared for client meetings and ensuring quality service in the veterinary space.

4. **Practice Dashboard and KPIs**
- Introduction to the practice dashboard concept.
- Importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks in veterinary practices.
- Use Case of the Period Totals Report from Avimark.

5. **Challenges and Solutions in Veterinary Practice Management**
- Discussion on various metrics like Average Client Transaction (ACT) and how discrepancies can indicate underlying issues.
- Examples of potential issues like missed charges and inconsistent practices among veterinarians.
- Importance of standardizing best practices and communicating value to clients.

6. **Systematic Evaluation and Improvement**
- Steps to systematically evaluate and improve practice metrics.
- Emphasis on consistent and accurate record-keeping.
- Coaching and support for veterinarians to ensure they deliver best medicine practices.

7. **Economic Indicators and Financial Health**
- Discussion on economic indicators such as payment types and their trends.
- Importance of understanding the financial health of the practice through various reports.
- Examples of how to analyze and interpret these financial metrics.

8. **Importance of Communication and Consistency**
- Ensuring all staff understand and communicate the value of services provided.
- Consistency in delivering quality service across all veterinarians in the practice.

9. **Continuous Improvement and Adaptability**
- Encouragement to focus on one KPI at a time for continuous improvement.
- Importance of adaptability and being prepared to pivot as needed, similar to comedians' performances.

10. **Call to Action and Engagement**
- Encouragement for listeners to engage with the podcast on social media and provide feedback.
- Invitation for suggestions on future topics and sharing success stories in the veterinary space.

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