The Podcast For Veterinarians, Equine, and Beyond: Welcome to a new and unique episode with podcast hosts John Ryan and Ryan Murphy, co-founders of a new podcast called Valeo Mentis. John Ryan, is a Senior Equine Specialist impacting large animal veterinarian needs with 19+ years of experience. Ryan Murphy brings us a background in finance and veterinary sales as well. They discuss their podcast's focus on the equine veterinary industry. They aim to address challenges such as mental health, work-life balance, and the attrition rate among our valued veterinarian doctors. Scott shares his experience in podcasting, emphasizing the importance of high-quality content and audience engagement. They also discuss potential monetization strategies and the value of building a loyal email list. The discussion centers on monetizing a podcast ethically, with suggestions including implementing a paywall, using affiliate links, and maintaining a supportive community. Scott shared experiences of accidentally gaining clients organically through this show and emphasized the importance of clear disclosure for affiliate links. They all highlighted the need for community building and shared insights on using AI for editing. They also hit on the importance of aligning monetization strategies with a podcast show's mission. Today’s Top 3 Takeaways: Understanding the big challenges and tenure impacts, attrition rates, in the veterinary industry. Setting boundaries, prioritizing personal time, feeling less alone, for the big picture of "work/personal life balance". Setting goals and future plans in podcasting for Valeo Mentis and beyond. Who & What is Valeo Mentis? Valeo Mentis is a podcast dedicated to connecting people within the veterinary community through meaningful stories, insights, and resources. The title itself, Valeo Mentis, is derived from Latin, where "Valeo" means "to be strong" or "to thrive," and "Mentis" refers to the "mind" or "spirit." Put together, it translates roughly to "thriving minds" or "strengthening the mind." The podcast’s goal is to nurture the mental and emotional well-being of veterinarians, veterinary professionals, and anyone involved in the animal care world. By sharing real stories, practical advice, and personal journeys, Valeo Mentis aims to create a supportive, connected community that helps people grow both personally and professionally. It’s about encouraging collaboration, sharing wisdom, and fostering a space where listeners can find inspiration, comfort, and valuable knowledge—ultimately thriving in the challenging but rewarding world of veterinary medicine. Today’s Guest Co-Host Links: https://www.valeomentis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/valeo-mentis https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ryan-28b99129/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-murphy-7837a5162/ Your Co-Hosts Deeper Dive: Ryan Murphy: Murph works in veterinary sales in the Northeast US. He grew up in Pennsylvania on a horse breeding farm and his father is a thoroughbred racetrack vet. He has the perspective of the child of someone who’s dedicated their life to taking care of horses and understands the lifestyle. He currently resides in Connecticut with his wife, two children, three horses, golden retriever and cat. John Ryan: John has worked in veterinary sales since 2003. He grew up riding horses and acquired his animal health science degree from Penn...
