What happens when practice ownership quietly pushes you to the edge?

In this episode, Dr. Tess Salmon shares the raw, unfiltered story behind her journey from a burnt out rural practice owner to building - and selling - a multi-million dollar clinic.

This is more than a growth story.

It’s the reality most practice owners don’t talk about - a conversation about pressure, identity, and the moment you decide things have to change.

From feeling trapped and overwhelmed to gaining clarity, confidence, and control, Tess reflects on the mindset shifts and practical steps that transformed both her business and her life.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• What burnout actually looks like (and why most vets miss it until it’s too late)
• The moments that force change - and why many never reach it
• How Tess grew from $280K to $2.28M in under 10 years
• How to drop the guilt around money and lead with confidence
• The role of mentorship, structure, and simply following a proven process
• What she’s doing differently in her next practice ownership adventure

If you’ve ever felt stuck, stretched thin, or questioned whether it’s worth it- this conversation will hit close to home.

And it might just change what you do next.

Hit play and hear what happens when staying the same becomes impossible.

After 15 years owning Practices and helping 257+ Veterinary Practice Owners, Sam's seen the same pattern: brilliant Vets grinding through long weeks, wondering why success still feels so far away. The answer isn't working harder. It's building a Practice that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Visit acceleratepracticeacademy.com to discover how Practice Owners across Australia, the US, New Zealand, and Canada learn to enjoy their Medicine, their Business, AND Life again — without the sacrifice.

You'll find free resources, real success stories, and ways to work with Sam directly.

Here's something we keep hearing from practice owners:

We're getting feet through the door, but we're hearing a lot of 'no'.

Costs of running your practice is going up. Wages are at an all-time high. So your prices have to follow. And yet - clients are feeling the pinch and counting their dollars.

Somewhere in the gap between those two realities your profits are vanishing...

Most veterinary practices think increasing prices is the only way to stay profitable.

It’s not.

In this episode Sam will teach you how to narrow the gap.

Listen to learn:

• Why veterinary fees are rising faster than household income, and what that means for the future of practice
• The hidden ways pricing impacts compliance, trust, and visit frequency
• How inconsistent standards of care stretches the perception of 'I can't afford that'
• A simple framework to help clients see value, so they say yes with confidence
• What “I can’t afford it” really means, and how to respond without discounting
• The operational shifts that increases profit without increasing prices
• Where AI, insurance, and new care models might fit into the next era of practice

This isn’t about lowering your prices.It’s about running a smarter practice—one that works for your clients, your team, and your bottom line.

After 15 years owning Practices and helping 257+ Veterinary Practice Owners, Sam's seen the same pattern: brilliant Vets grinding through long weeks, wondering why success still feels so far away.

The answer isn't working harder. It's building a Practice that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Visit acceleratepracticeacademy.com to discover how Practice Owners across Australia, the US, New Zealand, and Canada learn to enjoy their Medicine, their Business, AND Life again -without the sacrifice.

You'll find free resources, real success stories, and ways to work with Sam directly.

What if the pressure in your business isn’t coming from the workload...but from how you’re carrying it?

In this episode Dr. Sam returns from a motorbike trip through Tanzania with a perspective most practice owners never consider.

One that could instantly make your business feel lighter.

This isn’t about working less or adding another strategy. It’s about seeing things differently.

Because the truth is: many of the best outcomes in business don’t come from forcing a plan.

They come from knowing what you want.

Spotting the right opportunities.

And taking the next obvious step (without having to force it.)

This episode is a reminder of something easy to forget:Your business is your game.

You choose how it’s played.

If things feel heavy right now, this might be the reset you need.

After 15 years owning Practices and helping 257+ Veterinary Practice Owners, Sam's seen the same pattern: brilliant Vets grinding through long weeks, wondering why success still feels so far away.

The answer isn't working harder. It's building a Practice that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Visit acceleratepracticeacademy.com to discover how Practice Owners across Australia, the US, New Zealand, and Canada learn to enjoy their Medicine, their Business, AND Life again — without the sacrifice.

You'll find free resources, real success stories, and ways to work with Sam directly.