There are a million books on leadership telling you what you should do to be a better leader, and ten times as many opinions.

But leadership in veterinary practice rarely fails because you don’t know enough theory.

It fails because of a handful of habits that quietly drain motivation every single day.

But what if we flip it? What if we focus on the things leaders of great veterinary teams consistently AVOID doing?

That's exactly what Sam does in the next 2 episodes.

We’ve all seen the symptoms of lacklustre leadership inside a practice:

People show up for their shifts… without REALLY showing up.

Low engagement. Low energy. Minimal effort.

Sam calls it the McDonald’s employee attitude: Flip the burgers. Don’t get fired. Go home.

That's not the kind of team that will build the practice you want to own - or one great people want to work in.

In this episode, we bring leadership back to basics. Instead of theory, we unpack the leadership behaviours that quietly demotivate staff, and how practice owners can create an environment where people actually want to bring their best effort to work.

In part 1 Sam takes on sins 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 out of 9 (yes, we can count - we just got a bit excited), covering the first five things your team wants you to stop doing.

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.

Is your clinic protected from cybercrime, or are you a sitting duck?

In this special episode, we step outside the usual four pillars to tackle an increasingly urgent threat: cybersecurity. Award-winning expert River Nygryn shares real-world stories, eye-opening risks, and practical, low-cost actions veterinary practice owners can take to defend their businesses, data, and families.

This isn’t fear mongering—it’s business insurance for the digital age.

You’ll learn:

• Why most cyber breaches happen (and how to avoid being part of the 70%)

• The 3 stupid-simple actions that can slash your cyber risk (zero tech skills needed)

• How phishing, vishing, and deepfakes are used to target your team

• The no-brainer backup setup every clinic should have

• Why hackers target small businesses—and how to make sure you’re not next

🎧 Hit play to protect what you've worked so damn hard to build.

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 will it actually take to grow your veterinary business this year? In this live coaching session, Dr. Sam Bowden sits down with the co-founder of a young, fast-growing clinic to build a real 12-month strategic plan from scratch. Whether you’re in startup mode or ready to scale your team, this episode is a practical blueprint for turning vision into results.

You’ll discover

• The “Clarify, Simplify, Amplify” framework for aligned growth
• How to work backwards from your goals
• The key financial metrics that actually matter (and how to hit them)
• Why hiring before you’re “ready” is the smartest move you’ll make
• How to escape the consult room without losing revenue
• The simple client retention plays that boost repeat visits
• How to use 90-day plans to stay focused and gain traction fast

Press play to hear how a real practice owner maps his path from busy startup to scalable, leveraged practice, with Sam guiding each decision in real-time.

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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.