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Selling Your Vet Practice the Smart Way: Key Insights from the Smarter Vet Podcast

By Tom / October 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Selling is both a business and personal decision: Beyond financial outcomes, legacy, staff well-being, and patient care should shape the deal. Start planning years before you’re ready to exit: Most buyers expect owners to stay on for 3-5 years post-sale, so early preparation is key. Competition drives value: Running a structured sales process often improves […]

Recap: Accounting That Pays Off When Selling Your Veterinary Practice

By Tom / July 15, 2025

In the latest episode of 360 Half Seconds, host Kia and Matt talk about what “good accounting” really means when it comes time to sell your veterinary practice. While accounting may not be the most glamorous topic, Matt emphasizes how critical it is to a successful business sale. Poor accounting, he warns, is one of the […]

360 Half Seconds: Accounting That Pays Off When Selling Your Veterinary Practice

By Tom / July 15, 2025

Thinking of selling your veterinary practice? In this episode of 360 Half Seconds, Kia and Matt break down why good accounting is essential for a smooth and profitable sale. Matt explains the difference between tax, audit, and managerial accounting, and why managerial accounting is key when it’s time to go to market. From clean, reconciled […]

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Veterinary Practice Broker

By Tom / April 10, 2025

Selling your veterinary practice is a major financial decision, and choosing the right broker can make all the difference. The best brokers maximize your value, connect you with the right buyers, and guide you through the entire process – but not all brokers offer the same level of expertise. Before committing to a broker, ask these five key […]

What to Look for in a Veterinary Practice Broker

By Tom / March 12, 2025

Selling your veterinary practice is a big decision – one that impacts your financial future, your team, and your legacy. The right broker can make all the difference, helping you maximize value, streamline the process, and find the best buyer that meets your needs. But not all brokers are created equal. Before you sign with […]

360 Half Seconds: Who Do I Need on my Team When I Go to Market?

By Tom / January 23, 2025

Matt & Kia talk about the team that veterinarians need to build when getting ready to sell a practice, including an internal point person, M&A attorney, tax accountant, financial planner, and of course, a broker.

Recap: Who Do I Need on my Team When I Go to Market?

By Tom / January 23, 2025

In the latest episode of 360 Half Seconds, 360 Vet Sales CEO Matt Arena shares valuable insights into assembling the ideal team to guide veterinary practice owners through the complex process of selling their business. If you’re considering going to market, here’s what you need to know about building your “dream team” to ensure a smooth […]

360 Half Seconds: What Influences Changes to the Practice Sales Market?

By Tom / October 15, 2024

Matt & Kia discuss how now is the best time in three years to look at selling your veterinary practice. They also talk about how often the market changes and what influences those changes, as well as the impact of interest rates and recapitalizations.  

Recap: What Influences Changes to the Practice Sales Market

By Tom / October 15, 2024

In a recent episode of 360 Half Seconds, Matt sits down with host Kia to answer a big question on every owner’s mind: How often does the market change, and what actually drives those changes? The Short Answer: It’s Complicated Market fluctuations don’t follow a calendar. There’s no set schedule where things rise or fall […]

360 Half Seconds: Should I Still Consider Selling if my Valuation is Lower Than I’d Like?

By Tom / September 9, 2024

Matt & Kia discuss why using a broker to go to market, even if your practice valuation is less than you’d like, is a good idea, depending on your circumstances. In many cases, especially for those nearing retirement age, the risk of waiting is much higher and there’s no harm in looking at offers then […]

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