FlightPlan: Quick Consults

Helping you navigate the turbulence of Veterinary Practice Ownership in 20 minutes or less. After all, your practice didn't come with an owner's manual!

FlightPlan: Quick Consults is a business podcast hosted by Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJ, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJ hosts FlightPlan: Quick Consults, a business show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Leadership Trap: Managing Everyone the Same Way

  Aug 14, 202626 minS3

  Why does one leadership style never work for every employee? Brenda sits down with Debbie Hill, Brandon Hess, and Amy Tipton to make the case that "treat people the way THEY want to be treated" beats the golden rule when it comes to leadership — and that management should stay consistent while leadership has to flex person-by-person. From there, the panelists dig into what adapting actually looks like — creativity, vulnerability, boundaries, tools like the Predictive Index — and why balancing awareness of your team with self-awareness is what separates good leaders from great ones. Books mentioned throughout the episode: First Break All the Rules from Gallup Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types by David Keirsey & Marilyn Bates Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Dr. Travis Bradberry & Dr. Jean Greaves Trust & Inspire by Stephen Covey Host = Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJ, President of Encore Veterinary Consulting Panelists: Debbie Hill, CVPM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Consultant at Encore Veternary Consulting Brandon Hess, CVPM, CCFP, Partner at Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital Amy Tipton, COO at Encore Vet Group Thank you to Joan Marshall of PIMidlantic for sponsoring this episode! Want to take the Predictive Index Assessment? Click here! Thanks for listening! Website: https://encorevet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoreveterinaryconsulting Instagram: @encorevetconsulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-veterinary-consulting

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  Episode #3

  Why Good Teams Still Miscommunicate

  Aug 7, 202625 minS3

  If your team cares about doing right by clients and each other, why does communication still go sideways so often? Our panelists dig into that question this episode, and the answer isn't a lack of effort — it's that we all show up wired differently. Different motivators, different learning styles, and moments where passion or emotion take over can make even well-intentioned people miss each other. We also get into what leaders can do to reduce day-to-day friction without becoming full-time mediators: starting from a clear "why," staying consistent about practicing communication as a team, anchoring conflict in shared values, and building enough trust that people can work things out without leadership stepping in every time. Host = Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJ, President of Encore Veterinary Consulting Panelists: Amy Brauns, RVT, CVPM, Hospital Administrator at Everhart Veterinary Medicine Tiffany Consalvo, CVPM, CCFP, Director of Leadership & Operations at Encore Vet Group Crystal Hardison, RVT, CVPM, Practice Manager at Winterville Animal Care Thank you to Joan Marshall of PIMidlantic for sponsoring this episode! Want to take the Predictive Index Assessment? Click here! Thanks for listening! Website: https://encorevet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoreveterinaryconsulting Instagram: @encorevetconsulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-veterinary-consulting

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  Episode #2

  The Cost of Hiding Our Humanity

  Jul 31, 202624 minS3

  Every day, veterinary teams move from a euthanasia appointment straight into a new puppy visit — and are expected to just switch gears. But what does that emotional whiplash actually cost us, and do we have permission to feel it? In this episode, Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-VA and Founder/CEO of VANE, joins us to discuss ideas from her article " 3 Ways Veterinarians Can Stay Present Without Burning Out " (Today's Veterinary Business). We dig into why teams need to align on whether it's okay to grieve, cry, or show emotion in front of clients — and why the answer should be yes. We also explore the real relationship between efficiency and humanity and we also dive into the question: when does healthy resilience curdle into emotional armor that disconnects us from our patients, clients, and each other? Natalie introduces the idea of "clinical empathy" and a gut-check for spotting numbness before it takes hold, plus a concrete next step that leadership teams can implement to build a culture where being human is welcome, not hidden. Thank you to Joan Marshall of PIMidlantic for sponsoring this episode! Want to take the Predictive Index Assessment? Click here! Thanks for listening! Website: https://encorevet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoreveterinaryconsulting Instagram: @encorevetconsulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-veterinary-consulting

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  People Aren't Difficult, They're Different

  Jul 24, 202622 minS3

  Why do so many good people struggle to work together? Often it's not a personality clash — it's that high performers don't understand what actually drives their own behavior, let alone anyone else's. In this episode, we break down what the Predictive Index really is: a behavioral assessment that reveals the innate drives behind why we act the way we do. We dig into why a diverse team is such an asset once everyone understands each other's wiring, and how PI gives teams shared language for conflict resolution instead of guesswork. Understanding natural workstyles doesn't mean changing who someone is — it means knowing when a teammate is stretching outside their comfort zone and supporting them through it. The result is a stronger, more self-aware culture, built on a language everyone shares. Thank you to PIMidlantic for sponsoring this episode! Want to take the Predictive Index Assessment? Click here! Host = Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJ, President of Encore Veterinary Consulting Panelists: Melissa Mauldin, CVPM, SHRM-SCP, ACC, VP of Human Resources, Encore Vet Group Carol Hurst, LVT, CVPM, CVJ, CCFP, Consultant, Encore Veterinary Consulting Devin Whalen, Chief of Staff, Encore Vet Group Thanks for listening! Website: https://encorevet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoreveterinaryconsulting Instagram: @encorevetconsulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-veterinary-consulting

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  Episode #16

  7 Recipes For Unreasonable Hospitality in Veterinary Medicine

  Jul 17, 202624 minS2

  Brenda flies solo this episode to unpack the book, Unreasonable Hospitality through a veterinary lens, breaking down 7 recipes for creating standout experiences for your team and clients. From mise - en - place-style preparation before appointments to the small, intentional details that turn a single visit into years of loyalty, Brenda shares real practice examples, including a Southeast Texas team that anticipates doctors' needs before they even walk into the exam room, and a Medical Director whose handwritten notes kept client relationships personal even as his schedule got busier. Along the way, Brenda covers why empathy matters in every interaction, what vet med can learn from the trust between a restaurant's front and back of house, how practice owners set the tone the way chefs and restaurateurs do, and why training your team well before service begins is the real secret ingredient. Resources mentioned: Unreasonable Hospitality, written by Will Guidara Thanks for listening! Website: https://encorevet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoreveterinaryconsulting Instagram: @encorevetconsulting Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-veterinary-consulting

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