The Granite Peak Team is proud to share Overdog Digital's recent podcast featuring Jerry Joshva and Ally Howard from GPVA's Pet Care Facility Division. Thank you Fern and the Overdog Digital team for hosting this informative episode!
**From Overdog: Dog Daycare and Boarding Business Tips** "
This week’s episode is all about the one area of your business you really don’t want to mess up—your finances. Fern sits down with Jerry Joshva and Ally Howard from Granite Peak, two experts who are on a mission to clean up the accounting chaos in pet resorts. If the words “bookkeeping” and “tax planning” make your eyes glaze over, this convo is going to change the way you see your numbers—and why knowing them could mean the difference between thriving or barely surviving.
They break down what makes the pet care industry so unique from a financial perspective, why most generic accountants don’t cut it, and how avoiding some common money mistakes could save you thousands (yes, literally). If you’ve ever been surprised by your tax bill or felt unsure about how profitable your services really are, you need to hear what these two have to say. It’s the episode that could finally give you the clarity and control your business has been missing."
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00:00 Introduction to the Veterinary Ledger Podcast
00:27 Meet Andrew Diner: CEO of Rhino Facilities
00:43 Andrew's Journey in Veterinary Medicine
03:22 The Birth of Rhino Facilities
05:06 How Rhino Facilities Supports Veterinary Practices
10:04 Subscription Model and Services
15:34 Construction and Renovation Services
18:29 Challenges in Veterinary Practice Management
19:20 Conclusion and Contact Information
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