69. Building and scaling Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic

With Dr. Kate McGowan, DVM

For some entrepreneurs, building a business isn't just about what they're creating — it's about who they're becoming in the process.

Meet our guest

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate McGowan, DVM, owner of The Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinics in the Atlanta area, who built a boutique veterinary hospital from the ground up while raising a family and carrying six figures of student loan debt. What began as a late-night conversation on the couch evolved into two thriving locations, a debt-free life, and a business designed intentionally around the people she loves most.

If you've ever wondered whether you can build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process, Dr. Kate's story offers a candid look at what it really takes.

In this episode

What it really feels like to leave a safe job for something uncertain
The honest conversations she had at home before taking the leap
The shift in family dynamics that made the business possible
Designing a schedule, culture, and team around family — not in spite of it
The Profit First method and the financial habits that fueled long-term stability
Learning to let go, hire slowly, and trust the people around you

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