In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kelly Cronin, a veterinary technician with over 32 years of experience who has successfully broken industry stereotypes. Kelly discusses transforming a veterinary technician career into a gateway for financial possibilities, including world travel, real estate investing, and financial independence. Learn about her diverse accomplishments, including becoming a VTS in emergency and critical care, international speaking, and co-founding VetTechLife CE on the Seas. Discover practical strategies for building wealth on a veterinary technician's salary, creative solutions for making travel and continuing education more accessible, and how to shift your money mindset from 'we can't afford it' to one of growth and opportunity. Tune in to hear Kelly's actionable advice and gain insight into creating a life that exceeds expectations. Don't miss out on her transformational story and valuable financial tips.
Resources
- VetTechLife CE on the Seas
- Cronin's Castles
- Kelly on the Choose FI podcast
- Kelly on the Veterinary Financial Podcast
- Quit Like A Millionaire book
- Paula Pant
00:00 Introduction to Financial Freedom for Vet Techs
00:18 Meet Kelly Cronin: Breaking Stereotypes
02:30 Kelly's Early Passion for Animals
03:25 Forming a Money Mindset
07:26 Career Setbacks and New Beginnings
10:53 The Power of Mentorship and Specialization
19:53 Real Estate Ventures and Financial Growth
25:48 The Importance of 401k and Financial Planning
30:15 Developing Money Mindsets in Children
30:50 Changing the Rhetoric Around Money
33:12 Empowering Veterinary Teams
35:58 Supporting Career Growth in Veterinary Medicine
39:14 Creative Financial Solutions
42:20 Setting and Achieving Goals
46:00 Exciting Ventures and Opportunities
52:07 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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