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AAEP Business Education Workshop Program
Friday, November 5Moderator: Mitchell K. Rode, DVM/Dan Keenan, DVM
The Millennial Express: Are You On Board or About to Get Run Over?
Attracting and retaining the next generation of our labor force is a challenge. Are you prepared to engage this new wave of “Gen X or Y” entry-level talent? What should you take into consideration when investing in and adding to your staff? Learn what others have done in their particular situations along with ideas and solutions for your unique situation.
| 8-8:15 a.m. | Overview of Workshop Agenda – Mitchell K. Rode, DVM and Dan Keenan, DVM | | 8:15-8:30 a.m. | Introduction of "The Hire" - Mitchell K. Rode, DVM andDan Keenan, DVM | | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | The Realities of Student Debt vs. the Demographics of Equine Practice: Impact on Salaries and Lifestyle Expectations- Nikki L. Quenette, CPA, CMA
How I Made It Work In My Practice - Mitchell K. Rode, DVM and Daniel P. Keenan, DVM | | 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Narratives from various anonymous contributors concerning The Realities of Student Debt vs. the Demographics of Equine Practice will be presented and openly discussed with the audience. | | 10 - 11 a.m. | Can You Afford to Hire this Person? Can You Afford to Work in this Practice? - Nikki L. Quenette, CPA, CMA
Case 2: "This is what happened in my practice" -Mitchell K. Rode, DVM and Daniel P. Keenan, DVM | | 11 - 11:15 a.m. | Narratives from various anonymous contributors concerning Can You Afford to Hire this Person? Can You Afford to Work in this Practice will be presented and openly discussed with the audience. | | 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Applying Can You Afford to Hire this Person? Can You Afford to Work in this Practice? to the real life scenario/Morning Review/Prep For Afternoon - Nikki L. Quenette, CPA, CMA and Christine A. Merle, DVM, MBA, CVPM | | 1 - 2 p.m. | Negotiating Across Generations – Christine A. Merle, DVM, MBA, CVPM
Case 3: "This is what happened in my practice" -Mitchell K. Rode, DVM and Daniel P. Keenan, DVM | | 2 - 2:15 p.m. | Narratives from various anonymous contributors concerning Negotiating Across Generations will be presented and openly discussed with the audience. | | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Branding Yourself, Branding the Practice – Christine A. Merle, DVM, MBA,CVPM
Case 4: "This is what happened in my practice" -Mitchell K. Rode, DVM and Daniel P. Keenan, DVM | | 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. | Narratives from various anonymous contributors concerning Branding Yourself, Branding the Practice will be presented and openly discussed with the audience. | | 4- 5:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Will this Cross generational scenario Work Out?
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Saturday, November 6
Moderator: James E. Guenther, DVM
Valuable Diagnostic Tools or High Priced Toys?
I want it, but can I afford it? During this session, you will participate in a real-life scenario based approach to cost analysis. Learn what the major steps and pitfalls are when investing in your practice and what others did when faced with this quandary.
| 8-8:45 a.m |
Introduction of "To Buy or Not to Buy?" - Daniel P. Keenan, DVM |
| 8:45-9:45 a.m. |
Understanding the Balance Sheet vs. Profit and Loss – Nikki L. Quenette, CPA, CMA |
| 9:45–10 a.m. |
Applying the Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss to the Decision to Buy or Not to Buy |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m |
Practical Cost Analysis – Nikki L. Quenette, CPA, CMA |
| 11:15-11:30 a.m. |
Applying Practical Cost Analysis to the decision to Buy or Not to Buy |
| 11:30-11:45 a.m. |
What Happened In My Practice -Pro: The Finances of a Profitable Piece of Equipment Will Be Discussed |
| 11:45-Noon |
What Happened In My Practice - Con: The Finances of an Unprofitable Piece of Equipment Will Be Discussed |
| 1-2 p.m |
Shared Opportunity vs. Going It Alone - Christine A. Merle, DVM, MBA, CVPM |
| 2-2:15 p.m |
Applying Shared Opportunity vs. Going It Alone to a Real Life Opportunity |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Short Term Strategies for Long Term Results - Christine A. Merle, DVM, MBA, CVPM |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. |
Applying Short Term Strategies for Long Term Results to a Real Life Scenario |
| 3:45-4 p.m. |
What Happened In My Practice - Pro: A “Real” Mutually Beneficial Equipment Sharing
Situation Will Be Discussed |
| 4-4:15 p.m. |
What Happened In My Practice - Con: A “Real” Situation in Which Sharing a Piece of Equipment Did Not Work Will Be Discussed |
| 4:15-5:15 p.m. |
Interactive Panel Discussion
Panelists: James E. Guenther, DVM, MBA, MHA; Daniel P. Keenan, DVM and Mitchell K. Rode, DVM |
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