October - 2019

Dr Dave's Blog & Podcast Homepage

Est 2009

All of my Podcasts and blogs are
published here each week.

Somewhat more sporadically, I publish blogs, vlogs and other media here, with my monthly podcast - Blunt Dissection each month too.

If you ever have a question you'd like an answer to then here's a great place to submit it. The best way is to send in a short video of you asking the question - if you want to do this and get a response then I'd ask that you follow using the format below closely:

1. State who you are and where you are from.
2. Ask your question as concisely as possible, it must be under 30 seconds long.

3. Upload your video using this form.

Freewheelin' Ep 60: How Do I Deal With Being Unsure In The Exam Room?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 60: How Do I Deal With Being Unsure In The Exam Room?

Being unsure in the exam room can be very daunting, especially for a young veterinarian. The best thing you can do is to keep calm and stay in the room. Dr Dave shares his top tips for dealing with these uncomfortable situations so in the future, you can be better prepared. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to https://eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book

Blunt Dissection Ep 33: Bill Schroeder - Marines, Marketing & Caring Like Crazy

Dr Dave Nicol

Blunt Dissection Ep 33: Bill Schroeder - Marines, Marketing & Caring Like Crazy

On today’s show I’m joined by former US marine turned marketing guru Bill Schroeder. Bill has a fascinating career path and attended Western Illinois University where he gained his degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering in 1991. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Marine Corp. After surviving the legendary Marine Corp boot camp training at the USMC Depot in San Diego, he went on to serve as a helicopter mechanic, plane captain, and then as a r

Freewheelin' Ep 59: 'This or That?' Dr Dave With Eric Garcia

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 59: 'This or That?' Dr Dave With Eric Garcia

In this special episode of Freewheelin' Dr Dave is joined by digital marketing guru Eric Garcia for a game of 'This or That?'. Watch or listen as Dave and Eric decide whether they choose dogs or cats, nurses or techs, sneakers or sandals (but NOT crocs). Follow Eric at his Instagram here @ericgarciafl or check out his website https://ericgarciafl.com/ If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to https://eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone

Freewheelin' Ep 58: How Do I Motivate My Staff?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 58: How Do I Motivate My Staff?

Motivating your staff members can be difficult, a lot of leaders tend to just give them a yearly gift or have 'pizza days'. Whilst this sounds fun, if it only serves as a band-aid to cover up a bad work culture, it's not solving the problem. Dr Dave explains the fundamentals of motivating your staff, particularly by building a positive work culture. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to https://eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone

Freewheelin' Ep 57: How Do I Create Compelling Content Fast?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 57: How Do I Create Compelling Content Fast?

Creating content for veterinary practices can be challenging, the urgent always seems to swamp the important. But with a little planning, it doesn't have to be like this. Dr. Dave explains an easy way to get good content that pet owners will enjoy for your practice social media and blogs. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to https://eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr D