What are the secrets of good leadership?  Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell went from farm girl to business visionary by focussing on sound business practices and the mental health of her employees. Dr. Deynze-Snell is the co-owner and CEO of Central Veterinary Services in Oak Bluff, MB.  Besides being a vet herself and CEO of the clinic, she is also deeply interested in cultivating a business environment where everyone can thrive. From her early days on a dairy farm to leading a successful veterinary clinic, Dr. Deynze-Snell explores the importance of adaptability, leadership, and continuous personal and professional development. She addresses the challenges of managing a veterinary practice, the critical aspects of creating a supportive work culture, and the impact of COVID-19 on the veterinary field. Emphasizing mental health in the profession, Dr. Deynze-Snell is an advocate for stronger support systems for her fellow vets.  She also explores the leadership strategies that have inspired her, the significance of community in Winnipeg, and advice for veterinary students on finding the work/life ballance.   // CHAPTERS // 00:00 The Steep Learning Curve in Business 00:38 Introducing Dr. Stephanie Van Dyne Snell 01:34 From Farm Kid to Veterinary CEO: Stephanie's Journey 11:46 The Challenges & Triumphs of Working With Your Spouse 19:22 Expanding the Clinic and Learning Business the Hard Way 28:58 COVID-19: Challenges, Growth, and Team Resilience 35:54 Post-COVID: Healing, Efficiency, and Team Focus 42:20 Marketing & Client Engagement 46:08 Advice for Vet Med Students 47:22 Personal Growth Through Adversity 55:33 Proximity to Winnipeg 01:00:12 Daily Routine 01:05:00 Biggest Influences 01:19:10 The Role of Values in Business 01:23:16 The Winning Shout-out! 01:26:17 The Challenges of Mental Health   \\ GUEST LINKS \\ Website: https://centralvet.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centralvetservices Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/central.vet.services   ******************** FOLLOW THE WINNING IN WINNIPEG PODCAST! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast for more!   \\ SOCIAL \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinninginwinnipegpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winninginwinnipeg?_t=8bgg2yE4MKL&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winninginwinnipeg?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   \\ LISTEN \\ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZTEyelsxoSO5gH2OArmVg?si=6ad88429dffe46ea Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-winning-in-winnipeg-podcast/id1639621311 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-winning-in-winnipeg-bu-87292041/ Podbean: https://wpgbusiness.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast is your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it!  Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries.   Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast so you don't miss a single episode!   \\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\ Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He is also the face of  @EmmettLeoHomes on YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.