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Cleinman Connect Podcast

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Owning and running a private optometry practice is challenging—but help is here! The Cleinman Connect Podcast offers valuable insights from independent optometrists/practice owners, practice managers, and industry experts. Each episode features top performers or industry experts who share their success strategies for navigating common business and operational hurdles to grow and enhance practices. From marketing tips and team management to succession planning and financial strategies, our experienced guests provide actionable advice tailored to private optometry practices. Tune in for a new episode on the 1st Wednesday of each month and stay ahead of the curve! Subscribe to the Cleinman Connect Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Whether you're an established owner or manager, or just starting out, this podcast is a valuable resource for practice growth and professional development.
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Episodes

Establishing a Successful Dry Eye Optometry Specialty With IPL and RF

Dr. Melanie Weiss, owner and optometrist at Weiss Eyecare Clinic in Watertown, SD reveals her in-depth strategies for establishing a successful dry eye clinic utilizing Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and Radio Frequency (RF) treatments. Learn the secrets to success!

Feb 05, 202525 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Creating Your Optometry Dream Team: Essential Hiring and Onboarding Tips

Cleinman Performance Partners’ Senior Director of Client Solutions, Amanda Van Voris weighs in on best practices for finding, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding the right people to join your private optometry practice team. This episode is filled with proven success methods.

Jan 01, 202521 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Succession Planning for Private Optometry Practice Success

Join us as Dr. Billy McMillin of McMillin Eyecare in Kingsport, TN, shares his journey from Associate Doctor to partner, and ultimately, owner of his own practice. He offers valuable strategies and insights into succession planning to help ensure a seamless transition for any practice.

Nov 06, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Proven Strategies For Growing Second Pair of Eyewear Sales

Our guest, optometry practice co-owner, manager, and veteran optician, Kari Whitehorne, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, shares her tried-and-true strategies that lead to second and multiple pairs of eyewear sales. You’ll walk away with real solutions to put into action right away!

Oct 02, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Maximizing Optometry Practice Revenue With Frame and Lens Sales Reps

Listen for great tips to improve your private optometry practice revenue! Guest Heidi Cass, operations manager for a two-location practice, Reed Optical in NH, reveals her successful methods for getting the most for a practice from frame and lens sales representatives.

Aug 07, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Leveraging Luxury Retail For Optometry Practice Growth

Listen for great tips on incorporating luxury eyewear into an optometry practice from Dr. Joelle Zagury in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She’ll share how she reached her luxury retail success quickly and how other practices can too.

Jul 03, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Revitalizing Work Culture For Business Success

In this episode, Dr. Robert Goerss and his manager, Josh Lefholz, from Tomasino Goerss Vision Source in O’Fallon, MO, share their journey of overcoming a staffing crisis and rebuilding their eyecare practice culture from the ground up.

Jun 05, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 16

The Path to Exiting Vision Plans and Eyecare Practice Growth

For private optometry practice owners looking to break free from the limitations of vision plans and grow revenue, this episode features Dr. Kyle Ross of North Shore Eye Health and Wellness, who shares strategies for opting out of them and cultivating a thriving practice.

May 01, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Motivating Your Eyecare Team: Unleashing Peak Potential

For an eyecare practice to grow, it’s essential to continuously find ways to motivate your team to foster that growth. Business partners Dr. Christine Hayes and Dr. Kimberly Brown at Wildwood Vision Specialists in Wildwood, MO, share their methods for successfully motivating their team.

Apr 03, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Implementing Benchmarking Across An Eyecare Practice Team

Guests Dr. Joshua Woodland and Dr. Corey Kelly, optometrists and business partners at the Woodland Eye Clinics in Iowa discuss how essential benchmarking has become in their eyecare practice and how they effectively developed a system across their three locations.

Jan 03, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 11

What You Should Know About Moving An Eyecare Practice

Dr. Melissa McCulley, optometrist and owner of McCulley Optix Gallery in West Fargo, ND talks about what she and her team experienced during and following the move of their practice into new construction. You'll learn about the process, potential issues, and tips to make it easier.

Dec 06, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Creating A Positive Workplace Culture From The Top Down

Optical Director Heidi Brooke and Optometric Technician Director Shelby Oster of River Valley Eye Professionals in Northfield, MN, share their ideas on creating a positive practice culture within their optometry practice to foster a desirable working environment and retain staff.

Sep 21, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Creating A Positive Workplace Culture In An Optometry Practice

Clinic Operations Manager Brittany Codrington and Optical Manager Jason Barret from Eyes on Sheppard in North York, Ontario, discuss how they collaborated with OD/Owner Dr. Kerry Salsberg to create a positive work culture at their practice, highlighting the key ingredients involved.

Sep 06, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Growing Your Optometry Practice | Ideas That Work

Dr. Kim Skyles and Dr. Jeff Binstock, a young married couple and owners of Redmond Eye Clinic in Washington, have had an adventurous journey developing their optometry practice. They openly share their experiences, including taking bold risks that ultimately paid off.

Aug 02, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 5

A Creative Use for Virtual Eye Exam Technology

Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Pamela Brown of Chili Vision Group in Rochester, NY speaks on adopting DigitalOptometrics technology to conduct virtual eye exams at her practice. She details the entire process, including her unique ways of utilizing this technology and the financial impact on her practice.

Jul 05, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Secret to Getting Through Difficult Business Challenges

Dr. Anthony Smith, Optometrist and Owner of Jonesville Eye Care in Jonesville, MI speaks candidly about how he was able to rebuild his practice after losing it to a devastating fire in 2018. Listen in as Dr. Smith shares his incredible journey since that blaze.

Jun 07, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 3

What It Means To Add Neurolens To An Optometry Practice

Dr. Pamela Brown of Chili Vision Group in Rochester, NY, discusses her experiences with adding Neurolens prism lens technology to Chili Vision Group and the impact it had on her optometry practice. Learn how she utilized it to enhance patient care and practice growth.

May 03, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 2

A Bigger Optometric Practice Space Means Growth Opportunities!

Jenna Gilbertson, Office Manager at McCulley Optix Gallery in West Fargo, North Dakota speaks with Leslie Parmerter of Optometry consulting firm, Cleinman Performance Partners about transitioning that eye care practice into a much larger space and what that journey entailed. The post A Bigger Optometric Practice Space Means Growth Opportunities! appeared first on Cleinman Performance Partners ....

Mar 17, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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