We've heard so many Power Hour listeners express frustration and curiosity about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent ban on non-compete agreements. Today, Eugene Shatsman speaks with legal whiz Ali Oromchian from Dental and Medical Counsel. Is this a disaster for businesses? A win for workers? They break down the new rules, how it affects you, and surprising legal secrets entrepreneurs should know (like mistakes most lawyers won't tell you about). Tune in for a lively discussion that's s...
May 29, 2024•57 min•Season 12Ep. 10
Ever wondered how Disney consistently delivers magical experiences? In this episode of the Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Dennis Snow, a customer experience legend who spent over two decades at Disney. Dennis shares invaluable insights from his time at the Disney Institute and reveals how their principles can be applied to elevate your optometry practice. Eugene adds to the conversation by sharing real-world examples and anecdotes from his work with clients, emphasizing the impo...
May 22, 2024•54 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Is Your Optometry Practice Ready for the AI Revolution? Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just science fiction anymore – it's transforming optometry. In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman and AI expert Dr. Roya Attar dive into the cutting edge of clinical care and practice management.
May 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 8
This week’s latest episode of The Power Hour podcast unveils profitable subspecialties in eye care. Host Eugene Shatsman, joined by two industry experts, Dr. Julie Helmus and Matt Rosner - uncover valuable insights and strategies that could revolutionize your practice's profitability. Get ready as a wealth of expertise and experiences is shared in serving often overlooked patient populations with innovative solutions.
May 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 7
Unlocking Fortune 500 Efficiency: Conquering Backlog, Optimizing Workflow, and Overcoming Multitasking No one is more familiar with the world of business constraints than Dr. Alan Barnard. By optimizing companies like Nike, ABB, Cisco, and Intel, Dr. Alan BArnard of Goldratt Research Labs has become one of the world's leading decision scientists and theory of constraints experts. His accolades speak for themselves as one of the world's leading decision scientists and theory of constraints expert...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 6
Join host Eugene Shatsman on the Power Hour podcast as he welcomes two distinguished guests, Dr. Ray Corbin-Simon and Dr. Eric Bran, both esteemed OD consultants from the renowned Power Practice. Known for prioritizing patient wellbeing, these consultants bring a wealth of experience and innovation to the table.
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Join us as we welcome Marc Ferrara, the esteemed CEO of Jobson, for an exclusive discussion! Host Eugene Shatsman guides the discussion, placing a spotlight on Marc's influence in setting industry standards and analyzing the latest trends.
Apr 17, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What if you could tap into the strategies behind billions in business growth? Jay has worked with titans like Daymond John and Tony Robbins, and now world-renowned business strategist Jay Abraham is ready to help you. Join Eugene Shatsman on The Power Hour for Jay's insider secrets on explosive growth. If you're ready to unlock the secrets of explosive business growth, this episode is unmissable! Business legend Jay Abraham joins Eugene Shatsman on The Power Hour Podcast, spilling decades of wis...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 3
What exactly does the Vision Council do, and how can it help your practice thrive in the future? Join your host, Eugene Shatsman, on the Power Hour Podcast for an exclusive interview with Ashley Mills, CEO of the Vision Council, and Alysse Henkel, VP of Insights & Research. Gain actionable insights from over 60 million patient transactions and data points to make data-driven decisions for your practice's future. Learn how the Vision Council Advantage fuels industry growth with advocacy in ac...
Apr 03, 2024•54 min
Be among the 5 lucky listeners to get a FREE Practice Profitability Audit ($2400 value). Join the conversation on www.powerpractice.com/power-hour and scroll to the bottom to request a FREE audit. Dr. Gary Gerber, the founder of The Power Practice, returns in Season 12 to help announce new host, Eugene Shatsman. The two further cement The Power Hour’s commitment to maximize impact on listeners and their practices by featuring conversations inside and outside the optometric industry, highlighting...
Mar 27, 2024•52 min
How do you define success for your business? Are you making time to balance your work with personal fulfillment, or are you stuck in the cycle of chasing endless profits? In this episode, Bethany is joined by Ali Nasser , founder and CEO of AltruVista wealth planning firm, entrepreneur, and author of the best-selling book “The Business Owner’s Dilemma” for a conversation on how to truly define success. Together they discuss an often-overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship: the relentless pursuit o...
Jan 03, 2024•30 min
In this episode, join Bethany as she gives some expert insight into the confusing and complex topic of creating a successful cold start practice. Drawing on over two decades of experience, including cold starting her own practice and guiding numerous other doctors in their cold start journeys, she offers invaluable insights into effective strategies and common pitfalls. Bethany cautions against the allure of equipping a new practice with the latest gadgets and technologies from the outset. Inste...
Dec 20, 2023•33 min
Is an MBA your golden ticket to career advancement, or is there a way to invest your time and money with better opportunities? In this episode, Bethany is joined by Dan Koontz, MBA, former Wall Street senior equity analyst, in a conversation about the pitfalls of pursuing another advanced degree to attempt to improve your business acumen. Dan offers deep insights into the value of an MBA for optometrists and entrepreneurs. He shares his journey from an English literature graduate at Cornell Univ...
Dec 13, 2023•49 min
The new year is a chance for everyone to take a step back and seek out ways to improve their life for the upcoming year. Could dropping a difficult vision plan be your answer for a happier and more successful 2024? In this episode, Bethany is joined by Steve Alexander, the marketing director at Anagram and optometry insurance expert, as they discuss an impactful New Year's resolution for optometrists: simplifying their practices by re-evaluating and possibly dropping burdensome vision plans. Whi...
Dec 06, 2023•46 min
Celebrations, Bonuses, and Gifts — the holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for everyone. What are you planning for your staff this holiday season? In this episode, Bethany is joined by Allison Kraemer , Director of Client Services at The Power Practice as they discuss how to best approach holiday celebrations and year-end festivities in the workplace. Together they delve into a host of topics ranging from how best to acknowledge the accomplishments of your staff for the year to th...
Nov 29, 2023•25 min
Lease renewals are the most common real estate transaction for healthcare providers. Unfortunately, they’re also the type of transaction where optometrists lose the most money. How can practice owners flip the odds to their favor and save money? In this episode, Bethany is joined by Colin Carr , founder of CARR Realty , the nation’s leading provider of real estate services for healthcare professionals, as they dive into the critical topic of lease renewals for optometry practices. Their enlighte...
Nov 22, 2023•35 min
2024 is fast approaching! That means that it’s time to consider making big purchases to improve your practice and avoid paying heavy tax bills — but what if there’s a better way to use your money? In this episode, Bethany is joined by Adam Cmejla , founder of Integrated Planning and Wealth Management , a firm that does financial and retirement planning for optometric practice owners. Together they have an enlightening discussion on the best strategies to make your money work for you at the end o...
Nov 15, 2023•40 min
Expert analysis has determined that in the competitive world of entrepreneurship, only 20% of teams reach their full potential. For the majority of business leaders trying to achieve their goals and build their dream, internal saboteurs could be the thing inhibiting their professional growth. Could your mindset be the thing standing in your way? In this episode of The Power Hour, Bethany is joined by Sarah Dau , Vice President of Business Development for the Power Practice and Business Managemen...
Nov 08, 2023•44 min
Finding the right people to help your practice grow is a challenging task. No matter how rigorous your process is, misfits slip through the cracks. Your team is a vital piece to your success -- Don’t let other’s negativity impact your future! In this episode of The Power Hour, Bethany is joined by Gavin Rebello , an optometrist from the United Kingdom and renowned expert on leadership and management. Together they dive into the impact of negativity and resistance to change in the workplace and h...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min
The world of entrepreneurship is naturally confusing, especially in the rapidly changing and demanding field of eye care. Join Bethany and Jennifer Hudye , the founder of Vision Driven Global , a company that helps entrepreneurs connect to clarify and create their next big vision for their businesses and for life. Together they’ll discuss the spectrum of challenges that business owners and leaders face when trying to decide the future of their company and the process of solving these problems — ...
Oct 18, 2023•38 min
Get all eyes from your community on you! Uncover unique strategies to build brand awareness and engage with your local target audiences as Bethany and Dr. Ryan Robison -- a partner at Southwest Vision in Saint George, Utah – discuss how he has elevated his practice to be a community asset. Learn from his tactics to see how you can grab share-of-voice in your local market for key services that drive great ROI – Why not protect your community’s sight while providing great protection for a solar ec...
Oct 11, 2023•37 min
Moving your career in the direction you need to reach your goals starts with being decisive and deliberate with your actions. Uncover key actions that help build a thriving business with Bethany and Laurie Sorrenson -- OD, owner of Lakeline Vision Source , and professor of Practice Management at the University of Houston School of Optometry. Laurie has a unique perspective on risk that gives her courage to make big decisions -- looking at "what's the worst that can happen" and realizing it's not...
Oct 04, 2023•45 min
How can the field of optometry break down barriers and promote equity while addressing the complex issues of race and racism? Join Bethany and Dr. Adam Ramsey , optometrist and co-founder of Black Eyecare Perspectives , as they engage in a candid and enlightening discussion on the often challenging topic of race and racism within the optometry field, focusing on the experiences of minority optometrists. Dr. Ramsey emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing diversity while fostering s...
Sep 20, 2023•56 min
What steps can you take today to maximize your practice value in the future? For many of us, our business is our most valuable asset, and yet we often overlook important opportunities to realize its full potential. Join Bethany and Erik Ferjentsik , owner of Visionary Practice Group , as they dive deep into a discussion of practice valuation and why what your practice is worth goes far beyond the numbers on your P&L. Explore the role that tangible assets, online presence, and employee turnov...
Sep 13, 2023•43 min
Ever wonder what optometry looks like across the world? Join Bethany and Hasnain Mamdani , an optometrist from the UK and host of the Optics Room Podcast in the first of a two-part special as they dive into a discussion comparing the life of an optometrist in the US and the UK to find out what we may be able to learn from each other. Discover why becoming an optometrist requires a unique journey on each side of the Atlantic, and how differing patient expectations and healthcare systems play a si...
Sep 06, 2023•31 min
AI is here and can help your practice. Are you ready to take advantage of it? Join Bethany and Eugene Shatsman from National Strategic Group as they talk about the role that rapidly evolving AI tools can play in optometry and how practice owners and managers can use them to drive practice growth and innovation. Eugene’s team has tested dozens of AI tools and he discusses how being an early adopter of some of this technology can help enhance your patient experience and give your practice an edge....
Aug 30, 2023•35 min
What do AI and Dry Eye have in common? Find out when you Join Bethany and Dr. Jovi Boparai , ophthalmologist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of CorneaCare as they discuss Dr. Boparai’s journey towards building an innovative AI-based solution for treating ocular surface disease. Learn about what the future holds for these rapidly emerging technologies, what it takes to “move fast, fail fast, iterate faster,” and what it means to build a “generational brand” in today’s world of social media. Dr. Bop...
Aug 23, 2023•38 min
Although the pandemic's intensity has waned, do the effects on optometry practices, staff, and business strategy remain? In this episode, join Bethany as she reflects on the lingering impacts of COVID-19 on the optometric industry. Bethany delves into how the adaptations required to operate during COVID continue to affect practices to this day, often in ways that aren’t always obvious. From positive adaptations like shifting staff dynamics and enhanced safety measures to the challenges of decisi...
Aug 16, 2023•33 min
What are the elements of a successful trunk show? Join Bethany and Kayla Ashlee, co-founder of Spexy, in a discussion about the art of planning and putting on trunk shows — events where specialty frame vendors bring their entire catalogs to your practice for your patients to browse and shop — and how they can benefit your practice in both the short- and long-term. Should you see patients? Should you offer discounts? How do you support your team? What’s the key to getting maximum RSVPs? What abso...
Aug 09, 2023•46 min
Do you know how mental health is affecting you, your practice, and your staff? In this episode of The Power Hour, Bethany speaks with Dr. Dennis Pardo, an optometrist, social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of Tranquil Wave Psychotherapy, to discuss the impact of mental health issues on optometric practice owners and their staff. Together they explore how mental health concerns affect things like productivity, absenteeism, and retention within the workplace as well as the growing awareness ...
Aug 02, 2023•42 min
