Optometry's most watched weekly podcast recorded live from West Palm Beach, Florida with Dr. April Jasper and David Jasper. In this episode join us with special guest Dr. Tsontcho Ianchulev, MD MPH Professor of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Innovator and technology developer he will inspire you to follow your dreams.
Apr 08, 2021•25 min
Daniel Rostenne from EyeCarePro goes all in on online marketing on this week's Power Hour. Get ready to learn about strategy, Google Ads, social media, and more. Daniel explains why ODs need to market their practices and how to ensure ROI on their efforts.
Mar 25, 2021•30 min
Joseph Nezgoda, MD, MBA, joins April & Gary on Power Hour this week. They discuss cases they have seen during shutdown and how technology has and continues to make eye care better for patients and doctors.
Mar 18, 2021•30 min
Frederic Jouhet, founder and CEO of MacuHealth, joins Power Hour this week. He discusses career changes, inspiration for entrepreneurship, and how ODs can best help their patients.
Mar 11, 2021•34 min
Connect, Inspire, Lead—these are the core values of OWA - Optical Women's Association. In recognition of International Women's Day, Power Hour sits down with OWA President Robyn Crimmins and members Janna Neal, vice president of operations for Zyloware, and Trudi Charest, cofounder of Marketing 4ECPS, about how OWA inspires and supports its members.
Mar 05, 2021•51 min
In 1983, entrepreneurs Jeff White, Larry Roth, and Al Berg set out to create a new eyewear company with a $2 million loan and a passion to succeed. The company they created was Marchon Eyewear. In his memoir Making a Difference, the late Al Berg relates his story of eyewear fashion, groundbreaking marketing. and the company’s mission to go global. April and Gary talk with author of Al’s memoir, Frank Giammanco, formerly of First Vision Media Group, about how the project came about and the rise o...
Feb 26, 2021•45 min
This week on Power Hour, April and Gary focus on the vision for 2021. They discuss what ODs should be thinking about, and how to plan and focus on this year and going forward.
Feb 19, 2021•40 min
Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and coCEO of Warby Parker, joins April & Gary this week on Power Hour. Find out what ODs can learn from Warby Parker, especially the company's COVID-19 response. Plus, how would Neil compete with Warby Parker if he were an OD.
Feb 12, 2021•39 min
April and Gary talk cybersecurity on this week's Power Hour, and Mark from CrystalPM joins the conversation. How can ODs prevent hackers in their practice systems and keep data secure? April, Gary, and Mark will discuss how often it happens in practices, how often it happens overall, and how to protect data.
Feb 06, 2021•34 min
This week, Gary welcomes his new Power Practice co-chief dream officer and Power Hour cohost, April Jasper. Plus, learn from Gary and April how to fill your exam schedule this spring into summer. A special guest from SolutionReach joins the show to weigh in.
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Join Gary on Power Hour this week for a surprise guest and big announcement for Power Hour listeners!
Jan 22, 2021•54 min
Kimberly Friedman, OD, vice president of sales at PRN, discusses the barriers ODs face to helping their patients and adding a potential revenue stream to their practices. Listen to this episode of the Power Hour to find out more about optometry's role in nutraceuticals, and bring your questions!
Jan 18, 2021•45 min
This week, join Gary and industry executives while they discuss winners and losers for 2020, along with predictions for 2021. What are YOUR winners, losers, and predictions?
Jan 11, 2021•36 min
This week, Gary discusses how to create a budget for 2021 in the face of a crazy 2020 and still looming uncertainty.
Dec 21, 2020•28 min
With a vaccine on the horizon, learn how to prepare for the "new normal" this spring, summer, or whenever it might happen.
Dec 12, 2020•25 min
COVID-19 cases are rising around the country and around the world. If another COVID shutdown affects your practice, are you ready?
Dec 04, 2020•31 min
What will optometric education look like post COVID? Find out from Howard Purcell from New England College of Optometry , David Heath from SUNY Optometry, and Michael Twa from T he University of Houston College of Optometry ....
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
COVID fatigue...we are all feeling it. COVID isn't going away any time soon, so join Gary this week for tips on how to beat the fatigue. From creating new holiday traditions to spending time outdoors every day, Gary has more suggestions to keep your sanity during this challenging time.
Nov 05, 2020•39 min
This week on Power Hour, Gary outlines how to best use manufacturer reps and consultants —with new considerations during COVID. Join us for this episode of the Power Hour to make sure you're getting the most out of your industry relationships.
Nov 04, 2020•20 min
It's that time of year...you're staring down the end of 2020.Gary outlines prepping for year-end: what's the same, what's different. He covers bonuses, holiday parties, flex spending notices, and more. Tune in so you don't tune out to ending the year on a high note.
Oct 23, 2020•21 min
From research to clinical practice: What goes on behind the scenes to allow you to take care of your patients? Fuensanta Vera-Diaz, OD, PhD, FAAO, and Anita Gulmiri, OD, FAAO, from New England College of Optometry, explain how an idea becomes a study, how study results become clinical treatment, and more!
Oct 16, 2020•50 min
2020 has been quite a year on many different levels. As we go into Q4, find out how you can close out the year strong. Gary has the details. Tune in to find out on this episode of the Power Hour.
Oct 01, 2020•19 min
Following up on last week's show about what optometry has learned from COVID, this week we turn our attention to industry. Weighing in: • David Friedfeld from ClearVision Optical • Jim McGrann from Healthy Eyes Advantage • Dr. Jamie Rosin from Rosin Eyecare • Tom Burke from ABB Optical Group
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Sure, it hasn't been a great time, but ODs can learn from adversity. Gary outlines key takeaways for optometry from the pandemic. Find out Gary's pandemic lessons on this episode of the Power Hour.
Sep 22, 2020•27 min
Drs. Jeff and Susan Kegarise grew their Nashville eye care practice to seven times the national average…in less than 10 years. Their strategy? Putting patients first and differentiating the care on the basis of relationships and service. Find out more about the practice and their book One Patient at at Time on this episode of the Power Hour....
Sep 10, 2020•41 min
Learn how to use manufacturer myopia management consumer campaigns to your practice’s benefit. Jerry Warner and Melissa Kiewe from CooperVision discuss the company's latest strategy, and Gary weighs in on how it can help YOUR practice.
Sep 07, 2020•42 min
Dr. Joseph Allen is the host of Doctor Eye Health YouTube channel. This week, find out what inspired him, which is his most-watched topic, how he built his audience, and what advice he offers ODs about using YouTube.
Aug 28, 2020•35 min
Learn how a refocus on AMD can help improve outcomes and satisfaction for your patients and drive additional medical, optical and nutraceutical revenue for you practice. Guests Greg Jackson Ph.D, Chief Technology Officer, MacuLogix and Victoria Dzurinko OD, MBA, FAAO, Director of Professional Relations, MacuLogix, will discuss AMD updates in science and technology and talk about how you can create a successful AMD program in your practice.
Aug 21, 2020•46 min
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new FTC contact lens rule.Dr. Michael Mayers, director of U.S. advocacy at Johnson & Johnson Vision , joins the show to tell you what has changed and what you need to do about it.
Aug 15, 2020•47 min
Drs. Thanh Mai and Valerie Lam discuss what it takes to have a thriving myopia management practice. The doctors talk about the importance of “not dabbling”; creating a strong brand; and ensuring staff culture and commitment, technology, and processes in order to succeed. With the rapidly growing myopia epidemic, now is a great time to add this specialty to your practice.
Aug 07, 2020•47 min