Power Hour Optometry
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsJoin us for the latest ideas and innovations in the optometric industry.
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Episodes
The power of planning
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAdam Cmejla returns to the podcast to talk about disaster planning. Disaster Planning Checklist
There's No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision
February 23, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAn interesting and inspiring conversation with 5x Paralympic medalist and world record holder, Lex Gillette.
Do you dream of freedom from Vision Plans?
February 16, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBBethany and Steve Alexander talk about the process of gaining freedom from insurance in your practice.
Before You Hire Your Next Employee, Listen To This!
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBBackground checks for new hires are critically important to protect your patients and your practice. Bethany and Tommy Huhn, CEO of National Applicant Screening, talk about what's available and how to easily run these checks.
Transitioning Patients from Owner To Associates - Bethany's Guest Appearance on the 20/20 Money Podcast
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBAdam Cmejla speaks to Bethany about her decision to leave patient care
Open Your Eyes
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDr. Kerry Gelb spent 3 years creating a full-length documentary to educate the public about the important role of optometrists in disease prevention. Learn more in this episode of the Power Hour Optometry Podcast! Open Your Eyes Trailer
Building A Great Office For Kids
January 19, 2022 06:41 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin Bethany as she talks with Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford of Bright Eyes Kids and Bright Eyes Family Eye Care about how he followed his passion for pediatric eye care and created a great practice for kids
Surprise! The No Surprises Act DOES apply to optometrists
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoe DeLoach of Practice Compliance Solutions tells us what practice owners need to know about the No Surprises Act.
Is a hybrid program the right choice for optometry schools?
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBDr. Howard Purcell, President of NECO, talks about the school's innovative Hybrid OD program.
Beyond Dry Eye - Building A Self-Care Spa in Your Practice
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBDr. Janelle Davison talks about how responding to her patients' needs led her to create a spa within her practice.
Commitment to Serving Others
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOur guests Dr. Amie Gisbert and Dr. Tim Lynch talk about why service is such a high priority for them and how they give the gift of sight to others. https://sightisaright.org https://greatshapeinc.org https://www.sdvosh.com https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/eye-love-cares-foundation https://www.guerreroclinic.org/ https://www.ramusa.org/ https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/recycle-eyeglasses
Building A Practice, On Purpose
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAdam Cmejla, certified financial planner and founder of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, LLC talks about how to plan your practice to serve your personal financial goals.
What’s your Vision for 2022 and Beyond?
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHear from Jennifer Hudye, Founder and CEO of Conscious Copy, about how to create your own Vivid Vision and set yourself up for future success.
Get to Know Salus Resident Dr. Anthony Boyd
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBA conversation with Salus resident Dr. Anthony Boyd about finding his passion for optometry.
Incorporating Genetic-Based Testing Into Your AMD Treatment Plan
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBVisible Genomics, is on a mission to arm you with critical information that helps you and your patients look into the future. Learn more about DNA Testing for Macular Degeneration from Dr. Barry Eiden.
Helping OD's Achieve Financial Freedom
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAaron Neufeld, the founder of ODs on Finance, talks about the importance of financial education to further the profession of optometry and help optometrists achieve financial freedom.
Increase Insurance Reimbursement and Minimize Audit Risk
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDr. Viktoria Davis, a Power Practice consultant, and the brains behind our Power Audit, talks about how to minimize audit risk and maximize reimbursement by ethical and accurate coding and billing.
Maximize Profitability Through Real Estate
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Ken Jorgenson of Carr Realty discusses important things to consider when leasing or buying a space for your practice. Going into a real estate transaction armed with knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars!
Virtual Assistants
October 14, 2021 13:23 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Thanh Mai and Dr. Prapti Chandrani talk about virtual assistants and how they fit into their practices.
Going Forward Fearlessly
October 05, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBDr. Bethany Fishbein, CEO of the Power Practice, talks to Dr. Carly Rose about decision making and what could be holding you back.
The Power Hour - 7/14/21
July 15, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 73.6 MBDrs. 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.
The Power Hour 6/23/21
June 24, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 31.1 MBWere Gary's predictions for 2021 correct? Listen to this previous episode from January 6th to find out.
The Power Hour 6/9/21
June 10, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBDaniel 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.
The Power Hour 6/2/21
June 03, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThink back to Vision Expo - March 2018, Jacob Javitz Convention Center, New York City. This week we are time traveling to 2018 to listen to Power Hour Live at Expo, what's changed since then and how has the pandemic helped you adapt to that change and become a better practice owner.
The Power Hour 4/28/21
April 29, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBJoin LandrumHR General Counsel, Amie Remington, as she discusses hot topics affecting employers today, including the effects of the executive orders that President Biden has signed, how the transition to the Biden Administration will affect employers and the workplace, and the state of the workforce.
The Power Hour 4/21/21
April 22, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBAngela Eastman from Pacific Apex Law Group, LLP joins Dr. April Jasper this week on the Power Hour. Angela is a health law and regulatory compliance attorney providing counsel and advice to healthcare providers. During this week’s episode, we will discuss interviewing, hiring, and managing employees. Specific topics of discussion include how to ask legally appropriate interview questions, checking applicant references and providing employee references, worker classification, disciplinary act...
The Power Hour 4/14/21
April 15, 2021 01:30 - 24 minutes - 44 MBCheck out Dr. Scott Jens, and Dr. Ali Khoshnevis from ClinicCover on the Power Hour with Dr. April Jasper. They discuss the emerging eyecare gig economy and how social values are changing the way optometrists work. Hear all about new and developing work trends for OD's, and the movement to work life balance for doctors.
The Power Hour 4/7/21
April 08, 2021 15:31 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MBOptometry'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.
The Power Hour 3/24/21
March 25, 2021 22:33 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBDaniel 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.
The Power Hour 3/17/21
March 18, 2021 13:27 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBJoseph 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.
The Power Hour 3/10/21
March 11, 2021 02:40 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBFrederic 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.
The Power Hour 3/3/2021
March 05, 2021 15:51 - 50 minutes - 72 MBConnect, 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.
The Power Hour 2/24/21
February 26, 2021 20:59 - 45 minutes - 68.1 MBIn 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 ...
The Power Hour 2/17/21
February 19, 2021 20:47 - 39 minutes - 64.2 MBThis 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.
The Power Hour 2/10/21
February 12, 2021 21:15 - 38 minutes - 59.5 MBNeil 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.
The Power Hour 2/3/21
February 06, 2021 13:48 - 33 minutes - 53.3 MBApril 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.
The Power Hour 1/27/21
January 30, 2021 14:03 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThis 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.
The Power Hour 1/20/21
January 22, 2021 22:30 - 54 minutes - 93.7 MBJoin Gary on Power Hour this week for a surprise guest and big announcement for Power Hour listeners!
The Power Hour 1/13/21
January 18, 2021 17:04 - 45 minutes - 65.2 MBKimberly 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!
The Power Hour 1/6/21
January 11, 2021 18:03 - 36 minutes - 59.1 MBThis 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?
The Power Hour 12/16/20
December 21, 2020 15:12 - 28 minutes - 45 MBThis week, Gary discusses how to create a budget for 2021 in the face of a crazy 2020 and still looming uncertainty.
The Power Hour 12/9/20
December 12, 2020 15:22 - 24 minutes - 40.5 MBWith a vaccine on the horizon, learn how to prepare for the "new normal" this spring, summer, or whenever it might happen.
The Power Hour 12/2/20
December 04, 2020 20:23 - 30 minutes - 50.8 MBCOVID-19 cases are rising around the country and around the world. If another COVID shutdown affects your practice, are you ready?
The Power Hour 11/18/20
November 23, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWhat 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 The University of Houston College of Optometry.
The Power Hour 11/4/20
November 05, 2020 18:15 - 38 minutes - 63.2 MBCOVID 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.
The Power Hour 10/28/20
November 04, 2020 12:15 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MBThis 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.
The Power Hour 10/21/20
October 23, 2020 17:17 - 20 minutes - 36.1 MBIt'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.
The Power Hour 10/14/20
October 16, 2020 17:50 - 49 minutes - 73.6 MBFrom 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!
The Power Hour 9/30/20
October 01, 2020 20:14 - 19 minutes - 30.5 MB2020 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.
The Power Hour
September 28, 2020 21:19 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBFollowing 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