Cleinman Connect Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Nathan Heilman, a practice owner in Northfield, Minnesota, shares his step-by-step journey to successfully integrating a long-term Associate Optometrist into his practice.

Learn how Dr. Michael Feeser and practice manager Angela Feeser of Feeser Eye Care in Odessa, TX tackled staffing challenges by hiring virtual assistants for their independent optometry practice. Discover the challenges, benefits, and insights gained.

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.

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.

Dr. Reed Jarvis, owner of Jarvis Vision Center in Murray, KY, shares his journey from becoming a practice owner right out of optometry school to running a high-performing eyecare practice, highlighting lessons learned along the way. 

Dr. Andy Howard and Dr. Liz Howard, former optometry practice owners in Jacksboro, Tennessee, discuss their exit journey and share how they ensured a smooth transition into retirement.

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.