Power Hour Optometry

Power Hour Optometry episodes:

• 06.19.2024

  From $42,000 to $2.1 Million: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Behind a 41-Company Empire

  This week on The Power Hour Podcast, we're excited to share an inspiring story of entrepreneurial success with Dr. Arun Garg, a dentist who has built a staggering 41 companies over the past 20 years. From humble beginnings as an...

  
• 06.12.2024

  From Graduation to Growth: Real Stories from the Front Lines of Optometry

  This week, we are thrilled to welcome two exceptional doctors and all-around great humans - Dr. Aaron Law from Eyecare Specialties and Dr. Ryan Stybel from Positive Eye Ons and Look Optometry. These two graduated together and are now about...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Leading with Empathy - Insights from a Billion-Dollar Retail Executive

  If you had the chance to sit down with the CEO or leader of a major retail operation, what burning questions would you ask them? On the latest episode of the Power Hour podcast, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with...

  
• 05.29.2024

  Banned Non-Competes & Other Legal News - Now What?

  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...

  
• 05.22.2024

  The Disney Blueprint: Redefining Optometric Customer Service

  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...

  
• 05.15.2024

  Eye on AI: The Future of Optometry

  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...

  
• 05.08.2024

  The Surprising Truth About Emerging Subspecialties - The Migraine & BVD Panel

  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...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Unlocking Fortune 500 Efficiency: Conquering Backlog, Optimizing Workflow, and Overcoming Multitasking

  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...

  
• 04.24.2024

  ‘Secret Sauce’ Revealed: Inside the Mind of The Power Practice Consultant

  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...

  
• 04.17.2024

  The Optical Oracle: Marc Ferrara’s Predictions for Modern Eyecare

  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.

  
• 04.10.2024

  Jay Abraham and Eugene Shatsman: The $50B Man’s Growth Advice for ECPs

  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...

  
• 04.03.2024

  What do 60 Million Insights, Vision Expo & Smart Eyewear Have In Common?

  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,...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Dr Gary Gerber and Eugene Shatsman on the Future of Optometry

  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,...

  
• 01.03.2024

  Redefining Entrepreneurial Success: The Return on Life Experience

  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...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Navigating the Cold Start Journey: Bethany's Expert Insights

  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...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Rethinking Your MBA: Expert Advice On How to Advance Your Career

  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...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Is Dropping a Vision Plan One of Your Resolutions for 2024?

  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...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Bonuses, Gifts and Holiday Parties, Oh My!

  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...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Lease Smarter: Strategies to Optimize Your Lease Renewal Process

  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...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Beyond the Balance Sheet: Smart End-of-Year Strategies

  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...

  
• 11.08.2023

  From Mindset to Mastery: Overcoming Internal Barriers in Your Professional Journey

  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...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Turning Negative People into Positive Leaders: How Your Team’s Mood Impacts Your ROI

  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...

  
• 10.18.2023

  From Confusion to Conviction: Crafting Your Business Vision

  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...

  
• 10.11.2023

  Visionary Branding: Elevate your practice to optimize your community’s quality of life

  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...

  
• 10.04.2023

  The Power of Tough Decisions: Your Path to Success

  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...

  
• 09.20.2023

  A Candid Conversation: Navigating Race and Equity in Optometry

  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...

  
• 09.13.2023

  How to Maximize the Value of Your Optometry Practice

  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...

  
• 09.06.2023

  US vs UK: A Behind the Scenes Comparison of the Optometric Profession

  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...

  
• 08.30.2023

  AI in Optometry: Give Your Practice an Edge by Accelerating the Inevitable

  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...

  
• 08.23.2023

  AI, Dry Eye, and Tik-Tok? Today’s Eye Care Innovations in Action.

  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...

  
• 08.16.2023

  From Crisis to Continuity: COVID's Hidden Effects on Optometric Practices

  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...

  
• 08.09.2023

  The Art and Science of a Successful Trunk Show

  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...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Mind Matters: Nurturing Mental Health in an Optometric Practice and Beyond

  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...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Fact or Fiction: Emerging Trends in Optometry Schools

  What’s driving today’s OD shortage? Are fewer optometry students passing their national board examinations or it just an issue of perception?  The answer may fall somewhere in between. In this episode of the Power Hour Podcast, Bethany has an in-depth...

  
• 07.19.2023

  The Psychology of Motivation: A Leader’s Guide to Getting More from Your Team

  What gets you out of bed in the morning? What drives your team? In this episode of the Power Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with Gavin Rebello, an optometrist and renowned expert on leadership and management from the National Health...

  
• 07.12.2023

  From Dream to Reality: Fast Track Your Specialty Practice

  Is there a formula for successfully building a specialty practice? In this episode of the Power Hour, Bethany sits down with Thanh Mai, O.D., who shares his inspiring story of building a “super-specialty” practice focused on myopia management, scleral lenses &...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Finding Continuous Professional Growth and Fulfillment in the Face of Changing Needs

  How do you build a successful practice? Are you ever done growing as a business leader? Join Bethany and Dr. Nick Despotidis, founder and partner of Eye Care Professionals, for a discussion on practice leadership and the role of consulting...

  
• 06.21.2023

  Why Overcoming Negativity Bias Could be Critical for Your Business

  Is Negativity Bias draining profits from your practice? Join Bethany and Bill Belanger, founder of Integrated Mind Training, in a discussion about negativity bias — the subconscious tendency of individuals to focus more on negative emotions and experiences rather than...

  
• 06.14.2023

  The Science of Persuasion in Your Optical: Using Psychology to Drive Sales

  If you’re looking for an edge in your optical, consider the words your opticians use every day.  In this episode, Bethany interviews Mark Hinton, an optician and founder of eYeFacilitate, a consulting group focused on growing optical sales. Together, they...

  
• 06.07.2023

  Words that Sell: How to Maximize Your Marketing Impact

  How much do the exact words we choose matter? In this episode, Eugene Shatsman from National Strategic Group joins us to show us how saying the same thing in two different ways can make a huge difference in your results....

  
• 05.31.2023

  From Friends to Business Partners Dr. Charlene Henderson

  Dr. Charlene Henderson joins Bethany on the podcast to talk about her experience owning a practice with a partner.    

  
• 05.24.2023

  Optometry's Class of 2023! Who are they, and what are they looking for?

  Becca Starks joins Bethany to talk about who today's graduating ODs are and what they're looking for in their careers. If you're looking for a new associate, this is a can't-miss!

  
• 05.17.2023

  Things to do TODAY to get patients in your chair tomorrow

  Bethany talks about simple marketing strategies to attract new patients to your practice.

  
• 05.12.2023

  Bethany's Guest Appearance on 20/20 Money Podcast: How Tiny Improvements Lead to Big Success

  Discover how stepping outside conventional boundaries can transform your practice into a thriving hub of engaged patients. Bethany joins Adam Cmejla on the 20/20 Money to talk about how making tiny improvements in your practice can lead to remarkable financial...

  
• 04.26.2023

  The Power of Nature: Business Outside

  Join Dr. Bethany with Bart Foster, Founder of BusinessOutside and Managing Director of Sanitas Advisor. Bart is also the author of BusinessOutside: Discover Your Path Forward, a book that offers a science-inspired philosophy that reimagines corporate culture by bringing business...

  
• 04.19.2023

  The Great Game of Business and its Impact on Optometry Practice

  Welcome to Today's episode where we discuss the Great Game of Business and how it can impact an optometry practice. With Dr. Danny Clarke, Owner of Clark Eye Care Center in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Co-Founder of Modus Practice in...

  
• 04.12.2023

  A 5 Day Staff Meeting... in Kenya?

  As a team, it's essential to prioritize team building and developing a strong culture. One of the best ways to do this is by going on a trip together. Not only does it provide a fun and exciting opportunity to...

  
• 04.05.2023

  The Review Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Online Reviews

  In this episode, we explore the Power of Online Reviews and how they have revolutionized the way businesses operate. From Google to Yelp and Facebook Reviews, we discuss the impact of these platforms on consumer behavior and how businesses can...

  
• 03.29.2023

  Revolutionizing Wages: How this Method Allows You to Pay Your Staff More

  Dr. Bethany shares an innovative approach that can help optometrists revolutionize wages and pay their staff more. This method creates a win-win situation for both the practice and the staff members and has been shown to increase staff motivation, productivity,...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Eye Care Excellence: Elevating Customer Service in Optometry

  In this episode, we explore the importance of customer service in optometry with Dr.Jennifer Stewart. She is the Editor of Independent Strong, Founder of OD Perspective, Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Performance 2020, and an optometrist with almost 20...