Thrive with Confidence

Join the conversation with Teresa, Scott, and Kendall as they talk about how to create an environment to bring fun into the practice! 

They discuss ideas for creating a work environment that have your staff wanting to come to work. These ideas include developing open communication, creating friendly competition, and games that are not only enjoyable but help the practice work towards goals!

Reach out to us at [email protected] to request topics for future conversations! 

Listen in as Teresa, Scott, and Kendall discuss the importance of Multiple Pairs! 

We all know that it is important to meet the needs of patients, but why is it difficult getting patients to purchase multiple pairs of eyewear for their lifestyle needs? We discuss tips and tricks to help patients see the value in investing in lifestyle pairs of eyewear! Where should  the conversation start? Who should be talking about multiple pairs? How can you provide value to your patients?  We answer all these questions and more! 

If you have any questions or for more information visit us at [email protected]! 

Listen in as Scott Cline chats with Renato Cappuccitti with Bajio Sunglasses! 

They discuss how Bajio is changing the game for Sunglasses. From assembling their sunglasses in the USA to creating environmentally friendly packaging and giving back to communities. 

In addition to sunglasses, Bajio offers other gear that anyone out on the water fishing would need like hats, shirts, backpacks, and more. They work with local artist to create unique and fun designs. 

To learn more or connect with Bajio, reach out to us at [email protected]! 

Listen in on the conversation between Tim Merrigan and Scott Cline as they talk how a practice can be productive even when it feels slow in the office. 

They discuss ways you and your team can work to increase the volume of appointments for a slower month through recalls and reactivations, but also offer ideas to keep the team productive. Some of these ideas include trainings, cleaning, merchandising the optical, and more! 

if you have any questions or have topics for us to discuss, reach out at [email protected]! 

Join Scott, Teresa, and Kendall as they talk about a topic that can be a make or break, marketing your practice! 

It is not enough to just open the doors and expect masses to come. Listen in as they discuss a few ways to start spreading the word about your practice and doctors. This is a large topic and there will be many more conversations to come. If you have any marketing questions or topics you would like us to discuss, email us at [email protected]! 

Listen to the conversation as Rick Guinotte, Teresa Stancik, and Scott Cline discuss the first impression of a practice,  answering the phone! 

When it comes to answering the phone, Rick, Teresa, and Scott share helpful tips to impress the caller, increase the practice's reputation, and increase the probability of the caller scheduling an appointment! 

If you feel your team members could benefit from phone etiquette training, please reach out to Acquios Advisors at info@acquios,com. 

Join the conversation as Kendall Guinotte, Scott Cline, and Teresa Stancik talk about the importance of team meetings! 

 They discuss how to structure a team meeting, when is the best time to do conduct it, how often it should happen, and who should be involved in the meetings. 

 But most importantly.... take the time to plan for it and start it! 

 Please reach out to [email protected] with questions and visit Acquios.com to utilize our Learning Center! 

Listen in as Tim Merrigan and Teresa Stancik discuss how to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of staffing a practice! During the conversation they tackle the pros and cons of hiring a virtual assistant to help fill the staffing needs in the practice. It is important when staffing an office to keep an open mind! 

If you have any topics that you would love to hear discussed on Industry Insights, email us at [email protected]! 

Join the conversation as Tim Merrigan talks with Matt Rosner, Director of Growth and Development for NeuroVisual Medicine Institute (NVMI), and Dr. Kathryn Collins, Optometrist and Owner of Kissel Eye Care.

During this can't miss episode, Dr. Collins shares her experience of training with the NeuroVisual Medicine Institute, implementing Neurovision exams , and the impact it has made on her practice. NVMI has changed the way she views Optometry! 

Matt discusses how NeuroVisual Medicine Institute supports doctors before, during, and after the training. They set Optometrists up for success as the doctors work to implement this new specialty in their practice!  

Reach out to [email protected] and we can connect you with Matt to learn more about NeuroVisual Medicine Institute!

Tune in to our first ever episode of Thrive with Confidence's new series, Industry Insight! During these slightly shorter episodes, we will discuss one topic that is popular and relevant during the time of recordings. We will post these weekly! 

If you have a topic you would love for us to discuss, please reach out to [email protected]! 

During this first episode Scott Cline and Kendall Guinotte discuss how you can help your office manager, an employee you are looking to promote to leadership, or even yourself grow as a leader! This is an episode you do not want to miss! The Employee Management Program discussed starts June 2nd, 2023!