Join us for a supersized episode of Thrive with Confidence where we talk with OGI Eyewear! 

Tim Merrigan chats with Rob Rich, CEO, David Duralde, Chief Creative Officer, and Zac Bidwell, Sales Director with OGI Eyewear. They discuss how OGI has continued to keep independent private practices a priority, the color and shimmer that they bring to their lines to set them apart, and how they have been supporting practices through the pandemic. 

They are Independents for the Independent! 

Check out their website, OGIeyewear.com and their social media pages to see the amazing collections they offer! 

To get in contact with OGI Eyewear, please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

Join the conversation with Rick Guinotte of Acquios Advisors and Dr. Jason Hurley, Private Practice Optometrist and Owner of Eyecare of Rigby in Rigby, Idaho. 

During this episode, we discuss Dr. Hurley's extensive experience in Private Practice ownership; from opening cold,  to adding an Associate Optometrist, to expanding his practice, to where he is today. 

Dr. Hurley says one of the best things you can do is differentiate your practice from others. He does this by bringing in specialty services like a Dry Eye Clinic with MiBoFlo treatment and Acquios Alliance Vendor, Neurolens. He provides advice on how to incorporate specialty services in your practice. 

Rick and Dr. Hurley also discuss a current opportunity to join Dr. Hurley's thriving practice as an Associate Optometrist. If you would like more information, please reach out to us at [email protected]!

Welcome to our final installment of our Three-Part Series, Marketing your Private Optometry Practice in 2021! 

Finish the conversation with the Owners of Acquios Advisors as they talk about getting your team involved in your 2021 plans! 

Tim, Kirk, and Rick discuss how the slower times from 2020 will offer space for staff trainings and retreats, the importance of listening to and involving team members in marketing decisions, and how impactful performance reviews and staff surveys can be. 

Thank you for  joining the conversation and listening to our series! Happy Holidays and we will see you in the New Year! 

Welcome back to our Series, Marketing your Private Optometry Practice in 2021! 

In Episode Two, the Owners of Acquios Advisors continue their conversation from Part One discussing how to start 2021 off on the right foot!

Rick, Tim, and Kirk discuss how to  implement new instruments and specialties to invest in your practice, how to network yourself within the community, and how to plan events in a socially distanced world. 

Check our Part One if you have not yet, and be sure to tune in to Part Three on Dec. 23rd! 

Welcome to the First Part of our Three-Part Series, Marketing your Private Optometry Practice in 2021! 

During this episode, the Owners of Acquios Advisors, Rick Guinotte, Tim Merrigan, and Kirk Kastens have a conversation regarding how to navigate this new year after the unexpected 2020.  They will address various topics such as anticipating slower times when your practice was closed in 2020, maintaining sanitation procedures, analyzing insurance plans, and working smarter not harder in 2021! 

Be sure to listen to Part Two and Part Three to continue the conversation! Part Two will be released  on Dec. 22nd and Part Three will be released on Dec. 23rd. 

The Vendor Spotlight this week is on Insurance Design Management! Our very own Tim Merrigan talks with Brandon Dirkschneider, Managing Principal, and Cindy Bojanski, Senior Analyst and VP of sales, with Insurance Design Management. They discuss the importance of making sure you have all your bases covered with Disability Insurance, Life insurance, Estate and Transition Planning, and other products. Insurance Design Management is there to help you and design a plan that is unique to you! 

Check them out at www.insdm.com and their various social media pages! 

If you would like to get in contact with Brandon or Cindy, please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

Welcome to another episode where we shine the Vendor Spotlight on Arbor Eyewear! Rick Guinotte chats with Arbor Eyewear's Chief Sales Officer, Jason Blue. They discuss topics like how Arbor Eyewear got its start, how unique their frames really are, and their passion for making a difference in communities with their Tree + 3 program. This is an Independent Line you don't want to miss out on!

If you would like to learn more about their amazing frames and their Tree + 3 program, check out their website at arboreyewear.com or their various social media pages like Facebook and Instagram! 

As always, you can contact us at [email protected] and we can put you in touch with Arbor Eyewear. 

On this episode of Thrive with Confidence, Tim Merrigan talks with the President of Abyde, Matt DiBlasi! They discuss what it means to be HIPAA Compliant and how important it is for a practice to maintain their compliance. Abyde makes HIPAA simple and gives practices a peace of mind! 

Check out Abyde at their website specifically for Acquios Alliance Members: https://abyde.com/acquios-alliance/ 

Be sure to request a demo to see how simple and easy Abyde is! 

You can also email [email protected] for more information or to get in contact with somone at Abyde. 

In this episode, we highlight a Frame Vendor that is all about Statements and being BOLD! 

Rick Guinotte has a discussion with Bill Connely, Account Executive, and Vicky Perez, Marketing Coordinator, with Etnia Barcelona. They discuss where the inspiration for their amazing frame lines come from and how they are striving to make private practices unique. This is one frame company that has no problems showing how unique and great they are! 

Check them out at their website Etniabarcelona.com and Instagram and Facebook pages.

You can also email [email protected] and we will connect you with Etnia Barcelona.  

On this episode of Vendor Spotlight, Tim Merrigan has a conversation with Ivan Coco, the Senior Director of Business Development for Heartland! 

Tim and Ivan discuss how Heartland makes receiving payments easy and secure and they explore the different services that Heartland can offer with payment systems and payroll. Ivan also shares how Heartland has adjusted receiving payments with the Covid Pandemic by offering contact free transactions! 

Check out Heartland at Heartlandpaymentsystems.com or email Acquios Alliance at [email protected] to learn more!