Thrive with Confidence

When choosing vendors to align your practice with, why not choose one who will go above and beyond for you?  Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA, chats with Tim and Scott about how Charmant goes the extra mile for their clients. The service level you will receive is second to none!  To connect with Mick or learn more about Charmant, reach out to us at info@acquios.com! ...

Scott chats with Rick and Tim from Acquios Advisors about when should owning doctors start creating their exit plan. They also discuss what components to consider to make the process as seamless as possible.  For more information or to talk with Acquios Advisors about exit and succussion planning, reach out to them at info@acquios.com! 

Scott, Tim, and Kendall the importance of accountability. A team works together great, when everyone shows up! They talk about how to hold a team accountable for their attendance, actions, and more.  To submit a topic for the podcast, reach out to info@acquiosalliance.com! 

When finding the perfect pair of glasses, it is not only important they look on your face but it is just as important they are comfortable. Setex Technologies discovered a way to provide this comfort through their Anti-Slip Nose Pads. Join the conversation as Scott chats with Paul Glass, Chief Technology Officer, and Tracy Lane Vice President of Sales, with Setex Technologies to learn more about t...

Listen in as Scott is joined by Melissa Jacobson, Director of Billing Operations, and Casey Squicquero, Specialist in OneSpot Onboarding, to discuss how to Master the Chaos with OneSpot! They discuss how OneSpot creates a transparent picture of a practice's billing operations. It allows billers to manage their accounts receivable effectively, and owners can feel confident having access to the...

Listen in as Scott Cline learns more about Sports Vision as a specialty and the support providers can receive from the International Sports Vision Association (ISVA)! Scott is joined by Dr. Paul Brewer, Vice President of Membership, and Dr. Melissa Bussey, Advisory Board Member, with ISVA!  Dr. Brewer and Dr. Bussey share their experiences with sports vision and how much of a difference it can mak...

Join the conversation as Scott sits down with Brian Kessler to learn about an Eyewear company who is changing the industry. As the Director of U.S. Sales, Brian shares insight on how Swissflex is a modular frame system and allows a patient to create a completely customizable frame.  Their frames feel like you are wearing nothing! They keep their partnerships independent and are in over 50 countrie...

Looking to bring a unique specialty into the practice? One which would allow you to slow down and spend more time with patients?   Listen in as Scott learns more about NeuroVisual Medicine from his conversation with Matt Rosner, Chief Strategist of Practice Growth for NeuroVisual Medicine Institute! Matt shares with us what exactly NeuroVisual Medicine is and how it works. He also provides insight...

Listen in as Scott chats with Dave Barton, Co-Founder and CEO of Optify, about Optify's newest product tier, Grow! Dave describes how this new tier will add to the great service Optify already provides. To learn more, check out Optify at Optifyonline.com or reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com! 

Listen in as Scott and Rick discuss the important topic of Professional Employer Organizations with Lori Wittmeyer!  Lori shares the basics of what a PEO is and how they are structured and operate. She also shares the important facts to be aware of as a business owner as you share your employer status with PEOs.  This is a can't miss episode! If you would like to reach out to Lori with any hu...

Listen in as Scott chats with Andy Hawes, Owner and CEO, and Hugh McManus, Vice President of Sales, with Super Optical International. During their conversation, Andy and Hugh share insight on Super Optical's revolutionary modified surfacing system, FastGrind. They discuss how this system allows private practices to offer competitive lens service and how little space it actually takes up in a...

In this episode, Scott  learns about various aspects to payment solutions and merchant services beyond just having the means to accept Debit and Credit Cards. He is joined by Todd Maple, Owner and Director of Business Development with Greenleaf Payment Services.  There is so much more to merchant services, have you considered a virtual terminal, protection and security, or alternative pricing? The...

What kind of certifications are available for someone working in an optometry practice? Is it worth becoming certified?  In this episode, Scott and Kendall are joined by Acquios Advisors' own Ellie Rogers, who is CPO certified, and Teresa Stancik, who is ABO certified! They share their experience in gaining their certifications as well as provide insight on how to start the path of becoming c...

Listen in as Scott has a chatsonversation with Tawnya Starr, an entrepreneur and executive advisor with Culture Index! During their conversation, Tawnya shares insights about Culture Index and how this is not a personality test but rather a road map of learning about oneself. They discuss how Culture Index can assist a practice in learning more about the people on the team and even help with it co...

Should Patients invest in quality sunwear? Do they need sunglasses in the winter?  Scott and Everest Pandya, NAM Sales Manager with  Bollé Brands North America, answer these questions while chatting about the importance of quality sunwear! Everest offers his expert opinion on how quality sunwear can change a patient's mindset on how many pairs of glasses one really needs.  To learn more about...

Join the conversation as Scott and Tim chat with Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA! In this can't miss episode, Mick shares  how Charmant engineered their Size to Fit frames and the personal connection he has to them! He describes what it means to have the perfect fit and how everyone can feel confident in the frames they wear. To learn more about Charmant, visit...

Listen in as Ellie, Scott, Kendall, and Teresa chat about the importance of learning other areas of the practice and understanding the responsibilities they carry. This can be vital to assisting other in the practice to ensure it runs smoothly!  To submit a topic for Industry Insights, please reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com! 

Join the conversation as Scott, Kendall, Ellie, and Teresa discuss ways to prepare for the second quarter of 2024! From scheduling to cash flow, be sure to think of these items now and be proactive!  To submit a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com! 

In this episode, Scott, Teresa, and Kendall discuss various tools that help practices track key metrics, frame inventory, price and fees analysis, and more! These are tools that you may have used before but it's been a while or have never used, this is a reminder to check them out!  For more information, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com! 

Listen in on the conversation as Scott Cline chats with One Interior's Founder and President, Helen Rogic!  They discuss how Helen and her team approach each space with a unique and one-of-a-kind design. She provides insights on how One Interior can assist throughout the entire process and make it as seamless as possible!  Check out their Gallery at One-interior.com! To connect with Helen, pl...

You invested time and resources to find the perfect new hire for your practice, how do you welcome them to the office on their first day? Listen to the discussion between Scott, Teresa, Rick, and Kendall to hear how your office can leave a great and lasting first impression for your newest team member!  To submit a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com! 

Join the Conversation as Tim, Teresa, Scott, and Kendall chat about different ways practices utilize technology in other areas of the practice besides the clinic. The assistance of technology processes can help the team run more efficiently and have them working smarter, not harder!  To submit a topic, please reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!  Check out our episode sponsor, Charmant, an...

Looking for an opportunity to evaluate your mission statement and values and have an amazing team retreat?! Join the conversation as Scott Cline and Dr. Amber Fritsch, Co-Owner and Optometrist with Precision Eye Care, as they discuss her and her team's experience at our Spring 2023 Living Your Mission event! Dr. Fritsch talks about the excitement her and her team had evaluating their mission...

Join the conversation as Scott, Ellie, Rick, and Kendall chat about how to increase the success rate of patients saying yes to Dry Eye Treatments! Should your team know the facts about dry eye? Can they assist with the recommendation?  If you have any questions or topic suggestions, email us at info@acquiosalliance.com!  Thank you to Charmant for sponsoring this episode of Thrive with Confidence!...

When was the last time you evaluated your website? Are there any pages outdated?  Michelle, Ellie, Kendall and Scott chat about how to evaluate your website, how to increase the traffic on it and SEO, and updates to consider.  If you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at Info@acquiosalliance.com!  Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, Cha...