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EyeCode MediaThe Chris Wolfe Podcast: Clinical Roundtable: Rethinking Punctal Occlusion in Modern Dry Eye CareIn this thought-provoking clinical roundtable, Dr. Chris Wolfe is joined by Dr. Shane Kannarr and Dr. Aaron Werner to unpack the real-world implications of Lacrifill, a novel hyaluronic acid-based punctal occlusion device that’s changing the conversation around dry eye management.
What starts as a lighthearted discussion about plumbing and practice life quickly turns into a deep dive into how Lacrifill may reshape our protocols, especially in a landscape where traditional plugs have fallen out of favor. From staining outcomes and HA elution to procedural technique and patient selection strategies, this episode is packed with critical thinking, cl...
2025-04-2248 min
The Aaron Renn ShowFaith, Politics and Southern Baptists | William WolfeJoin Aaron as he sits down with William Wolfe, Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Leadership (CBL), to discuss the future of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the fight against liberal drift in the church, and the intersection of faith and politics. From grassroots reform to meeting President Trump in the Oval Office, William shares CBL’s mission to revitalize Baptist identity and equip a new generation of leaders. 🌐 Center for Baptist Leadership: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/🌐 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/
2025-04-0737 min
Art of Vibrant LivingEP 90: Indiana Jones of Organic Foods, and Herbalism David Wolfe Live on The Art of Vibrant Living ShowDavid ‘Avocado’ Wolfe is the Indiana Jones of organic foods, superfoods ,and herbalism. With 30 years of dedicated experience and having hosted 3000 live health events, David is a medical freedom warrior that will inspire you to have The Best Day Ever.
David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe is the visionary founder and president of the non-profit The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation charity (www.ftpf.org) that has already planted 1.4 million with a fruit, nut, and medicinal trees on Earth. David is most well-known today via his social media outreach which touches the lives of millions each week.
2024-11-271h 03EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Changing Patient Conversations Around CarotenoidsAaron has spoken multiple times about his practice's experience with the LifeMeter. On this episode, Drs Brenda DeForrest and Peter Santisi join to share their experiences with the technology, why they brought it into the practice and how it has affected the converastions they have with patients around nutrition, supplemnetation and ocular health.
Dr Brenda DeForrest has been in private practice in Orlando FL since 1990 after graduating University of Florida and New England College of Optometry. She enjoys yoga, paddle boarding, book club & traveling to shop & shopping to travel.
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2024-11-2046 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Incorporating New Technology with Dr Bryan HolmanAaron's good friend, Bryan Holman owns three successful optometry practices Greenville, Millbrook, and Montgomery, Alabama. Roll Tide! Bryan has a clear process and strategy when introducing new technology into his practice and joins to discuss how he successfully intergrated the RetEval, his most recent technology, into practice. Bryan also is a bourbon connoisseur, and brings along some of his favorites during the discussion. To contact Bryan, visit the practice website https://riverregionvisionsource.com/ or email him at bholman@visionsource.com. For more infomation about RetEval, reach out to Gary VanMatre (gvanmatre@lkc.com)
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2024-10-3043 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: "Bruises Not Scars" - Embracing Opportunities to GrowAaron shares his thoughts on managing growth opportunities as a parent, grandparent and practice owner. In his book, The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt introduces the concept of "bruises not scars" to help children develop self confidence. Aaron discusses how he uses this concept in practice, not only with his team but also with himself. CLICK HERE to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses the media following the Milwaukee Bucks' 128-126 OT loss to the Miami Heat after giving up a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs
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2024-10-2329 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Same as EverKyle Klute, Brianna Rhue and Aaron Werner discuss Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life
by Morgan Housel. This books is filled with great one-liners and insights that made us stop and rethink the world around us.
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2024-10-091h 09EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: How I Grew my Business with Allen ChungDr Allen Chung purchased an established pracitce in San Diego, CA. Allen tolk that practice and has grown his practice significatnly year over year over years and he shares what he's learned along the way that has contributed to his and his team's success.
Allen has slides and to watch this episode, visit the YouTube channel https://youtu.be/QOTzRx54hMM
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2024-10-0448 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Intimidated into Down Coding Visits with Dr John RumpakisMany of our optometric colleagues recently received a letter from a 3rd party payer notifying that the level of E&M codes billed was higher than that of our peers. Aaron and John Rumpakis discuss what to make of the letter, the importance of understanding the language of billing & coding, and how not to let anyone intimidate us into "down coding" the high level of quality care we provide our patients.
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2024-09-2555 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: It's a Journey with Drs Joelle and Zac HollandJoelle Holland entered optometry school saying she'd never marry another optometrist, and then she did. Drs Joelle and Zac Holland join the podcast to share their story of paying off not just one but two student loans from optometry school. We then dive into their respective journeys treating myopia management in separate practices with different approaches.
You can catch more of Drs Holland when they speak at Vision By Design conference October 2-5 in Dallas, TX. CLICK HERE (https://aaomc.org/vbd/ ) to learn more and register.
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2024-09-181h 08EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Living the American Dream /w Matt Kleir Part 2 of 2Matt Kleir is a combat vetran, teacher, contractor, multiple business owner, father, husband, and pilot. He is a great storyteller and we are sharing this episode in two parts. Matt joins the podcast to share his life story and we disucss how the American Dream is built on sweat, experience, growth through experience. To connect with Matt:
Active Shooter Defense School (https://asdschool.com/)
DW Yardscapes (https://www.dwyardscapes.com/)
Call/Text: (619) 490-3168
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2024-09-0457 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Living the American Dream /w Matt Kleir Part 1 of 2Matt Kleir is a combat vetran, teacher, contractor, multiple business owner, father, husband, and pilot. He is a great storyteller and we are sharing this episode in two parts. Matt joins the podcast to share his life story and we discuss how the American Dream is built on sweat, experience, growth through experience. To connect with Matt:
Active Shooter Defense School (https://asdschool.com/)
DW Yardscapes (https://www.dwyardscapes.com/)
Call/Text: (619) 490-3168
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2024-08-3054 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Opportunities and challenges measuring carotenoids in living human tissueWerner Gellermann, PhD joins to discuss the opportunities and challenges measuring carotenoids in human skin and retinal tissue. Visit this YouTube link to see powerpoint slides Dr Gellermann shares during the discussion.
Dr. Gellermann is the CIEO of Longevity Link Corporation and co- founder of the LifeMeter technology (https://www.lifemeter.com/) . His research background is in the field of Solid State Physics and laser spectroscopy. Initially he developed ionic crystals for novel, wavelength-tunable continuous-wave and femtosecond laser operation in the near-infrared spectral region. In the mid 90’s, he and his research group switched to the field of...
2024-08-211h 05EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Supercommunicator Book ClubThe most effective leaders are Supercommunicators. What is a "Supercommunicator," according to author Charles Duhigg? Someone who makes conversation easy, enjoyable, and lasting and who helps us feel heard and known when we are around them. Thankfully, supercommunicating is a skill that can be learned. Drs Kyle Klute and Brianna Rhue join to discuss how we apply what we learned from the book to our personal and professional lives.
Here is a great overview of the book's core message from the YouTube channel "Productivity Game" https://lnkd.in/guyYRKJw
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2024-08-141h 07EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Storytelling & 10 Rules of Showbiz with David EdlerDavid Edler recently retired from a successful career working in optometry, starting at Wesley Jessen and then spending most of his time with Vision Source helping independent optometrists achieve their full potential. Over the past 40 years, he worked in sales, customer service, project management, marketing, training, stand-up comedy, storytelling, klezmer musician, neighborhood rock band keyboards, back vocals, recovering trumpet player, marching band enthusiast and youth athletics coach. David, along with his wife Abby, a hand-writing analyst, and their energetic black lab live in the Midwest suburbs. To connect and see how they can help your company or organization visit...
2024-08-0759 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayEntrepreneurship and practice ownership are not always rainbows and unicorns. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it pours. How do you handle situations when things don’t go as planned? Aaron shares his experience over the last weeks and shares how he and his team addressed their challenges. Would you do anything different? How do you handle “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days”?
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2024-07-2521 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Preventing Workplace Violence with Joe DeLoachOn July 1, 2024 California SB-553 "Preventing Workplace Violence" went into effect and enforcemnt begins January 1, 2025. Joe DeLoach of Practice Compliance Solutions (PCS) joins to help us navigate what this means for practice owners, what compliance looks like and we discuss how this is *should* be positive for office culture. We also discuss the word *should* and how that can lead to unmet expectations.
You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel here:
https://youtu.be/1POuzT7gK9Y?si=4jEiBRXarjaxh4tQ
To contact PCS: info@practicecompliancesolutions.com
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2024-07-181h 08EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Myopia Collective Change Agent with Dr Joelle HollandDr Joelle Holland was one of 50 optometrists across the USA selected to be one of the the first "The Myopia Collective Change Agents" who are apart of a movement to shift our nation's approach to childhood myopia. Selected Change Agents will have unique access to tools, resources and training to advance your myopia care efforts in your community and amplify advances in care through the profession and advocacy efforts. To learn more about The Myopia Collective and the 50 change agents CLICK HERE
Dr. Joelle Holland is an associate optometrist at Complete Eye Care of Medina. She find t...
2024-07-1059 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Purpose Behind CPT CodesDr John Rumpakis returns to talk about the purpose behind CPT codes. This episode has some visuals so check out the YouTube version HERE
Click Here to learn more about CodeSAFEPLUS
Want to learn more about Billing & Coding? Check out EyeCode Education's multiple courses and especially Comprehensive Optometry Simplified (https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/comprehensive-optometry-simplified) to analize your data for free!
Listen to Aaron & Chris discuss proactive chart audits HERE
2024-07-031h 00EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Carotenoid Supplements and Fish Oil with Dr Ryan PowellAaron Werner and Ryan Powell discuss the importance of educating patients about macular degeneration and the role of supplements in preventing and managing the disease. They address the mental barrier of recommending over-the-counter products and emphasize the need for patient education and choice. They also highlight the benefits of carotenoid supplements and fish oil in reducing the risk of macular degeneration and improving visual performance. They highlight the need for education and communication to prompt these conversations and provide patients with the information they need to make informed decisions. They also discuss the role of price in these discussions...
2024-06-251h 00EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Medically Necessary Contact Lenses w Dr John RumpakisDrs John Rumpakis and Aaron Werner discuss medically necessary contact lenses
PRMI provides a broad array of consulting services that can help take your practice to a higher level of productivity and profitability. See what PRMI can do for you at www.PRMI.com or email John@PRMI.com
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2024-06-191h 00EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Tackling Big Challenges with Dr Amber DunnDr Amber Dunn is president of Gatti Vision in Portland, OR, industry thought leader, Executive Director of Arizona Optometric Association, mother, wife, and all around awesome person. We discuss how she tackles new opportunities, the systems to ensure all stakeholders involved are successful and how she finds balance. We also discuss some of her soundtracks that fuel her success:
"Without change there can be no growth"
"Comparison is the thief of joy"
Gatti Vision: GattiVision.com
AzOA: https://www.azoa.org/
Instagram: @ambergattidunn
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2024-06-1244 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Foundation Fighting Blindness with Michelle GlazeMichelle Glaze is the director of professional outreach for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. She joined the Foundation in February 2019 after 15 years in medical sales. Her passion for the Foundation’s mission is very personal due to her vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa, a progressive retinal disease. As director of professional outreach at the Foundation, Michelle educates eye care professionals across the United States about resources available to patients with a retinal degenerative disease.
Two Blind Brothers is a great organization that makes ultra-soft designer clothing and eyewear for the sole purpose of funding blindness research. You can le...
2024-06-0527 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: A young perspective on Soundtracks with Jack LundinJack Lundin, Aaron's 10 yr old nephew, joins to review the book Soundtracks by Jon Acuff. Jack brings unique perspectives and insights as a fun baseball loving 4th grader. Jack demonstrates that you can change your soundtracks no matter how old or young you are!
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2024-05-2945 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Overcoming Obstacles with Gian"Gian recent 50 mile race finisher and ""cruise dirctor"" for the Guranteed Goals Community, returns to talk about challenges to overcoming obstacles as we strive to achieve our goals. We discuss streategies to make our goals ""guranteed"", some soundtracks that help us along the journey, and the importance of spending time alone with your thoughts. You can listen to Gian's previous episode from Feb 20, 2024 HERE . Giancarlo (Gian) Lemmi was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He earned a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a Master's in Education from Liberty University. He coached the Women's Tennis Team at Liberty University for 10...
2024-05-2242 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Live Book Club The Gap and The GainKyle Klute, Brianna Rhue and Aaron Werner discuss thier latest book: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy. Are you living in the Gap or the Gain?
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2024-05-181h 06EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: (Bonus Episode) Non-Competes and Corporate Transparency Act w/ Ali Oromchian, EsqAli Oromchian, Esq from HRforHealth and DM Counsel joins to disucss the FTC ban on noncompetes and the Corporate Transparency Act.
Ali Oromchian JD, LL.M., is a world renowned employment attorney and one of the nation’s leading legal authorities on medical, optometric and dental practice law. Owner of the Medical Counsel PC Law Firm and HR for Health, Ali’s devotion to compliance and health care is one of a kind. To connect with Ali email him: ao@dmcounsel.com
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2024-05-1038 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: CooperVision Best Practice Experience with Dr Ashley McFerron"Dr Ashley McFerron and team at Canby Eyecare in Canby, OR were recognized by CooperVision's Best Practices Program. They were chosen as a 2024 Honoree based on their prioritization on innovation through technology, providing its patients with the latest-and-greatest tools, equipment, and resources available in the industry. Ashley shares her journey into practice ownership, and how she is able to successfully implement their commitment to improving the quality of their patients by working with her team to continually elevate care within the practice. To see all the 2024 Honorees click here
- Live book club (5/15)
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2024-05-0834 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast`: Purple Zebras with Dr Brianna RhueDr Brianna Rhue returns to talk about "Purple Zebras" in our practices. What do you do with them? Do you see them? Are they good or bad?
Show Sponsors: CooperVision, MacuHealth
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2024-05-0150 min
Jinkies JunkiesEp 57: The Creepy Cruise/ Egypt and Sherwood Forest Ft. Aaron!Aaron joins Sam and Colin as they continue their incredible journey into The Scooby-Doo Show (1976), and continue their dreaded escapades through the Laff-A-Lympics (1977)!
Aaron's audio turned out a little rough in this one, but listen in as we discuss the worst place to test a time machine, an alien race with the lifespan of a May Fly, and Speed buggy piggy dipping in the pyramid pond!
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2024-04-292h 35EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Practice Transition Misconceptions with Dr Mick KlingDr Mick Kling joins to discuss practice transitions. Mick has bought a number of practices himself and has been involved in over 100 practice transitions in his role as Practice Transition Advisor for Vision Source.
Mick, along with Ali Oromchian esq and Dale Fisher, host a practice transition course in Houston, TX on May 20-21. Registration is free, for more information and to register CLICK HERE
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2024-04-2453 min
Apollo Papyrus PodcastSexuality Research and Writing an Autoethnography with Leanna WolfeIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Dr. Leanna Wolfe.
Dr. Wolfe, an anthropologist and sexologist, is the author of the nonfiction autoethnography 177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher.
You can learn more about Dr. Wolfe at https://drleannawolfe.com/, and you can buy the book 177 Lovers and Counting at https://www.amazon.com/177-Lovers-Counting-Sexualities-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0CBWHMJZQ/.
2024-04-0827 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Virtual Assistants in Practice"Dr Brianna Rhue and Mariana, Aaron's virtual assistant, join to discuss best practice when incorporating virtual assistants into your practice. Enjoy the conversation and let us know how you are incorporating virtual assistants in your practice! 'Teem’s mission is to help businesses recruit and hire Virtual Assistants quickly and easily. Teem members are highly educated, HIPAA compliant and are excellent English speakers. Teem understands pay rates and standards of living across the globe, so an additional benefit to working with Teem is that we make sure the individuals that you hire with Teem are earning a good living fo...
2024-04-0352 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Impact of Proactive Chart Audits with Dr Chris WolfeAt the beginning of 2024 Dr Chris Wolfe with EyeCode Education completed an in-house chart audit for Aaron's office. In this podcast, Chris and Aaron discuss the impact the initial chart audit had on Aaron's practice and what they found during the most recent audit. They explore the power of understanding your profesional identity and how that leads to better patient care and practice financial growth.
To learn more about chart audits through EyeCode Education and the other services they provide visit: https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/courses/eyecode-chart-auditing-service
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2024-03-2756 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: From the Staff's Perspective with Mikaela BoldingMikaela Bolding, practice administrator at Maple Valley Eye Care Center in Maple Valley, WA (15 years) and Western WA Vision Source Facilitator (6 years) joins to discuss staff motivation and development from the staff's persepctive. Mikaela is passionate about all things optometry and specializes in capture rate (full office participation), sales, trunk shows, and bringing your best self to work/mindset. When not working she can be found ather favorite seafood restaurant on the Washington waterfront and spending my time with her husband, 5 year old son, and two crazy dogs.
To contact Mikaela: mikaelao@maplevalleyeyecare.com
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2024-03-2055 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: From the other side of the claim - Understanding AuditsDrs John Rumpakis and Aaron Werner discuss audits from the perspective of the payer. Why are we audited? Should we fear them? How do insurers view audits?
PRMI provides a broad array of consulting services that can help take your practice to a higher level of productivity and profitability. See what PRMI can do for you at www.PRMI.com or email John@PRMI.com
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2024-03-1351 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast:Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Frederic Jouhet and Aaron Werner discuss how learning to get comfortable being uncomfortable drives growth. They discuss one of thier favorite books Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover (Michael Jordan's trainer) and how that applies to managing an optometric private practice
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2024-03-0656 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Puerto Rico Impressions & Not Saying the F-wordDrs Frances Bynum, Jeff Clements, Emily Eisenhower, and Aaron Werner visited the CooperVision manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico. Hear their impressions from the visit including insights into team culture and developing your people. They also discuss success and challenges implementing new strategies within their practices and Frances admonishes us for using the F-word (but not the one you're thinking of)
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2024-02-2855 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Guaranteed Goals & the Power of Community with Gian"Giancarlo (Gian) Lemmi was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He earned a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a Master's in Education from Liberty University. He coached the Women's Tennis Team at Liberty University for 10 years before becoming the Tennis Director of Operations for both men's and women's. His teams have amassed more than 100 wins and 3 regular-season conference championships. He also serves as Jon Acuff's Social Media Coordinator and Project Manager. Gian is married to Meredith and they have two children, Olivia and Luca.
All It Takes is a Goal book - https://amzn.to/45znFgm
2024-02-2153 min
Cut To The ChaseEpisode 116 - Extended: With Ilse WolfeIt's a special episode of Cut To The Chase. This week, I'm joined by property coach guru, Ilse Wolfe, founder of Wolfe Property Coaching. Challenging the biggest misconceptions around property investing, Ilse shares her experience on everything from the millennial homeowner crisis to investing on an average salary, and the biggest way agents are losing business.Whether you're looking to grow market share or establish a passive income, this isn't an episode you can afford to skip.
2024-02-1815 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Don't Be On An Island with Kristy & Adam BryanMeet the power couple, Dr. Adam Bryan and Dr. Kristy Tart-Bryan. These visionary optometrists took a cold start practice to an 8-figure success story. Having achieved a remarkable exit, they now share their expertise through "The Prosper Doctors", a coaching & consulting company dedicated to empowering optometrists to prosper at any stage of practice ownership."
www.theprosperdoctors.com
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Join our live book club Wednesday February 21, 2024 @ 4pm CST to discuss Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell.
Link to join: https://riverside.fm/studio/awp--live-book-club-buy-back-your-time
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2024-02-1448 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: What does the future hold?Federica Violi is a 4th year at ICO and finishing a clinical rotation at Werner Optometry. We dicusss her experience as a student and future plans once she graduates and gets her license.
Join Drs Brianna Rhue, Kyle Klute and Aaron Werner as they review the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. If you don’t have the book you can ORDER HERE. The episode will be recorded, but to share your questions and comments be sure to join live!
Wednesday February 21, 2024 @ 4pm CST
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2024-02-0728 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Communicating in High Stress Environments with Taylor RufferTaylor not only operates underwater as a diver in technically challenging enviromnets, but she trains others to do the same. Efficient and effective communication is critical to the success and well being of Taylor and her students. We discuss the communication and stress managing techniques Taylor uses underwater and how we can apply those within our practices
Taylor Ruffer is a PADI Instructor teaching open water, advanced open water, rescue divers, and divemaster courses, along with Emergency First response, CPR, First aid, advanced first aid, emergency oxygen, and AED. She conducts every dive with her Navy Seal Lu...
2024-01-3047 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Risk & Taking Advantages of Opportunities with Dr O'BrienDr. Kristin O'Brien opened her second cold start practice in Denver, NC where she lives with her husband and 2.5 year old daughter. She is very involved in optometry outside of her practice as an Administrator for Vision Source and the Director of Brand Development & Marketing with iCare Advisors, a cold start consulting company. Dr O'Brien authored an article "What New ODs Want" (https://www.optometricmanagement.com/issues/2023/novdec/business-new-od/)
Connect with Dr O'Brien:
www.icareadvisors.com
www.denvereyecarenc.com
www.shampoochesgroomery.com
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2024-01-2452 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: 3 Most Challenging Team Members with Scott SennettScott Sennett
President and CEO of Tura since 2011
In 2023 Tura celebrated 85 years as a leader in eyewear design and distribution. Tura is best known for premium quality and elevated design across a broad portfolio of brands including Tura, Titanflex, Ted Baker, L.A.M.B, Barbour, and a host of others.
Tura is headquartered in Manhattan’s fashion district.
Join Drs Brianna Rhue, Kyle Klute and Aaron Werner on Wednesday February 21, 2024 @ 4pm CST as they review the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. If you don’t have the book...
2024-01-1741 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: ”Am I in other’s ’Best Moments’?” with Steve LaiSteve read All It Takes Is A Goal by Jon Acuff after listening to this (https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-iinep-14fc642) episode of the podcast. While reading he shared some neat insights and discusses some of them with Aaron on this episode. You can purchase a copy of All It Takes Is A Goal here (https://jonacuff.com/all-it-takes-is-a-goal-book/)
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2024-01-0433 min
I Might Believe in FaeriesGene Wolfe (ft. Marc Aramini)The time has come for the first episode on Gene Wolfe! Wolfe scholar Marc Aramini joins the show to discuss this amazingly unique author. We talked about Wolfe's life, his major themes, how he uses sexuality in his fiction, his intense fan base and much more. Enjoy!Marc Aramini's Books:Between Light and Shadow: An Exploration of the Fiction of Gene Wolfe, 1951 to 1986Beyond Time and Memory: An Exploration of the Fiction of Gene Wolfe, 1987-1990The Wolfe’s Lair: Cr...
2023-12-311h 35EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Want Fries With That? with Tom ChapmanTom Chapman, co-founder and CEO of Peeq Industries visited Aaron's practice and had an immediate impact and is welcomed to the porcast to share his philosopathy on having systems to help our patients, starting with knowing your "Want fries with that?" question. We discuss the importance of knowing your customer, helping them understand their needs and providing a solutions that increase compliance.
"Eyelids are gross." This is the founding mantra of Peeq Industries. To improve hygiene, the company has built patent-pending device technology, trade secreted cleansers, and built a unique subscription service. The company is building clientele...
2023-12-2058 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Virtual Assistants - Keys to Success with TeemVirtual Assistants are not new but are gaining lots of popularity in the independent healthcare space. This week Cory Pinegar of Teem and Dr Joe DeLoach of PCS join to discuss the keys to success when adding a virtual assistnat to your team. Teem’s mission is to help businesses recruit and hire talent quickly and easily, finding unparalleled talent for optometric practices within a timeframe that they didn’t think was possible. Teem members are highly educated, HIPAA compliant and are excellent English speakers. Teem understands pay rates and standards of living across the globe, so an additional bene...
2023-12-131h 03EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Delighting and Re-Engaging Patients with Dwayne DixonAaron welcomes longtime friend Dwayne Dixon, who recently retired from Alcon and started Practice Elevation Consulting focused on helping practices delight and re-engage existing patients. Dwayne highlights the value of edutainment in training and the benefits of role-playing to improve patient experience. They also discuss his key success factors for practices, including having an engaged owner or leader, an experienced and empowered manager, and the right team.
Dwayne can be contacted at:
Practice Elevation Consulting Services, LLC
(817) 800-1123
DwayneD@PracticeElevationCS.com
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2023-12-0630 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: All It Takes Is A Goal with Aaron & TedAaron and Ted team up to talk about Jon Acuff's latest book, All It Takes Is A Goal. Both big fans of Jon's prior books and teachings, this is the first time they've talked about their impressions of the book and more importantly how it has affected their personal and professional lives. They share some of their "Best Moments" including a discussion on the only object to make Ted's list, discuss ways to get Aaron out of the "Chaos Zone", and more. Be sure to comment and share your thoughts and things that have made your best moments list.
2023-12-0148 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast:Winning StreakIn September Aaron shared a podcast titled “Best Month Ever” where he discussed how a new concept he implemented in his office called “Winning the Day” that was responsible for the best month in the practice's history. "Winning the Day" has also led to the longest winning streak the practice has had ov four months of consecutively hitting goals and bonus! Aaron discusses why he thinks the strategy has been so successful and some of the learnings over the last few months
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2023-11-3020 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Building your pvt practice dream with Dr Bob SteinmetzDr Bob joins to discuss the new faces of private practice ownership.
Drs Bob Steinmentz and Eric Baas founded iCareAdvisors (https://icareadvisors.com/) which offers a personalized approach to opening an optometric practice. As each individual doctor and each private practice opportunity is unique, they and their team meet with their clients in person to provide counsel. They customize their approach to a client's specific location and knowledge base, allowing them to offer superior value for the necessary consulting services provided.
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2023-11-2357 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: When Systems FailSometimes things don't always go as planned. Aaron talks through challenges where his office fell short of meeting customer expectations this month and how he addressed the challenges. Share your thoughts on how you would handle situations like this in your business
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2023-11-0320 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Discussing Prokera with Dr Damon Dierker and Roger KennedyBioTissue is a proven industry leader and also the maker of Prokera® biologic corneal bandage devices, which eye doctors use around the world to heal and treat ocular conditions, including neurotrophic keratitis, moderate to severe dry eye disease, persistent epithelial defects, and many other ocular surface diseases.
For more information on BioTissue, please visit www.biotissue.com, and if you have any additional questions, feel free to email Roger Kennedy (rkennedy@biotissue.com)
Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO is Director of Optometric Services at Eye Surgeons of Indiana and an adjunct faculty member at the Indiana U...
2023-10-2555 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Be Bold with Laurie SorrensonDr Laurie Sorrenson gave the closing talk at a recent women's leadership conference hosted by Women in Optometry. Her topics was "Be Bold" and there are few who embody that message like Laurie. We invited her to share her speech on the podcast. Check out the episode on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/oroh6Lo0yqM
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2023-10-181h 00EyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Thoughts on ChangeImplementing change is important and critical for the success of any business. Aaron shares his thoughts on successfully implementing change in his practice, how he involves his whole team and an observation from a cleaning crew on a recent flight to Denver.
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2023-10-1122 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Neurolens’ N3 Launch at VEWNeurolens is bringing binocular vision to the masses! Powered by over ten billion data points on patient visual behavior and over ten years of proven patient outcomes, Neurolens is proud to introduce N3—an immersive, engaging patient experience that educates while measuring. N3 is a fast and accurate way for any eyecare provider to measure eye misalignment down to a fraction of a prism diopter, regardless of binocular vision experience.
I caught up with Pierre Bertrand (CEO), Davis Corley (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman) and Brant Southwell (VP of Marketing) from Neurolens to talk about the years-long process that le...
2023-10-0446 minEyeCode MediaThe Aaron Werner Podcast: Remote Billing Services & Revenue Cycle ManagementEpisode 8 of The Aaron Werner Podcast: As staffing issues become a challenge, many independent practices are looking to outsource their billing and revenue cycle management services Dr. Peter Cass of PCS who joins us to discuss what to expect and what that process looks like when outsourcing remote billing services and revenue cycle management (RCM).
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2023-09-2558 min
The SportsbuzzAaron Rodgers and the NY Jets Misfortunes, NFL Week 2 Action, MLB Baseball Post Season Outlook, College Football Analysis, Old Time Sports History and Week 2 NFL Picks!Episode #25: On this edition of the Sportsbuzz we cover a wide array of topics and newsworthy sports information. Aaron Rodgers has a season ending injury for the NY Jets as it's Doom and Gloom for a fanbase eager to win now. The Major League baseball season is winding down and my broadcast partner and I give analysis as the post season quickly approaches and October baseball begins. The College Football season is heating up and will Notre Dame have a shot at the BCS Title Game this year. Andy and I share some old school sports history of years...
2023-09-182h 05
The New Generation Leader - Your Tools for Winning in the Digital WorldEffective Communication for Healthcare Leaders with Becky WolfeEver been frustrated with your healthcare experience?
Every conversation I have with Becky Wolfe gives me hope for the future of what is happening in health care. Becky's work as a health care practitioner turned leadership coach and consultant is inspirational.
She gives me hope that there is a path forward. There is a way where we can find hope and health, and our doctors, nurses, and healthcare leaders can find balance, rhythm, and sustainability in their work.
Becky talks about consistency and accountability and how to build those into every engagement she...
2023-09-1841 min
Courtside Indiana PodcastEpisode 205 - Coach Aaron Wolfe, NorthWoodCoach Aaron Wolfe joins us to talk about his NorthWood program, last year's state championship season as well as the upcoming season.
Hosts:
Dominique Neely
Jim Reamer
Kyler Staley
Zak Tyler
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2023-08-111h 11The SportsbuzzNBA Finals Game 2 Analysis, NHL Stanley Cup Finals Review and outlook, MLB 2023 Season and Mets frustration mounting, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, Horse Racing, and other sports bantorEpisode #17: We cover a wide array of topics on this specific episode of the Sportsbuzz. We start out discussing the NBA finals as Game 2 is taking place and we share insight and analysis on the matchup between the Heat and the Nuggets for this years right to Hoist Up the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the 2023 NBA Finals Winner. The Florida Panthers have been an exciting post season team thus far as they play the Vegas Golden Knights in this years NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up and Andy and I give insight and analysis on this series. We also talk...
2023-06-082h 07EyeCode MediaIndependent Insights with Dr. Aaron WernerWelcome to the show my friend and fellow podcaster, Dr. Aaron Werner. We talked about current legislative issues that are going on in the profession, ophthalmology vs optometry, the future of the profession, and a bit about his optometry podcast called Independent Insights from Vision Source.
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To join The Mastermind 3 Month Summer Program, The Total Patient Care Mastermind Workshop we have created is a simple framework to help optometrists serve their patients fully by combining routine and refractive care with advanced medical optometry. This is for a small group of ODs who are...
2023-05-2538 minThe SportsbuzzThe 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, The NBA Post Season, The NFL Draft for 2023, Aaron Rodgers is Finally a New York Jet, and the Mets and Yanks off to a slow early on in the 2023 MLB Season.Episode #16 - Hello Sports Junkies. On this Edition of The Sportsbuzz we cover everything happening in the NHL Hockey Post Season thus far and Analyze the Devils and Rangers first round series. We also preview all the other NHL action taking place on the Ice throughout the post season. The NBA is also exciting this time of year and Andy and I give in-depth analysis and an overview of the competition on the hardwood. The NFL Draft was exciting and the league continues to make news in the off season as Aaron Rodgers is OFFICIALLY a New York Jet...
2023-05-021h 50
The Will Cramer Show#35: Northwood Boys Bball Head Coach Aaron Wolfe, Top Moments in HS Baseball & Softball, Indiana AP All-State Bball Teams, Bulls Miss & NBA 1st Rd Playoff Picks, Cubs Trending Up and White Sox DownWill talks with Northwood Boys Basketball State Champion Head Coach Aaron Wolfe about his upbringing, family, his own athletic experiences, his time with Coach Alford at Manchester College. Coach Wolfe also talks about his coaching mentors, this years state championship run, the Northwood community, and even a look ahead to next season (0:54). Then, Will leads the discussion on the top moments of this past week in Indiana HS baseball and softball in our area (49:33). Next, Aaron recognizes some familiar names on the Indiana AP Boy's and Girl's All-State Basketball Teams (54:03). Later, Aaron recaps the Bulls missing out on the final...
2023-04-181h 11
Going Deep with Aaron Watson568 Four Huge Startup Exits w/ Jason WolfeJason Wolfe is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. He sold MyCoupons.com for roughly $23 million in 2000, shortly before the DotCom bubble burst.
Jason rolled over his proceeds into successive wins with his companies Direct Response Technologies (acquired by Digital River for $22 million), Jambo Media (for $15 million) and Giftcards.com (by Blackhawk Network for $120 million).
Pretty impressive. Even more so when you consider how he grew up. After growing up in the Milton Hershey School, an orphanage founded by Milton Hershey, Jason was living out of his car.
2023-04-1644 min
Goshen News Sports PodcastS4E36: Special guest Aaron WolfeNorthWood boys basketball head coach Aaron Wolfe joins The Goshen News Sports Podcast this week ahead of his team's Class 3A state championship game appearance this Saturday against Guerin Catholic. He and Goshen News sports editor Austin Hough cover a wide range of topics, including the key players of this year's team, his mentors in the sport and the impact his extended family has had during his time at NorthWood (start-34:00). The show then wraps up with Dante Stanton's Maple Leaf Minute (34:00-35:30) and a brief recap of the Indiana-based teams in the NCAA Tournament (35:30-end).
2023-03-2137 min
Gathering The Kings ConstructionIt's About Everyone Winning Not Just You W/ Aaron Abdolahifard Host Chaz Wolfe brings on Aaron Abdolahifard, a 7+ figure king in the construction industry. Aaron is the CEO at C.F. Partner in Construction and Owner/CEO at Zen Space Oviedo. Aaron has been in construction for 20 years, and with only subcontractors rather than employees, he empowers those working for him to succeed in business. In this episode, Chaz and Aaron discuss helping everyone win and not just himself, company culture, shutting up and getting your own business, and Aaron’s subcontractor model. Tune in today to learn from Aaron’s decades of experience so you, too, can...
2022-11-2843 minThe SportsbuzzAaron Judge Chases Roger Maris for 61 Homers in a single season as an American League Player, Pujols hits 700 Career Homes Live On-Air, NFL Week 3 discussion and Picks, and a Special Guest Calls In!Episode #3: In this Sportsbuzz Episode we discuss Aaron Judge and the impact he has had on the sport of baseball as he chases Roger Maris for 61 Home runs in a single season. Plus Albert Pujols makes history while we are on-air by hitting Home runs #699 and #700. We discuss Week 3 of the NFL Season and give analysis on the Giants, Jets, Eagles and key games for Week 3 including the Pats and Ravens. A special guest checks in after 13 years and we chat about a wide array of things including LA Sports Fandom. Andy and I give our Week 3 NFL Picks...
2022-09-251h 55
The Hockey GirlsEPISODE 10 - feat. Aaron LoganThis week we have our very first guest! We sat down with Aaron Logan of Heritage Stick Co and Logan Sports Group to discuss his work with NHL teams and the importance of milestone sticks for players.
New episodes every Friday! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @the_hockeygirls
2022-04-011h 11
Filter: Biblical Clarity in a Confusing WorldWilliam Wolfe on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict and How Christians Should RespondOver the last few weeks, the world watched as tensions increased between Russia and Ukraine. These tensions released into an all-out invasion by Russia that has brought about violence and terror in Ukraine. Leaders in the West are debating how to respond, and the media is bringing us rapid updates with varying degrees of veracity.It’s easy to get caught up in this whirlwind of reporting, politics, and human suffering. Many of us have found it disorienting to navigate this situation both as citizens in a republic and as Christians. That’s why I’m glad t...
2022-03-071h 01
Real Estate Rockstars Podcast991: Stay Top of Mind and at the Top of Your Market: Erica WolfeKnown in Jupiter, Florida as “The Wolfe of Real Estate,” Erica Wolfe knows a thing or two about staying in the spotlight. On today’s podcast, Erica outlines the strategies she uses to stay top of mind and at the top of her highly competitive market. Listen in and learn where to find new contacts, how to turn them into clients, and what it takes to scale with a team. Plus, Erica shares several other can’t-miss tips, including a simple trick for winning business with mailers in 2021.Visit hibandigital.com/toolboxClaim Real Estate Discount...
2021-09-2047 min
Build Your BookBe a Deal-Maker, Not a Deal-Breaker with Barry WolfeDo you help your client gets deal done or do you break them up? Lawyers often become deal breakers, not deal makers. Why does this happen and what can you do about it?Barry Wolfe tells us that lawyers often miss the full picture of the deal. They overvalue what's in front of them, and become blind to everything else.To succeed in this profession requires you to turn off the "lawyer" mode sometimes and start thinking about opportunity from the client's perspective.Barry did just that. He went from a practicing lawyer...
2021-08-2952 min
First Time, Long TimeThe Man in BlueThe last game of baseball played before quarantine was a pre-season game between the Yankees and the Nationals. It was the definition of inconsequential. Except for a single man in blue who represents a deep and painful chapter in an ongoing story that Baseball and America continues to reckon with. Featuring interviews with the Athletic's Alex Coffey, Peter Golenbock, and archival audio of Emmett Ashford courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library.
2021-04-1538 min
CulturalSavageEpisode 27- Jenna DeWitt and Kelly WolfeThis week, I get to bring you a special conversation between Jenna DeWitt, Kelly Wolfe, and myself.Jenna DeWitt is an aromantic asexual Methodist. She spent a decade writing and editing in Christian media, and now edits a wide variety of publications from websites to books to articles to curriculum. She holds a bachelor of arts in journalism from Baylor University. She's originally from the border of Eastern New Mexico and the West Texas Panhandle, but now she lives in sunny Southern California. You can read her blog, Invisible Cake Society, and find her...
2021-02-151h 02First Time, Long TimeWhy The Y WordA dive into the origins of a single song sung by Tottenham Hotspur.Featuring Flav and T from The Fighting Cock.AND... the greatest youtube video of a British.Ska.Band.Ever.
2020-10-2218 minFirst Time, Long TimeAn Empty CathedralThis new season is about what we might learn about ourselves and about society from examining the last games played before quarantine. This episode we're looking at Soccer and what soccer fandom tells about how we connect as people.To get to the bottom of all of this we talk to:Flav Bateman - Podcaster and Tottenham SupporterThelonious Filth - Podcaster and Tottenham SupporterMax Jack - EthnomusicologistMari Lewis - Liverpool Supporterand Aaron's old friends (obvs)This episode features research from John Fox's great book The Ball do not miss this great...
2020-10-0854 minFirst Time, Long TimeClack Clack, Bang Bang -- A Special TreatWe're giving away a Nok Hockey Board.Call us at 646-450-8126 Or Tweet at usOr send us a carrier pigeon with your favorite memory of Nok Hockey or ANY other analogue sports game.
2020-09-1000 minFirst Time, Long TimeA Frozen BalletThis new season is about what we might learn about ourselves and about society from examining the last games played before quarantine. This episode we're looking at Hockey and how this chaotic and complex game actually holds some simple truths about how we can approach these chaotic and complex times.To get to the bottom of all of this we talk to:Mari Faiello -- Beat reporter for the Tampa Bay TimesElliott Koretz -- Sound designerAri Goldblatt -- Nok Hockey aficionadoAmit Wehle -- RV Expertand Aaron's children (obvs)This episode was written...
2020-08-2000 minFirst Time, Long TimeThe Look on Cuban's FaceThis new season is about what we might learn about ourselves and about society from examining the last games played before quarantine. And we’re starting with basketball.To help us tell the story of one of the craziest 48 minutes in sports history we spoke to Sydney Myers, founder of Dallas Hoops Cast, and Mike Singer, beat reporter for the Denver Post... and Aaron's oldest friend Jonah.Hosted and Edited by Aaron WolfeProduced by Julia ChenPresented by Faculty
2020-08-0600 minGoshen News Sports PodcastS2E3: NorthWood Coach Aaron WolfeNorthWood coach and teacher Aaron Wolfe talks with hosts Greg Keim and Austin Hough about the uncertainty the coronavirus has brought to sports and schools.
2020-07-2833 min
Brand on PurposeA Quest For Better Rest and to End Bed-lessness Along the Way: A Conversation with Leesa Sleep Co-Founder and Board Chair David WolfeAaron is joined by Leesa Sleep co-founder and board chair David Wolfe to discuss the direct-to-consumer online mattress company’s purpose-driven approach and commitment to donating one mattress for every ten sold. David and Aaron discuss the inception of the certified B Corporation with co-founder Jamie Diamonstein, the importance of purpose initiatives being led by the C-suite, why being values-driven is just as important as being purpose-driven, and how the company baked purpose into its DNA from the start – before becoming profitable or successful. Tune in to learn how Leesa Sleep’s distinctive values-driven business model helped to inspire the cr...
2020-05-2629 minEyeCode MediaDr. Aaron Werner - Running, the AOSA, and ChocolateToday I had a great discussion with my good friend Dr. Aaron Werner. Aaron is a co-administrator for the San Diego area, but he is also the senior director for professional development at Vision Source. Aaron ad I go way back to our days on the AOSA Board of Trustees. We reminisced on those times and the evolution of our professional roles, we also discussed running, cultivating relationships and how to describe chocolate to someone who has never tasted it.
Please enjoy our conversation, and as always, if you want to get the most current epis...
2019-05-131h 07
Going Deep with Aaron Watson362 What Do You Do After 4 Successful Tech Startups? w/ Jason WolfeYou gotta check out part One before listening to this one. In Part Two, Jason discusses his current companies, how he invested in Glen Meakam's company (Forever.com), and how he thinks about giving back to others. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Jason’s Challenge; Give more. Be Kind. Pull someone else up. Connect with Jason Linkedin Website jason@wolfe.com If you liked this interview, check ou...
2019-01-0822 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson361 Don’t Marry Your Business, Commit to Your People w/ Jason WolfeJason Wolfe is an entrepreneur through and through. After growing up in the Milton Hershey School, an orphanage founded by Milton Hershey, Jason found himself living out of his car. He taught himself how to code by using books at the local library and CompUSA's 'Building the Perfect Web'. This led to building the first coupon website and launching his first internet business. From 1995 to 2000, Jason built the business, raising $500k in VC from Jupiter Media and garnering >$1 million in annual sales and 20 million page views per month. MyCoupons.com sold fo...
2019-01-0743 min
Sourcing Matters.showep. 22: Wilson & Herring - Wolfe's Neck CenterSituated on over 600 acres of preserved coastal landscape in Freeport, Maine – Wolfe’s Neck Center uses its setting to connect people of all ages to the food they eat and where it comes from. As a nonprofit, Wolfe’s Neck Center draws upon a rich history of innovation and experimentation to continue the legacy of this place today. Through regenerative farming, innovative soil health research, and visitor interactions, the land is now used as an educational resource to create a healthier planet for all. Joining for episode 22 of Sourcing Matters we welcome Dave Herring: Executive Director at Wol...
2018-06-1150 minFirst Time, Long TimeEpisode 7 - The Time MachineA look at the magical powers of sports broadcasts on the radio.Featuring music from:Broke For FreePodington BearTapes and TubesByron HarlanChris ZabriskieDavid Heatleyand ME!LINKS!David Heatley's Music and ArtFrom The AshesConsider becoming a patron!
2017-11-2100 minFirst Time, Long TimeEpisode 6: The GameThe single greatest sport was invented in a summer camp in The Catskills. But a closer look at this game reveals a complex and painful story that teaches us about gender, sexuality, and the creative power of youth.LINKS:Karinne Keithley Syers' incredible ukulele coversTerry Wolfisch Cole is an incredible storyteller. Here she is on the Moth RadioHourCamp Shomria: the kibbutz in The CatskillsYou can find me on Twitter or visit firsttimelongtime.am!MUSIC FROM FREEMUSICARCHIVE.ORG:ToursJahzaarRyan LittleBWipBlanket MusicBroke For FreeTapas TubesBoiled WoodPodington BearChris Zabriskie
2017-09-2400 minFirst Time, Long TimeEPISODE 5: The ClubWelcome to the new season of First Time, Long Time!In this episode we dive into the story of how a small group of people defied all odds and fought against the tide of corporate greed... and won.Music in this episode from:"Autumn Woes" - Ryan Little"When The Mockingbirds are Singing" - Frank C. Stanley"Stories About the World That Once Was" - Chris Zabriskie"Wandering" - Ryan Little"Sad Cyclops" - Podington Bear"Night Owl" - Broke For Free"As Colorful As Ever" - Broke For Free"Enthusiastic" - Tours"Believe...
2017-08-1500 min
Yum's The Word Show"The Cassingle" with Jiji Lee, Aaron Wolfe and Morgan - Ep. 31Jiji Lee (Reductress) learns she's got game in Europe when she goes looking for love overseas. Aaron Wolfe (The Moth Radio Hour) shares his story of the harrowing trip he took with his murderous ex-girlfriend during his gap year in Israel.
Plus, Morgan and Robin talk about Yiddish travel superstitions and playing in the snow during their trip to Florida.
2017-03-1500 min
First Time, Long TimeEpisode 4: The Dream, pt 2The conclusion to the story of one man’s obsession with being a professional baseball player.
LINKS:“Sugar” (Amazon)The Ejection Video from The Zorilla (YouTube)King of Jewish Baseball (Nate’s website)
The music in this episode came from freemusicarchive.orgTracklist: “Autumn Woes” by Ryan LIttle“When the Mocking Birds Are Singing in the Wildwood” by Frank C. Stanley“Cash Rules” by Ari de Niro“Night Owl” by Broke For Free“Believe in Me” by Ryan Little“Tyrant” by Monkeeastronaut“Enthusiast” by Tours“As Colorful As Ever” by Broke For Free“Starling” by Podington Bear
2017-02-0400 minFirst Time, Long TimeEpisode 3: The DreamHow do you choose to keep moving forward when everything and everyone keeps telling you to quit? Nate Fish, the King of Jewish Baseball, tells the incredible story of how he persevered… and Aaron learns an important (and belated) lesson.
MUSIC LINKS:The Action PaintersThe BischoffsJason Liebman
Nate is @kingofjbaseball
Aaron is @aaronwolfe
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2016-12-2900 min
First Time, Long TimeEpisode 2: The FanThis episode dives into the machinery of fandom and fanaticism and explore how a guy from New York City could become obsessed with a team from London — a place he’d never been.
LINKS:
The Magic of Messi (YouTube)A nice little example of English Football Fans. (YouTube)How Soccer Explains The World (Amazon)The Psychology of Sports Fans (Washington Post)A People’s History of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Amazon)Alan Fisher on Twitter
2016-11-2500 min
First Time, Long TimeFirst Time Long Time - The PilotWelcome to First Time, Long Time: Stories about sports for people who may not like sports. Here’s a little bit of our origin story and a taste of what’s to come.
2016-11-0700 min
The Story ColliderAaron Wolfe: The InseminatorAaron Wolfe seeks meaning through labor at a kibbutz dairy farm -- and finds himself tackling some rather unexpected tasks. Aaron Wolfe is a moth grandslam winning storyteller, writer, filmmaker, and obsessive fan of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. He is the screenwriter of the Academy Awards Shortlisted “Record/Play” and yet still somehow hasn’t won his friend's Oscars Pool. He has, however, taught his son to love soccer so there’s that. His work has been featured on The Moth radio hour, the NYTimes, and Slate. You can find out a lot more at aaron-wolfe.com Lea...
2016-08-0613 min
Evergreen Wisdom - Create Your Ultimate LifestyleThe Simple Opt-In Funnel That Works – Aaron Fletcher Professional internet marketer, public speaker, and author Aaron Fletcher has spent nearly 20 years fine-tuning his online marketing skills and techniques to deliver quality, actionable advice to his clients. Aaron realized the need for businesses to develop and nurture their online brand through blogging, content generating, search engine marketing, and social media development long […]
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2016-04-2700 minEvergreen Wisdom - Create Your Ultimate LifestyleHow To Build A Personal Brand (Like A Boss) – Aaron PiersonAaron Pierson is a Digital Brand Strategist, Creative consultant, author, filmmaker, and award-winning designer. He has a passion – a passion for communications and encouraging promotional growth through digital business solutions. At a young age, Aaron learned how to create and design beautiful images and logos on his mom’s computer – landing his first paying […]
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2016-02-021h 04
Earbud TheaterThere's Something Going On With Sam by Aaron WoolfolkFor eight years Frieda and her son Rodney have shared their home with a friendly and playful ghost. It has protected them, entertained their guests, and become part of their family. But when the ghost suddenly turns nasty and vicious, Frieda turns to paranormal expert Jake to help her get answers. What they discover reveals troubling implications for the ages-old relationship between the living and the dead. Written and directed by Aaron Woolfolk, Earbud Theater in association with Young Lion Productions presents, There's Something Going On With Sam.
2015-07-1522 min
Retrospective: The PodcastRetrospective: Film Writer & Editor Aaron Wolfe
Aaron Wolfe, photo by Jeff Simmermon
How does a boy who dreams of being a rabbi end up making films for the big screen? In this episode of Retrospective, we catch Aaron just after his return from the Los Angeles Film Festival, where his short film "Record/Play" was premiered.He shares:
What it's like to go from creating the work to talking to people about it afterward
How he reconciles being a creative whose work takes many forms across multiple mediums
About being a singular person holding all the complexities of identity
Aa...
2012-06-2724 min