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Thrive with ConfidenceChange Happens, but Values Stay the Same - Featuring Scott Shapiro with EuropaCompanies have to be adaptable to keep up with the ever changing world, but this doesn't mean their values have to change. Scott Cline is joined by Scott Shapiro, Executive Director with Europa, to discuss how Europa is handling the recent changes in the Economic landscape. Scott Shapiro shares how Europa has and will continue to stay true to their foundational values. They also discuss how the iconic line of American Optical and their fashionable State frame collection continue to thrive by being American made in their Chicagoland factory. For more information about Europa or to...
2025-05-0845 minThrive with ConfidenceTransitions and DriveWear Lenses with Samin Pezeshk, ODJoin in the conversation as Scott chats with Samin Pezeshk, OD, an Owner of San Antonio Eyeworks, as they discuss Transition Products including Transition's DriveWear Lenses!Dr. Pezezhk shares a doctor's perspective how Transitions impact a patients eye health. Scott learns how the technology from Transitions has enhanced and the shift from dark to light has improved. Transitions' DriveWear lens can be a game changer for patients, providing clarity to a patient's view during driving. Listen to the whole episode to learn more! If you would like to learn more, reach out to us...
2025-05-0128 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: DirectODFollowing the previous episode about taking vision plans in your practice, you don't want to miss this incredible discussion with DirectOD! Join Scott as he talks with Jason Davis and Cody Tomasik with DirectOD! This can be a valuable asset to any practice looking to find freedom from vision plans. Jason and Cody explain how to implement your office's own plan and how DirectOD works. For more information or to connect with DirectOD, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2025-04-0456 minThrive with ConfidenceAre Third Party Benefits a Necessity?Should we accept Third Party Benefits? Do we need to? Scott and Rick discuss these questions during their conversation. Listen to hear how your practice can grow without depending on them! Reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com for questions or to submit a topic for discussion!
2025-03-1417 minThrive with ConfidenceOptimizing Your Optometry Practice: Marketing Strategies That WorkIn this episode of Thrive with Confidence, hosts Scott Cline and Rick Guinotte sit down with marketing and business expert Rony Daniel, founder of Private Practice Help, to uncover the secrets behind dominating the optometry space. Rony shares his journey from building a thriving optometry practice with his wife to becoming a trusted partner for private practices looking to grow and succeed.Tune in as they discuss essential marketing strategies, the difference between Facebook and Google ads, free strategies that every practice should leverage.If you're an optometrist or a business owner looking for actionable insights, this...
2025-01-3126 minThrive with ConfidenceCelebrating 10 years with Acquios AdvisorsTime flies when you're having fun! We can't believe January 2025 is here and marks the 10th anniversary of Acquios Advisors.Listen in as Rick Guinotte and Tim Merrigan reflect on the last 10 years with Scott Cline! They share the story of how the word Acquios was created, why Acquios Advisors is signified by a shield, and what they believe the upcoming years will look like. Acquios Advisors has only been able to keep going strong because of the support and trust our client have in us. There would not be an Acquios Alliance without Acquios A...
2025-01-3043 minThrive with ConfidenceAre You READY for Empowerment '25?!Are you looking for CE credit opportunities?Have you planned your team retreat for 2025 yet? Need an excuse to check out the beautiful city of Kansas City? If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions, look no further than Empowerment '25! Happening March 28th and 29th, this is a perfect opportunity to listen to COPE approved and ABO approved lectures, talk with independent driven vendors, and converse with other like minded practices. We are offering 8 hours of CE credits and lectures discussing Estate planning, Real Estate, Optical, and providing...
2025-01-2312 minThrive with ConfidenceExpanding The Scope of Care: Chemical CauterizationJoin the conversation as Scott and Rick learn of another specialty to expand the level of care you can provide to your patients! They talk with Dr. Brett Richardson with Derma Cautery about how to implement chemical cauterization for benign skin lesions into a practice. Dr. Richardson explains the positive impact this process has for patients and the ease of introducing this specialty into the practice. It requires a minimal investment and can be a great return. Derma Cautery can assist with bringing chemical cauterization into your practice! To learn more about chemical cauterization or...
2024-12-1330 minThrive with ConfidenceWhat Makes Private Practice Unique? (Part One)Everyone has their own reason for choosing private practice. What makes private practice special? How is it unique to other areas of the optometric industry? Listen in on the first part of the conversation as Scott sits down with Matt Rosner to discuss the reasons why private practice is special and unique. PART TWO COMING SOON!
2024-11-0132 minThrive with ConfidenceWhich Practice Management System is Right for You?How do you decide which practice management system and EHR to implement in your practice? Should price be the only factor?Join the conversation as Scott chats with Rick and Tim about what items to consider when you evaluating and comparing practice management systems! For more information or reach out with questions to info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-10-1824 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Choosing the Right HelpHow do you decide which vendors to work with? Who do you trust to assist you professionally when it comes to accounting, legal, or general advice questions? Join the conversation as Rick, Tim, and Scott discuss factors you need to consider when you are choosing who you partner and work with. Have questions? Reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com.
2024-10-0418 minThrive with ConfidenceImportance of Loss PreventionOne of the aspects of owning a business is inspecting what you expect. Measures need to be put in place to ensure loss, whether it is money, inventory, or even time, is not happening in your practice. Listen in to hear advice from Rick, Teresa, Scott, and Kendall on how to put loss prevention measures in place! For questions or to suggest a topic, reach out to us at Info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-09-2737 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Optical VantageListen in as Scott sits down with Ron Vinceslio, founder of Optical Vantage Lab! Optical Vantage is a Veteran-Owned, Independent lab who provides top-notch service. Ron explains what makes his lab unique with the service they provide! If you would like to connect with Ron, please reach out at info@acquiosalliance.com! Check out their website at OpticalVantage.com!
2024-09-1337 minThrive with ConfidenceCharmant: Not Just a Frame CompanyWhen 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! To learn more or register for the next Executive Leadership Program starting October 4th in Jupiter, FL, reach out to us at inf...
2024-08-2250 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: When Should You Start Your Exit Planning?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!
2024-08-1626 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Accountability is KeyScott, 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!
2024-08-0222 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Anti-Slip Nose Pads from Setex TechnologiesWhen 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 their inventive solution. They share how these nose pads were developed with the inspiration of a small lizard and how they can be a benefit to your practice! For...
2024-07-2441 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: OneSpot on "Mastering the Chaos"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 system if their biller is away from the office. For more information, please visit OneSpot's website at https://www.onespotbilling.com/. You can also reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com for more information!
2024-07-1933 minThrive with ConfidenceTalking Sports Vision with ISVAListen 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 make in patients lives. They also share how ISVA provides support to their members through networking and education opportunities, and continues to grow sports vision as specialty. For more information ab...
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20/20 MONEYBiggest regrets we hear from 50yo ODs with Tim Merrigan from Acquios AdvisorsWelcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Tim Merrigan with Acquios Advisors. In the 16 years or so that I’ve been an advisor, I’ve noticed that there’s something “motivating” about turning 50: people start thinking about their lives differently and thus they start re-evaluating the way they’ve been investing and spending not only their money, but also their time. Tim joins me on the show to dialogue about some of the common questions, concerns, and opportunities that we see from each of our respective points-of-view when ODs put a half-century worth of candles on...
2024-07-0849 minThrive with ConfidenceIntroducing the Modular Frame System: Swissflex EyewearJoin 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 countries! To connect with Swissflex, reach out to us at Info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-06-2133 minThrive with ConfidenceNot Your Average Specialty: What is NVMI?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 on how you can implement it within your practice. To learn more, check out NVMI at https://nvminstitute.org/ or reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-06-1439 minThrive with ConfidenceIntroducing Optify's Newest Product Tier!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!
2024-05-2824 minThrive with ConfidenceUnderstanding PEOsListen 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 human resource inquires, please email Lori at Wittlori11@gmail.com. You can also reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-05-1844 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Super Optical and FastGrind SystemListen 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 practice's optical lab! In addition to FastGrind, Scott learns about the fantastic lens product Super Optical offers like VisionAir. To learn more about Super Optical and FastGrind, visit their website Superoptical.com.You...
2024-05-0833 minThrive with ConfidencePayment Solutions: More Than Just Swiping a CardIn 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? They discuss these topics and more during their conversation! Todd shares how Greenleaf Payment Services can help and information on their Price Assurance Program and New Business Program. Contact us at info@acquiosalliance.com to...
2024-05-0454 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Thought About Certifications?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 certified! Should we add the word certified in this description one more time? Sure why not! If you have any questions about becoming certified, we encourage you to look at ABO an...
2024-04-2617 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Culture IndexListen 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 comes to hiring. To learn more and how Tawnya can assist, please visit http://www.tawnyastarr.com/. You can also reach out to us at info@a...
2024-04-2441 minThrive with ConfidenceShould Patients Invest in Quality Sunwear?: With Everest PandyaShould 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 Bollé Brands, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-04-2041 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Charmant USA - The Perfect Fit!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 their website at charmant-usa.com. To get in touch with Mick, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-04-1740 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Cross Training to Build UnderstandingListen 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!
2024-04-1313 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Prepared for 2024's Q2?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!
2024-04-0512 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Are You Utilizing All Tools Available to You?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!
2024-03-2217 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: One Interior!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, please reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-03-2035 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: The Onboarding Process Your New Hire DeservesYou 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!
2024-03-1524 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: How is Technology Used Outside of the Clinic?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, and their new Isaac Mizrahi Men's Collection at Vision Expo East and Charmant.com!
2024-03-0928 minThrive with ConfidenceShould My Team Attend Live Your Mission? Featuring Dr. Amber Fritsch!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 statement, meeting Acquios Alliance Vendors, and learning how to live their mission throughout the patient experience! Click HERE to register for the Spring 2024 Living Your Mission event in Kansas...
2024-03-0112 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Getting the Yes for Dry Eye Treatments!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! Visit Charmant at Charmant.com!
2024-02-2320 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Should You Update Your Website?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, Charmant! Visit their website at Charmant.com to learn more!
2024-02-1719 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Dr. Contact LensJoin the discussion as Tim Merrigan chats with the Co-Founder and CEO of Dr. Contact Lens, Dr. Brianna Rhue! Dr. Rhue's passion for helping doctors improve their business processes and protect the relationship with their patients shines through during this conversation. Dr. Contact Lens provides a simple and easy route for patients to order their contacts through the practice. It not only helps keep contact lens orders in the practice but also save the team time.Reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com to get in touch with Dr. Contact Lens!
2024-02-1540 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Events Coming Soon by Acquios Advisors!Scott, Teresa, Ellie, and Kendall share updates on events that Acquios Advisors is providing for Spring 2024! Listen to learn more about these amazing events!Evolutions - February 16th and 17thAttend our Insurance and Billing, Employee Relations, or Optical Enhancement segment in Omaha, NE!Executive Management Program - March 1st and 2ndThe next round of the 6-month program kicks off March 1st in Omaha, NE! Living Your Mission - April 26th and 27th Bring your team and learn how you can live your mission through the entire patient experience! It will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Ka...
2024-02-0915 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: How to Avoid and Deal with BurnoutBurnout can happen to everyone, especially when finishing a busy time like the End of the Year. Listen in as Scott, Tim, Teresa, and Kendall discuss tips for how to avoid burnout, and also how to destress and deal with burnout when it happens! To submit a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-02-0317 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: The Corporate Transparency ActWhat is the Corporate Transparency Act? Who is affected by it? How to you complete the report required for it? These questions and more are answered when Scott Cline chats with Patrick Guinotte, JD MBA about the Corporate Transparency Act. Patrick provides insight on who needs to complete the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report and when that report needs to be completed. the BOI report can be completed at FinCEN.gov. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the report, please reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-01-2609 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: How to Handle Inclement Weather We are less than a month into 2024 and many practice around the country have been impacted by inclement weather like snow and ice. Other regions will experience inclement weather in other forms at different time of the year. Do you have a policy in your employee handbook for Inclement weather? How will you let patients know of the practice closing that day? To submit a topic, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-01-2018 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: How Helpful are Virtual Assistants?Join the conversation as Ellie, Scott, Teresa, and Kendall discuss the pros and cons of utilizing a virtual assistant service in a practice! To submit a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-01-1315 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Marketing, Be Proactive Not ReactiveIt is the start of a new year which means it is a great time to create a marketing plan for 2024! Ellie, Scott, and Kendall discuss how to plan our your marketing for the year and some points to consider like budget, time, and tracking the success rate. Acquios Advisors created a Marketing Calendar to make planning easier! Tell us what topics you would like to hear from us in 2024 by emailing info@acquiosalliance.com!
2024-01-0518 minThrive with ConfidenceA Look Back on 2023 Industry Insights!Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! 2024 is days away! We thank you for listening with us each week and appreciate the support. We love what we do and so thankful to share insights and knowledge with all of you! Please enjoy a recap of a few Industry Insight episodes from 2023! Clips featured from these episodes: Giving Back During Back To SchoolYou Either Fail to Plan, or Plan to FailImportance of Tracking StatisticsAppreciate Your Team! To submit a topic for us to cover in 2024, please reach out at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-12-2620 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Stress ReliefIn the busyness of the holiday season, it can be easy to feel burned out and over worked. Scott, Ellie, Kendall, and Teresa chat about different ways to relieve stress in the office. It is important to remember to take a rest every now and then, even if only for a moment! Tell us how you like to relieve stress for yourself and in your practice!
2023-12-1518 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Have You Set 2024 Goals?With the new year upon us, we want to ensure you are thinking about the goals you want to achieve in 2024! Scott, Teresa, and Kendall chat about how to set goals for 2024. Are they a SMART goal? Let us know your goals for 2024!
2023-12-0814 minThrive with ConfidenceWear Peace of Mind with PeaceLove and Visual Eyes EyewearIn this episode, Tim chats with two special guests, Michael Hyman, VP of Sales for Visual Eyes Eyewear, and Jeff Sparr, Artist and Co-Founder of PeaceLove Foundation! They discuss the gorgeous frame collection that Visual Eyes Eyewear and Jeff collaborated on, the PeaceLove Eyewear! Each frame is inspired by Jeff's artwork to be unique and colorful. Every purchase supports the PeaceLove Foundation, an organization that promotes mental wellness by using creativity and expression to inspire, heal, and communicate. Listen in to learn how the PeaceLove Foundation is making an impact in the world of mental health!
2023-12-0632 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Are You Ready for 2024?Join the conversation as Rick, Scott, Ellie, and Kendall discuss topics for practices to be thinking of as they enter the final month of 2023! Are you ready for the New Year!?If you have questions or would like to suggest an Industry Insights topic, email us at Info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-12-0117 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Recapping Acquios Alliance's Virtual Frame Event!Scott, Teresa, Kendall, and Ellie share their thoughts on the Inaugural Virtual Frame Event put on by Acquios Alliance! On November 15th, 2023, Seventeen Frame Vendors from the Acquios Alliance came together to share their stories and product with Members for a few hours. It was a great success and allowed doctors, office managers, and opticians to view product easily and connect with vendors! Be on the look out for our next Virtual Frame Event! To learn more, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com.
2023-11-2110 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Implementing a Phone Room!Teresa, Scott, and Kendall discuss a way to reduce chaos at the front desk... implementing a phone room! If the office has space to spare think about creating a phone room where a team member can answer the phone, make confirmation calls, recalls, follow ups and more. This invites your patients to a calm and relaxing environment where they are not hearing the phone ring constantly! To submit topics, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com
2023-11-1015 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Are You Involved in Your Community?When was the last time you participated in a community event? When was the last time you visited the local businesses near your practice? Join the conversation as Kendall, Teresa, and Scott chat about ways practices can get involved in their community! Whether the practice is a year old or twenty years old, being involved in the community helps keep your practice relevant and gets patients to associate your name with their eyecare health! To submit topics for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-11-0215 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Special Guest, Optikam!In this episode, Scott and joined by Joel Wolf with Optikam! Technology is constantly evolving and Optikam is evolving with it. Joel shares insight on how Optikam can still assist opticians when they take measurements without needing to place the device on patients' glasses now. They also discuss an important topic when it comes to taking measurements, posture! Joel and Scott chat about how Optikam can assist utilizing a patient's natural posture. Reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com to connect with Optikam!
2023-10-2717 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Are You Prepared for End Of Year?Join the conversation as Scott, Teresa, and Kendall discuss items to consider when preparing for the end of year before the madness sets in! The discussion includes speaking with your accountant, team holiday parties, and marketing. Reach out to us at acquiosalliance.com has a wonderful checklist put together to assist!
2023-10-2014 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Such Thing as Too Much Communication?In this episode, Teresa, Scott, and Kendall answer the burning question of how often should I be reminding patients of their appointment? They will delve into the proper mix of texting, emailing, and calling patients to remind them of their eye appointment! To submit a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-10-1311 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: HIPAAMATEIs it possible for HIPAA compliance to be easy and fun? Rick and Scott sat down with Dr. Jeff Brown, Founder of HIPAAMATE. They discuss how HIPAAMATE takes the difficulties and headaches of dealing with HIPAA compliance and simplifies it with their software. They provide easy to follow step by step processes that will ensure HIPAA compliance is customized to your practice! To learn more about HIPAAMATE, visit their website at hipaamate.com or reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-10-1140 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Executive Management Program, We're All in This Together!Listen in as Rick, Tim, and Scott provide another mission report on the Inaugural Class of Acquios Advisors' Executive Management Program! They discuss how collaborative the participants have been throughout the course and the growth seen in their leadership skills! Participants have the opportunity to chat with each other between sessions to ask questions, advice, opinions, and assistance from others. For information and to join the next class of the Executive Management Program, reach out to us at info@acquios.com! The next class begins November 3rd, 2023!
2023-10-0613 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Mercantile - Tips for Small Business CreditHow can I can protect myself from credit card fraud? What do lenders look for from a credit perspective? How can I be prepared to increase the likelihood of approval from lenders? To learn the answers to these questions, join the conversation as Scott chats with John Talbot, an expert on small business credit with Mercantile! John shares tips and tricks that will help business owners protect themselves from fraud, be organized when they apply with lenders, and know how to increase the likelihood of approval! Apply for the Acquios Alliance Busi...
2023-10-0429 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Living Your Mission with Dr. Amber Fritsch!Looking for an opportunity for a team retreat and evaluate your mission statement and values? 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 statement, meeting Acquios Alliance Vendors, and learning how to live their mission throughout the patient experience! To sign up for the Fall 2023 Living Your Mission event in Kansas City October 27th and 28th...
2023-09-2912 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry insights: Should You Have a Budget for Frames?How important is it that a practice has a budget for frames? Kendall and Scott discuss the importance of frame budgeting and tools to help make budgeting easy! This episode helps you keep your eye on the prize! For more information, please reach out to us at info@acquios.com! Let us know if you have any topics you would like us to chat about on Industry Insights!
2023-09-2221 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: More Than a Job, It's a CareerDoes a job have to be just that? A job?Scott, Rick, Teresa, and Kendall discuss how a job in an private practice can be an opportunity for a career in the optical industry. Whether they remain in the practice and move into a leadership role or shift to another career in the industry! The Optometry industry is an exciting and prosperous road. One, that for many, can start in unique ways. Listen in as they share some personal examples and impart some wisdom. Have a topic you would like us to discuss? re...
2023-09-1518 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Eyes of Faith OpticalJoin the Conversation as Tim Merrigan chats with Jim Schneider, Co-founder and President of Eyes of Faith Optical! Jim shares insight on latest updates from Eyes of Faith including their new sunglasses line, ZIVAH! Throughout this episode, you can hear the passion that Jim and his wife, Amy, have for spreading faith through providing beautiful eyewear and giving back. Jim also shares the recent developments on Delilah's Point Hope Vision Clinic starting up in Ghana! To connect with Eyes of Faith, please reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-09-1332 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Make Social Media Impactful with MP ConsultingScott and Kendall are joined by Jasmine Valdes, Marketing Manager with MP Consulting, to chat about Social Media! Jasmine shares with us her do's and don'ts for social media and what to be mindful of when posting! We also discuss the goal of each social media post, should we aim for it to go viral or to be impactful? You don't want to miss this amazing episode! To submit a topic for Industry Insight, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-09-0821 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Is It Too Soon to Start End of The Year Marketing?Join the conversation as Kendall, Scott, and Michelle discuss when practices should start encouraging their patients to schedule their comprehensive eye exams before the end of the year. They share numerous ideas of how to encourage patients through various forms of marketing! Find out when should you start the "Use it or lose it" marketing for those with HSAs and FSAs! (P.S. It isn't in November or December!)To submit a topic for Industry Insight, please email info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-09-0113 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: You Either Fail to Plan, or Plan to FailThe skills of time management and planning are acquired through practice and trial and error. In this episode, join the conversation as Scott and Kendall chat about the importance of planning your days and weeks. Creating a plan for your week will not only help you remember the "To-Dos" but also help your week be efficient and productive! To submit a topic for Industry Insights, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
2023-08-2517 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Remember, Patients are Not Just a NumberScott and Kendall take the time to remind us that patients are not just an eye exam or another pair of glasses sold, but building relationships with patients is what makes a private practice successful! Practices are busy with back to school and soon with the end of the year, it is important to remember to take the time and get to know your patients. When you discover a patient's hobbies, likes/dislikes, and what their work life and daily life consist of it will help your office to provide them with better care and relief!
2023-08-1819 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Don't Forget About the Parents After Back to SchoolOnce the Back to School rush is over, how can a practice keep patients engaged? Rick, Teresa, and Kendall discuss ideas for a Parents Night out event in September! Practices are focused on ensuring kids from kindergarten through college are prepared for back to school during August, but lets not forget about the parents! Now that kids are back in school, the household is calming down and parents deserve to have a night that they can treat themselves with a new pair of glasses! Listen as we share ideas to help make a night that parents will lo...
2023-08-1112 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Giving Back During Back to School Looking for ideas to use back to school time in the practice as an opportunity to give back? Or how to make back to school time fun for kids? Listen in as Scott, Teresa, Tim, and Kendall answer these questions! They offer ideas to give back to the schools, students, and educators in your area while still bringing patients in to the practice. They also discuss ways to create a fun atmosphere for back to school time that will make kids excited for their annual eye exam!
2023-08-0415 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Managing Patient ConcernsListen in as Rick and Scott discuss how to manage the situation when a patient has a complaint or concern! They share tips to keep the patient calm, how to avoid the situation from escalating, and a few solutions to try. They also chat about how to handle a negative review and what can be done to resolve the situation. Just remember, say Thank You!
2023-07-2819 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insight: Executive Management Program - Mission Report!The first month of Acquios Advisors' new Executive Management Program has wrapped up and it was a fantastic kick off to this empowering program! Scott Cline and Rick Guinotte chat about how the attendees enjoyed the first session in person! The doctors and office managers had the chance to meet each other and see that in spite of the region or state their office is located in, many offices face the same difficulties and hurdles when it comes to leading a team. They now have a group to lean on and grow together! The next...
2023-06-3007 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Refreshing Your OpticalJoin Scott, Tim, and Kendall as they discuss when and how practices should consider refreshing their frame inventory! They talk about what the proper turn rate for a frame line (and inventory as a whole) should be and how to discover the why a line is not turning well. It is important to always monitor your inventory and make sure the product being offered is what your patients want and enjoy! A fantastic way to help refresh inventory is implementing Independent frame lines. The Acquios Alliance can assist connecting you with these independent vendors, reach ou...
2023-06-1618 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Perfecting the First ImpressionListen 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.
2023-05-0524 minThrive with ConfidenceIndustry Insights: Have the Team Meeting!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 info@acquios.com with questions and visit Acquios.com to utilize our Learning Center!
2023-04-2820 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Review WaveListen in as Tim Merrigan chats with the Founder and CEO of Review Wave, Matt Prados! Nowadays, reviews and being able to communicate with your patient base is vital to a practice's success. Tim and Matt discuss how Review Wave can help improve that communication with automated texting, patients can schedule appointments outside business hours, and easily prompting patients to write reviews. Review Wave even utilizes the practice's phone number when sending texts so there is no confusion for the patient. Sign up for a Demo today at ReviewWave.com! ***Now through December 31, 2022, Acquios Alliance me...
2022-10-1931 minThrive with ConfidenceOpening A Practice: How Acquios Advisors Can HelpListen in as Scott Cline, Advisor, chats with Rick Guinotte, CEO and Advisor, and Tim Merrigan, Vice President and Advisor, on how Acquios Advisors can assist a doctor when opening a new practice. They discuss when is it a great time to start consulting an advisor, when should a doctor start looking for lending options and leases, and the question on everyone's mind "can you open a practice in this economy right now?". If you have been thinking about opening your own practice, this is a fantastic episode for you! If you would like more inf...
2022-07-2031 minThrive with ConfidenceSuccession Planning: Where and When to startJoin our hosts, Rick Guinotte, Tim Merrigan, and Scott Cline, as they discuss when and how an owner should prepare for retirement and passing the legacy of their practice to the next person. They touch on topics for not only a single doctor practice, but a multi-doctor practice as well. Topics that are covered include, when should one start planning, who should they have them help with their succession plan, and what should the plan look like! If you have any questions or interested in learning more about setting up a succession plan, please reach out...
2022-05-0330 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: OptiSource with Brian KesslerListen in to the conversation between our very own Tim Merrigan and Brian Kessler, National Sales Manager with OptiSource. They discuss how OptiSource can provide thousands of products for your whole practice and not just for the optical. They offer monthly specials, exclusive products, bundle packages for start up practices, and a great deal for Acquios Alliance Members. OptiSource can help you set your practice apart and provide the best products to your patients. For more information check out OptiSource's website 1-800-optisource.com Or email Acquios Alliance at info@acquiosalliance.com to get conn...
2022-03-0232 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: HoyaTim Merrigan sits down with Patrick McCarthy Vice President of Hoya Vision Care. " Hoya is dedicated to helping you achieve the practice you envision – every step of the way. Whether it is a patient who needs your care or a customer who looks to you for advice, we are here to help you shape the best customer experience. You can also count on us to help you run and expand your business. With education and insights for you and your team. And by providing you with support, technology and systems to optimize your practice. We consider our partnership successful wh...
2022-02-0228 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: SunbitTim Merrigan sits down to chat with Robert Nunziato, Head of Inside Sales and Operations with Sunbit. Robert and Tim discuss what makes Sunbit different from the "other guys" and why having their services is a no brainer for your practice. "Sunbit is a buy now, pay over time service that allows your patients to make larger purchases in your office by spreading out the payments." Sunbit offers 3, 6, and 12 month payment plans with 3 months being 0% interest. Sunbit also has a 90% approval rating, giving your patients more opportunity to use this service in your practice.To get more...
2022-01-0528 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: CARR Realty with Ken JorgensonThis week Tim sits down to talk with CARR Realty's National Director, Ken Jorgenson. Ken and Tim chat about the current state of the realty market and what CARR Realty can do for you and your practice as an exclusive Vendor Partner of Acquios Alliance.We are excited to have Ken back on to discuss the market and what the industry looks like since we last spoke to him. For questions about CARR Realty, or any of our other Vendor Partners, please reach out to us by email at info@acquiosalliance.com.
2021-11-2442 minThrive with ConfidenceThe Acquios Alliance and How It Came To BeRick and Tim sit down to talk all things Acquios Alliance; what inspired them to start the Alliance and what it has become today. They discuss all of the incredible Vendor Partners that have partnered with the Alliance since 2020 and how it continues to grow. Sit back, relax, and listen to the dynamic duo bring you a few laughs plus lots of information on Exclusive Vendor Partners and how they can benefit every area of your private practice.
2021-10-2737 minThrive with ConfidenceWelcome to the Fourth QuarterRick sit's down with Acquios Advisors very own Kendall Guinotte. The two discuss all things that come with entering the fourth and final quarter. From encouraging your patients to spend their HSA/FSA funds in your office before the end of the year, to promoting a positive and uplifting culture within your practice and team. You don't want to miss this episode, whether you are listening on your drive into work or while you are making dinner for the family, you will learn something new, and laugh a bit too.
2021-10-1318 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: EyePromiseListen in as Rick Guinotte chats with Patrick Curran, Vice President National Accounts with EyePromise! Rick and Patrick discuss the various supplements that EyePromise offers, the simplicity of bringing EyePromise into your practice, their subscription services, and more. EyePromise values the importance of partnerships. They are not only a Vendor partner with the Acquios Aliance, but a partner to many major sports teams, including the Red Sox. The partnerships they value the most are with Optometrists to support patient care. To learn more about EyePromise and the supplements they offer, check out their website eyepromise.com...
2021-07-2117 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Empower Health and WellnessWe know one of the largest obstacles that private practices face is providing their team with an affordable healthcare program. This is where our Vendor Partner, Empower Health and Wellness comes in! Join Rick Guinotte as he talks with the CEO and Co Founder of Empower Health and Wellness, Todd Gaddis, MD to learn about this great company and the services they provide!Empower Health and Wellness is a subscription based Healthcare service that is affordable and convenient. Rather than going to a doctor's office, your employees can talk with Dr. Gaddis and his team v...
2021-05-1210 minThrive with ConfidenceEmbrace Technology with Dr. Jennifer DenHartogPlease join us for an exciting conversation as Tim Merrigan talks with Dr. Jennifer DenHartog, Private Practice Optometrist and Owner of Premier Vision Clinic! Dr. DenHartog tells us why she chose to open her own practice and all of the fantastic technology she has brought in to provide her patients with the best care. They discuss The IPL from Lumenis, Neurolens, and Scleral Lenses. Lumenis and Neurolens are two wonderful Vendors with Acquios Alliance. Technology can be a useful tool to provide great care for your patients and Dr. DenHartog shows that it can enhance your...
2021-03-2450 minThrive with ConfidenceYour CV - Your First ImpressionJoin us for a special episode where Rick Guinotte chats with Tim Merrigan of Acquios Advisors about how to make your CV unique. Now is a great time to update or start creating your Curricula Vitae! They discuss the importance of a Cover Letter, formatting your CV, and what information is relevant. This episode is not just for someone looking at private practice, but any avenue you are considering! If you would like assistance meeting with Optometrists all over the country, reach out to Acquios Advisors at info@acquios.com or i...
2021-03-0525 minThrive with ConfidenceDifferentiating Your Practice with Dr. Jason HurleyJoin 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 adv...
2021-02-1018 minThrive with ConfidenceMarketing your Private Optometry Practice in 2021: Part ThreeWelcome 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 t...
2020-12-2322 minThrive with ConfidenceMarketing your Private Optometry Practice in 2021: Part TwoWelcome 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!
2020-12-2223 minThrive with ConfidenceMarketing your Private Optometry Practice in 2021: Part OneWelcome 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 Thre...
2020-12-2118 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: AbydeOn 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 info@acquiosalliance.com for more information or to get in contact wit...
2020-10-1441 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: HeartlandOn 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 info@acquiosalliance.com to learn more!
2020-09-1623 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: AnagramOn this episode, our Vendor Spotlight features Anagram! Rick Guinotte and Anagram's CEO, Jeremy Bluvol, discuss how Anagram is rearranging the way healthcare is provided. Learn how Anagram can be implemented in your practice. Anagram is a vital system for a private practice to unlock out-of-network benefits and provide care to a wider patient base! Make sure to check out Anagram at Anagram.care or their social media pages on Facebook and Twitter! Anagram is a proud vendor of Acquios Alliance!
2020-08-0519 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: CARR Healthcare RealtyThe Spotlight this week is on CARR Healthcare Realty! Our very own Tim Merrigan chats with Ken Jorgenson, Director of Corporate Relationships and Events with CARR. They discuss why it is so important to have an agent that is knowledgeable in the needs for a medical practice and how they help find the perfect space! Questions that are answered include "Is it better to lease or buy a building?", "How does the process work?", and "Does CARR help with Renewals?".Check out CARR Healthcare Realty at carr.us or their social media pages on Facebook, L...
2020-07-2247 minThrive with ConfidenceVendor Spotlight: Neurolens and Dr. Michelle AhumadaWelcome to the second episode in our series Vendor Spotlight! Rick Guinotte has a conversation with Aric Plumley and Matt Swartz, from Neurolens, and Dr. Michelle Ahumada, an optometrist who has Neurolens in her practice. Aric, Neurolens' Chief Technology Officer, and Matt, Neurolens' VP of Sales and Development, discuss how Neurolenses were created and the success they have had so far. Dr. Michelle describes how Neurolens was successfully implemented in her practice. Find more information about Neurolens at their website www.neurolenses.com and their social media facebook.com/neurolenses. Also be sure to check out their...
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