Best FAAO Podcasts (2024)

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Why embracing myopia control makes sense for both your business and your patients with Dr. Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO 1:02:35

8d ago1:02:35

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Dr. Justin Kwon, OD. Justin joins me on the show to talk all things myopia control. Justin’s passion for this topic is very evident and I found our conversation very informative. While there’s the obvious clinical angle that is a deeper and separate discussion than what we had here…

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The difference between satisfied & engaged employees, why you should care about a performance management strategy, MAGIC, and how all of this matters to your profitability with Dr. David Mason, Ph.D. 1:05:58

1h ago1:05:58

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is David Mason, Ph.D. David joins me on the show to talk about a seemingly abstract but important distinction that you should consider when thinking about your team: do you have satisfied team members or engaged team members? Our conversation spills over into multiple different topics…

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Ep 139 - "Clinical Investigator Experience- Presbyopia Eye Drops" Natasha Hindman, O.D. 39:14

20h ago39:14

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Natasha (Tasha) Hindman, O.D., has been practicing optometry since 2003. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biochemistry at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY, where she also played basketball, captaining her team. She then attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University) where she received a BS in Visual Science a…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Healthcare Trends 31:16

39m ago31:16

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Dr. Chris Wolfe discusses the impact of private equity on patient care and the evolving healthcare landscape. It highlights the trend of physicians leaving private practice and opting for employment with larger health systems or corporate entities. The declining reimbursement rates and rising costs pose challenges for optometrists, leading to the n…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Opportunities and challenges measuring carotenoids in living human tissue 1:05:43

8d ago1:05:43

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Werner 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/…

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Revisiting the customer experience journey in a post-COVID economy with Dennis Moseley Williams 57:58

1d ago57:58

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Dennis Moseley Williams. Dennis joins me to revisit the importance of the customer experience on the success of your practice. He shares the five phases of the patient experience and how to think differently about the way you engage your patients in your practice. I really love hav…

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Ep 138 Part 2 - "Understanding Peptides" Dr. Elizabeth Yurth 46:47

1h ago46:47

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Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP is Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Boulder Longevity Institute, where she has been providing Tomorrow’s Medicine Today to her clients since 2006. Dr. Yurth obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, completed her residency at the Un…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Navigating AI in Optometry 1:01:48

2d ago1:01:48

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In this conversation, Chris and Dr. Haley Perry discuss the current state of AI and its potential threats and opportunities for the profession. They explore fears related to AI replacing eye care professionals and the potential loss of patient care. They also discuss the mistrust of AI and concerns about data privacy. The conversation delves into h…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Supercommunicator Book Club 1:07:08

4h ago1:07:08

1:07:08

The 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 discus…

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IT'S (A)LIVE!! IT'S (A)LIVE!! The 20/20 Money Membership™ is LIVE!! (plus, thinking through the math of buying into a practice) 46:19

1d ago46:19

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Today's episode is a bit special because I'm FINALLY able to announce that the 20/20 Money Membership is live! The beginning of the show is a walk-through of the membership, the offering, who it's for, and why I created it. One IMPORTANT item that I didn't share in the episode: join the Membership by September 30th using promo code FOUNDER and get …

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Ep 138 Part 1 - "Understanding Peptides" Dr. Elizabeth Yurth 46:52

1d ago46:52

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Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP is Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Boulder Longevity Institute, where she has been providing Tomorrow’s Medicine Today to her clients since 2006. Dr. Yurth obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, completed her residency at the Un…

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The Vision Of Leadership Podcast: Delegate Better 37:22

1d ago37:22

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I bet you feel like you already have enough to do. A lot of what you do (many tasks you shouldn’t be doing), should be done by someone else in the business. And it will be done at least 80% as well as, if not better than, if you do it. It will also cost you less for others to do it. Here’s the real secret; they love doing the stuff you hate to do. …

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Storytelling & 10 Rules of Showbiz with David Edler 59:06

6d ago59:06

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David 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, storytellin…

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Ep 137 Part 2 - "Parkinson's Disease" Dr. Ray Dorsey 56:57

8d ago56:57

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Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. Ray is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease. His research on brain diseases and digital health has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets. In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote End…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Business Metrics 32:29

24d ago32:29

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Dr. Aaron Werner discusses the importance of tracking business metrics in a practice and shares his approach to monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). He emphasizes the value of regularly reviewing metrics to identify areas of improvement and make informed decisions. Some of the key metrics he tracks include revenue per exam, revenue per doc…

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Bonus #55: The Cognitive Anchor of the Comprehensive Eye Exam 15:56

11d ago15:56

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9 Key Metrics: https://eyecodeeducation.ck.page/262f3cef1d Comprehensive Optometry Simplified Community: https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/comprehensive-optometry-simplified In this episode, Dr. Kyle Klute and Dr. Chris Wolfe discuss the cognitive anchor of the annual eye exam and the internal struggle that comes with it. They explore how op…

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Episode 29 - Collaborative Eye Care 19:10

14d ago19:10

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Clearly KC host Dr. Melissa Barnett OD welcomes Dr. Justin Schweitzer OD from Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD to discuss co-management of keratoconus patients. Dr. Schweitzer notes he practices in a tertiary eyecare setting, and local optometrists regularly refer patients for testing, treatment, or surgery. Dr. Schweitzer acts as the condu…

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What associate ODs REALLY value in their role in a private practice, alignment of expectations between owner and associate ODs, and how to ask good interview questions with Dr. Chris Lopez, OD 1:03:02

18d ago1:03:02

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Dr. Chris Lopez. Chris joined me back on the show to talk about all things related to the associate OD/owner OD relationships. As the career consultant at ODs on Finance, Chris has a unique perspective and gives us insight on the conversations he has been having with both associate…

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Ep 137 Part 1 - "Parkinson's Disease" Dr. Ray Dorsey 1:04:02

15d ago1:04:02

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Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. Ray is working to identify and eliminate the root causes of Parkinson’s disease. His research on brain diseases and digital health has been published in leading academic journals and featured in multiple news outlets. In 2020, Ray and his colleagues wrote End…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: The Optometric C Suite 58:47

16d ago58:47

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In this conversation, Laurie Sorrenson and Chris discuss the importance of seeking help and building a team in both personal and professional aspects of life. They touch on Laurie's experience with her husband's resistance to getting hearing aids and how it relates to the challenges of asking for help in business. They explore the roles of CEO, CFO…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 21:19

20d ago21:19

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Entrepreneurship 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, h…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Carotenoid FAQ - A Re-evaluation of the Evidence 52:37

22d ago52:37

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In this conversation, Chris and Prof John Nolan discuss the measurement and correlation of carotenoid levels, specifically macular pigment optical density (MPOD). They explore the challenges of measuring MPOD directly and the limitations of current clinical devices. They also discuss the correlation between skin carotenoid levels and MPOD, debunkin…

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Ep 136 - “Latest Advancements In Presbyopia Eye Drops” Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO 38:49

22d ago38:49

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Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO. practices in Azusa, CA, USA. He is an internationally recognized expert and researcher in therapeutics, dry eye, presbyopia, contact lenses, and allergy. He is also co-medical director for the multi-site Neurosensory Abnormalities in SymptomAtic Ocular Surface Patients (NASA) study. Dr. Hom has written 4 books and published…

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Lessons learned when natural disasters shut down your practice with Pete Kehoe, OD 52:28

1M ago52:28

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Pete Kehoe, OD. Pete joins me back on the show to discuss all the hard lessons he and his team have recently learned while they navigated their practice being shut down due to a massive ice storm that destroyed a large portion of the building's roof. Pete shares more about the head…

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Bonus: Building a Financial Dream Team for Practice Owners 8:46

26d ago8:46

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In this bonus episode, Chris and Eric discuss the importance of building a financial dream team for practice owners. They emphasize the need for clarity and certainty in a time of uncertainty, and the impact of external noise on financial decisions. They highlight the value of understanding the financial aspects of the practice and the potential fo…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Preventing Workplace Violence with Joe DeLoach 1:08:56

26d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

On 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…

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Episode 28 - Contact Lens Questions 19:07

1M ago19:07

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Clearly KC host Dr. Melissa Barnett OD checks in with Dr. Karen DeLoss OD of the Kellogg Eye Center at University of Michigan and reads questions collected from keratoconus patients. Dr. DeLoss offers some brand name solutions that she recommends and cautions that not all solutions work for all lenses. She reveals she quizzes her patients on their …

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Ep 135 Part 2 - “Using Technology For Early Diagnosis Of Retinal Disease” Dr. Stephen Sinclair 58:12

29d ago58:12

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Dr. Stephen Sinclair is a retina specialist, researcher and inventor. In ophthalmology. his research continues in the development of many digital devices among which are the laser doppler measurement of retinal blood flow, the measurement of real world functional visual fields, and the development of ophthalmic image management and annotation syste…

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Thoughts and opinions on the state & future of private practice optometry from the president of a $110 million optometry organization: a conversation with John Marvin, President of Texas State Optical 1:04:02

29d ago1:04:02

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is John Marvin President of Texas State Optical. As one of the country’s oldest optometry business models, TSO has seen many different headwinds and tailwinds that have impacted optometry. As President of TSO over the past 20 years, John has seen TSO grow into one of the top 10 retail…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: The Pitfalls of Competing with Price Alone 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

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The conversation explores the topics of profitability and revenue in the context of an optometry practice. The hosts discuss the difference between cashflow and profit and loss, the importance of understanding customer value, and the significance of upselling additional products and services. They also touch on the challenge of competing with big b…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Myopia Collective Change Agent with Dr Joelle Holland 59:54

1M ago59:54

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Dr 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 an…

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Ep 135 Part 1 - “Using Technology For Early Diagnosis Of Retinal Disease” Dr. Stephen Sinclair 50:26

1M ago50:26

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Dr. Stephen Sinclair is a retina specialist, researcher and inventor. In ophthalmology. his research continues in the development of many digital devices among which are the laser doppler measurement of retinal blood flow, the measurement of real world functional visual fields, and the development of ophthalmic image management and annotation syste…

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Biggest regrets we hear from 50yo ODs with Tim Merrigan from Acquios Advisors 49:00

1M ago49:00

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Welcome 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 …

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Is Fish Oil Dangerous? 38:18

1M ago38:18

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In this conversation, Chris and Jim Stringham discuss a recent study that suggests fish oil supplements may raise the risk of stroke and heart issues. They highlight the importance of understanding the quality of fish oil and the difference between ethyl ester and reesterified triglyceride formulations. They emphasize the need for education and cle…

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Bonus #54: 992XX vs 920XX - Assign Value Appropriately 12:43

2M ago12:43

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9 Key Metrics: https://eyecodeeducation.ck.page/262f3cef1d Comprehensive Optometry Simplified Community: https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/comprehensive-optometry-simplified In this episode, Dr. Kyle Klute and Dr. Wolfe discuss the updates and changes in the Evaluation and Management coding systems. The conversation focuses on the challenges…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Purpose Behind CPT Codes 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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Dr 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…

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Episode 27 - Debunking KC Myths 18:53

2M ago18:53

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Clearly KC host Dr. Melissa Barnett OD explodes some myths with crosslinking expert Dr. William Trattler MD, of the Center for Excellence in Eye Care in Miami. He shares that patients with extremely thin corneas can be successfully crosslinked if the surgeon makes some adjustments in the treatment protocol. While most crosslinked patients will not …

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A commercial real estate update and the importance of the real estate when selling a practice with Mike Jorgenson of Carr Healthcare Realty 57:35

1M ago57:35

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Mike Jorgenson with Carr Healthcare Realty. Mike joins me back on the show to give us an update on what he and his team around the country are seeing in the commercial real estate market. We also dive into some of the considerations, mistakes, and blind spots that both buyers and s…

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Ep 134 Part 2 - "Visceral Fat" Ana Cláudia Rosa, MD PhD 1:17:26

1M ago1:17:26

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Ana Rosa, MD, PhD is a physician, Radiologist, Body fellowship, trained, alumni of the University of Minnesota, medical doctor at the VA healthcare system, and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota.Dr. Rosa has done two radiology residencies, one in Brazil, and one in the United States, obtained a doctorate degree, had done a body imag…

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The Vision of Leadership Podcast: And...I'm back, in a less perfect and better way. 30:29

2M ago30:29

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We all have one thing that is definitely in common…The one thing that will never change, is almost everything is going to change. In this solo episode, I will go through what I have been going through for the past many months. I’ll deal with my battle over not being perfect, why vulnerability is actually a superpower you need and the imposter syndr…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Carotenoid Supplements and Fish Oil with Dr Ryan Powell 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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Aaron 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 sup…

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An optometry marketing conversation with Eugene Shatsman: the importance of the Google "snack pack" for your practice, why online scheduling is table stakes, why linking to your Google Biz Profile is a ... 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Eugene Shatsman, Managing Partner of National Strategic Group and new host of The Power Hour Podcast. In this wide-reaching marketing conversation, Eugene shares a variety of “low hanging marketing fruit” mistakes and misconceptions that practice owners nationwide have about how ma…

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Ep 134 Part 1 - "Visceral Fat" Ana Cláudia Rosa, MD PhD 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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Ana Rosa, MD, PhD is a physician, Radiologist, Body fellowship, trained, alumni of the University of Minnesota, medical doctor at the VA healthcare system, and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota.Dr. Rosa has done two radiology residencies, one in Brazil, and one in the United States, obtained a doctorate degree, had done a body imag…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Pilot Debrief with Hoover 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

In this conversation, Chris and Hoover discuss various topics related to aviation and safety. They talk about the purpose of the podcast and the value of having conversations with interesting people. Hoover shares his background in aviation and how he became a fighter pilot. They also discuss the importance of safety in aviation and the different s…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Medically Necessary Contact Lenses w Dr John Rumpakis 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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Drs 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 Show Sponsors: CooperVision, MacuHealth ------------------------ Le…

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Ep 133 - The Legacy Of Matt Christopher 45:35

2M ago45:35

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Matt Christopher is America’s bestselling sports writer for children. He wrote over 150 books for children spanning a variety of sports. Now his sons are continuing the legacy. Support their initiative here: https://kck.st/4cd4lIQBy Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb

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Easy and conspicuous ways to avoid tax mistakes and penalties, how proactive conversations can smooth out your annual tax payment plan, and the intersection of tax and estate planning with Amber Morgan ... 57:12

2M ago57:12

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Amber Morgan, CPA with Mohr CPAs. In the wake of tax season, Amber and I run through some of the easy and conspicuous action items that you can take proactively over the year that not only will have a positive impact on your overall tax planning, but also make for a happy and produ…

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The Chris Wolfe Podcast: Make Children's Sight Your Fight 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Cooper Vision episode 1 (This panel discussion focuses on myopia management and how to make it simpler for practices and beneficial for patients. The experts discuss the importance of myopia management in reducing the risk of vision-threatening diseases and the standard of care in the field. They also highlight the MiSight daily soft contact lens a…

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The Aaron Werner Podcast: Tackling Big Challenges with Dr Amber Dunn 44:58

2M ago44:58

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Dr 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 so…

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