Best Cleinman Performance Partners Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Optometry Practice Divestiture Peaks and Valleys: A Private Equity Journey 16:54

2h ago16:54

16:54

Optometrist and former Practice Owner, Dr. Patrick Wellick of Apple Valley Eye Care in Apple Valley, MN, discusses his private equity practice divestiture journey and how he overcame a serious setback during the process. Practice owners will get great advice and tips on planning a successful exit.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Successful Optometry Practice Strategies for Efficiency, Patient Volume, and Financial Optimization 18:36

28d ago18:36

18:36

Practice Administrator Sherri Kelly of Crystal Vision Clinic in Crystal, MN discusses how she and the Practice Owner, Dr. Chase Endres approached growing revenue by enhancing practice efficiencies and broadening their team’s financial literacy while maintaining exceptional patient care.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Exceptional Elderly Patient Care Meets Optimal Optometry Practice Efficiency 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

Dr. Dori Carlson, owner and optometrist at Heartland Eye Care, P.C. in North Dakota talks about the unique challenges and rewards of providing eyecare to elderly patients and shares strategies for optimizing optometry practice efficiency.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Leadership Development Wisdom for Optometry Practice OD/Owners 33:13

3M ago33:13

33:13

Dr. Dwight Barnes, co-owner and optometrist at Cary Family Eye Care in Cary, North Carolina shares his leadership journey and the important lessons he learned. Listen to hone your leadership skills.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Establishing a Successful Dry Eye Optometry Specialty With IPL and RF 24:47

4M ago24:47

24:47

Dr. Melanie Weiss, owner and optometrist at Weiss Eyecare Clinic in Watertown, SD reveals her in-depth strategies for establishing a successful dry eye clinic utilizing Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and Radio Frequency (RF) treatments. Learn the secrets to success!By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Creating Your Optometry Dream Team: Essential Hiring and Onboarding Tips 21:03

5M ago21:03

21:03

Cleinman Performance Partners’ Senior Director of Client Solutions, Amanda Van Voris weighs in on best practices for finding, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding the right people to join your private optometry practice team. This episode is filled with proven success methods.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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The Top 5 Most Common Legal Issues For Private Optometry Practice Owners 27:10

6M ago27:10

27:10

Michelle Devito Marinello, Attorney and Partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, discusses the top 5 common legal issues faced by private optometry practice owners and how to avoid them.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Succession Planning for Private Optometry Practice Success 17:27

7M ago17:27

17:27

Join us as Dr. Billy McMillin of McMillin Eyecare in Kingsport, TN, shares his journey from Associate Doctor to partner, and ultimately, owner of his own practice. He offers valuable strategies and insights into succession planning to help ensure a seamless transition for any practice.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Proven Strategies For Growing Second Pair of Eyewear Sales 24:48

8M ago24:48

24:48

Our guest, optometry practice co-owner, manager, and veteran optician, Kari Whitehorne, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, shares her tried-and-true strategies that lead to second and multiple pairs of eyewear sales. You’ll walk away with real solutions to put into action right away!By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Adding Aesthetic Services to Grow Your Optometry Practice | What You Should Know 24:11

9M ago24:11

24:11

Listen for exclusive tips as Dr. Dora Adamopoulos, President and Founder of Eye2Eye Optometry Corner and SomaSou MedSpa in Alexandria, VA details how she developed a very successful business featuring aesthetic services to enhance her private optometry practice.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Maximizing Optometry Practice Revenue With Frame and Lens Sales Reps 20:17

10M ago20:17

20:17

Listen for great tips to improve your private optometry practice revenue! Guest Heidi Cass, operations manager for a two-location practice, Reed Optical in NH, reveals her successful methods for getting the most for a practice from frame and lens sales representatives.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Leveraging Luxury Retail For Optometry Practice Growth 20:48

11M ago20:48

20:48

Listen for great tips on incorporating luxury eyewear into an optometry practice from Dr. Joelle Zagury in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She’ll share how she reached her luxury retail success quickly and how other practices can too.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Revitalizing Work Culture For Business Success 21:06

1y ago21:06

21:06

In this episode, Dr. Robert Goerss and his manager, Josh Lefholz, from Tomasino Goerss Vision Source in O’Fallon, MO, share their journey of overcoming a staffing crisis and rebuilding their eyecare practice culture from the ground up.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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The Path to Exiting Vision Plans and Eyecare Practice Growth 21:11

1y ago21:11

21:11

For private optometry practice owners looking to break free from the limitations of vision plans and grow revenue, this episode features Dr. Kyle Ross of North Shore Eye Health and Wellness, who shares strategies for opting out of them and cultivating a thriving practice.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Motivating Your Eyecare Team: Unleashing Peak Potential 21:55

1y ago21:55

21:55

For an eyecare practice to grow, it’s essential to continuously find ways to motivate your team to foster that growth. Business partners Dr. Christine Hayes and Dr. Kimberly Brown at Wildwood Vision Specialists in Wildwood, MO, share their methods for successfully motivating their team.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Mastering the Selection and Integration of an Associate Optometrist 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

21:20

Dr. Nathan Heilman, a practice owner in Northfield, Minnesota, shares his step-by-step journey to successfully integrating a long-term Associate Optometrist into his practice.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Optimizing Staffing Solutions | Harnessing the Power of Virtual Assistants in an Eyecare Practice 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

21:04

Learn how Dr. Michael Feeser and practice manager Angela Feeser of Feeser Eye Care in Odessa, TX tackled staffing challenges by hiring virtual assistants for their independent optometry practice. Discover the challenges, benefits, and insights gained.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Implementing Benchmarking Across An Eyecare Practice Team 19:28

1+ y ago19:28

19:28

Guests Dr. Joshua Woodland and Dr. Corey Kelly, optometrists and business partners at the Woodland Eye Clinics in Iowa discuss how essential benchmarking has become in their eyecare practice and how they effectively developed a system across their three locations.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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What You Should Know About Moving An Eyecare Practice 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

26:25

Dr. Melissa McCulley, optometrist and owner of McCulley Optix Gallery in West Fargo, ND talks about what she and her team experienced during and following the move of their practice into new construction. You'll learn about the process, potential issues, and tips to make it easier.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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From Rookie Straight to Optometrist/Owner: A Journey of Transformation 20:06

1+ y ago20:06

20:06

Dr. Reed Jarvis, owner of Jarvis Vision Center in Murray, KY, shares his journey from becoming a practice owner right out of optometry school to running a high-performing eyecare practice, highlighting lessons learned along the way.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Everything You Want To Know About Exit Planning As An Optometrist/Practice Owner 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

Dr. Andy Howard and Dr. Liz Howard, former optometry practice owners in Jacksboro, Tennessee, discuss their exit journey and share how they ensured a smooth transition into retirement.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Creating A Positive Workplace Culture From The Top Down 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

22:08

Optical Director Heidi Brooke and Optometric Technician Director Shelby Oster of River Valley Eye Professionals in Northfield, MN, share their ideas on creating a positive practice culture within their optometry practice to foster a desirable working environment and retain staff.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Creating A Positive Workplace Culture In An Optometry Practice 17:55

2y ago17:55

17:55

Clinic Operations Manager Brittany Codrington and Optical Manager Jason Barret from Eyes on Sheppard in North York, Ontario, discuss how they collaborated with OD/Owner Dr. Kerry Salsberg to create a positive work culture at their practice, highlighting the key ingredients involved.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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Growing Your Optometry Practice | Ideas That Work 19:13

2y ago19:13

19:13

Dr. Kim Skyles and Dr. Jeff Binstock, a young married couple and owners of Redmond Eye Clinic in Washington, have had an adventurous journey developing their optometry practice. They openly share their experiences, including taking bold risks that ultimately paid off.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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A Creative Use for Virtual Eye Exam Technology 15:22

2y ago15:22

15:22

Doctor of Optometry, Dr. Pamela Brown of Chili Vision Group in Rochester, NY speaks on adopting DigitalOptometrics technology to conduct virtual eye exams at her practice. She details the entire process, including her unique ways of utilizing this technology and the financial impact on her practice.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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The Secret to Getting Through Difficult Business Challenges 13:56

2y ago13:56

13:56

Dr. Anthony Smith, Optometrist and Owner of Jonesville Eye Care in Jonesville, MI speaks candidly about how he was able to rebuild his practice after losing it to a devastating fire in 2018. Listen in as Dr. Smith shares his incredible journey since that blaze.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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What It Means To Add Neurolens To An Optometry Practice 13:45

2y ago13:45

13:45

Dr. Pamela Brown of Chili Vision Group in Rochester, NY, discusses her experiences with adding Neurolens prism lens technology to Chili Vision Group and the impact it had on her optometry practice. Learn how she utilized it to enhance patient care and practice growth.By Cleinman Performance Partners

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A Bigger Optometric Practice Space Means Growth Opportunities! 7:33

2y ago7:33

7:33

Jenna Gilbertson, Office Manager at McCulley Optix Gallery in West Fargo, North Dakota speaks with Leslie Parmerter of Optometry consulting firm, Cleinman Performance Partners about transitioning that eye care practice into a much larger space and what that journey entailed. The post A Bigger Optometric Practice Space Means Growth Opportunities! ap…

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Navigating Optometry Practice Divestiture Peaks and Valleys: A Private Equity Journey 16:54

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Successful Optometry Practice Strategies for Efficiency, Patient Volume, and Financial Optimization 18:36

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Exceptional Elderly Patient Care Meets Optimal Optometry Practice Efficiency 17:00

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Leadership Development Wisdom for Optometry Practice OD/Owners 33:13

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Establishing a Successful Dry Eye Optometry Specialty With IPL and RF 24:47

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Creating Your Optometry Dream Team: Essential Hiring and Onboarding Tips 21:03

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The Top 5 Most Common Legal Issues For Private Optometry Practice Owners 27:10

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Succession Planning for Private Optometry Practice Success 17:27

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Proven Strategies For Growing Second Pair of Eyewear Sales 24:48

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Adding Aesthetic Services to Grow Your Optometry Practice | What You Should Know 24:11

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Maximizing Optometry Practice Revenue With Frame and Lens Sales Reps 20:17

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Leveraging Luxury Retail For Optometry Practice Growth 20:48

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Revitalizing Work Culture For Business Success 21:06

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The Path to Exiting Vision Plans and Eyecare Practice Growth 21:11

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Motivating Your Eyecare Team: Unleashing Peak Potential 21:55

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Mastering the Selection and Integration of an Associate Optometrist 21:20

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Optimizing Staffing Solutions | Harnessing the Power of Virtual Assistants in an Eyecare Practice 21:04

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Implementing Benchmarking Across An Eyecare Practice Team 19:28

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What You Should Know About Moving An Eyecare Practice 26:25

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From Rookie Straight to Optometrist/Owner: A Journey of Transformation 20:06

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Everything You Want To Know About Exit Planning As An Optometrist/Practice Owner 24:41

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Creating A Positive Workplace Culture From The Top Down 22:08

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Creating A Positive Workplace Culture In An Optometry Practice 17:55

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Growing Your Optometry Practice | Ideas That Work 19:13

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A Creative Use for Virtual Eye Exam Technology 15:22

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The Secret to Getting Through Difficult Business Challenges 13:56

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What It Means To Add Neurolens To An Optometry Practice 13:45

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A Bigger Optometric Practice Space Means Growth Opportunities! 7:33