Best Powerpractice Podcasts (2025)

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The Eyecare Industry’s Big Reset: Data Trends, Economic Strain, and the Future of Vision Expo 58:49

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6h ago58:49

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There’s no sugarcoating it: the data shows the eye care industry is facing headwinds. Patient volume is down. Consumer sentiment is shifting. Tariffs are rattling supply chains, and the future of our biggest industry event is being reimagined.

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Bringing Aesthetics into Optometry: Dr. Chelsea Kesty on Lasers, Toxins & the $10K Patient Opportunity 53:08

7d ago53:08

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Is optometry the next frontier for aesthetic medicine? In this insightful episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman welcomes double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Chelsea Kesty to explore a booming opportunity: aesthetic procedures in and around the eye, and how optometrists can responsibly and profitably tap into it.…

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Designing a Practice That Works for Your Life: Dr. Ruth Mannschreck on Systems, Culture & Freedom 59:39

14d ago59:39

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In this eye-opening episode of The Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits down with Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, a seasoned dentist, business strategist, and founder of Shoreline Strategies LLC, who shares the transformational story of how a personal crisis forced her to completely rethink how her business operated. The result? Fewer hours, more profit, and a h…

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How Pursuing Passions Outside Optometry Can Grow the Value of Your Practice, with Dr. Gary Gerber 59:53

22d ago59:53

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What if scaling your optometry practice isn’t inside the exam lane, but outside it? In this week’s episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits down with a legend in the industry — Dr. Gary Gerber, co-founder of Treehouse Eyes, seasoned consultant, and founder of the Power Practice, for a conversation that breaks every mold you’ve come to expect fro…

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AI Is Changing the Way You Practice: What Every Optometrist Needs to Know in 2025 48:14

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In this forward-looking episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman is joined by Dr. Scot Morris and Dr. Rehan Ahmed — AI innovators and co-editors of the acclaimed AI in Eyecare journal. These aren’t theorists, they’re clinicians embedded in the tech that’s actively shaping the future of optometry.

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Mental Fitness Is the Missing Link: How Your Mindset Might Be Undermining Your Practice’s Growth 54:02

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Every leader has saboteurs. The question is — are yours running the show? In this episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Natalie Siston, international speaker, bestselling author, and Lead Presenter at Positive Intelligence, to unpack one of the most transformative frameworks in leadership today: mental fitness.…

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Inside the EHR Black Box: What’s Helping, What’s Hurting, and What’s Next for Optometric Tech 57:36

1M ago57:36

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Why does your EHR feel more like a burden than a solution? Eugene Shatsman sits down with leaders from RevolutionEHR, Eyefinity, and practicing ODs to discuss the painful realities of optometric software — and what the next generation must do differently.

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Vision Beyond Sight: How the Two Blind Brothers Turned a Diagnosis into a Mission of Hope and Impact 53:20

2M ago53:20

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What if the very thing you thought would hold you back, became the motivation behind your greatest impact? In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Brad and Brian Manning — the powerhouse duo behind Two Blind Brothers, to explore how vision loss sparked one of the most purpose-driven brands in…

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Tech-Enabled Practice Growth: AI, Automation & the Future of Patient Experience with Altris and Adit 50:46

2M ago50:46

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Technology is no longer a “nice-to-have” in optometry — it’s the edge that separates growing practices from stagnant ones. In this episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman brings together two leading innovators transforming how care is delivered and experienced: Grant Schmid, VP of Business Development at Altris AI, and Steven Marinkovich, Sr. Direct…

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The Quarterly Roundup: Vision Metrics Every OD Should Know in 2025 with Dr. Jason Lake 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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What do the fastest-growing practices in optometry have in common? They track the right numbers, and know how to act on them. In this data-packed episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman welcomes back Dr. Jason Lake, founder of the Elevate Conference and a recognized leader in practice analytics, to kick off a brand-new quarterly series built for the…

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Seeing Fewer Patients and Earning More: Inside a Smarter Optometry Workflow with Dr. Janelle Davison 54:13

2M ago54:13

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You don’t need more patients — you need more from each visit. That’s the lesson Dr. Janelle Davison learned after transforming her practice into a lean, high-performing operation that runs on technology and trust. She didn’t scale by adding exam slots. She scaled by designing a smarter model, one that prioritizes revenue per patient and gets patien…

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Redefining Optical Sales: Mindset Shifts and Training Strategies, with Kayla Ashlee from Spexy 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Optical is often the most overlooked revenue driver in your practice — but not for Kayla Ashlee. As founder and CEO of Spexy, and the creator of FrameTurn®, Kayla has trained hundreds of optical teams on how to turn product conversations into moments of trust, clarity, and connection.

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Innovator Series Finale: Top Strategies for an Efficient and Profitable Practice with Barti & Teem 52:12

3M ago52:12

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Efficiency isn’t just about cutting costs — it’s about finding new growth opportunities, and two major innovations are leading the way forward. In this final installment of our Power Hour Innovator Series, Eugene Shatsman sits down with the teams behind Barti and Teem — two companies transforming how practices run smarter, not harder.…

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The ROI of Experience: How to Build Loyalty Through Memorable Patient Interactions 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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In this episode of Power Hour, renowned author and customer experience strategist, Dr. Joseph Michelli, joins Eugene Shatsman to explore how practices can craft emotional, memorable, and loyalty-driven experiences that set them apart. With a track record that includes Starbucks, Mercedes-Benz, Ritz-Carlton, and Zappos, Michelli unpacks how optometr…

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The Profit-Driving Tech Strategy That Majority of Practices Overlook, with Dr. Sage Hider 52:22

3M ago52:22

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Most practices think buying the latest technology will automatically boost revenue — but Dr. Sage Hider says it’s not about what you buy, it’s how you use it.

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Through His Eyes: How Zeiss Lenses Helped Photographer Kenneth Hines Rediscover His Vision & Himself 47:14

4M ago47:14

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This isn’t a clinical episode, it’s a human one. Kenneth Hines, known online as Professor Hines, is a celebrity photographer with a global portfolio. Despite depending on his eyes to make a living, he quietly lived with deteriorating vision, avoiding the eye doctor for over a decade. It wasn’t cost. It wasn’t access. It was something deeper.…

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Why Patient Experience Is the #1 Untapped Revenue Driver in Eye Care 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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Some patients walk out feeling wowed. Others walk away — and never come back. What’s the difference? It’s not your prices. It’s not your credentials and the experience. In this eye-opening episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits down with Shareef Mahdavi — industry consultant, speaker, and author of Beyond Bedside Manner — to expose one of the …

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Golden Elevator Nuggets: The AI Shifts Changing How Eye Care Practices Grow, with Daniel Rostenne 47:16

4M ago47:16

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Most practices think about growth in terms of marketing — but what if the real advantage lies in how you use technology to engage patients before they even pick up the phone?

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AOA's Latest Battle For Optometry: What’s Changing & What’s at Risk 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Optometry is facing some of its biggest challenges yet — from Medicare reimbursement cuts to scope expansion battles and new legislative threats that could redefine the profession. If you think these issues won’t impact your practice, think again.

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4 Industry Leaders, 4 Big Ideas: What's Next for Your Optometry Practice? 1:13:53

4M ago1:13:53

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Forget routine exams — eye care’s future just walked off the showroom floor at Vision Expo East 2025, and we've got your VIP ticket right here. Host Eugene Shatsman caught up with top executives from CareCredit, ZEISS, Silhouette Optical, and RevitalVision to uncover the innovations that had the industry buzzing. Whether it’s turning patient conver…

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The Secret to Growing a Thriving Eye Care Practice with High-Value Specialty Services 45:23

5M ago45:23

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Most practices stop at routine eye exams — but what if your practice could unlock new (cash-pay) revenue streams and provide high-value specialty care without feeling like you’re selling to patients? Dr. Jordan Dau started Dau Family Eyecare from scratch, transforming it into a technology-driven, specialty-focused practice that sees 100-150 patient…

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The 4 Pillars of a Highly Profitable Practice: How to Build a Scalable, Patient-Centered Business 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

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Building a thriving optometry practice isn’t about luck — It’s about strategy, efficiency, and data-driven decisions. Dr. David Cockrell has spent over 40 years refining the formula for success, turning his practice into a 12,000 sq. ft. powerhouse where five doctors each see 40 patients a day, without sacrificing quality of care.…

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Beyond Vision: How Emerging Tech Is Transforming the Future of Eye Care 1:03:36

5M ago1:03:36

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Innovation isn’t just reshaping tech—it’s transforming eye care, and your practice can be at the forefront. Ruth Yomtoubian, innovation leader at VSP, joins Eugene Shatsman to discuss the cutting-edge trends shaping eye care’s future. Fresh from CES, the world’s largest tech show—she reveals how AI, data, and multi-sensory tech are redefining healt…

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From High Turnover to High Retention: The Staffing Strategy Your Practice Needs with Lynn Lawrence 1:00:04

5M ago1:00:04

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Hiring good staff is hard. Keeping them? Even harder. Staff turnover, burnout, and lack of reliability and engagement are part of a challenge that most practices face today: an ever-present staffing puzzle.

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The Cost of Inaction: The Hidden Price You're Already Paying in Your Practice with Dr. Jeff Lewis 56:35

6M ago56:35

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Every practice owner understands the cost of making a change, but what about the cost of staying exactly the same?

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The Eyecare Industry’s Big Reset: Data Trends, Economic Strain, and the Future of Vision Expo 58:49

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Bringing Aesthetics into Optometry: Dr. Chelsea Kesty on Lasers, Toxins & the $10K Patient Opportunity 53:08

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Designing a Practice That Works for Your Life: Dr. Ruth Mannschreck on Systems, Culture & Freedom 59:39

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How Pursuing Passions Outside Optometry Can Grow the Value of Your Practice, with Dr. Gary Gerber 59:53

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AI Is Changing the Way You Practice: What Every Optometrist Needs to Know in 2025 48:14

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Mental Fitness Is the Missing Link: How Your Mindset Might Be Undermining Your Practice’s Growth 54:02

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Inside the EHR Black Box: What’s Helping, What’s Hurting, and What’s Next for Optometric Tech 57:36

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Vision Beyond Sight: How the Two Blind Brothers Turned a Diagnosis into a Mission of Hope and Impact 53:20

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Tech-Enabled Practice Growth: AI, Automation & the Future of Patient Experience with Altris and Adit 50:46

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The Quarterly Roundup: Vision Metrics Every OD Should Know in 2025 with Dr. Jason Lake 1:04:15

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Seeing Fewer Patients and Earning More: Inside a Smarter Optometry Workflow with Dr. Janelle Davison 54:13

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Redefining Optical Sales: Mindset Shifts and Training Strategies, with Kayla Ashlee from Spexy 1:01:10

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Innovator Series Finale: Top Strategies for an Efficient and Profitable Practice with Barti & Teem 52:12

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The ROI of Experience: How to Build Loyalty Through Memorable Patient Interactions 1:02:19

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The Profit-Driving Tech Strategy That Majority of Practices Overlook, with Dr. Sage Hider 52:22

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Through His Eyes: How Zeiss Lenses Helped Photographer Kenneth Hines Rediscover His Vision & Himself 47:14

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Why Patient Experience Is the #1 Untapped Revenue Driver in Eye Care 1:02:29

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Golden Elevator Nuggets: The AI Shifts Changing How Eye Care Practices Grow, with Daniel Rostenne 47:16

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AOA's Latest Battle For Optometry: What’s Changing & What’s at Risk 46:38

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4 Industry Leaders, 4 Big Ideas: What's Next for Your Optometry Practice? 1:13:53

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The Secret to Growing a Thriving Eye Care Practice with High-Value Specialty Services 45:23

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The 4 Pillars of a Highly Profitable Practice: How to Build a Scalable, Patient-Centered Business 1:03:06

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Beyond Vision: How Emerging Tech Is Transforming the Future of Eye Care 1:03:36

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From High Turnover to High Retention: The Staffing Strategy Your Practice Needs with Lynn Lawrence 1:00:04

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The Cost of Inaction: The Hidden Price You're Already Paying in Your Practice with Dr. Jeff Lewis 56:35