Best Powerpractice Podcasts (2025)

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Performance Drivers of Top Practices and KPIs with Jason Lake & Eugene Shatsman 59:24

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What separates the practices that are growing in 2025 from those falling behind? This week on Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman welcomes back Dr. Jason Lake, General Manager of PERC and Opti-Port, for another data-driven conversation every practice owner should hear. As one of optometry's top data experts, Dr. Lake manages one of the largest private-prac…

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Building AI for Optometry: A Live Walkthrough of Practical AI You Can Use in Your Practice 56:02

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Most optometry practices think AI is complicated, expensive, or years away from being practical. This episode proves otherwise. In this first-ever live build on the Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman and AI consultant Abhi Bhattacharya (Amazon Alexa, Athenahealth, VSP Vision) create a working AI voice agent — from scratch — that calls and confirms pa…

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The Nerdy Optometrist: Technology, Curiosity, and the Next Era of Eye Care with Dr. Ukti Vora 58:28

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Description What can optometry learn from today's entrepreneurs and innovators? In this episode of The Power Hour, Eugene sits down with Ukti Vora (The Nerdy Optometrist) to explore how innovation, technology, and mindset are shaping the future of the optometry. Ukti shares her journey from India to the U.S., offering a global perspective on how op…

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Behind the Scenes at the Heart of America Eye Care Congress with Dr. Suzy Lake & Dr. Jeff Gerson 36:43

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What makes a conference more than just a meeting? For over six decades, the Heart of America Eye Care Congress has been one of optometry's most enduring traditions — bringing together thousands of professionals, students, and industry partners for education, innovation, and community. In this episode of Power Hour, recorded live in Kansas City, hos…

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Managing Managed Care, Capture Rates and the Missing Middle for Practice Growth with Todd Lossone 1:00:35

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Navigating managed vision care can be complex. Between reimbursements, benefits, and patient expectations, finding the balance between patient satisfaction and profitability is no small feat. But what if the key isn't fighting the system, but understanding lesser-known opportunities that exist within managed care? In this episode of Power Hour, hos…

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Vegas Innovator Series Part II: Tech to Grow Revenue, Capture Lens Sales & Cut Remakes 1:00:48

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What happens when you bring together some of the sharpest minds shaping the future of optometry and optical retail? You get an unfiltered conversation that uncovers where innovation meets patient care, where business decisions meet real-world practice, and where industry leadership is steering the next decade of eye care.…

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Vegas Innovator Series: Who are the Vision Innovation Challenge Winners at Vision Expo? 47:04

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In this special edition of Power Hour recorded live at Vision Expo West, host Eugene Shatsman takes you behind the scenes of the VSP Vision Innovation Challenge, co-hosted by VSP Vision Global Innovation Center, The Vision Council, and MATTER, and first time involvement for the Power Hour. From 50+ groundbreaking submissions to 6 stage finalists an…

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$1,200 Revenue Per Patient in a Single-OD Practice & Neurolens' Rebrand to Newton 53:49

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Ten Patients. $1.2K Each. How Dr. Evie Lawson Rebuilt the Exam and the Business What if your next growth leap didn't come from seeing more patients, but from redesigning the visit itself?

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The Future of Eyecare Media: Anne M. Cooper on Trends, Technology, and Change 50:31

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What stories are shaping the future of optometry, and how do we know where the industry is headed? To answer that, we turned to someone with perhaps the broadest view in eyecare today: Anne M. Cooper, Editorial Director of Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine.

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The Hidden Financial Compression Squeezing Optometry Practices in 2025, with Adam Cmejla 57:22

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In this eye-opening episode of The Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman welcomes back Adam Cmejla, Certified Financial Planner, Founder and Owner of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management, and Host of 20/20 Money Podcast — to pull back the curtain on the relentless "compression" squeezing optometry practices right now.…

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12 Month Case Study to Scale Smarter: Growing Revenue and Culture with Dr. Nick Lillie 1:01:07

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Scaling a practice is never easy, especially when new growth often brings growing pains. But what if you could expand your practice, add associates, and increase profitability without losing momentum — or yourself — in the process?

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ODs on Facebook: The Online Community Shaping the Future of Optometry with Dr. Alan Glazier 56:26

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If you're in optometry, chances are you've heard of — or are already part of — ODs on Facebook. With over 47,000 members, millions of annual comments, and hundreds of ODs engaging daily, it's the largest and most influential optometry community online.

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AOA Leaders Take on Vision Benefit Managers: Legislation, Advocacy, and the Future of Eye Care 55:50

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In this rare behind-the-scenes episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman is joined by an all-star panel from the American Optometric Association — Dr. Thomas A. Lucas, Jr. (Director of Advocacy, Texas Optometric Association), Dr. Jacqueline M. Bowen (President, AOA), and Dr. Jon F. Pederson (Trustee, AOA). Together, they pull back the curtain on …

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The Myopia Management Mindset: How Top ODs Convert and Retain More Patients 1:04:38

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In this Power Hour episode, host Eugene Shatsman brings together two of the most respected leaders in the field: Dr. Brianna Rhue and Dr. Thanh Mai. Collectively, their practices manage thousands of active myopia patients across multiple locations. They've guided countless other ODs to success, and they're here to give you a play‑by‑play of what wo…

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How Should You Pay Your Doctors? Metric of the Quarter with Dr. Jason Lake 56:19

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Ever wonder what your associate doctors should really be producing? Or how to fairly structure pay in today's competitive market? Welcome to the latest installment of the Power Hour's Quarterly Metrics Roundup, where this quarter's spotlight is on one of the most crucial, and often misunderstood topics: how to pay your doctors properly.…

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Performance Drivers of Top Practices and KPIs with Jason Lake & Eugene Shatsman 59:24

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Building AI for Optometry: A Live Walkthrough of Practical AI You Can Use in Your Practice 56:02

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The Nerdy Optometrist: Technology, Curiosity, and the Next Era of Eye Care with Dr. Ukti Vora 58:28

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Behind the Scenes at the Heart of America Eye Care Congress with Dr. Suzy Lake & Dr. Jeff Gerson 36:43

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Managing Managed Care, Capture Rates and the Missing Middle for Practice Growth with Todd Lossone 1:00:35

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Vegas Innovator Series Part II: Tech to Grow Revenue, Capture Lens Sales & Cut Remakes 1:00:48

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Vegas Innovator Series: Who are the Vision Innovation Challenge Winners at Vision Expo? 47:04

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$1,200 Revenue Per Patient in a Single-OD Practice & Neurolens' Rebrand to Newton 53:49

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The Future of Eyecare Media: Anne M. Cooper on Trends, Technology, and Change 50:31

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The Hidden Financial Compression Squeezing Optometry Practices in 2025, with Adam Cmejla 57:22

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12 Month Case Study to Scale Smarter: Growing Revenue and Culture with Dr. Nick Lillie 1:01:07

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ODs on Facebook: The Online Community Shaping the Future of Optometry with Dr. Alan Glazier 56:26

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AOA Leaders Take on Vision Benefit Managers: Legislation, Advocacy, and the Future of Eye Care 55:50

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The Myopia Management Mindset: How Top ODs Convert and Retain More Patients 1:04:38

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How Should You Pay Your Doctors? Metric of the Quarter with Dr. Jason Lake 56:19

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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