by Justin | Jul 23, 2026 | Power Hour
Most practices assume that selling more glasses means making more money. But what if that is not always true? In this week’s episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Dr. Lacy Crissup (Co-Owner of Claremore Eye Associates), Dr. Trinae Rosato (Owner of...
by Justin | Jul 17, 2026 | Power Hour
How are you? Most people answer that question without thinking. “Good. Fine. Okay.” Then the conversation moves on, and nothing meaningful is learned. But what if that question is one of the reasons so many conversations stay stuck at the surface? In this week’s...
by Justin | Jul 10, 2026 | Power Hour
Independent practice performance is under pressure. Refractions are down. Revenue is down. Exam-only behavior is climbing. And for many practices, the first half of 2026 has been much tougher than expected. In this week’s episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits...
by Justin | Jul 3, 2026 | Power Hour
Independent practices are not just competing with the optical shop down the street. They are competing with large, vertically integrated companies that understand patient behavior, control more of the patient journey, and use data to influence everything from...
by Kaitlin Niland | Jun 26, 2026 | Power Hour
What does it actually mean to be the CEO of your practice? For many practice owners, that question does not become real until growth starts creating pressure. The practice gets busier. The team needs more direction. Associates need more training. Patients still expect...
by Justin | Jun 19, 2026 | Power Hour
Most practices do not struggle because they lack clinical knowledge. They struggle because they lack a system for turning that knowledge into patient understanding, patient trust, and patient acceptance. In this episode of Power Hour, Eugene Shatsman sits down with...