Welcome to The Power Hour

The Optometry Podcast

Welcome to The Power Hour

The Optometry Podcast
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The Power Hour

The Power Hour is Optometry’s longest-running show. With millions of listens, it’s a must-subscribe for optometric community members. The show regularly features content around industry news, innovation, growth strategies and leadership development. The show is backed by The Power Practice, a consulting and coaching powerhouse dedicated to supporting independent optometryThe Power Practice offers support for practice owners looking to grow financially, increase their free time, and gain confidence in their decision making.

Submit your industry questions, and our podcast host will address them directly during the show!

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The Power Practice has helped over 1,000 successful clients.

The Practice Profitability Plan leverages our experience, vantage points, and industry insights to help you uncover the biggest profit opportunities in your practice. By carefully analyzing your financial reports and utilizing our proprietary process, we can quickly review several impact points to drive greater impact to your practice.

Maximize your current efforts, unlock hidden profit potential, and implement the most impactful changes to boost your bottom line today!

The Surprising Story Your Numbers Tell: Metrics That Drive Practice Growth with Dr. Chris Wolfe

In this week’s Power Hour, Dr. Chris Wolfe reveals how rethinking your metrics can transform your practice. This isn’t just about working harder – it’s about uncovering the hidden potential in your patient care and business strategy. Dr. Wolfe explains how to use key metrics like revenue per OD hour, patient lifetime value, and prevalence data to uncover hidden growth opportunities in your practice.

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Low Vision Myths Busted: How One Practice Earns $600K Seeing a Few Patients Each Week

Low vision care is often misunderstood, but in this episode of Power Hour, Dr. Richard Shuldiner shares how he’s defying industry norms with a low vision practice that generates $600,000 annually – while seeing just 6-8 patients per week! With decades of experience, Dr. Shuldiner has developed a highly profitable, patient-centered model that breaks down the barriers many optometrists face when considering low vision care.

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A Candid Conversation with VSP’s Former CEO Jim McGrann: Innovation, AI, and Industry Challenges

Welcome to the Vegas Innovators Series, where we bring you cutting-edge insights from some of the brightest minds in optometry and ophthalmic care. In this special episode, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with industry leaders – Brant Southwell, Dr. James Rynerson, Cindy Braden, Cassandra, and Jim McGrann, each with game-changing innovations that are reshaping the way we think about eye care.

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Vegas Innovators Series: Eye Care Leaders Reveal the Industry’s Next Big Things

Welcome to the Vegas Innovators Series, where we bring you cutting-edge insights from some of the brightest minds in optometry and ophthalmic care. In this special episode, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with industry leaders – Brant Southwell, Dr. James Rynerson, Cindy Braden, Cassandra, and Jim McGrann, each with game-changing innovations that are reshaping the way we think about eye care.

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The Dry Eye Success Formula with Dr. Paul Karpecki, Dr. Shane Swatts & Eugene Shatsman

How would you like to see more dry eye patients in your practice? What if you could enhance your treatment protocol while driving your dry eye conversion rates? In this episode of Power Hour, we present a proven formula for success, based on the experiences of two industry greats – Dr. Paul Karpecki and Dr. Shane Swatts. These leaders in dry eye care share actionable strategies that can transform your practice and boost patient outcomes.

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The Data Is In: Provider Sentiment, Patient Trends & Vision Expo Preview with the Vision Council

Are you feeling a squeeze in your practice over the last few months? You’re not alone. Patients are shifting spending habits and doctors are reporting in across the whole industry. The biggest repository of industry data is at the Vision Council and in this episode your host Eugene Shatsman goes behind the scenes to learn what doctors are thinking, how consumers are spending, and what opportunities we have on the horizon.

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Leading with Empathy – Retail Insights from a Billion-Dollar Executive

If you had the chance to sit down with the CEO or leader of a major retail operation, what burning questions would you ask them? On the latest episode of the Power Hour podcast, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with retail veteran Stephanie Pugliese to unpack her valuable insights for optometrists and business leaders alike.

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Eugene Shatsman, Practice Marketing Strategist and Power Hour Show Host

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