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The Power Practice is a group of doctors and business leaders who are bent on success for independent optometry practice owners. We’ve been there. We know the ropes. We want to see others be successful. Led by Dr. Bethany Fishbein, CEO, The Power Practice is laser-focused on results for practice owners, with a good twist of fun along the way.
For over 20 years, The Power Practice team have been thought leaders in the field of independent optometry. Initially started by Dr. Gary Gerber in 2003, The Power Hour is the longest-running optometry podcast in the world. Our episodes have been downloaded over 850,000 times by listeners around the globe.
Predictable Success : You’ve grown your business so what’s next?
Everything is going fine for your business, or is it? This is Part 2 of Bethany and Char Watson’s...
Growing Your Practice
Ever heard of Fun, Whitewater, and Predictable Success? Char Watson and Bethany discuss the first...
Managing Health and Safety in our Practices
From discussions about medical emergencies, theft, and to a possibility of a shooter, Officer Tom...
Understanding Your P&L
Do you truly know how your practice is performing? Today Paul Ferraro talks about the Profit and...
How to Optimize Your Practice
Join Bethany on her first Solo Podcast and talks about some of the changes that you can make in...
Why Private Practice Optometry is still Awesome, The Importance of a Community and Leadership Resources. (Bethany’s Guest appearance in 20/20 Money Podcast)
Live from Vision Expo East: Adam Cmejla talks to Bethany about her perspective on why they both...
A Happiness-Centered Optometry Practice
Discouraged by all of the doom and gloom on optometric social media? Dr. Nick Despotidis talks...
Myopia: A Global Epidemic
Join Bethany as she talks with Johnson and Johnson Global Director of Professional Education for...
Role of an Office Manager
Beth Berman talks about EOS and how it could work to help you get what you desire from your...
Recession-Proof Your Practice
Former Power Hour host and Power Practice CEO Gary Gerber talks about ways to prepare your...
Virtual Assistants from the perspective of the Virtual Assistant
We've talked about the benefits of having a virtual assistant. Hear what it's like to BE a virtual...
Save the Planet and Help Your Practice
Dr. Brian Spittle talks to Bethany about how creating an Eco-Friendly office can help you gain...
A Team With A Vision
Visually Impaired runner Jennifer Herring just completed her 19th Boston Marathon and shares some...
What Are They Thinking? Understanding the Desires of Associate Doctors and How to Hire Better!
Dr. Chris Lopez of ODs on Finance talks to Bethany about what associates are looking for.Date:...
How to hold on to a great employee
Kayla Ashlee, founder of Spexy, shares her secrets for success and the importance of training your...
Train your staff members… with artificial intelligence?
Daniel Rostenne, Founder and CEO at EyeCarePro, speaks with Bethany about AI and how you can use...
Transform your practice with NeuroVisual Medicine
Bethany talks to Dr. Debby Feinberg about Binocular Vision Dysfunction and how becoming...
Building a personal brand
Harbir Sian talks to Dr. Bethany Fishbein about how to build a personal brand. Check out Habir on...
Creating a brand that represents your vision
Topher Hall, Founder of Sprolo, talks about how to set your practice apart from the rest! Date:...
Is a student intern right for your practice?
Dr. Eric Hammond supervises twelve 4th year interns every year. Learn how he makes this a success...
“Step Up Or Step Out: How To Deal With Difficult People Even If You Hate Conflict”
Author Jonno White joins Bethany to talk about developing as a leader. Date: Wednesday, March 9,...
The power of planning
Adam Cmejla returns to the podcast to talk about disaster planning. Disaster Planning Checklist...
There’s No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision
An interesting and inspiring conversation with 5x Paralympic medalist and world record holder, Lex...
Do you dream of freedom from Vision Plans?
Bethany and Steve Alexander talk about the process of gaining freedom from insurance in your...
Before You Hire Your Next Employee, Listen To This!
Background checks for new hires are critically important to protect your patients and your...
Transitioning Patients from Owner To Associates – Bethany’s Guest Appearance on the 20/20 Money Podcast
Adam Cmejla speaks to Bethany about her decision to leave patient care Date: Wednesday, February...
Open Your Eyes
Dr. Kerry Gelb spent 3 years creating a full-length documentary to educate the public about the...
Building A Great Office For Kids
Join Bethany as she talks with Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford of Bright Eyes Kids and Bright Eyes Family...
Surprise! The “No Surprises Act” DOES apply to optometrists
Joe DeLoach of Practice Compliance Solutions tells us what practice owners need to know about the...
Is a hybrid program the right choice for optometry schools?
Dr. Howard Purcell, President of NECO, talks about the school's innovative Hybrid OD program....
Beyond Dry Eye – Building A Self-Care Spa in Your Practice
Dr. Janelle Davison talks about how responding to her patients' needs led her to create a spa...
Commitment to Serving Others
Our guests Dr. Amie Gisbert and Dr. Tim Lynch talk about why service is such a high priority for...
Building A Practice, On Purpose
Adam Cmejla, certified financial planner and founder of Integrated Planning & Wealth...
What’s your Vision for 2022 and Beyond?
Hear from Jennifer Hudye, Founder and CEO of Conscious Copy, about how to create your own Vivid...
Get to Know Salus Resident Dr. Anthony Boyd
A conversation with Salus resident Dr. Anthony Boyd about finding his passion for optometry. Date:...
Incorporating Genetic-Based Testing Into Your AMD Treatment Plan
Visible Genomics is on a mission to arm you with critical information that helps you and your...
Helping OD’s Achieve Financial Freedom
Aaron Neufeld, the founder of ODs on Finance, talks about the importance of financial education to...
Maximize Profitability Through Real Estate
Ken Jorgenson of CARR discusses important things to consider when leasing or buying a space for...
Increase Insurance Reimbursement and Minimize Audit Risk
Dr. Viktoria Davis, a Power Practice consultant, and the brains behind our Power Audit, talks...
How can a virtual assistant fit into your practice?
Dr. Thanh Mai and Dr. Prapti Chandrani talk about virtual assistants and how they fit into their...
Going Forward Fearlessly
Dr. Bethany Fishbein, CEO of the Power Practice, talks to Dr. Carly Rose about decision making and...
Adding myopia management to your practice
Drs. Thanh Mai and Valerie Lam discuss what it takes to have a thriving myopia management...
Were Gary’s predictions correct?
Let's go back to the beginning of the year and check out what Gary thought about 2021. Date:...
Learn more about online marketing
Daniel Rostenne from EyeCarePro goes all in on online marketing on this week's Power Hour.Get...
Throwback to Expo 2018
Think back to Vision Expo - March 2018, Jacob Javitz Convention Center, New York City. This week...
Expanding your team? Advice you’ll need before you get started
Angela Eastman from Pacific Apex Law Group, LLP joins Dr. April Jasper this week on the Power...
An innovative way to connect ECPs to your practice
Dr. Scott Jens and Dr. Ali Khoshnevis from ClinicCover are our guests on the Power Hour with Dr....
Get inspired by our special guest Dr. Tsontcho Ianchulev
Optometry's most watched weekly podcast recorded live from West Palm Beach, Florida with Dr. April...
Get up to speed on online marketing
Daniel Rostenne from EyeCarePro goes all in on online marketing on this week's Power Hour. Get...
Compare notes on shutdown cases
Joseph Nezgoda, MD, MBA, joins April & Gary on Power Hour this week. They discuss cases they...