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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 optometry. The Power Practice offers support for practice owners looking to grow financially, increase their free time, and gain confidence in their decision making.
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The Practice Profitability Plan
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!
From Crisis to Continuity: COVID’s Hidden Effects on Optometric Practices
Although the pandemic's intensity has waned, do the effects on optometry practices, staff, and...
The Art and Science of a Successful Trunk Show
What are the elements of a successful trunk show? Join Bethany and Kayla Ashlee, co-founder of...
Mind Matters: Nurturing Mental Health in an Optometric Practice and Beyond
Do you know how mental health is affecting you, your practice, and your staff? In this episode of...
Fact or Fiction: Emerging Trends in Optometry Schools
What’s driving today’s OD shortage? Are fewer optometry students passing their national board...
The Psychology of Motivation: A Leader’s Guide to Getting More from Your Team
What gets you out of bed in the morning? What drives your team? In this episode of the Power Hour...
From Dream to Reality: Fast Track Your Specialty Practice
Is there a formula for successfully building a specialty practice? In this episode of the Power...
Finding Continuous Professional Growth and Fulfillment in the Face of Changing Needs
How do you build a successful practice? Are you ever done growing as a business leader? Join...
Why Overcoming Negativity Bias Could be Critical for Your Business
Is Negativity Bias draining profits from your practice? Join Bethany and Bill Belanger, founder of...
The Science of Persuasion in Your Optical: Using Psychology to Drive Sales
If you’re looking for an edge in your optical, consider the words your opticians use every day. ...
Words that Sell: How to Maximize Your Marketing Impact
How much do the exact words we choose matter? In this episode, Eugene Shatsman from National...
From Friends to Business Partners Dr. Charlene Henderson
Dr. Charlene Henderson joins Bethany on the podcast to talk about her experience owning a practice...
Optometry’s Class of 2023! Who are they, and what are they looking for?
Becca Starks joins Bethany to talk about who today's graduating ODs are and what they're looking...
Things to do TODAY to get patients in your chair tomorrow
Bethany talks about simple marketing strategies to attract new patients to your practice. May 17,...
Bethany’s Guest Appearance on 20/20 Money Podcast: How Tiny Improvements Lead to Big Success
Discover how stepping outside conventional boundaries can transform your practice into a thriving...
The Power of Nature: Business Outside
Join Dr. Bethany with Bart Foster, Founder of BusinessOutside, and Managing Director of Sanitas...
The Great Game of Business and its Impact on Optometry Practice
Welcome to Today's episode where we discuss the Great Game of Business and how it can impact an...
A 5 Day Staff Meeting… in Kenya?
As a team, it's essential to prioritize team building and developing a strong culture. One of the...
The Review Revolution: Unleashing the Power of Online Reviews
In this episode, we explore the Power of Online Reviews and how they have revolutionized the way...
Revolutionizing Wages: How this Method Allows You to Pay Your Staff More
Dr. Bethany shares an innovative approach that can help optometrists revolutionize wages and pay...
Eye Care Excellence: Elevating Customer Service in Optometry
In this episode, we explore the importance of customer service in optometry with Dr.Jennifer...
Helping your team learn good financial habits
It's essential to acknowledge that financial stress can have a significant impact on an...
Turning ADHD into a Productivity Superpower
Do you have trouble organizing your days for success? Steve Alexander, Head of Marketing,...
Tiny Changes: Big Financial Results
Take control of your finances and achieve your financial goals through small, manageable changes....
Going For It: Why Taking Risks Can Be Worthwhile
Join Dr. Kyle Cheatham Chief Executive Officer at KMK Optometry Board's Review and Vision...
Creating an Eyewear Experience
Join Wendy Buchanan, Owner of Perceptions Eyewear Inc. and the creator of the Be Spectacular...
The Most Profitable Mode of Practice is Not What You Think
A good understanding of where your Practice is making money and the costs associated with running...
MiniGames
There's a fun and engaging Theme, a Team Goal that everyone sets and track, a Scoreboard for...
Creating a Great Practice Culture
Building the right culture takes time and thought, and frankly, it’s not a one-size-fits-all deal!...
Taming the Inner Critic
Your inner voice can be either a powerful stepping stone or a major obstacle to reaching your...
Creating a Financial Plan for 2023
How much do you want to earn in 2023? Bethany talks about how to use your financial statement to...
The Vision/Traction Organizer
EOS Implementer Beth Berman is back to talk about a powerful tool to get you organized for 2023....
More Pumpkin Planning
Bethany continues the conversation with practical ideas to Pumpkin Plan YOUR business. November...
Pumpkin Plan Your Practice
Mike Michalowicz shares the steps and strategies you can follow to get the best out of your...
Collaborative Communication
Are you ready to take the risk or chance to improve your communication? Join Bethany and Lisa...
Bethany talks Big Picture on the Dare To Be Different podcast
Bethany's appearance on Nick Despotidis's podcast. October 26,...
How Mindset Impacts Financial Decision Making
How do we learn to make good financial choices? Join Founder and Lead Advisor of Optometry Wealth...
What Optometry Practices Can Learn from Fine Dining Restaurants
What can fine dining establishments teach us about running a great optometry practice? Matt Rosner...
Making Your Practice More Inclusive
Learn how you can make your practice LGBTQ+ inclusive for both your patients and staff as Dr....
Thinking About Selling Your Practice?
Erik Ferjentsik, CEO and Founder of Visionary Practice Group talks about what it looks like to...
Consulting With The Power Practice
If you want to learn the What, When, Who, Why, and How’s of the Power Practice, this podcast...
How Mindset Impacts the Success of Your Practice
Bethany's Appearance on The Optometry Money Podcast. www.optometrywealth.com September 14,...
Bills and Codes: Is your Practice Billing what it should be?
What are Insurance Audits and how important are they? Dr. Bethany and Dr. Viktoria discuss what...
Communication and Consistency
Bethany shares her insights on how good communication and consistent discussions with patients and...
How to Deal with Medical Malpractice
Keeping your patients happy and detailed records can prevent untoward incidents at your clinic....
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...