Thrive with Confidence
Welcome to “Thrive with Confidence!” Listen to the Advisors from Acquios discuss the Alliance, a buying group that connects private practices with trusted vendors and expert support. We will feature discussion with our Vendor partners and Optometrist members, while we explore topics that will Empower Your Independence! If you would like to learn more about Acquios Alliance, please head to acquiosalliance.com or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/acquiosalliance/. Our Theme Song is "On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes
134 episodes
What Makes Private Practice Unique? (Part One)
Everyone has their own reason for choosing private practice. What makes private practice special? How is it unique to other areas of the optometric industry? Listen in on the first part of the conversation as Scott sits down with M...
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32:31
Which Practice Management System is Right for You?
How do you decide which practice management system and EHR to implement in your practice? Should price be the only factor?Join the conversation as Scott chats with Rick and Tim about what items to consider when you evaluating and compar...
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24:55
Industry Insights: Choosing the Right Help
How do you decide which vendors to work with? Who do you trust to assist you professionally when it comes to accounting, legal, or general advice questions? Join the conversation as Rick, Tim, and Scott discuss factors you need to ...
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18:15
Importance of Loss Prevention
One of the aspects of owning a business is inspecting what you expect. Measures need to be put in place to ensure loss, whether it is money, inventory, or even time, is not happening in your practice. Listen in to hear advice from ...
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37:43
Vendor Spotlight: Optical Vantage
Listen in as Scott sits down with Ron Vinceslio, founder of Optical Vantage Lab! Optical Vantage is a Veteran-Owned, Independent lab who provides top-notch service. Ron explains what makes his lab unique with the service they provide! <...
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37:02
Charmant: Not Just a Frame Company
When choosing vendors to align your practice with, why not choose one who will go above and beyond for you? Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA, chats with Tim and Scott about how Charmant goes the extra...
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50:51
Industry Insights: When Should You Start Your Exit Planning?
Scott chats with Rick and Tim from Acquios Advisors about when should owning doctors start creating their exit plan. They also discuss what components to consider to make the process as seamless as possible. For more information or...
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26:40
Industry Insight: Accountability is Key
Scott, Tim, and Kendall the importance of accountability. A team works together great, when everyone shows up! They talk about how to hold a team accountable for their attendance, actions, and more. To submit a topic for the podcas...
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22:55
Vendor Spotlight: Anti-Slip Nose Pads from Setex Technologies
When finding the perfect pair of glasses, it is not only important they look on your face but it is just as important they are comfortable. Setex Technologies discovered a way to provide this comfort through their Anti-Slip Nose Pads. J...
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41:32
Vendor Spotlight: OneSpot on "Mastering the Chaos"
Listen in as Scott is joined by Melissa Jacobson, Director of Billing Operations, and Casey Squicquero, Specialist in OneSpot Onboarding, to discuss how to Master the Chaos with OneSpot! They discuss how OneSpot creates a transparent pi...
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33:57
Talking Sports Vision with ISVA
Listen in as Scott Cline learns more about Sports Vision as a specialty and the support providers can receive from the International Sports Vision Association (ISVA)! Scott is joined by Dr. Paul Brewer, Vice President of Membership, and Dr. Mel...
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41:01
Introducing the Modular Frame System: Swissflex Eyewear
Join the conversation as Scott sits down with Brian Kessler to learn about an Eyewear company who is changing the industry. As the Director of U.S. Sales, Brian shares insight on how Swissflex is a modular frame system and allows a patient to c...
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33:33
Not Your Average Specialty: What is NVMI?
Looking to bring a unique specialty into the practice? One which would allow you to slow down and spend more time with patients? Listen in as Scott learns more about NeuroVisual Medicine from his conversation with Matt Rosner, Chi...
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39:07
Introducing Optify's Newest Product Tier!
Listen in as Scott chats with Dave Barton, Co-Founder and CEO of Optify, about Optify's newest product tier, Grow! Dave describes how this new tier will add to the great service Optify already provides. To learn more, check out Optify at Optify...
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24:29
Understanding PEOs
Listen in as Scott and Rick discuss the important topic of Professional Employer Organizations with Lori Wittmeyer! Lori shares the basics of what a PEO is and how they are structured and operate. She also shares the important fact...
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44:38
Vendor Spotlight: Super Optical and FastGrind System
Listen in as Scott chats with Andy Hawes, Owner and CEO, and Hugh McManus, Vice President of Sales, with Super Optical International. During their conversation, Andy and Hugh share insight on Super Optical's revolutionary modified surfa...
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33:38
Payment Solutions: More Than Just Swiping a Card
In this episode, Scott learns about various aspects to payment solutions and merchant services beyond just having the means to accept Debit and Credit Cards. He is joined by Todd Maple, Owner and Director of Business Development with Gree...
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54:40
Industry Insights: Thought About Certifications?
What kind of certifications are available for someone working in an optometry practice? Is it worth becoming certified? In this episode, Scott and Kendall are joined by Acquios Advisors' own Ellie Rogers, who is CPO certified, and ...
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17:20
Vendor Spotlight: Culture Index
Listen in as Scott has a chatsonversation with Tawnya Starr, an entrepreneur and executive advisor with Culture Index! During their conversation, Tawnya shares insights about Culture Index and how this is not a personality test but rath...
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41:17
Should Patients Invest in Quality Sunwear?: With Everest Pandya
Should Patients invest in quality sunwear? Do they need sunglasses in the winter? Scott and Everest Pandya, NAM Sales Manager with Bollé Brands North America, answer these questions while chatting about the importance of qual...
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41:38
Vendor Spotlight: Charmant USA - The Perfect Fit!
Join the conversation as Scott and Tim chat with Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA! In this can't miss episode, Mick shares how Charmant engineered their Size to Fit frames and the personal connection...
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40:03
Industry Insights: Cross Training to Build Understanding
Listen in as Ellie, Scott, Kendall, and Teresa chat about the importance of learning other areas of the practice and understanding the responsibilities they carry. This can be vital to assisting other in the practice to ensure it runs smoothly!...
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13:53
Industry Insights: Prepared for 2024's Q2?
Join the conversation as Scott, Kendall, Ellie, and Teresa discuss ways to prepare for the second quarter of 2024! From scheduling to cash flow, be sure to think of these items now and be proactive! To submit a topic for Industry I...
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12:41
Industry Insights: Are You Utilizing All Tools Available to You?
In this episode, Scott, Teresa, and Kendall discuss various tools that help practices track key metrics, frame inventory, price and fees analysis, and more! These are tools that you may have used before but it's been a while or have never used,...
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