Hosted by Adam Cmejla · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 395 episodes
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20/20 Money is the top podcast for optometrists, private practice owners, and ODs who want to master optometry practice management, financial planning, and long-term business strategy. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP®, the show delivers practical guidance on everything that affects the profitability, growth, and value of your optometry practice.Episodes cover:• Optometry practice management & operations• Financial planning for optometrists• Practice growth strategies & profitability tips• Selling your practice & OD exit planning• Private equity deals in optometry• Hiring, leadership, and team development• Tax planning, cash flow, and retirement readiness• Student loan strategies for ODs• Cold starts, acquisitions, and multi-location scalingWith expert interviews, case studies, and step-by-step breakdowns, you'll learn how to make smarter business decisions, build personal wealth, and create a thriving career inside and outside the exam room.If you're an OD serious about elevatin
Adam Cmejla hosts 20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry, a business show with 395 episodes published.
What if one of the biggest financial mistakes practice owners make is confusing "spending money in the practice" with actually investing in it? In this episode, I'm joined once again by Nathan Hayes for a thoughtful and
Show notesMost optometric practice owners have no idea how much money they're quietly losing in their optical simply because of merchandising, layout, and the conversations happening—or not happening—between staff and patients. We
Show notesThinking about buying or expanding a practice, but nervous about debt, banks, or making an expensive mistake? In today's episode, I'm joined by Mike Smith of Bank of America to demystify the lending process for optometri
Show notesWhat if the biggest threat to your practice isn't reimbursement, competition, or overhead—but the way you hire, lead, and retain people? In today's episode, I'm joined by Mike Dixon, president of Hoops, for a conversatio
Show notesThe financial decisions you make early in your career can shape the next several decades—and most people don't realize it until much later. On this episode, I'm sharing a presentation I recently gave to students at the I
Show notesEver wonder if, when, or how to build stronger operations within your practice? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Restivo to unpack EOS and what it looks like to build a stronger operational foundation inside an optom
Show notesIn this episode I sit down with Dr. Steve Vargo to unpack a mindset that many practice owners quietly wrestle with: the belief that there is no longer money to be made in the basics of optometry. We start with a real que
Show notesIn this episode I sit down with John Marvin to explore a challenging but important idea for private practice owners: the difference between independence and isolation. We unpack John's perspective on why fierce independe
Show notesMost optometrists think growth comes from better marketing or more patients—but the real advantage often starts somewhere much less obvious: your team and your culture. In this episode of 20/20 Money, Dr. Kurt Steele joi
Show notesHealth insurance is one of the most confusing and frustrating decisions practice owners face. In this episode I sit down with Matt Allen, founder of Iconic Insurance, to break down the real options available to optometri
Show notesMany optometrists are either leaving money on the table with their tax strategy—or unknowingly pushing the boundaries of tax law. Today's episode is my guest appearance on Dr. Steve Vargo's Eye Own a Business Podcast. St
Show notesIn this episode I sit down with Dr. Vicki Weiss, president of VOSH International, to talk about how optometrists can use their clinical skills to create impact far beyond their own practices. We discuss how VOSH has evol
Show notesRecording live from IDOC Connection in Orlando, I sit down with Dr. Todd Cohan, Sadie Blair, and Polly Stearns from Forsight Vision and Midwest Dry Eye Center to talk about the relationship between vision and execution i
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In this episode, we share how to confidently give patients clear choices in the exam lane without creating confusion or pushback around vision and medical care. We explain how setting expectations early and taking owners
Show notesEugene joins me to talk about how artificial intelligence is showing up in optometry and why there's a growing gap between how patients use AI in their daily lives and how most practices are adopting it. We discuss how t
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In this episode, we dive into the critical concept of schedule health and how it drives strategic growth, especially when adding associates. We explore how data-driven insights help us make confident, informed decisions
Show notesEver feel like you're stuck in the "messy middle" and on the operations "hamster wheel" in your practice? If so, this one's for you. Mandy Brown joins me to talk about operational efficiency and what it really takes to r
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In this episode, we explore how we can shift from traditional scopes of practice to a more intentional, patient-centric approach. We dive into embracing managed vision care plans, redefining our billing practices, and us
Show notesYou know optical design is important, but you also know it's complicated. Where do you begin? How much should you spend? What should you focus on? On this episode, my guest on today's show is Bill Gerber, founder and CEO
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The Optometry Success Podcast, hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP and Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO helps private-practice optometrists build profitable, sustainable businesses with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP—a
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20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry is hosted by Adam Cmejla. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 395 episodes.
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