Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP & Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes
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The Optometry Success Podcast helps private-practice optometrists build profitable, sustainable businesses with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP—a financial planner and CFO to ODs nationwide—and Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO—a multi-location practice owner with decades of hands-on experience—each 20-minute episode delivers practical strategies and actionable insights you can apply right away. From leadership and financials to team culture, operations, and growth, this is your weekly dose of real-world advice for real-world practice owners. New episodes every Wednesday.
Adam Cmejla, CFP & Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO hosts The Optometry Success Podcast, a business show with 19 episodes published.
In this episode, we tackle a listener question that comes up often in multi owner practices: how to fairly split pay when ownership, production, and management responsibilities are not equal. Chad and I walk through why
Show notesIn this episode recorded live at Vision Expo, we dive into a thoughtful question from a listener considering a move from the VA into private practice with the long term goal of buying in, and we walk through why the bett
Show notesIn this episode, we answer a listener question about what an office manager's responsibilities should look like in a multi location practice, and we unpack why the real issue is less about a fixed task list and more abou
Show notesIn this episode Chad and I respond to a listener question about how to handle diabetic patients within the realities of managed vision care and medical insurance. We unpack the practical communication and workflow decisi
Show notesIn this episode Chad and I tackle a listener question from an owner doctor preparing to expand from a 2,000 square foot office into a 7,000 square foot space while realizing the optical has been running on autopilot for
Show notesIn this episode, we kick off our Scaling Series by answering a listener question about when and how the administrative structure of an optometry practice should evolve as revenue grows. We define scaling as revenue growi
Show notesWe unpack why so many optometry practice owners hit a "ceiling" and how the fastest way to raise it is by surrounding ourselves with people who are truly operating at the level we want to reach. We talk about the differe
Show notesWe use a simple Tetris metaphor to explain what real progress looks like in an optometry practice: we don't need every move mapped out, we just need to make the best next decision with the "block" in front of us, execute
Show notesIn this episode, we tackle a topic many optometry practice owners overlook: how to strategically manage reps and vendor partners so they add value without draining time, payroll, or margin. We discuss how to set guardrai
Show notesIn this episode, we expand the outsourcing conversation beyond billing and challenge ourselves as practice owners to rethink what truly has to stay on our plate. We discuss domestic versus international outsourcing, how
Show notesIn this episode, we dive into one of the least exciting but most critical areas of practice ownership: billing and collections. We discuss whether to keep billing in house or outsource it, how accounts receivable aging r
Show notesIn this episode, we challenge optometry practice owners to rethink online scheduling, not as a tech upgrade, but as a strategic lever for growth and efficiency. We unpack the gap between simply offering online scheduling
Show notesIn this episode, we take on a topic that pulls at every practice owner's attention: marketing. But instead of talking about bigger budgets, mailers, or flashy tactics, we challenge the assumption that growth always requi
Show notesIn this episode, we talk about what it takes to grow a practice by bringing on an associate OD. We discuss timing, compensation structures, production models, and the importance of culture and long term alignment. We als
Show notesIn 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 notesIn 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 notesIn 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 notesAdding associate ODs in an established practice feels risky. Let's go from risky to empowering! In this episode, we explore the mindset shifts, financial considerations, and key performance indicators necessary for succe
Show notesThe Optometry Success Podcast helps private-practice optometrists build profitable, sustainable businesses with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP—a financial planner and CFO to ODs nationwide—and Chad Fl
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The Optometry Success Podcast is hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP & Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 19 episodes.
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