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With the year wrapping up, Professional Editor Dr. Jennifer Stewart is looking back on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. She wrote: "As a private practice-owning optometrist, every year seems to bring its own unique challenges, but this one has had its fair share of twists. "Between the rising costs of doing business, navigating staffing changes, and keeping up with evolving patient needs, 2024 was anything but predictable. But, despite the ups and downs, I’m walking away from this year with a sense of gratitude and excitement for what’s to come." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ex9yzdZP #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

Do you follow the 'Profit First' method in your practice? Mick Kling broke down the Profit First method and the ways that it changes how practice owners think about their money by prioritizing profitability. He wrote: "Profit First works because it’s a structured plan. It caters to our human behavioral tendencies and provides much needed clarity into what’s really happening. It removes the emotion from running our business, allowing profitability to become a habit, forcing us to ensure the most important needs of the practice are met." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eUMdGiGG #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

New content is live NOW on Independent Strong! -Professional Editor Dr. Jennifer Stewart took a look back at her last year in eye care, including how she plans to look ahead to the new year. -Carissa Dunphy, ABOC shared the top optometry podcasts that can help ECPs plug into the industry in a new way. -Reagan Colpitts broke down the ways that AI is reshaping the optical industry. -Jennifer Stewart and Kayla Ashlee from Spexy talked all things goal setting for 2025. Read it all here: https://lnkd.in/ew_whVqV #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

What are some of the biggest myths in optometry? In this article, Professional Editor Dr. Jennifer Stewart is challenging independent optometrists to rethink many of the common misconceptions about the industry. She wrote: "What I love most about optometry is the opportunity each of us have to create an authentic practice — including incorporating things we enjoy, referring out those which we don’t, and continuing to learn and evolve as we go. "As we create these practices, often there are 'optometry myths' that throw up roadblocks and challenge our way of thinking. I often read or hear 'it can’t be done that way,' 'that won’t work,' or 'it’s always been done this way.' This makes me love to ask — can things be done successfully other ways?" Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ep9i3tax #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

Are you considering making some changes to the way you train your staff? Carissa Dunphy, ABOC shared five tips that can simplify your approach to staff training, ensuring all employees leave with new insights. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exgvYgZS #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

With the holidays right around the corner, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are making headlines in major holiday gift guides, in addition to being recognized in national technology awards, highlighting the consumer interest in these smart glasses.  Read about the latest advancements from Ray-Ban Meta here: https://lnkd.in/eMKUPevQ #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs EssilorLuxottica

As a practice owner, do you utilize all the resources available for you? Professional Editor Dr. Jennifer Stewart interviewed Mick Kling to learn about his role with Vision Source® Next, which serves as a tool for ODs in every stage of practice ownership — joining a practice, adding multiple locations, switching practices, selling a practice, etc. Dr. Kling shares how he helps practitioners through career transitions, what fellow ODs should consider when selling their practices, and how Vision Source Next can be a valuable support tool for retaining independence. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/ew8We_kT #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs Mick Kling Amir Khoshnevis Amanda Lee Pascale Desroches James DeMatteis Sarah McGee Margery Weinstein

Professional Editor Dr. Jennifer Stewart broke down the five biggest lessons she's learned in her first year in her cold start, Look New Canaan. She wrote: "As we wrap up 2024, and my first calendar year in my cold start practice, Look New Canaan, I spent some time reflecting on the past year, and what I have learned and experienced. "Not surprisingly, there are some life lessons that have stuck with me through this process. While these can certainly be applied to cold starts, they are also valuable to practitioners at each stage of their career." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e38Vk73f #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

Samantha Hornberger OD explained the benefits to your patients and your bottom line when you adopt in-office finishing. She wrote: "As owners of independent practices, we face pressures from insurance, competition (both online and brick and mortar), the pressures of inflation, and the current state of the economy. "In our practice, in-office finishing has allowed us to combat those pressures by improving our ability to serve our patients, as well as the ability to affect our cost of goods, and ultimately, our bottom line." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eiVvUVUR #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs

Are you thinking about adding an associate OD to your practice? Ensuring financial viability will be key before you do! Erich Mattei from Akrinos, LLC shared four proven strategies for finding your financial footing when adding another optometrist to your existing practice. Read his tips here: https://lnkd.in/e6mJeyz7 #optometry #opticianry #optometrist #optician #eyecareprofessional #ecp #IECP #independenteyecareprofessional #privatepractice #optometricphysician #optometrystudent #independentpractice #independentstrong #independentODs