Podcast

The Optometry Success Podcast

Author: Adam Cmejla, CFP and Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO
Feed episode count: 27
Official site: https://sites.libsyn.com/604445
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

Should you finish in house or send your jobs to a lab?

Duration seconds: 1320
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/should-you-finish-in-house-or-send-your-jobs-to-a-lab

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

Responsible Debt: How to Use Leverage Without Trapping Your Practice

Duration seconds: 1518
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/responsible-debt-how-to-use-leverage-without-trapping-your-practice

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Buying Charts and Cold Starts

Duration seconds: 1300
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/buying-charts-and-cold-starts

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

COGS - Why Are Yours Above 24%?

Duration seconds: 1493
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/cogs-why-are-yours-above-24

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Core Values - Core Behaviors: I don't have time for that.

Duration seconds: 1276
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/core-values-core-behaviors-i-dont-have-time-for-that

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

The Value in Shorter Exams

Duration seconds: 1541
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/the-value-in-shorter-exams

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Vision Wellness vs Medical Exams: How to Handle Patient Pushback

Duration seconds: 1287
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/vision-wellness-vs-medical-exams-how-to-handle-patient-pushback

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Extended Warranty - Your Profits for Patient Peace of Mind

Duration seconds: 1269
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/extended-warranty-your-profits-for-patient-peace-of-mind

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Designing a Fair Pay Structure for Multi OD Owners

Duration seconds: 1277
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/designing-a-fair-pay-structure-for-multi-od-owners

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

How to Evaluate an Optometry Practice Before You Buy In

Duration seconds: 1379
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/how-to-evaluate-an-optometry-practice-before-you-buy-in

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

What should an office manager focus on in a multi-location practice

Duration seconds: 1281
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/what-should-an-office-manager-focus-on-in-a-multi-location-practice

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Vision Wellness...Medical Dx? Reality is More Visits per Year, Here's How

Duration seconds: 1149
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/vision-wellnessmedical-dx-reality-is-more-visits-per-year-heres-how

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

My Optical Does Good, I Think? - How Do I Take Back the Reins?

Duration seconds: 1266
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/my-optical-does-good-i-think-how-do-i-take-back-the-reins

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Leadership Team Changes: Growing from $1 to $3 to $10 Million in Annual Revenue

Duration seconds: 1430
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/leadership-team-changes-growing-from-1-to-3-to-10-million-in-annual-revenue

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

You Suck at Running a Practice: Why You Need a Mentor

Duration seconds: 1411
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/you-suck-at-running-a-practice-why-you-need-a-mentor

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Business Is Tetris: Build, Measure, Learn...Repeat

Duration seconds: 1450
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/business-is-tetris-build-measure-learnrepeat

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Managing Reps and Vendor Partners Without Losing Control of Your Practice

Duration seconds: 1081
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/managing-reps-and-vendor-partners-without-losing-control-of-your-practice

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Reduce Staff As You Scale Reduces HR Headaches

Duration seconds: 1336
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/reduce-staff-as-you-scale-reduces-hr-headaches

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

Outsource Billing: Protects Cash Flow, Reduces Risk, Less Staff to Manage

Duration seconds: 1279
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/outsource-billing-protects-cash-flow-reduces-risk-less-staff-to-manage

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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

Online Scheduling: Staffing Overhead Goes Up When You Don't Adapt

Duration seconds: 1548
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/online-scheduling-staffing-overhead-goes-up-when-you-dont-adapt

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

Great Marketing On A Small Budget

Duration seconds: 1603
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/great-marketing-on-a-small-budget

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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

You don't even need a job description to find your next associate

Duration seconds: 1293
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/you-dont-even-need-a-job-description-to-find-your-next-associate

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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

How to give patients choices when in the exam lane

Duration seconds: 1218
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/how-to-give-patients-choices-when-in-the-exam-lane

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

Reducing business risk when adding associate ODs in an established practice

Duration seconds: 1135
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/reducing-business-risk-when-adding-associate-ods-in-an-established-practice

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

This is why you're losing money with vision plans

Duration seconds: 1260
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/this-is-why-youre-losing-money-with-vision-plans

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

What is "schedule health" and why should practice owners be measuring it

Duration seconds: 1277
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/what-is-schedule-health-and-why-should-practice-owners-be-measuring-it

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Feb 8, 2026 · not_requested

Welcome to The Optometry Success Podcast with Adam Cmejla, CFP and Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO

Duration seconds: 84
Source: https://b8846a06-cd6c-43f8-bcd6-1015f24b042a.libsyn.com/welcome-to-the-optometry-success-podcast

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