{"podcast":{"title":"Cleinman Connect Podcast","slug":"cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562","podcast_index_feed_id":6317562,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/cleinman-connect-podcast/","website_url":"https://cleinman.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a88c3ffc-9ea2-4386-8f98-3d624a838ec5/Cleinman-Connect-Podcast-Artwork-2.jpg","author":"Cleinman Performance Partners","episode_count":66,"summary":"Owning and running a private optometry practice is challenging—but help is here! The Cleinman Connect Podcast offers valuable insights from independent optometrists/practice owners, practice managers, and industry experts. Each episode features top performers or industry experts who share their success strategies for navigating common business and operational hurdles to grow and enhance practices. From marketing tips and team management to succession planning and financial strategies, our experienced guests provide actionable advice tailored to private optometry practices. Tune in for a new episode on the 1st Wednesday of each month and stay ahead of the curve! Subscribe to the Cleinman Connect Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Whether you're an established owner or manager, or just starting out, this podcast is a valuable resource for practice growth and professional development.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562"},"episode":{"title":"Creating Value-Driven Partnerships For Your Practice","slug":"creating-value-driven-partnerships-for-your-practice","published_at":"2026-05-06T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/creating-value-driven-partnerships-for-your-practice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562","url":"https://cleinman.com/cleinman-connect-podcast/creating-value-driven-partnerships-for-your-practice","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9b4bd9ec-bbdc-453d-b40f-fd360f26bf2f.mp3","summary":"James Johnson is the Head of Business Development at Cleinman. With experience across marketing, client relations, AV, and business development, James helps identify what practices need and connects them with tailored solutions. He is known for building strong relationships with clients and sponsor partners while keeping value, fit, and long-term growth at the center of each partnership. In this episode… Building a successful practice takes more than offering great care. It also requires the right partners, the right support, and the ability to recognize what will actually move the business forward. So how can practice owners build relationships that create real value instead of simply adding more services or vendors? The answer starts with listening closely enough to understand what a practice truly needs. As a business development leader focused on practice growth and strategic partnerships, James Johnson sees value-driven support as a matter of fit, not a one-size-fits-all solution. He explains that the challenge a doctor brings forward is often only a symptom, which is why practice owners need to understand where they are, where they want to go, and what kind of help will get them there. James also emphasizes the importance of choosing partners who align with a practice’s goals, culture, and long-term vision, because the right relationship should help both sides grow with purpose. In this episode of the Cleinman Connect Podcast , Kim Carson chats with James Johnson, Head of Business Development at POD Marketing’s Cleinman Division, about creating value-driven partnerships for your practice. James discusses client feedback, sponsor partner fit, and tailored support for practice growth. He also shares key questions every owner should ask.","meta_description":"James Johnson is the Head of Business Development at Cleinman. With experience across marketing, client relations, AV, and business development, James hel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1324,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/episodes/creating-value-driven-partnerships-for-your-practice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/creating-value-driven-partnerships-for-your-practice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}