{"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":81,"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":"2026-09-16T14:24:01.088205+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562"},"episode":{"title":"[Optometrist Unleashed] Part 1: Buying Practices, Metrics That Matter, and Prioritizing Initiatives","slug":"optometrist-unleashed-part-1-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives","published_at":"2026-08-05T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/optometrist-unleashed-part-1-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562","url":"https://cleinman.com/cleinman-connect-podcast/optometrist-unleashed-part-1-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06d2563d-215b-4c1d-ad1c-63f58f9b5cfe.mp3","summary":"Dr. Wes McCann is the Founder of Doctors Vision Group, a network of 15 Ontario optometry practices delivering modern, full-scope eye care. He leads practice acquisitions, integration, technology investment, financial strategy, and team development. Dr. McCann is also an optometrist, educator, and speaker who has lectured at hundreds of industry events and published in Review of Optometry and Review of Myopia Management . A 2024 Contact Lens Institute Culture Award honoree, he is recognized for improving patient experiences and practice outcomes. In this episode… Buying an optometry practice requires more than recognizing growth potential. Owners must understand what they are purchasing, which numbers reveal the practice’s true health, and where to invest first. How can they make those decisions with greater confidence? Dr. Wes McCann, an optometrist experienced in acquiring and managing multiple practices, believes buyers should evaluate what a practice has already achieved rather than pay for unrealized opportunity. He recommends examining cultural fit, labor ratios, revenue per patient, dispensing rates, EBITDA, and post-financing cash flow before moving forward. Dr. McCann also suggests ranking technology and operational initiatives by their expected return, ensuring each investment covers its costs after associate compensation. This disciplined approach helps owners reduce acquisition risk and direct resources toward the improvements that matter most. In this episode of Optometrist Unleashed, a Cleinman Connect Podcast , Dr. Trevor Miranda talks with Dr. Wes McCann, Founder of Doctors Vision Group, about buying and improving optometry practices. Dr. McCann explains how to evaluate acquisition opportunities, identify the metrics that reveal financial health, and pri…","meta_description":"Dr. Wes McCann is the Founder of Doctors Vision Group, a network of 15 Ontario optometry practices delivering modern, full-scope eye care. He leads practi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1378,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/episodes/optometrist-unleashed-part-1-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives/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/optometrist-unleashed-part-1-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}