{"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 2: Buying Practices, Metrics That Matter, and Prioritizing Initiatives","slug":"optometrist-unleashed-part-2-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives","published_at":"2026-08-12T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/optometrist-unleashed-part-2-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-2-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8200a53c-2f8e-4e55-8e8f-67dc4a712029.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 takes more than finding a good opportunity — it requires knowing which numbers matter and where to invest first. How can owners use practice metrics and ROI to make smarter decisions and build a stronger business? Dr. Wes McCann, an optometrist and experienced multi-practice owner, recommends using measurable performance to guide both acquisitions and ongoing practice improvement. Revenue per patient, dispensing rates, imaging capture rates, and revenue per doctor day can help owners identify opportunities, benchmark performance, and coach their teams more effectively. Dr. McCann stresses understanding the barriers behind an underperforming initiative before abandoning it, while delegating to strong team members and specialists instead of trying to manage everything alone. The goal is to combine good data with flexibility, disciplined investment, and continuous improvement. In this episode of Optometrist Unleashed, a Cleinman Connect Podcast , Dr. Trevor Miranda continues his conversation with Dr. Wes McCann, Founder of Doctors Vision Group, about buying practices and prioritizing growth. Dr. McCann covers key practice metrics, benchmarking, and ROI-driven initiatives. He also discu…","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":1301,"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-2-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-2-buying-practices-metrics-that-matter-and-prioritizing-initiatives.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}