{"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":"[Ownership] Proactive Planning in Your Practice for Software, Medical Niches, and the Community","slug":"ownership-proactive-planning-in-your-practice-for-software-medical-niches-and-the-community","published_at":"2026-04-22T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/ownership-proactive-planning-in-your-practice-for-software-medical-niches-and-the-community","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562","url":"https://cleinman.com/cleinman-connect-podcast/ownership-proactive-planning-in-your-practice-for-software-medical-niches-and-the-community","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06b7cf4a-d830-40b8-84df-b84ef44f6847.mp3","summary":"Dr. Kevin Gee is the President of Gee Eye Care, a full-service optometric practice based in Missouri City, Texas that provides comprehensive eye care to the community. Since establishing the practice in 2007, he has grown alongside the area’s expanding population while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and community involvement. Dr. Gee is a former President of the Texas Optometric Association and is known for his leadership and commitment to advancing both the clinical and business aspects of optometry. In this episode… Success in a growing practice rarely comes from reacting to what’s in front of you. It comes from anticipating what your patients, your team, and your community will need next — sometimes before they even know it themselves. So what does it really look like to plan proactively in a world that keeps changing? For Dr. Kevin Gee, the key lies in building a practice around intentional pillars that never waver, even as everything else evolves. Drawing from his experience as a seasoned clinician and community-focused practice owner, he explains that growth isn’t about chasing every new trend, but about reinforcing core values like efficiency, patient experience, and ethical care. Whether it’s investing in technology, adjusting hours, or embedding himself in the community, Dr. Gee’s approach centers on staying visible, accessible, and aligned with patient needs. That mindset turns change into opportunity rather than disruption. In this episode of the Cleinman Connect Podcast , Kim Carson is joined by Dr. Kevin Gee, President of Gee Eye Care, to discuss proactive planning in modern optometric practices. Dr. Gee explores building within a growing community, adapting marketing as demographics shift, and evaluating technology based on patient value. He a…","meta_description":"Dr. Kevin Gee is the President of Gee Eye Care, a full-service optometric practice based in Missouri City, Texas that provides comprehensive eye care to t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1551,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cleinman-connect-podcast-6317562/episodes/ownership-proactive-planning-in-your-practice-for-software-medical-niches-and-the-community/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/ownership-proactive-planning-in-your-practice-for-software-medical-niches-and-the-community.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}