Thrive with Confidence
Welcome to “Thrive with Confidence!” Listen to the Advisors from Acquios discuss the Alliance, a buying group that connects private practices with trusted vendors and expert support. We will feature discussion with our Vendor partners and Optometrist members, while we explore topics that will Empower Your Independence! If you would like to learn more about Acquios Alliance, please head to acquiosalliance.com or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/acquiosalliance/. Our Theme Song is "On My Way" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes
Should we accept Third Party Benefits? Do we need to?
Scott and Rick discuss these questions during their conversation. Listen to hear how your practice can grow without depending on them!
Reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com for questions or to submit a topic for discussion!
In this episode of Thrive with Confidence, hosts Scott Cline and Rick Guinotte sit down with marketing and business expert Rony Daniel, founder of Private Practice Help, to uncover the secrets behind dominating the optometry space. Rony shares his journey from building a thriving optometry practice with his wife to becoming a trusted partner for private practices looking to grow and succeed.
Tune in as they discuss essential marketi...
Time flies when you're having fun! We can't believe January 2025 is here and marks the 10th anniversary of Acquios Advisors.
Listen in as Rick Guinotte and Tim Merrigan reflect on the last 10 years with Scott Cline! They share the story of how the word Acquios was created, why Acquios Advisors is signified by a shield, and what they believe the upcoming years will look like.
Acquios Advisors has only be...
Are you looking for CE credit opportunities?
Have you planned your team retreat for 2025 yet?
Need an excuse to check out the beautiful city of Kansas City?
If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions, look no further than Empowerment '25! Happening March 28th and 29th, this is a perfect opportunity to listen to COPE approved and ABO approved lectures, talk with independent driven vendor...
Join the conversation as Scott and Rick learn of another specialty to expand the level of care you can provide to your patients! They talk with Dr. Brett Richardson with Derma Cautery about how to implement chemical cauterization for benign skin lesions into a practice.
Dr. Richardson explains the positive impact this process has for patients and the ease of introducing this specialty into the practice. It requires a mini...
Everyone has their own reason for choosing private practice. What makes private practice special? How is it unique to other areas of the optometric industry?
Listen in on the first part of the conversation as Scott sits down with Matt Rosner to discuss the reasons why private practice is special and unique.
PART TWO COMING SOON!
How do you decide which practice management system and EHR to implement in your practice? Should price be the only factor?
Join the conversation as Scott chats with Rick and Tim about what items to consider when you evaluating and comparing practice management systems!
For more information or reach out with questions to info@acquiosalliance.com!
How do you decide which vendors to work with? Who do you trust to assist you professionally when it comes to accounting, legal, or general advice questions?
Join the conversation as Rick, Tim, and Scott discuss factors you need to consider when you are choosing who you partner and work with.
Have questions? Reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com.
One of the aspects of owning a business is inspecting what you expect. Measures need to be put in place to ensure loss, whether it is money, inventory, or even time, is not happening in your practice.
Listen in to hear advice from Rick, Teresa, Scott, and Kendall on how to put loss prevention measures in place!
For questions or to suggest a topic, reach out to us at Info@acquiosalliance.com!
Listen in as Scott sits down with Ron Vinceslio, founder of Optical Vantage Lab!
Optical Vantage is a Veteran-Owned, Independent lab who provides top-notch service. Ron explains what makes his lab unique with the service they provide!
If you would like to connect with Ron, please reach out at info@acquiosalliance.com!
Check out their website at OpticalVantage.com!
When choosing vendors to align your practice with, why not choose one who will go above and beyond for you?
Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA, chats with Tim and Scott about how Charmant goes the extra mile for their clients. The service level you will receive is second to none!
To connect with Mick or learn more about Charmant, reach out to us at info@acquios.com!
To lear...
Scott chats with Rick and Tim from Acquios Advisors about when should owning doctors start creating their exit plan. They also discuss what components to consider to make the process as seamless as possible.
For more information or to talk with Acquios Advisors about exit and succussion planning, reach out to them at info@acquios.com!
Scott, Tim, and Kendall the importance of accountability. A team works together great, when everyone shows up! They talk about how to hold a team accountable for their attendance, actions, and more.
To submit a topic for the podcast, reach out to info@acquiosalliance.com!
When finding the perfect pair of glasses, it is not only important they look on your face but it is just as important they are comfortable.
Setex Technologies discovered a way to provide this comfort through their Anti-Slip Nose Pads. Join the conversation as Scott chats with Paul Glass, Chief Technology Officer, and Tracy Lane Vice President of Sales, with Setex Technologies to learn more about their inventive solution. ...
Listen in as Scott is joined by Melissa Jacobson, Director of Billing Operations, and Casey Squicquero, Specialist in OneSpot Onboarding, to discuss how to Master the Chaos with OneSpot!
They discuss how OneSpot creates a transparent picture of a practice's billing operations. It allows billers to manage their accounts receivable effectively, and owners can feel confident having access to the system if their biller i...
Listen in as Scott Cline learns more about Sports Vision as a specialty and the support providers can receive from the International Sports Vision Association (ISVA)! Scott is joined by Dr. Paul Brewer, Vice President of Membership, and Dr. Melissa Bussey, Advisory Board Member, with ISVA!
Dr. Brewer and Dr. Bussey share their experiences with sports vision and how much of a difference it can make in patients lives. They ...
Join the conversation as Scott sits down with Brian Kessler to learn about an Eyewear company who is changing the industry. As the Director of U.S. Sales, Brian shares insight on how Swissflex is a modular frame system and allows a patient to create a completely customizable frame. Their frames feel like you are wearing nothing! They keep their partnerships independent and are in over 50 countries!
To connect with Swissf...
Looking to bring a unique specialty into the practice? One which would allow you to slow down and spend more time with patients?
Listen in as Scott learns more about NeuroVisual Medicine from his conversation with Matt Rosner, Chief Strategist of Practice Growth for NeuroVisual Medicine Institute! Matt shares with us what exactly NeuroVisual Medicine is and how it works. He also provides insight on how you can implement ...
Listen in as Scott chats with Dave Barton, Co-Founder and CEO of Optify, about Optify's newest product tier, Grow! Dave describes how this new tier will add to the great service Optify already provides. To learn more, check out Optify at Optifyonline.com or reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!
Listen in as Scott and Rick discuss the important topic of Professional Employer Organizations with Lori Wittmeyer!
Lori shares the basics of what a PEO is and how they are structured and operate. She also shares the important facts to be aware of as a business owner as you share your employer status with PEOs.
This is a can't miss episode! If you would like to reach out to Lori with any human resource inqu...
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