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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Paul Ajamian is one of the most generous, kind (in all the right ways) and passionate people I know. From his zeal to be a lifelong learner to way he pours out himself into the profession of Optometry, he shows why he was an obvious choice to be one of those inducted to the Optometry Hall of Fame (2015). I was there to see him get this honor. The honor was almost as big for me to see it as for Paul to get it. (No, his was way bigger.) Paul has been a visionary of the Optometric profession, seeing the future of where Optometry could go in co-management of eye surgical treatment to the way we treat our guests medically. And with modalities not conceived at the time. Paul’s involvement has been instrumental in the way we now carry out our day-to-day care of guests, in ways most just take for granted. By the end of this interview, you will see the hand he has played in how you do your day, and you will want to thank him personally. For me, it is very personal. Paul was my preceptor for my second externship. But little did I realize that he was one of the first students, while at New England College of Optometry, to undergo such education himself. Also, I did not realize he would play such an important role in my life from that moment on with his encouragement and example to lead. Paul has received accolades such as the SECO 1995 Optometrist of the South, one of ten Optometric Magazine named as their 2000 Optometrists of the Decade, the American Optometric Association’s 2014 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (the AOA’s highest honor for lifetime achievement) and the aforementioned National Optometry Hall of Fame induction in 2015. He also stays busy within the profession serving currently as SECO International’s General Chair of the Education Committee, was President for the Georgia Optometric Association in 2000, served as the GOA Legislative and PAC chair for many years, and is a Founding Board Member for both the American Board of Optometry and the Optometric Glaucoma Society. But perhaps the biggest contribution he has made is shepherding thousands of future doctors as externs and residents, just like I was in 1992, to become the best optometrists they could be and to encourage serving in our profession just like Paul. Oh, and he still has time to earn a living as the Center Director for Omni Eye Services of Atlanta since 1984, after serving as the Education Director for the Vision Education Foundation (VEF-the nation’s first true co-management practice) beginning 1982. In his spare time, he’s hammered out two textbooks and is the Review of Optometry’s “Clinical Quandaries” author and supervisor. I am blessed to have Paul serve as a boss (SECO CE Committee), mentor (Omni Eye Services of ATL, GOA, SECO) and dear friend. Thank you, Paul. Protect against and audits and learn the 2021 Updates with EyeCode Premier Billing and Coding Bundle at https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/eyecode-billing-and-coding-premiere-bundle-billing-coding-with-complete-case-management

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision I (Ted) first met Mike at a GOA meeting in Hilton Head, SC (GA seldom ever meets in GA for the summer meeting because our beaches are….subpar). He was a 4th-year optometry student and I was barely out of school for a few years. Fast forward a few years and our paths crossed again. This time it was on a trip to Miami Beach for a Vision Source meeting when VS was still very small. Fast forward even more years and Mike has had his practice catch on fire (both because it is awesome and because an electrical wire literally set the roof on fire), had an SUV go through the wall where his conference room in the office was, buy a lake house at Lake Martin AL (where he, I and the rest of the Lakehouse boys would convene yearly for lots of mischief and reflection), sell his practice to his partner, begin a career in industry with an EHR firm, leave that part of his life to go into teaching optometry students why private practice is the best way to practice optometry, start another private practice, and all the while maintain a great leadership organization LeadershipOD.com. He has continued to be one of my best friends and one of the bravest people I know, because he is willing to reinvent himself to achieve higher levels of excellence in doing so. If this episode doesn’t give you at least one good belly laugh, well go back and listen again for the great lessons instead. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you my dear friend and idol, Mike Rothschild, a great American. (To my sixth grade English teacher, I apologize for the run-on sentence in the fifth sentence.) To find out more about the LeadershipOD Executive Retreat click here: https://www.leadershipod.com/retreat

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Protect against and audits and learn the 2021 Updates with EyeCode Premier Billing and Coding Bundle at https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/eyecode-billing-and-coding-premiere-bundle-billing-coding-with-complete-case-management Dr. Cheryl Chapman is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry and has an undergraduate degree from Creighton University. She is a Diplomate with the American Board of Optometry, achieving extensive Board Certification and completing more than 50 hours of continuing education (above and beyond the normal state requirement, which is 22 hours per year). She is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Chapman is proud to bring this extra level of ongoing education to her patients. Dr. Chapman has instituted a full-scope myopia management clinic within her practice and works tirelessly to spread myopia management knowledge. In addition to working one-on-one with doctors to implement practice protocols, she lectures within the optometric community as well as to local pediatricians and ophthalmologists. Serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, Dr. Chapman enjoys working closely in training 4th year extern students. Other areas of specialty include managing eye diseases such as: severe dry eye, keratoconus, and computer vision syndrome. Dr. Chapman is a specialist in the fitting of specialty contact lenses such as orthokeratology, scleral lenses and hybrid lenses. In 2010, Dr. Chapman was awarded the Dr. Charles Seeger Memorial Award from the Nebraska Optometric Association for Young Optometrist of the Year.

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Adam Cmejla is a Certified Financial Planner at Integrated Planning and Wealth Management (https://integratedpwm.com) specializing in financial advice to Optometrists for both their business and their personal needs. He and I met at the West Virginia Optometric Physicians Association State meeting in October 2020. I saw a microphone on the table of his exhibit space and found out he was the host of the 20/20 Money Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-20-money/id1438352481). I think you will find this podcast will change your view of your money, how you make it and what you do with it after you get it. Show Links: Integrated Planning and Wealth Management https://integratedpwm.com 20/20 Money Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-20-money/id1438352481 Protect against and audits and learn the 2021 Updates with EyeCode Premier Billing and Coding Bundle at https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/bundles/eyecode-billing-and-coding-premiere-bundle-billing-coding-with-complete-case-management

Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr Maria Sampalis graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2007. She has a corporate practice with For Eyes and a private practice in RI. Dr Sampalis serves on the Board of Health in RI and other advisory boards throughout the country. Dr Sampalis was named young OD of the year in RI in 2016. She recently was named the Most Influential Woman in Optometry by Vision Monday and Eye Care Hero by the World Council of Optometry. Dr Sampalis hosts the Corporate Optometry FB group that has over 30k eye care professionals. Her social media network reaches 60k eye care professionals between different platforms. Here alliance group CODA has over 800 members. Popular websites include corporateoptometry.com and corporateoptometrycareers.com

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Dr. Russo is an Associate Professor of Optometry in the Department of Primary Care at New England College of Optometry (NECO) where she is Instructor of Record for the following courses: Introduction to Public Health, Public Health and Clinical Practice, Patient Care II a & b, and Patient Care III a, b, & c. Dr. Russo is also an Attending Optometrist at Codman Square Health Center where she precepts second, third, and fourth year students. Dr. Russo received her BS from Quinnipiac University in 2006 and matriculated from SUNY State College of Optometry in 2010. After graduation, she completed a residency in Primary Care and Low Vision at the West Haven VA Medical Center. She most recently completed her MPH degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2017. In 2019 she received the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Rising Star Award and in 2010 she was named one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical. Dr. Russo has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry since 2012 and a Diplomate for the Public Health and Environmental Vision Section. She is also an active member of the American Optometric Association, Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, and American Public Health Association, serving on the Health Promotions Committee, the Legislative Action Committee, and Section Councilor of the Vision Care Section, respectively. Her research interests include access to eye care for vulnerable populations, vision insurance utilization, and optometric education.

Show Sponsor: CooperVision One of the questions I stole from someone once was, “What would you do if you were brave?” With Laurie Sorrenson, you will hear that well before I got the chance to ask the question in this podcast. Laurie is one of the most productive, vigilant and fearless people I have met. She is continually poking the box to experiment in the realm of “What if….?”

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision A Nashville resident of 13 years, Blake Stratton is a Sales Associate. Blake first developed his love for sales and marketing while working in the music industry as a musician and songwriter. Before joining Michael Hyatt & Co., he was consulting with small businesses as a marketing writer and strategist. He’s driven by his connection with Jesus, fascinated by his beautiful wife Alaina, and excited to be welcoming their first child to the family this summer. If you want great coffee recommendations or strong opinions on the Chicago Bears, Blake has you covered. https://michaelhyatt.com/

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Show Sponsor: CooperVision Show notes: Chad Cannon is the Chief Sales Officer for Michael Hyatt & Co. He was formerly the founder and CEO of Chadwick Cannon Agency, a full-service digital marketing firm dedicated to amplifying brands and ideas. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Marketing for Thomas Nelson Publishers, now a division of HarperCollins. In his five years there, he led more than 225 book marketing campaigns, with 16 titles reaching the New York Times Bestseller List. Chad lives in Nashville with his wife Julie, a talented photographer and writer. He’s an enormous fan of the Chicago Cubs, Apple products, dogs, traveling, golf and darn good food. https://businessaccelerator.com/

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Today I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Mick Kling. Mick has a business finance consulting company called Impact OD and we discussed his roots with LeadershipOD, Business Finance, Profit First and fiscally sound ideas for cash flow and business management. Please enjoy our conversation, and as always, if you want to get the most current episodes, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review!

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