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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/

Thrive with Confidence Acquios Alliance

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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/

    Vendor Spotlight: Super Optical and FastGrind System

    Vendor Spotlight: Super Optical and FastGrind System

    Listen in as Scott chats with Andy Hawes, Owner and CEO, and Hugh McManus, Vice President of Sales, with Super Optical International.

    During their conversation, Andy and Hugh share insight on Super Optical's revolutionary modified surfacing system, FastGrind. They discuss how this system allows private practices to offer competitive lens service and how little space it actually takes up in a practice's optical lab! In addition to FastGrind, Scott learns about the fantastic lens product Super Optical offers like VisionAir.

    To learn more about Super Optical and FastGrind, visit their website Superoptical.com.
    You can reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com to get in contact with Hugh! 

    • 33 min
    Payment Solutions: More Than Just Swiping a Card

    Payment Solutions: More Than Just Swiping a Card

    In this episode, Scott  learns about various aspects to payment solutions and merchant services beyond just having the means to accept Debit and Credit Cards. He is joined by Todd Maple, Owner and Director of Business Development with Greenleaf Payment Services. 

    There is so much more to merchant services, have you considered a virtual terminal, protection and security, or alternative pricing? They discuss these topics and more during their conversation! Todd shares how Greenleaf Payment Services can help and information on their Price Assurance Program and New Business Program. 

    Contact us at info@acquiosalliance.com to connect with Todd and Greenleaf Payment Services! 

    • 54 min
    Industry Insights: Thought About Certifications?

    Industry Insights: Thought About Certifications?

    What kind of certifications are available for someone working in an optometry practice? Is it worth becoming certified? 

    In this episode, Scott and Kendall are joined by Acquios Advisors' own Ellie Rogers, who is CPO certified, and Teresa Stancik, who is ABO certified! They share their experience in gaining their certifications as well as provide insight on how to start the path of becoming certified! 

    Should we add the word certified in this description one more time? Sure why not! If you have any questions about becoming certified, we encourage you to look at ABO and NCLE's website, https://www.abo-ncle.org/ or reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com for more information. 

    • 17 min
    Vendor Spotlight: Culture Index

    Vendor Spotlight: Culture Index

    Listen in as Scott has a chatsonversation with Tawnya Starr, an entrepreneur and executive advisor with Culture Index!

    During their conversation, Tawnya shares insights about Culture Index and how this is not a personality test but rather a road map of learning about oneself. They discuss how Culture Index can assist a practice in learning more about the people on the team and even help with it comes to hiring.

    To learn more and how Tawnya can assist, please visit http://www.tawnyastarr.com/. 

    You can also reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com to connect with Tawnya! 

    • 41 min
    Should Patients Invest in Quality Sunwear?: With Everest Pandya

    Should Patients Invest in Quality Sunwear?: With Everest Pandya

    Should Patients invest in quality sunwear? Do they need sunglasses in the winter? 

    Scott and Everest Pandya, NAM Sales Manager with  Bollé Brands North America, answer these questions while chatting about the importance of quality sunwear! Everest offers his expert opinion on how quality sunwear can change a patient's mindset on how many pairs of glasses one really needs. 

    To learn more about  Bollé Brands, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com! 

    • 41 min
    Vendor Spotlight: Charmant USA - The Perfect Fit!

    Vendor Spotlight: Charmant USA - The Perfect Fit!

    Join the conversation as Scott and Tim chat with Mick Kunish, Director of Business Development with Charmant USA!

    In this can't miss episode, Mick shares  how Charmant engineered their Size to Fit frames and the personal connection he has to them! He describes what it means to have the perfect fit and how everyone can feel confident in the frames they wear.

    To learn more about Charmant, visit their website at charmant-usa.com. 

    To get in touch with Mick, reach out to us at info@acquiosalliance.com!

    • 40 min

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