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Utilizing Advanced Technology For Dry Eye + Aesthetic Treatment
Lecture: Utilizing Advanced Technology For Dry Eye + Aesthetic Treatment (Course ID 81784-TD)
➡️ CE Speaker | Collin Gray, OD
➡️ Panelists | Ann Hoscheit, OD (optometric consultant) | Nicole Chism (med-spa owner)
Overview: Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but revenue can be in the eye of the provider when the concepts of dry eye and aesthetics are unified. Provider differentiation and a higher level of patient satisfaction have both been linked to bringing advanced dry eye technology into an office - join us for this informative CE session where we outline how to utilize advanced tech for both dry eye and aesthetics, as well as how to become profitable while doing so.
✅ How to utilize new procedures and technology for our ocular surface disease patients.
✅ Overview of current technology available on the market and learn new technologies in development, and how to prioritize them in their practice.
✅ Current ocular surface treatments including the technology for aesthetic treatments.
ODs on Finance Member Rate: FREE | Recording will be only be available to registrants
This event was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant
The Million Dollar Net Practice, Part I: Building a Single Location + Owning Practice Real Estate
Lecture: The Million Dollar Net Practice, Part I: Building a Single Location + Owning Practice Real Estate
Speakers: Adam Bryan, OD; Kristy Bryan, OD
Overview: Owning a private practice is widely regarded as one of the most effective ways for an optometrist to build substantial wealth. While the profession lauds OD business owners that make 200k, 300k or even 400k a year, the truth is that much more can be achieved through ingenuity, strategic planning and good old fashioned grit.
In this series, we’ve recruited ODs on Finance members and practice owners that have practices which net over $1M (after owner doctor’s salary). Each of these owners will delve into strategies used to build, lean out and scale their practices. Our hope is that new and existing owners alike can take this knowledge and build their own practice so that it can create generational wealth.
Part 1 Synopsis: All-star practice owners Adam and Kristy Bryan own a single location practice in North Carolina that nets over $1M. The practice was started by the Bryans and has become a household name in their town of Holly Springs. The Bryans will go over strategies they use to:
✅ Maximize RPP
✅ How they built a thriving dry eye clinic/spa
✅ How they scaled “in-house”
✅ How real estate ownership has helped their net
ODs on Finance Member Rate: FREE | Recording will be only be available to registrants
This event was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant
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Tax Planning | Bookkeeping | Payroll
Associate Doctor (W2, 1099) | Sublease Owner | Practice Owner
Ashraf Advisory is a CPA firm based out of Dallas, TX accepting clients across all states. We work with you to strategically plan for taxes and take tax deductions designed for Optometrists in an increasingly changing regulatory environment. Our clients are wide in size from one-person independent contractors to fully built multi-owner practices and everything in between. Tax preparation, tax planning, payroll, and bookkeeping all done in one place with multiple planning sessions. Contact us to learn more.
- ✅ Tax Planning
- ✅ Tax Preparation
- ✅ Entity Selection
- ✅ Bookkeeping
- ✅ Payroll
- ✅ Retirement Plan
- ✅ Fringe Benefits
Location Requirements: Eligible in all states
Contact: Arsalan Ashraf CPA at Arsalan@ashrafadvisory.com or at 972-992-0946 | Schedule an Appointment (via Calendly here)
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