Posts by Dr. Aaron Neufeld
Capturing FSA Dollars for Practice Profitability
Set Precedence As I write this article, we are approaching the end of the calendar year. Holiday decor, cold weather and basketball season are all in full gear. So what does the end of the year mean for an optometry practice? In many cases, this is a practice’s busiest time with patients trying to get…
Read MoreResidential Real Estate Investing with Dr. Julie Phan
In this episode, Dr. Julie Phan, a private practice owner and new mom, gives us an overview of real estate investing and insight into her successful real estate investing career. Related Articles What Should I Do First? A Complete Step-By-Step Guide For Optometrists 2024 Optometrist Income Report Annual Report 2023: In Review, and a Look…
Read MoreOwner Occupied Real Estate with Dr. Adam Bryan & Dr. Aaron Neufeld
In this episode, Dr. Adam Bryan discusses his journey with owner occupied real estate and how it has benefited his practice. Dr. Neufeld also gives an overview of owner occupied real estate and his personal experience with it. Related Articles 2024 Optometrist Income Report 16 End-of-Year Financial Checklist For Optometrists in 2023 How To Achieve…
Read MorePrivate Equity and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Alan Glazier
In Episode 2 of the ODs on Finance video/podcast series, Dr. Alan Glazier (Founder, ODs on Facebook; Business Development Executive, Total ECP; Founder, Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care) talks about private equity and his personal involvement in it. Dr. Glazier also shares insights on entrepreneurship, the future of optometry and his personal finance principles.…
Read More3 Ways to $300K Net – Dr. Charles Tille on High Netting Sublease Ownership
Dr. Charles Tille OD talks about strategies he uses to maintain a high net at his Lenscrafters sublease. Also, this is our first go at video + podcast, we promise quality will improve as we go along! Related Articles What Should I Do First? A Complete Step-By-Step Guide For Optometrists 2024 Optometrist Income Report Annual…
Read MorePrivate Practice Spotlight – The Husband and Wife Team and their Cold Start Practice Duo
A few things come to mind when South Dakota is mentioned. Vast state parks, enormous caves, Mount Rushmore and an old drug store are few that might ring a bell. But how about a duo of successful cold start private practices? Probably not the first thing you thought about. Enter Jones Family Eyecare, a growing…
Read MorePrivate Practice SpotLight: Starting Cold
Starting a practice cold is no easy task. It takes immense amounts of work, analytical skills and a driven mind. Dr. Sam Johansen OD knows a thing or two about starting a practice cold. With two successful growing practices under his belt (in Greenwood, SC and Newberry, SC) and a third underway, Dr. Johansen exemplifies…
Read MorePurchasing a Practice – The 4 Methods of Valuing a Practice
There are a myriad of ways to calculate the value of the practice. Although some methods may be used more than others, there is no “100% correct way” of valuing a practice. Ultimately the value of a practice becomes a mutual agreement between the potential seller and potential buyer. The buyer assumes it to be…
Read MoreFive Tips for Keeping Debt Low During Optometry School
Optometry school is an exciting time. You begin a rigorous and in depth education that will directly impact your future. You meet lifelong colleagues and friends. You learn skills that you will use to improve the lives of countless patients, and in turn, these skills will in turn help you make a living. However your…
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