by Chad Fleming | Nov 11, 2016 | Buy/Sell, Day in the Life, Finding the Right Practice, Manage with Excellence, Management, Staff Management
Through OptometryCEO, I have had the privilege of coaching hundreds of optometrists in their careers. The most common request for advice comes from employed optometrists looking to buy into or purchase a practice. They want my unbiased opinion of their situation. They...
by Chad Fleming | May 18, 2016 | Buy/Sell, Career Options, Day in the Life, Time Management, Uncategorized
Timing is key to the best investments, yet most investors will tell you not to try to time the stock market. Waiting for the perfect moment to sell your practice might mean missing out on opportunities that could actually help you more financially in the long run....
by Chad Fleming | Dec 23, 2015 | Buy/Sell, Career Options, Finding the Right Practice, Manage with Excellence, Management, Student to OD, Time Management, Uncategorized
Dreams give us something to shoot for, and keep us going when things are difficult. Many of you dream about owning an optometry practice. You imagine yourself putting your name on the sign and people around town talking about you as though you are some superhero....
by Chad Fleming | Nov 25, 2015 | Buy/Sell, Career Options, Student to OD, Time Management, Uncategorized
I was arrested once. Yes, I’m not to proud to say it. Although it was many years ago, I still remember the embarrassment of having the officer snap handcuffs on my wrists. Being handcuffed creates a real immediate problem and leaves a lasting impression. Handcuffs...
by Chad Fleming | Nov 11, 2015 | Career Options, Day in the Life, Finding the Right Practice, Manage with Excellence, Management, Time Management, Uncategorized
After a week of hanging out on the beach, my wife and I were in the rental car heading to the airport. We have been married long enough to remember the days when couples blamed each other when they got lost. Now, when the turn-by-turn instructions in our iPhone landed...