The Optometry Success Podcast helps private-practice optometrists build profitable, sustainable businesses with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP—a financial planner and CFO to ODs nationwide—and Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO—a multi-location practice owner with decades of hands-on experience—each 20-minute episode delivers practical strategies and actionable insights you can apply right away. From leadership and financials to team culture, operations, and growth, this is your weekly dose of real-world advice for real-world practice owners. New episodes every Wednesday.
The Optometry Success Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Adam Cmejla, CFP & Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO
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Podcast Overview
The Optometry Success Podcast helps private-practice optometrists build profitable, sustainable businesses with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP—a financial planner and CFO to ODs nationwide—and Chad Fleming, OD, FAAO—a multi-location practice owner with decades of hands-on experience—each 20-minute episode delivers practical strategies and actionable insights you can apply right away. From leadership and financials to team culture, operations, and growth, this is your weekly dose of real-world advice for real-world practice owners. New episodes every Wednesday.
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June 17, 2026
The Value in Shorter Exams
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">In this episode, we respond to a listener question about how to balance shorter exam times with the desire to build strong patient relationships and deliver meaningful care. We talk through the difference between time spent with a patient and value delivered to a patient, and why a longer exam does not automatically mean a better experience. Chad shares how his perspective has evolved after practicing in different exam-time models, and we discuss how efficiency, delegation, and intentional communication can actually create a stronger patient experience when done well.</p> <p> </p> <p>We also talk about practical ways to transition from longer exams to a more efficient schedule without making patients feel rushed or overlooked. From moving more objective testing into pretesting, to using doctor time for high-value face-to-face discussion, to gradually adjusting scheduling expectations, we explore how practices can respect both the patient's time and the doctor's time while still delivering excellent care.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Have a question for us to address in a future episode? Submit it <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://form.jotform.com/252526305103041">here</a>!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p>Learn more about <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://pipgpo.com/contact-us/">Partners in Profit</a></p> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://integratedpwm.com/toolkit">Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit</a></p> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.2020membership.com/">20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass</a></p> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.jotform.com/form/250467795073062">OD Mastermind Interest Form</a></p> <p>Check out Adam's new book: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://a.co/d/0wv5uLn">How to Buy an Optometry Practice</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://shorturl.at/Fq1Ro">https://shorturl.at/Fq1Ro</a> </p> <p>Subscribe on Spotify: <a href= "https://shorturl.at/jCtsk">https://shorturl.at/jCtsk</a> </p> <p> </p>
June 10, 2026
Vision Wellness vs Medical Exams: How to Handle Patient Pushback
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">We break down a real listener question around one of the most common frustrations in practice today: navigating vision wellness versus medical exams and the pushback that comes with it.</p> <p>We talk through how to communicate clearly with patients, set expectations early, and position yourself as part of their team rather than the source of the problem, all while reinforcing why medical eye care must take priority.</p> <p>We also dive into the operational side of making this model work, including how to structure your schedule, increase patient flow, and adapt to lower reimbursement per visit without sacrificing profitability.</p> <p>If you are struggling with patient confusion, insurance friction, or trying to transition into a more medical model, this episode gives you a practical framework to move forward with confidence.<br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Have a question for us to address in a future episode? Submit it <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://form.jotform.com/252526305103041">here</a>!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p>Learn more about <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://pipgpo.com/contact-us/">Partners in Profit</a></p> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://integratedpwm.com/toolkit">Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit</a></p> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.2020membership.com/">20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass</a></p> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.jotform.com/form/250467795073062">OD Mastermind Interest Form</a></p> <p>Check out Adam's new book: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://a.co/d/0wv5uLn">How to Buy an Optometry Practice</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href= "https://shorturl.at/Fq1Ro">https://shorturl.at/Fq1Ro</a> </p> <p>Subscribe on Spotify: <a href= "https://shorturl.at/jCtsk">https://shorturl.at/jCtsk</a> </p>
June 3, 2026
Extended Warranty - Your Profits for Patient Peace of Mind
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">In this episode, we talk through a practical opportunity for optometry practices: offering extended warranties in the optical. Chad and I discuss why practice owners have to be careful not to project their own buying preferences onto patients, and why offering a warranty as a low-pressure choice can provide real peace of mind for patients who may not be able to easily replace broken frames or scratched lenses.</p> <p>We also walk through how Chad has implemented extended warranties in his practice, the simple structure he uses for single vision and multifocal lenses, and the surprising financial impact it has created. We discuss why this can be both a patient-care tool and a meaningful margin opportunity, especially as practices continue to navigate managed vision care pressure, rising costs, and the need to think more creatively as business owners.</p> <p><strong>Have a question for us to address in a future episode? Submit it <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://form.jotform.com/252526305103041">here</a>!</strong></p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ol class="ProsemirrorEditor-list"> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Learn more about <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://pipgpo.com/contact-us/">Partners in Profit</a></p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://integratedpwm.com/toolkit">Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit</a></p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.2020membership.com/">20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass</a></p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.jotform.com/form/250467795073062">OD Mastermind Interest Form</a></p> </li> <li class="ProsemirrorEditor-listItem" data-list-indent="1" data-list-type="bulleted"> <p>Check out Adam's new book: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://a.co/d/0wv5uLn">How to Buy an Optometry Practice</a></p> </li> </ol>
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