Steve’s Blog
Welcome to my blog! Here you’ll find show notes from my podcast “Can I Ask You One Question?”, where I interview industry experts, gurus and thought leaders and try to learn ONE critical thing from them that we can immediately apply to our professional or personal lives. Subscribe below so you don’t miss out! Podcast available on most popular podcast platforms.
In This Economy, How Should I Be Handling Money? | Adam Cmejla
Not sure how to best handle your finances during this economic downturn? In episode 23 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Adam Cmejla for his insights. Below are the key points from the interview. Scroll down to see the entire interview. One of Adam’s favorite...
How Does Compassionate Care Impact Patient Outcomes? | Dr. Stephen Trzeciak
Frustrated with patients who don’t follow your professional advice? In episode 20 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Dr. Stephen Trzeciak (co-author of Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference) about the connection...
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How Can ODs Get Out of Debt and Achieve Financial Freedom? [Interview with Dr. Aaron Neufeld]
Feeling underwater in debt? In episode 19 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Dr. Aaron Neufeld (co-founder of ODs on Finance) for some advice on getting out of debt and moving toward a destination few people get to.. financial independence! Below are the key...
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How Do You Get a Patient to Change a Behavior? [Interview with Dr. William Miller]
Overwearing contact lenses. Noncompliance with medication. Poor blood sugar control. As a physician, would you like to be more effective at getting patients to change behaviors that negatively impact their vision and health? In episode 18 of “Can I Ask You One...
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How Can Doctors Overcome Patient Resistance? [Interview with Dr. Kathleen Starr]
Have you spent time educating and informing patients about a condition or treatment plan, only to have the patient resist your recommendations? In episode 17 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Dr. Kathleen Starr (author of Why We Resist: The Surprising Truths...
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How Can an OD Successfully Drop Insurance Plans? [Interview with Dr. Steven Shaw]
Dr. Steven Shaw is doing something that a lot ODs are thinking about but not sure how to successfully pull off. Drop insurance plans! In episode 16 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Dr. Shaw about his strategies for not only dropping 3rd party plans, but doing...
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3 Scientific Ways to Make Staff Meetings More Productive [Interview with Steven Rogelberg, PH.D.]
In episode 15 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Steven Rogelberg, PH.D., author of The Surprising Science of Meetings, to share a few ways to make your meetings more productive and engaging (based on science of course). Below are the key points from the...
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How Do You Attract More Athletes to a Sports Vision Practice? [Interview with Dr. Amanda Nanasy]
In episode 14 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Dr. Amanda Nanasy, Director of the Florida Institute of Sports Vision, how to attract more athletes to a sports vision practice. Below are the key points from the interview. Scroll down to see the entire interview....
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What are the 3 Biggest Financial Mistakes Practice Owners Make? [Interview with Adam Cmejla]
Are you comfortable with the financial decisions you’re making as a practice owner? In episode 13 of “Can I Ask You One Question?”, I ask Adam Cmejla, Founder & President of Integrated Planning and Wealth Management and host of 20/20 Money podcast, to discuss the...
Books & Publications
Become More Persuasive
Eye care professionals are not trained salespeople, yet they are tasked with selling people every day. This can involve recommending sunglasses to a cataract patient, getting a glaucoma patient to be more compliant with eyedrops, or marketing new technology. Blending years of research in neuroscience and consumer psychology, this book provides a scientifically proven framework for becoming more persuasive and influential with ALL your recommendations.
Become An Effective Leader
Leadership is critical to business success, yet many leaders lack the necessary skills to get the best performance out of their employees. In fact, poor leadership skills lead to most of the problems I hear pertaining to staff. This book takes you through five critical areas of leadership. Being an effective leader is easier than you may imagine, once you know what it is that you need to be doing!
Manage Employees Better
One of the greatest challenges for practice owners is staff management. I’ve seen countless owners and managers struggle to lead and manage employees – leading to a practice that consistently underperforms. A well-managed team is often the difference between success and mediocrity in practice ownership. This book teaches you how to avoid the common mistakes and do things right the first time.