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Acquios Alliance

Connecting private practices with trusted vendors and expert support

Private practice optometrists benefit from a unique level of independence – from hiring and management decisions to the values and personality of their practice. But that independence can also come with challenges that stem from a lack of resources, connections and support. Acquios Alliance is a new membership program aimed at mitigating those challenges and helping private practice optometrists thrive, independently.

Discover how Acquios Alliance benefits both optometrists and vendors.
Learn More at AcquiosAlliance.com

Members of Acquios Alliance will have access to a wide range of resources, services and helpful information, including:

  • Cost-saving resources and support facilitated by industry experts
  • Continually updated webinars, podcasts, newsletters and more
  • Access to a comprehensive list of pre-approved vendors

DR. JOANNE GRONQUIST

Rick’s been in the industry for a very, very long time. He used to work in optometry, so he’s seen it all. He knows everything in the field when it comes to vendors, staff and different optometric companies – and he’s worked with so many doctors across the nation for so long that I can go to him with any question and he has an answer for it, or he can get an answer for me very easily. He brings the nation’s optometry experience to my practice. That’s powerful.

DR. JOANNE GRONQUIST
OPTOMETRIST – SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

DR. GARLEY LEON

I’m tremendously grateful for all that you have assisted me through. I know I wouldn’t have gotten this far without you. You’ve always listened to my concerns, and you’ve made such a positive impact for my family and me. Leaving my previous career for a possibly better life with a new practice was a huge, frightening step forward, and I wanted to thank you for having been there every step of the way.​

DR. GARLEY LEON
OPTOMETRIST – SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

DR. MISTY BAUDER

I am so thankful that I chose to work with Acquios. As an upcoming new business owner, there have been so many questions and areas of the business that I honestly have had no knowledge about. Kirk and Rick have been incredible. They respond so fast, had the best financial terms of any I had seen, and have already helped me save so much money in the negotiations. The biggest thing that sets them apart for me is how personable and kind they are. So many others I have talked with have been stuffy and intimidating and just made me feel inadequate. I have never felt anything but encouragement and support to my unending questions. It’s a small business that truly seems to care about ME and MY practice and not just a financial venture for them. I feel like they are both my advising team, colleagues and friends. It is by far the best business decision I have made as I know it will continue to positively impact every aspect of my business in the future. I can’t wait to see where this new venture leads!​

DR. MISTY BAUDER
OPTOMETRIST – WESTERVILLE, OHIO

DR. AMANDA SMITH

Over the past year I have used Acquious Advisors to help me navigate a practice buyout. Everyone at Acquios was phenomenal. Rick was constantly there to offer me the guidance and support I needed during this time. I am a fairly recent graduate from optometry school, and taking the leap to practice owner was one that I really struggled with. Rick and the rest of the team ran detailed financials on the practice I was buying, and made me feel so much more comfortable moving ahead with the purchase. Not only did they help me complete the buyout, but they also helped with the transition. They walked me through everything from coming up with an employee handbook to having to fire an employee.  Rick got to know me and my practice. I look to him not only as a trusted advisor, but also a friend. I would highly recommend Acquios Advisors to anyone looking for assistance in purchasing a practice or needing guidance in running their practice.

DR. AMANDA SMITH
OPTOMETRIST - LAWRENCEBURG, TN

DR. FERINE JOHANNES

As we know, most people are more inclined to post a bad review vs a good one. So I wanted to take this time to tell you both how much I appreciate your time and invaluable insights for my practice. Like good small businesses, you both provide personalized and customized care. I feel that on every phone call. I thank you for opening my eyes to opportunities. And I look forward to building a better business. Rick and Kirk don’t just provide you benchmarks but help you change the way you look at your practice​.

DR. FERINE JOHANNES
OPTOMETRIST – BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA