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Share Our Expertise

The experience each of our Advisors has in the field of optometry proves to be invaluable. Each of our Optometric Advisors are COPE and ABO Approved Speakers, and we are pleased to share our expertise with you at your State Association Meeting, Optometry School, or other event.

We hear, “I found your lectures both sensible and profound. I anticipate incorporating many of your policies in my practice,” and similar comments each time our Advisors share their knowledge of the industry through their speaking.

If you are interested in our Advisors coming to you to share their expertise, through speaking or an on site training, please contact us at info@acquios.com or call 531-206-1200.

We can create a presentation for any relevant topic you have in mind. Some topics we have readily available are:
  • Human Resources
  • Creating a Culture of Accountability
  • Goals and Expectations
  • Time Management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Professionalism
  • Appointment Book Management
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Social Media and Online Presence Etiquette
  • Tracking Statistics
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Patient Education
  • Inventory & Merchandising
  • Vendor Relations
  • Among many others…
Optometry:
  • Reducing Remakes
  • Rx Retention
  • Lifestyle Needs and Multiple Pairs
  • Lens Selection and Proper Measurements
  • Frame Board Management
  • Optical Enhancement

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. JASON HOLTOM

Rick’s philosophy matches up with our own, and his recommendations are time-tested and proven to produce results. He has so much experience with many different kinds of optometry offices and the problems they all face. Since we started working with him, we’ve made tremendous changes to our office and office culture.

We’ve really taken off in the last 4 years, nearly doubling our annual sales to be in the top 5% for a single doctor’s office. Our increase in gross has all been due to our consulting and ideas from Rick. We rely heavily on him for our marketing, business plan, day-to-day office procedures and communications. The best thing we ever did for our practice was to use Rick’s consulting services.​

DR. JASON HOLTOM
OPTOMETRIST – RED DEER, ALBERTA

DR. KAYLA GADDIS

[Since 2013], I have had the privilege of working with Kirk as I start my own optometric practice. Kirk’s mentoring and knowledge of the field have been instrumental in my growth over this first year. He is very professional and maintains a positive attitude in stressful situations. I get asked all the time about the one thing that I would recommend to someone starting their own practice, and the first word out of my mouth is always a good consultant. Kirk has helped me build the team, materials and confidence I needed to make my practice a success.​

DR. KAYLA GADDIS
OPTOMETRIST – MCKINNEY, TEXAS

DR. DIRK GRAY

Rick is so personable and down to earth, but practical as well. He’s helped us with the business side of our entire practice, using his past experience to provide us with good insight and feedback about everything from finance and budgeting to the products we sell. He’s taken a vested interested in our future – you can tell he really cares and wants us to succeed. I appreciate both his extensive knowledge and his sincere approach.​

DR. DIRK GRAY
OPTOMETRIST – MCCOOK, NEBRASKA

DR. BARRY FRANKEL

I’ve worked with Rick [since 2009], and he truly understands our business. He gets it. We’re trained as clinicians, but we need help with the business aspect of eye care. Rick is our coach, adviser and advocate. If you’re thinking about working with Acquios, sign up. I know you’ll be happy with your decision.​

DR. BARRY FRANKEL
OPTOMETRIST – PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA