Seven Steps to Succeed with Independent-Brand Frames
Your guide to selling independent-brand frames.
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Limit Frame Vendors to Boost Profits
Zero in on only the best vendors for your practice.
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Optical Displays: Six Ideas to Boost Sales
Five ways to spur your patients to make an optical purchase.
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ROB Power Packs 2015: Optical
By ROB EditorsDec. 23, 2015Spur sales by identifying and maxing out new and leading streams of optical revenue.
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Match Your Merchandise to Your Patients’ Individual Styles
By Maria Higgins, ODJan. 6, 2016To succeed with a distinctive optical dispensary, train your opticians to recognize the personal styles of patients....
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Optical Merchandising: How to Create a Showcase Wall
Here's a unique way to show patients your merchandise.
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Winter Promotions: Five Ways to Kick Up Optical Sales
By Stuart J. Thomas, OD, and Ellen Byrum-Goad, LDODec. 9, 2015Strategize and carefully plan optical promotions to keep revenues moving during the winter...
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Master the Optical Handoff, Capture Sales & Create Satisfied Patients
By Robert L. Bass, OD, FAAOOct. 7, 2015Mastering the optical handoff makes it more likely patients fulfill your prescriptions, and your optical...
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Select a Lead Salesperson (Not Necessarily an Optician)
By Kevin Wilson, Chairman & CEO, SterlingSept. 16, 2015Sometimes your best optical salesperson isn't a trained optician. Choose the best salesperson, rather...
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Second-Pair Sales: To Boost Revenues, Project & Plan
By Stuart J. Thomas, OD, and Ellen Byrum-Goad, LDOJuly 29, 2015Improving second-pair sales takes teamwork and a winning strategy. Here’s a plan to...
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Boost Dispensary Profits with a Frame Management System
By Massimo Gramanzini, ODJune 17, 2015A comprehensive inventory tracking system, with specific goals for frame turnover, can turn your dispensary into a...
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Make Protective Sports Eyewear a Practice Differentiator
By Yoongie Min, ODMay 20, 2015Set your practice apart by offering premium protective sports eyewear—and talking to patients and families about it.
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Increase Capture Rates with ABO-Certified Opticians
By Mindi Lewis, MA, ABOC, FNAMay 20, 2015Increase your capture rate by staffing your practice with ABO-certified opticians. Investing in staff expertise...
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Boost Frame Sales: Have Staff Model the Top Styles
By Diane Palombi, ODApril 22, 2015Showcasing your optical's products by having your staff wear them shows patients your practice lives by its...
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Embracing Electronic Eyewear at Retail
By John Bonizio, Co-owner, Metro OpticsMarch 11, 2015Electronic eyewear offers a profit-building opportunity for your optical. Here is what you need to...
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Embrace Online Eyewear–but Capture In-House Sales
By Gina M. Wesley, OD, MS, FAAOFebruary 18, 2015: New online retailers let consumers try on eyewear online--but purchase their eyewear in...
By Thuy-Lan Nguyen, ODCreate a "frames extravaganza" to generate excitement--and sales—in your optical. Tie the event to holidays and seasons for best...
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FSA and HSA Dollars: Encourage Patients to Use Them in Your Optical
By Rachael Click, ODFSA and HSA dollars are use-it-or-lose-it. Encourage your patients to utilize their funds in your optical.
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Increase Revenue with a Frames Turnover Strategy
By Rachael Click, ODYour optician and frame reps can work together on an optimal turnover strategy to max out revenues.
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Increase Optical Profits with Needs-Based Selling
By Mindi Lewis, MA, ABOC, FNAOBuild optical sales by training your staff to meet the “hierarchy of patient needs.”
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Differentiate Your Optical By Featuring Only Independent-Brand Frames
By Maria Higgins, ODSet your optical apart from the competition with independent-brand frames and unique design touches.
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Trunk Shows: How to Boost Revenues in a Day
By Palmer N. Lee, ODTrunk shows create excitement, draw in new patients and generate optical sales. Plan, promote and market well--and boost...
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Feature Local Companies and their Unique Products
By Cheryl G. Murphy, ODPatients have more options than ever when buying frames for their eyeglasses. Purchasing locally created frames for your...
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Eight Ways to Enhance the Patient Experience in Your Dispensary
By Ken Krivacic, OD, MBACreate a distinctive optical dispensary that sends a consistent message: You offer a high-quality patient experience--and this is...