Podcasts about Essilor

Dr. Howard Purcell is one of the most well-known names in the optometry community. From his vast experience working in industry (from Johnson & Johnson to Essilor) and now his role as the President and CEO of the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Purcell truly is an influential figure in the industry.In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Purcell at NECO about a variety of topics that are affecting both students and optometrists. From changes in board exams to navigating student debt, there are a lot of topics on top of students' minds at this time. Beyond optometry school, there are questions about the future of the profession including how to continue attracting high-quality candidates and improving access to care. Is the answer more schools? Does increased industry involvement help? How much industry involvement is ok?This conversation will bring a lot of value to students, new grads, and veteran optometrists who are interested in thinking of new ways to improve optometry school and elevate the profession as a whole.Connect with Harbir:InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Découvrez le parcours d'Emilie, opticienne de formation qui occupe aujourd'hui le poste de Directrice santé visuelle au sein d'Essilor, verrier français renommé. Après un BTS Opticien-Lunetier elle poursuit ses études avec les DU de la Faculté d'Orsay. Elle pratique six ans en magasin, puis se dirige vers l'industrie optique. Elle fait le grand saut et entre chez Essilor il y a maintenant dix-sept ans. Depuis, elle a pu évoluer sur différents postes au sein de cette entreprise et nous raconte tout dans cet épisode. Bonne écoute

Today we are breaking down EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyewear industry, formed by the merger of Essilor and Luxottica in 2018. Today the business sports a nearly $130 billion market cap. EssilorLuxottica represents a vertically integrated business, encompassing design, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations across both vision care and eyewear fashion segments. To break down EssilorLuxottica, I am joined by Swetha Ramachandran who manages the Artemis ‘leading consumer brand' strategy and is co-manager of the ‘global select' and ‘global focus' strategies.  Swetha analyzes the strategic rationale behind the merger, assessing how it shaped the company's competitive advantages.  We discuss the economics of prescription lenses, high-fashion sunglasses, and iconic brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. We also explore the impact of emerging technologies like Smart Glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and evolving consumer preferences on the eyewear market, as well as the competitive impact of upstarts like Warby Parker. Please enjoy this breakdown of EssilorLuxottica. Subscribe to Colossus Review For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- Octus, formerly Reorg, is the essential credit intelligence and data provider for nearly 40,000 professionals across the world's leading buy side firms, investment banks, law firms and advisory firms. By surrounding unparalleled human expertise with embedded AI technology, data and workflow tools, Octus unlocks powerful truths that fuel decisive action in financial markets. Visit octus.com to learn how rigorously verified intelligence is delivered at speed to create a complete picture across the entire credit lifecycle.  —- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns (00:04:24) Essilor Luxottica: A Unique Business Model (00:05:08) Market Leadership and Revenue Breakdown (00:08:13) The Merger: Essilor and Luxottica (00:10:18) Financial Performance and Strategic Investments (00:12:22) Challenges and Competitive Landscape (00:18:37) Global Operations and Market Strategy (00:21:04) Innovations and Future Prospects (00:22:36) Financial Analysis and Capital Allocation (00:26:11) Competitive Pressures and Market Position (00:28:47) Geographic Footprint and Strategic Growth (00:30:44) Acquisitions and Strategic Endeavors (00:32:38) Partnerships and Technological Integration (00:35:13) Summary and Key Takeaways (00:41:36) Lessons from EssilorLuxottica

What comes to mind when you hear Top Gun and Tom Cruise? What about aviator shades and Ray-Ban? Whether you’re flying, driving or even walking to your next meeting, we aim to entice you to put on your sunny shades as you turn into this conversation as we speak to the parent company of Ray-Ban, EssilorLuxottica. Speaking of EssilorLuxottica, the company was formed in 2018 by the combination of Italian frame manufacturer and luxury eyewear specialist Luxottica, as well as French optical lens producer Essilor in a deal worth 46 billion euros. Fast forward to the present, EssilorLuxottica prides itself as a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses, with over two centuries of experience behind the company. Its eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear and more. EssilorLuxottica is an interesting company to look at for a number of reasons. Perhaps the most important reason is its long term partnership with Meta to develop smart eyewear technologies. To this end, EssilorLuxottica had in April 2024 launched its second generation smart glasses with Meta, where users can engage in video calls with WhatApp and Messenger to share their views with others in real time. EssilorLuxottica also confirmed Meta’s interest to buy a stake in the company in July. But what are the opportunities when it comes down to wearable technology? Meanwhile, EssilorLuxottica agreed to purchase Supreme for US$1.5 billion to move into the streetwear segment. It also bought a 5 per cent stake in camera maker Nikon Corporation – but where do these developments fit in the bigger picture for the eyewear maker? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Alessio Smiderle, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), APAC & Greater China, EssilorLuxottica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Sabel started his career in the optical industry as a sales rep for Essilor. But his career took a quick turn (ultimately for the better) thanks to some blunt feedback he received from a client early on. From that moment, Joe decided he was going to become more than a salesperson, he wanted to become a resource from everyone he dealt with in the industry.Since then, Joe has become more and more heavily involved in optical industry all the way to point of becoming the owner of a well-known optical supply company, Western Optical Supply.In this conversation, in addition to Joe's entrepreneurial journey, we discuss some of the lessons he has learned through his 20 years of optical experience and advice that he can share of ECPs to elevate their businesses.Connect with Joe:WesternOptical.comJoe@westernoptical.comlinkedin.com/in/joe-sabel-8712558/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

Muhammad Yunus, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and bestselling author of "Banker to the Poor," visits to Google to talk about his book "A World of Three Zeroes." Muhammad Yunus is one of today's most vigorous social critics. Now he declares it's time to admit that the capitalist engine is broken, and that in its current form it inevitably leads to rampant inequality, massive unemployment, and environmental destruction. He advocates for a new economic system that unleashes altruism as a creative force just as powerful as self-interest. Is this a pipe dream? Not at all. In the last decade, thousands of people and organizations have already embraced Yunus's vision of a new form of capitalism, launching innovative social businesses designed to serve human needs rather than accumulate wealth. They are bringing solar energy to millions of homes in Bangladesh; turning thousands of unemployed young people into entrepreneurs through equity investments; financing female-owned businesses in cities across the United States; bringing mobility, shelter, and other services to the rural poor in France; and creating a global support network to help young entrepreneurs launch their start-ups. In "A World of Three Zeros," Yunus describes the new civilization emerging from the economic experiments his work has helped to inspire. He explains how global companies like McCain, Renault, Essilor, and Danone got involved with this new economic model through their own social action groups, describes the ingenious new financial tools now funding social businesses, and sketches the legal and regulatory changes needed to jumpstart the next wave of socially driven innovations. Originally published in November of 2017. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

Bienvenue sur Influence Corner, le podcast à la croisée des chemins entre marques et influenceurs Comment construire un bon storytelling ?C'est le sujet que j'aborde aujourd'hui avec Yael KUSH Global PR du groupe franco-italien Essilor-Luxottica : spécialistes des verres de lunettes dont les plus connus sont Varilux. Yael est connue pour être une experte du storytelling, ses expériences en agence puis au sein du célèbre média Aufeminin racheté par TF1 lui ont permis de diversifier ses approches pour créer de la crédibilité et de la respectabilité à travers des leaders d'opinion. Dans cette conversation,Yael partage : Les ingrédients pour construire un bon storyteling, élément essentiel à toute stratégie d'influence. Sa manière de travailler avec les influenceurs pour incarner profondément le messageL'agilité nécessaire pour adapter sa stratégie d'influence à l'échelle mondiale. N'hésitez pas à partager autour de vous cet épisode et soutenir le podcast, en laissant 5 étoiles sur Apple Podcast et Spotify ça m'aide énormément pour le référencement !Besoin de poser les bases de votre stratégie digitale : cliquez ici et choisissez la formule qui vous convient le mieux. Bonne écouteMyriam Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Moritz Seyffarth und Nando Sommerfeldt über den Rücksetzer der Magnificent 7, gute Nachrichten für Luxus und die Woche der Wahrheit. Außerdem geht es um Sartorius, Rheinmetall, BASF, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, 3M, Hermes, Essilor, Kering, Moncler, LVMH, Hugo Boss, Bitcoin und ASML. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Adam & Adir discuss how Essilor Luxottica built the world's best monopoly, Inflation in Sports Star Salaries, chat to Rich List Star Correspondent John Stensholt and the incredible power of Apple and Google

Jeudi 18 juillet, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, Ben Marrel, cofondateur de CEO de Breega, Clément David, président de Theodo Cloud, et Étienne Bracq, journaliste BFM Business. Ils sont revenus sur l'accord entre Essilor et Meta, les lunettes connectées, Meta qui repousse la sortie de son nouveau model d'IA générative, la bonne santé des levées de fonds, et la révolution vocale de ChatGPT, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

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Best Ager Fonds , also Investitionen in Firmen, die von der immer älter werdende Gesellschaft profitieren, sind die neuen Favoriten? Doch wie haben sich die Fonds und ETFs, welche von den Auswirkungen des demografischen Wandels profitieren, bis heute entwickelt? Viel Spaß beim Hören,Dein Matthias Krapp(Transkript dieser Folge weiter unten) NEU!!! Hier kannst Du Dich kostenlos für meinen Minikurs registrieren und reinschauen. Es lohnt sich: https://portal.abatus-beratung.com/geldanlage-kurs/   

Le concept "You First Vision", dévoilé à Vivatech, est une sorte de laboratoire médical hyper high-tech embarqué sur une plateforme de véhicule Renault, qui vise à offrir des services médicaux itinérants dans les zones en manque d'installations médicales. Créé par le groupement Software Republique, ce véhicule innovant est équipé de technologies avancées, comme des capteurs de santé et des outils de télémédecine en 3D.

Live from the ASU GSV AIR Show and Summit, Mallory chats with Howard Purcell, President of New England College of Optometry. Howard shares his unique journey from industry to academia and discusses the innovative ways his institution is tackling challenges like student debt and diversity in the applicant pool. With a focus on integrating AI and telehealth into optometry education, Howard provides a provocative look at the future of medical training.Key Takeaways:Insights on higher education's readiness for disruption and the embrace of new technologies such as AI, virtual reality, and telehealth.Innovative student debt solutions implemented by Howard's institution, involving partnerships to fund education.The use of AI to enhance clinical education and patient care, including real-time global research access to improve diagnoses.Howard's vision for modernizing medical education to cater to diverse learning styles and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.An open invitation from Howard to collaborate on overcoming educational challenges and modernizing teaching methods.Guest Name: Howard Purcell, President and CEO of the New England College of Optometry (NECO)Guest Bio: Howard Purcell, O.D., F.A.A.O., Diplomate and FNAP has been President and CEO of the New England College of Optometry (NECO) since July 2018. Before assuming his leadership role at NECO, he served as Senior Vice President at Essilor of America and Senior Director at Johnson and Johnson Vision Care. A second generation graduate of the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Purcell also participated in a group optometric practice for eleven years with his father in Miami Beach, FL. Beginning in June 1991, Dr. Purcell joined the faculty of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. During his career at the college, he was a principle in the development of the Department of Cornea and Contact Lenses. Reaching the rank of Associate Professor, Dr. Purcell was responsible for both the didactic and clinical components of the program, serving as the Deputy Dean of the college. Dr. Purcell is a Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies Section of the American Academy of Optometry. His energetic and enthusiastic style has made Dr. Purcell a popular lecturer internationally. Purcell's unique philosophies and practices have often attracted the media to focus attention on current optometric issues and research in the industry. - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Cette semaine dans Silicon Carne, Camille Lambert, Olivier Laborde et JP Encausse sont de retour de Las Vegas et partagent leurs expériences sur place.On se pose la question dans cet episode de l'intérêt du CES... qui y va et pourquoi ? Combien çà coute ? On parle des nouvelles entreprises qui ont fait sensation cette année, ainsi que de l'absence remarquée des politiques français et de la présence française en retrait. Est-ce un signe de changement?On analyse bien entendu les grandes tendances de l'année, de l'intelligence artificielle à la robotique, en passant par la santé et le bien-être et puis on vous fait découvrir les dernières innovations surprenantes qui ont retenu notre attention.Sommaire : 00:00 Les coulisses01:51 Premiers retours d'expérience05:21 Les chiffres du CES... Est-ce que ca vaut toujours le coût ?14:55 La présence remarquée de L'Oréal, Essilor et de la Corée23:08 L'absence des politiques français, la France en retrait30:03 Les grandes tendances (Intelligence Artificielle, Robotique, Santé...)42:18 Les innovations qui ont retenu notre attentionLes invité(e)s :Camille Lambert Olivier LabordeJP Encausse Rejoignez L'Hacienda, la communauté des fans de Silicon Carne : https://siliconcarne.uncut.network/nft/34360974099Suivez nous sur X : https://twitter.com/siliconcarnesfAbonnez-vous à notre newsletter : https://siliconcarne.substack.com/

Pour cette année 2024 j'ai voulu commencer en re-invitant l'un des tops invité du podcast.Un invité qui avait fait un nombre d'écoutes colossal, parce que c'est tout simplement une personnalité extraordinaire.C'est un homme qui est entier et sincère. Vous allez voir, il a même versé quelques larmes pendant cet épisode de podcast, et je le remercie de s'être livré à nous.Cette personne c'est Xavier Fontanet, l'ancien CEO de Essilor, vous savez l'entreprise leader mondiale du verre de lunettes.Rendez-vous ce lundi pour la suite de l'épisode !Vous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Myopia Management does not just happen in the exam room. An office's success in implementing this (and most other) specialties is very much dependent on a team approach. But how do we train all the different team members in our office to make sure everyone is on the same page? Enter Ann Tran, a professional trainer and development consultant for the Essilor Academy Canada team. In this episode, Ann discusses how Essilor is supporting optometrists to adopt myopia management and train the whole team for success. You will leave this conversation with great, actionable info to help you elevate your myopia practice right away!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast

Discover the power of innovative technology and the boundless potential for providers in North America, as we delve into a captivating conversation that will leave you inspired. We have on the show one of the most passionate and charismatic leaders in eye care, Pierre Bertrand. With over a decade of experience in the industry, first with Essilor and now as CEO of Neurolens, Pierre is on a mission to make a massive impact on as many patients as possible. In this episode, he shares the secrets to his success, dives into the cutting-edge technology powering Neurolens, and explores the immense opportunities for eye care providers in North America. Don't miss out on the wisdom of this visionary leader who is revolutionizing the industry and transforming the lives of patients. Connect with Pierre:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierresbertrand/pierre@neurolens.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

Welcome back to the show, Jeff Harrell. Jeff is the Vice President of Product for Essilor of America. We discussed how we use our eyes in today's world, the differences of how we communicate with patients who are early presbyopic patients vs later presbyopic patients, and the advantages of getting those patients into the technology they need early on.  To sign up for a free ABO course and learn more about Varilux XR series, visit Leonardo, EssilorLuxottica's digital learning platform:   https://leonardo.essilorluxottica.com/?courseDetail=co75730&cid=LE-REO_230600-VariluxXR_podcast_eyecode   Connect with Jeff on LinkedIN -------------------------------- To join The Mastermind 3 Month Summer Program, use the code 'SUMMERSESSION' at checkout to lock in pre-sale pricing. The Total Patient Care Mastermind Workshop we have created is a simple framework to help optometrists serve their patients fully by combining routine and refractive care with advanced medical optometry. This is for a small group of ODs who are ready to deep dive into a program that will help them elevate, streamline, and watch their practice thrive.  For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Welcome to the show, Jeff Harrell. Jeff is the Vice President of Product for Essilor of America. We discussed the generalities of what makes a good no-glare coating but we specifically talked about the Crizal Sapphire HR coating. It was great talking about how patients will experience a better, more durable lens like the Crizal Sapphire HR. Enjoy our conversation!   Checkout EssilorLuxottica Pro! Connect with Jeff on LinkedIN -------------------------------- To join The Mastermind 3 Month Summer Program, use the code 'SUMMERSESSION' at checkout to lock in pre-sale pricing. The Total Patient Care Mastermind Workshop we have created is a simple framework to help optometrists serve their patients fully by combining routine and refractive care with advanced medical optometry. This is for a small group of ODs who are ready to deep dive into a program that will help them elevate, streamline, and watch their practice thrive.  For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

For more than 25 years, Jim Greenwood served two healthcare services organizations in a variety of roles that included Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and as Chief Executive Officer since 2007.    Most recently, Jim joined Vision Source in January 2013 and subsequently retired in November 2019 after a successful transition of ownership from a private equity firm to Essilor of America. Vision Source is the nation's largest network of private practice optometrists with more than 3,200 locations and 16 million annual patient visits.     Connect with Jim on a phone call at 972-489-4997 To join The Mastermind 3 Month Summer Program, use the code 'SUMMERSESSION' at checkout to lock in pre-sale pricing. The Total Patient Care Mastermind Workshop we have created is a simple framework to help optometrists serve their patients fully by combining routine and refractive care with advanced medical optometry. This is for a small group of ODs who are ready to deep dive into a program that will help them elevate, streamline, and watch their practice thrive.  For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Iniciemos con que después de resolver los ajustes en la cabeza y agregar protecciones para la nariz, vinieron numerosos cambios en los materiales de los lentes, con la consecuente reducción de precios que ha beneficiado a muchísimas personas. Mencionemos también la protección del sol, la corrección de la visión y la magia de colorear el mundo para las personas con visión cromática limitada.Pareciera que por un lado no han evolucionado tanto últimamente, pero ahora vemos ya el indispensable accesorio que nos ponemos en la cabeza para jugar algún videojuego o para visitar el metaverso.Escucha aquí lo interesante de los cambios de este accesorio.¡Gracias por escucharme y compartir!Con información de Eyeglasses warehouse, Kids web Japan, John Jacobs, Eyeconic, vision care, Gear patrol, Engo, medium.com, opticalh, Essilor, Deepoptics, Wires glasses This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ptorresmx.substack.com

Today on the show we welcome Dr. Kevin Chan who is the Senior Clinical Director of Treehouse Eyes. Treehouse Eyes is the first and only specialty eye care company dedicated exclusively to providing myopia management for children across the U.S. (and in the process of expanding worldwide). He and I talked about myopia management, how to talk to other providers about the importance about myopia management, and more!   Dr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. As a member of Essilor's Myopia Task Force, he is leading the initiatives of myopia awareness. He was featured in the renowned TEDx talk titled, “Myopia – Global Epidemic,” in 2019.  He was one of the few panelists in the U.S. selected to partake in the inaugural Ophthalmology Innovation Summit (OIS) – Myopia Showcase in 2021. He was also privileged to be part of the inaugural American Optometric Association (AOA) Leadership Institute Class in 2020. Throughout his career, Dr. Chan has been a frequent speaker and contributor in various optometric events and platforms, including the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS), Vision By Design (VBD), Review of Optometry, Review of Myopia Management and Contact Lens Spectrum, to name a few.  Dr. Chan was awarded “Best Eye Doctor (category – optometrist)” by Washington Parents Magazine in 2020. He has been an active member of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), American Optometric Association (AOA), Maryland Optometric Association (MOA), and American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC). Connect with Dr. Chan here on LinkedIn!  For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table!  Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica  

Marc est formateur en laboratoire de lentilles de contact. Son parcours débute avec le BTS OL à l'ISO Lyon, en temps plein. Il poursuit avec la licence et le master à la faculté d'Orsay. Tout au long de sa formation, la dualité commerce / santé visuelle est présente et le pousse à multiplier les expériences professionnelles : adaptateur de lentilles en magasin, manageur d'un magasin, optométriste en cabinet d'ophtalmologie. Suite à son stage de master, qu'il effectue dans un cabinet d'ophtalmologie pour la première partie et dans la recherche et développement chez Essilor instrument pour la deuxième partie, il a l'opportunité de réaliser une thèse avec la faculté d'Orsay et Essilor. En parallèle, il est intervenant en contactologie à Orsay et correcteur de mémoires. Après l'obtention de sa thèse, il souhaite se diriger vers l'industrie de la acontactologie. C'est ainsi qu'il est embauché en tant que formateur en contactologie dans le laboratoire Coopervision.   Voici ma rencontre avec Marc : bonne écoute

In the fourth installment of The Future of Canadian Optometry series, Dr. Harbir Sian speaks with Mr. Rick Gadd, President of Essilor Canada. They talk about the fair amount and types of disruptions in the industry and the positive aspects they brought on. Going deeper, in this episode, Mr. Gadd discusses:· What he believes makes Canada a desirable market for private equity and foreign companies· What parallels he sees in Canada compared to the US market· The Essilor (the largest player in the industry) is doing to support optometry· How Essilor dealt with the conflict after acquiring Contacts· What is his organization doing to support optometry Aequus Pharmaceuticals presents the Future of Canadian Optometry series. Stay tuned for all six interviews with guests from different large organizations within Canadian eye care.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

Essilor @ 37:00. Going over ideas for the podcast. Like an interview with Senses Fail frontman about their album Joshua Tree & getting listens for me being too weird. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bling-viera/message

No podcast especial promovido pela Universo Visual, que discutiu o tema “Desmistificando o controle da progressão da miopia”, o oftalmologista Paulo Schor entrevistou a médica Célia Regina Nakanami, coordenadora do Núcleo de Oftalmopediatria da Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp/EPM) e Chefe do Setor de Baixa Visão e Reabilitação Visual da Unifesp/EPM. Esse episódio foi um oferecimento das Lentes Essilor® Stellest™. Para mais informações, acesse www.essilor.com.br e fique por dentro das novas tecnologias. Confira a entrevista completa com a especialista.

Leonardo Del Vecchio fundou a Luxxottica em 1967 e, desde aí, acumulou sucessos e vendas, tornando essa empresa o maior fabricante de ótica do mundo que faz armações para marcas de luxo como Chanel, Prada, Armani ou Burberry e, para além do negócio de lentes de contacto, a empresa detém também marcas como Ray-Ban, Essilor ou Oakley. Construiu um império do nada que rende quase 10 biliões de euros por ano. Oiça a sua história neste obituário escrito e narrado por António Araújo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El italiano Leonardo del Vecchio ha sido el ejemplo perfecto de lo que es una persona hecha a sí misma. Nació en Milán, en 1935, y lejos de heredar una fortuna, fue criado en un orfanato. Fue un visionario que, tras trabajar en varias fábricas, se dio cuenta de que las gafas no eran solo una herramienta para ver mejor, sino que también tenían un componente de moda y diseño. Con esa idea en la cabeza lanzó Luxottica, que acabó siendo el mayor fabricante de gafas del mundo, lo que le convirtió en una de las personas más ricas. Del Vecchio ha fallecido este mes a los 87 años. De familia muy humilde, Leonardo del Vecchio ni siquiera llega a conocer a su padre, un vendedor de verduras en las calles de Milán que fallece cinco meses antes de su nacimiento. Su madre, que tiene tres hijos más, lo deja en un orfanato cuando Leonardo tiene 7 años. Una reciente biografía autorizada cuenta que su paso por el orfanato le formó un carácter de acero, y fue donde aprendió el gusto por esa precisión que luego como empresario le dio tantos éxitos. En plena adolescencia, con tan solo 14 años, Leonardo se pone a trabajar en una fábrica. Una decisión que, sin saberlo, acabaría marcando su futuro. La planta en la que trabaja como aprendiz, dedicada al diseño de piezas metálicas de todo tipo, incluyendo monturas para gafas, le abrió, nunca mejor dicho, los ojos sobre lo que quería hacer con su futuro. Por ello, decide compaginar su empleo con un curso por las tardes de diseño industrial, en el que aprende a tallar y grabar metal. Con 22 años y con los estudios completados, se traslada a Trentino, donde se incorpora como obrero, ya no aprendiz, en una empresa de grabados. Ahí es donde descubre su pasión por el mundo de las gafas, y donde tiene su gran visión: no son solo una herramienta para ver mejor, o para protegerse de sol, sino que son un producto de moda, con estilo, en el que el diseño juega un papel fundamental. Más tarde, decide trasladarse a Agorno, el epicentro de la industria de las gafas en Italia, que además ofrecía facilidades para las personas que quisieran fundar allí su empresa. Y allí nace Luxottica, una compañía que inicialmente se enfoca en fabricar piezas metálicas para gafas y herramientas vinculadas con este arte. El negocio es un éxito, pero Del Vecchio no se conforma. Tres años después, deja de fabricar piezas y comienza a desarrollar monturas completas. Cuenta ya con 14 empleados. Y En 1967, mientras continúa produciendo productos semi-acabados para terceros, comienza a desarrollar la idea que le acaba catapultando al éxito: fabricar gafas completas para terceros. Leonardo acude a una feria del sector en Milán, y sus productos triunfan entre los asistentes por su originalidad, su diseño y su excelente manofactura. Tiene tanto éxito entre el público, y recibe tantos pedidos, que decide que tiene que empezar a vender sus propias gafas, bajo su marca. Pese al éxito, Del Vecchio sigue sin estar convencido. Cree que le falta mayor contacto con el cliente final, lo que le impide conocer mejor el sector y las necesidades del público. En 1974, soluciona este déficit con la compra de Scarrone, una distribuidora que estaba más que asentada en el mercado italiano, y que le permitía controlar la venta de sus propios productos. Ahora sí, el sueño estaba cumplido: controlaba todo el proceso, desde el diseño de las gafas, su producción y su distribución. Entramos en la década de los 80, en la que Luxottica da el salto definitivo. Comienza su expansión internacional, con una filial en Alemania, un país que también contaba con una amplia tradición en el campo de las gafas. Y es entonces también cuando entra en Estados Unidos, repitiendo la fórmula que ya había hecho y que repetiría después muchas veces: comprar una marca ya asentada. La elegida es Avantgarde, una compañía de gafas norteamericana, para lo que pide un importante préstamo. Abre cuatro nuevas fábricas, y contrata a más de 4.000 personas. En solo un año ya había devuelto el dinero. Del Vecchio mantenía a la empresa en constante crecimiento. Y, además, no dejaba de invertir en innovación, desarrollo y diseño. El objetivo seguía siendo fabricar las mejores gafas posibles. Perseguía la excelencia. Mientras tanto el proceso de expansión continuaba. Seguía adquiriendo empresas en Estados Unidos, al tiempo que abría sus propias filiales en Reino Unido, Francia y Canadá. Y cuando la década tocaba a su fin, otro movimiento revolucionario para la industria llevado a cabo por Leonardo del Vecchio. Ya tiene claro que las gafas son un accesorio de moda, una expresión de estilo. Y decide firmar un acuerdo con el diseñador Giorgio Armani, uno de los símbolos de Italia, para producir su línea de gafas. Esta colaboración, que se extendió durante 15 años inicialmente -la retomaron de nuevo en 2013-, fue el comienzo de una cartera de licencias con las principales marcas de moda de todo el mundo. Las gafas de cualquier firma de lujo que podamos imaginar están fabricadas por Luxottica: Versace, Tiffany, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors… todas. En la década de los 90, se convierte en una empresa cotizada, saliendo a bolsa en Nueva York. El dinero ingresado con esta maniobra le da margen para seguir adquiriendo compañías del sector. Y es en ese marco en el que se producen los dos últimos grandes movimientos de Loxittica, que le consolidan como la marca de gafas más importante del mundo: la compra en 1999 de Ray-Ban, y en 2007 de Oakley. La marca estadounidense Ray-Ban, con más de 60 años de historia, tenía algunos de los diseños más icónicos del mundo. Era conocida sobre todo por el modelo Aviador, vinculado con los pilotos del ejército americano. Y sus diseños los llevaban famosos y artistas de todas partes. Estaba en crisis, y Luxottica aprovechó la oportunidad para hacerse con ella por unos 650 millones de dólares. Pero no solo se hizo con su pasado, sino que siguió invirtiendo en nuevos modelos que también se hicieron muy conocidos y consolidaron su imagen de estilo y libertad. En el caso de Oakley, la empresa de gafas deportivas más importante, también estaba pasando un mal momento en 2007. Viendo su debilidad, Luxottica lanza una OPA hostil sobre ella, comprándola por más de 2.000 millones. También fueron socios de Google para lanzar las famosas, innovadoras y olvidadas Google Glass. Para entonces, Del Vecchio ya había dado un paso al lado en la compañía. En 2004 deja al mando a Andrea Guerra. Sin embargo, dicen las malas lenguas que el fundador seguía teniendo la última palabra en todas las decisiones que se tomaban. Finalmente, en 2014, Del Vecchio se cansa y decide recuperar el control de la compañía. En 2018, cuando Del Vecchio tenía más de 80 años, toma la última gran decisión: fusionarse con la francesa Essilor, la otra gran compañía del sector, formando un gigante europeo valorado en más de 50.000 millones de euros. Hoy por hoy, es la empresa de gafas más grande del mundo, con más de 7.000 tiendas y casi 80.000 empleados. Además de en Luxottica, Del Vecchio también invirtió en importantes empresas inmobiliarias; en la aseguradora Generali, la más importante de Italia; y era el principal accionista de Mediobanca. Sus problemas con los principales directivos de estas empresas, con los que tuvo fuertes enfrentamientos e incluso intentó derrocar, fueron legendarios. Una carrera profesional tan larga y exitosa también tuvo momentos de crisis. Las autoridades antimonipolio tanto de Estados Unidos como de Europa siempre han tenido sus ojos puestos en Luxottica, aunque nunca han logrado acusarle. Los expertos consideran que ejerce un oligopolio que le permite subir precios a su antojo, con productos cada vez más caros, a pesar de su escasa evolución. Además, en 2009 tuvo que pagar una multa de más de 300 millones por evasión de impuestos. Del Vecchio, criado en un orfanato de Milán, llegó a ser la segunda persona más rica de Italia, solo superado por la familia Ferrero, la de los chocolates; y ocupó el puesto 52 de los más ricos del mundo, con una fortuna de casi 22.000 millones de euros. Su última esposa y sus seis hijos se repartirán el imperio heredado.

Quella cruciale è su Mediobanca. Draghi, un grande italiano

Il vicedirettore vicario del Messaggero, Osvaldo De Paolini, ricorda Leonardo Del Vecchio: la traiettoria incredibile di un ragazzo mandato all'istituto milanese dei Martinitt (come Rizzoli) e che uscito a 18 anni chiese una bici alla mamma per poter cominciare la sua attività di imprenditore con una visione. Da operaio a uomo da 25 miliardi di euro, da patron di Luxottica a italiano che riesce a scalare e fondere la Essilor francese con il colosso italiano degli occhiali. "Un uomo antico, un grande italiano con uno sguardo al futuro, come testimonia l'accordo con Zuckerberg per le nuove tecnologie applicate. Poi aveva uno sguardo e un'idea di una finanza italiana che deve andare oltre i confini di Mediobanca, come testimonia anche l'operazione Generali - dice De Paolini - lo conosco da quarant'anni e ho visto con lui crescere l'idea di design italiano. Ha preparato la sua successione aziendale con Francesco Milleri che condivideva totalmente l'idea di Del Vecchio. Ultima cosa da sottolineare il grande rapporto che aveva con i suoi dipendenti".

Hoe verander je je businessmodel als je oude businessmodel niet meer werkt?Maurits Ouweneel is getrouwd met Marije en vader van twee kinderen. Na een studie Journalistiek werkte hij in de financiële dienstverlening, media en een aantal internetbedrijven. Vanaf 2005 begonnen zijn avonturen als ondernemer. En daar gaan we over in gesprek vandaag. Hoe hij tijdens de crisisperiode zijn businessmodel heeft om moeten gooien van een evenementenburo naar een  toonaangevende producent van zakelijke TV-, videocontent (talkshows & documentaires) en event producties (congressen & seminars).Zij bedenken en produceren wij spraakmakende en hoogwaardige producties voor opdrachtgevers én eigen formats. Buro van Oranje is onafhankelijk en heeft ervaring met zeer uiteenlopende opdrachtgevers: van multinationals, MKB, overheidsinstellingen, (commerciële) omroepen, uitgevers, brancheverenigingen tot professionele sprekers en bekende persoonlijkheden. Wij werken voor: RTL Nederland, Accenture, Funda, Sociale Verzekeringsbank, Essilor, Picnic, Jura Nederland, Omix, Vakmedianet, Distrifood, AFAS, Denkproducties e.v.a.In gesprek over de  volgende onderwerpen:De storm die coronacrisis heet, die roet in het eten gooit voor de evenementenbranche en de gevolgen daarvan.Kijken naar de mogelijkheden en ruimte in je hoofd makenHet ontstaan van Humberto Onderneemt met highlights als Pieter Zwart (Coolblue), de Oesterkwekerij in Yerseke en La Trappe BierOndernemerslessen die Maurits heeft geleerdVisie op het businessmodel en tarievenVisie op de evenementenbrancheLaat je inspireren door de boekentips van MauritsBiografie oprichter Nike, ShoedogBiografie Joop van den EndeGeef nooit korting - Jos BurgersDe scheidsrechter, Bjorn KuipersNederland onder het systeemplafond, Marcel van RoosmalenMeer informatie over buro van Oranje: Buro van Oranje: https://we.tl/t-SZ1HuHsYmw Meer informatie over StoryBrandStoryBrand Podcast https://storybrand.nl/podcast/StoryBrand boek https://storybrand.nl/boek/Private Workshop https://storybrand.nl/home/2 daagse StoryBrand Marketing Workshop https://storybrand.nlStoryBrand Online training https://storybrand.nl/online-training/StoryBrand Gids Certificering https://storybrand.nl/gids-certificering/We horen graag wat je van deze podcast vindt. Laat een review achter op jouw favoriete podcastkanaal.

When Ann Rhea Miller, OD, opened Visual Eyes in Lima, Ohio, in 2014, she was bringing a former practice back to life and knew she needed practice management guidance to make it successful. “I knew optometry but I didn't know anything about running a successful business. I wanted to join a community of successful mentors who could share their tips and strategies,” she says. Between Vision Source and support and programs from Elite vendors like Essilor, she continues to build her thriving practice. 

Jason Jordan is the co-author of Cracking the Sales Management Code – The Secrets to Measuring and Managing Sales Performance. This is universally acknowledged as one of the top sales management books in existence. He is a recognized thought-leader and sought-after speaker on the subject of sales management. He has worked with many large clients including GE, 3M, FedEx, Essilor, and has dedicated his career to conducting research to advance the field of sales management. He teaches this subject at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Highlights The journey of his professional career. - 2:33 How would you know if the sales force is really good? Is it really successful? Are you achieving this much that you possibly can? - 13:51 How is professional sales performing as a business discipline? - 13:55 How many companies are hitting their goal? - 14:55 Outside of a sales team, what is Jason seeing in terms of the turnover, the transition, and level of performance? - 16:13 The Cracking the Sales Management Code absolutely lays it out. - 20:13 Suggestions as a sales leader: What's the game plan next year to elevate performance? - 22:05 Everything starts with the buyer. - 23:54 What inside sales is now. - 26:50 Sales is going to be more sophisticated with more roles and more technology and more chop-up processes, but it comes down on conversation. - 30:40 The big challenge: Teaching people who don't know sales. - 33:57 Are there a lot of schools teaching professional sales as a part of their MBA curriculum? - 35:34 How interested are the students in professional selling now? - 40:32 Where to follow and contact Jason. - 41:59 Episode Resources Connect with Mark Cox https://www.inthefunnel.com/ https://ca.linkedin.com/in/markandrewcox https://www.facebook.com/inthefunnel Connect with Jason Jordan https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonjordansalesmanagement jj@jasonjordan.com https://www.audible.com/author/Jason-Jordan/B0050PIKNO Cracking the Sales Management Role https://salesfoundation.org/ 

Simon Robert is the Senior Director of Group Mission and Public Affairs at Essilor Canada. He leads the charge in Essilor's mission of improving lives by improving sight. With almost 20 years of experience in the world of corporate social responsibility, Simon has mastered the art of building partnerships, "winning" negotiations, and finding creative ways to achieve big goals. Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonrobert/ You can also find this episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-20-20-podcast/id1482837270Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wboKjQWhZoKTJkU4ojsZSYouTube: youtube.com/harbirsianod

In this episode, Roger Hardy and I discuss how Roger has helped build Canada's most successful vertical integration e-commerce company and achieved one of Canada's largest e-commerce exits. Roger Hardy is the CEO of KITS online eyewear retailer. Roger's entrepreneurial journey began with a single phone line, a 14k modem, and a credit card, building an online company, and selling it to a San Francisco-based More.com at the height of the Dot Com Boom all before the age of 30. An original disruptor, he and his sister next launched Coastal.com owners of Clearly. Under Roger's leadership, the company became the world's leading digital eyewear retailer, going public on NASDAQ before being acquired by Essilor for $450 million cash. Main Takeaways: ● Building a Digital Marketplace vs. A Brick and Mortar ● KITS' Catalyst for Innovation in the Eyecare and Eyewear Industry ● Learning to Stay Innovative Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources Follow Roger Hardy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerhardy/ Visit https://www.Kits.com and use coupon code: FREEKITS to get your first pair of KITS glasses for free These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

About This Episode: Roger Hardy is the CEO of KITS online eyewear retailer. Roger's entrepreneurial journey began with a single phone line, a 14k modem and a credit card, building an online company and selling it to a San Francisco-based More.com at the height of the dot com boom all before the age of 30. An original disruptor, he and his sister next launched Coastal.com owners of Clearly. Under Roger's leadership, the company became the world's leading digital eyewear retailer, going public on NASDAQ before being acquired by Essilor for $450 million cash. Among Roger's proudest achievements are creating Canada's most successful vertically integrated e-commerce company, achieving Canada's largest eCommerce exit at the time. When Roger Hardy isn't busy helping bright young companies and minds succeed, he loves spending time with his wife, son and three daughters. Together, they run the Hardy Family Foundation, a charity aimed at empowering communities in Canada and around the globe. Roger also established the Hardy Endowment Fund at Bishop's University which provides tuition support for students in need. Find out more about Roger at: Check out Kits - https://www.kits.com/ Kits Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ZPHvQaiw9-FVMRX5Nacew Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kitseyecare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kitseyecare/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitseyewear Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/889 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy" by Andy Ngo, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

Dr. Millicent Knight was born and raised and Optometry trained in Chicago.  After running an incredibly successful private eye care practice, she today serves as SVP of the Customer Development Group at Essilor.  These many Stories cover her upbringing, her commitment to strong parenting, and many insights that an Optometrist will appreciate.     The Stories within the Story include: 0:57  The High School Story 1:58  The Physician Husband Story 3:54  The Father Story 5:28  The Threat Story 10:05  The Chicago Upbringing Story 12:40  The Athletics Story 14:37  The College Travel Story 16:50  The Medical Practice Story 19:24  The Private Practice Story 24:21  The Helping Others Story 26:08  The Industry Leadership Story 30:30  The “Chief Optometric Officer” Story 33:25  The Holistic Health Story 39:15  The Parenting Story 47:53  The Optometry Advocacy Story   Runtime:  52 min 50 sec

About Dr. Howard Purcell:Howard Purcell, OD ‘84, FAAO was named the College's 13th president in July of 2018. Dr. Purcell brings to the position a wealth of experience in private practice, academia, and the optometric industry. He is well versed in evolving trends and technologies in healthcare and optometry in particular and brings this expertise to the presidency.Prior to his appointment as President, Dr. Purcell served as the Senior Vice President, Customer Development for Essilor of America.  He was part of the Essilor team for 10 years.  Prior to joining Essilor he spent 13 years as Senior Director of Professional Affairs for Johnson & Johnson Vision Care.  Dr. Purcell is a graduate of New England College, Class of 1984, and has long been involved in the school through presenting continuing education, supporting student development, and serving on the Board of Trustees.  Dr. Purcell began his optometric career by participating in a group optometric practice for eleven years with his father, NECO alumnus Saul Purcell, OD '54, in Miami Beach, FL.Beginning in June 1991, Dr. Purcell joined the faculty of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.  During his career at the college, he was a principle in the development of the Department of Cornea and Contact Lenses.  As Associate Professor, Dr. Purcell was responsible for both the didactic and clinical components of the program. He later reached the rank of Deputy Dean of the college. Dr. Purcell is a Diplomate in the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. His energetic and enthusiastic style has made Dr. Purcell a popular lecturer internationally. Purcell's unique philosophies and practices have often attracted the media to focus attention on current optometric issues and research in the industry.

During his interview process prior to being selected as the current President of the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Howard Purcell was referred to as a round peg trying to fit into a square hole. And since being selected for this position, Dr. Purcell has lived up to this description. Bringing his immense wealth of knowledge from his experience working within two of the largest corporations in the eye care industry, Dr. Purcell is working to prepare optometry students for the disruption and evolution our industry will be navigating in the coming years. During our discussion, I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Purcell a variety of questions including thoughts about some of Essilor's previous mergers and acquisitions, recent regulatory changes in the industry, and where he sees the eye care industry going in the future. I hope you learn from and enjoy this episode as much as I did! Connect with Dr. Purcell:Instagram.com/necoprez

Two companies dominate the global eyewear industry - and now they are merging into a glasses behemoth. What does it mean for the bespectacled public?Manuela Saragosa investigates the story behind these two anonymous giants - Italian fashion frames designer Luxottica, and French lens-maker Essilor - with the help of American eyewear retail pioneer E Dean Martin, and Gordon Ilett of the UK's Association of Optometrists. And she asks the European Commission why they were happy to wave through their merger earlier this year. Producer: Laurence Knight.Producer: Laurence Knight(Picture: Glasses model frames - black silhouettes isolated on white; Credit: Alxyzt/Getty Images)

During a staff training session you tell your optician, “When you sell AR lenses, say X.” We've all tried training our staff this way, and whether “X” is effective or not, invariably we have trouble making it stick. Is the problem “X” or the way we're training and teaching our staff? Frank Pigneri, Sr. Manager of Customer Training and Development at Essilor is the guest on our show. He discusses some of the finer points of optical training, what should be included in a good training program, when to do it, how to make it stick as well as a host of other great topics related to staff education.

Reuters news and other historically reliable news sources recently reported a proposed merger between Essilor and Luxottica.  Howard Purcell, O.D., F.A.A.O., DIPL., Senior Vice President of Customer Development at Essilor, joins a special news breaking edition of the Power Hour.  Callers speak to Howard and learn about how this breaking news will affect the industry.

Digital dispensing devices are the topic of this episode of the Power Hour.  Guests include representatives from Zeiss, VSP, Shamir, Hoya and Essilor.

The effects of blue light on your patients has been all over the news.  Is the science solid, and if so, what are you doing about it?  Which lens is best and how should you present it to your patients?  Is all blue light bad?  Why the emphasis on it now vs. years ago?  Get answers to these questions and more.  Joining the show will be representatives from Essilor, Zeiss, Hoya, VSP and BluTech so be sure to listen to the important episode.

LIVE FROM VISION EXPO EAST, PART 2! Listen to Dave Ziegler, OD, talk about how he's used technology to raise the customer service bar in his optical, Marc Ferrara from Jobson gives highlights of the recent Jobson Summit and the "Internet of Things," Eric Leonard, the president of Essilor talks about the next big thing in eyeglasses (and it's not what you think!), and Matt Geller, OD returns to talk about a new web site for hiring staff.

Special eyeglass lenses for use with digital devices?  Why not use PAL's or single vision lenses?  Hear the latest about lens designs and filters on this special show with guests from Essilor, Hoya and Zeiss.  If you think they all agree about the importance of filtering blue light, think again . . . and listen to the show - you'll be suprised!

Broadcasting LIVE from the exhibit hall at Vision Expo West join our guests:   Dr. Matt Alpert talk about how he's using Google glass in his own practice Tom Castiglione, the president of Morel, discusses how smaller companies (and practices) can compete with huge ones and let's us know what's coming in frame styles from Europe Drs. Howard Purcell and Janelle Routheir from Essilor talk about new education initiatives, leadership changes at the company and how their "Power of Three" consumer ad campaign is benefiting pracitioners Holly Rush, Luxtottica retail president, talks about their innovative new strategy that is exemplified in their nearly "frameless" trade show booth as well as some new changes at the company Rick Clemente from Santinelli International talks about innovations in in office finishing Optometry Giving Sight gets us up to date with the World Sight Day Challenge! Dr. Larry Alexander talks about new OCT developments at Optovue  

The President and CEO of Essilor joins the show!  John Carrier takes your calls and shares his views on where the industry is headed, the power of brands, why Essilor bought Coastal Contacts and clarifies Essilors relationship with Eyemed.