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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money. My guest on today's show is Dr. Mike Satryan, OD, a partner with Mountain View Eye in Altoona, PA.   Mike is a long-time practice owner who brings over 25 years of experience running an in-house optical lab within their practice. We dive into the substantial cost savings his practice has realized by finishing lenses on-site and how that margin improvement supports a compensation model tied to gross revenue growth. We explore how having an in-house lab not only boosts profitability but also enhances second-pair and annual contact lens supply conversions, thanks in part to a more efficient optical experience. He also shares his buying criteria when evaluating edgers, what ultimately influenced his choice of supplier, and whether the edger is patient-facing or kept behind the scenes. Whether you're a solo OD or managing a multi-doctor practice, this conversation offers valuable insight into the operational and financial upside of bringing lens finishing in-house.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. If you're interested in learning more about the 20/20 Money Financial Success Masterclass, a course & platform that we created to help ODs become “brilliant at the financial basics,” or are interested in learning more about how OD Masterminds creates space for real conversations, real accountability, and real growth, please check out the link in the show notes of this episode to learn more.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Mike Satryan, OD.   Resources: 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Edging In-House vs Outsourcing: The Economics, Trade-Offs, and Data An Optometric Practice Needs to Measure with Drs. Jennifer Stewart, OD & Sam Hornberger, OD Kayla Ashlee — Increasing Optical Revenue Kayla Ashlee—Tracking Frame Turn   Connect with Mike   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with Books & Benchmarks and IDOC. On this show, Nathan and I RAGE!! That's right, we Rant Against Growth Excuses. We talk about the common headwinds, obstacles, and challenges that we both hear when talking with practice owners...and how to think about solving those issues by thinking differently about the challenges.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. If you're interested in learning more about the 20/20 Money Financial Success Masterclass, a course & platform that we created to help ODs become “brilliant at the financial basics,” or are interested in learning more about how OD Masterminds creates space for real conversations, real accountability, and real growth, please check out the link in the show notes of this episode to learn more.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: IDOC Books & Benchmarks Link How to increase the multiplier in your practice value with Nathan Hayes How to use (and NOT use) benchmarks with Nathan Hayes Edging in-house vs outsourcing: the economics, trade-offs, and data an optometric practice needs to measure with Drs. Jennifer Stewart, OD & Sam Hornberger, OD Forget goal-setting and focus on purpose: a mindset conversation with Stephanie Bogan 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Stewart returns to discuss her remarkable journey back into private practice after selling her first practice. Reflecting on her initial decision to step away and the motivations behind her return, Dr. Stewart shares insights into what she learned about patient care and business operations. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of cold starting a new practice and highlights the importance of focusing on what one truly enjoys in the profession. This episode offers valuable advice on decision-making, risk-taking, and seeking support from others in the optometry field. Dr. Stewart's candid discussion provides a blend of success stories and lessons from failures, making it a must-listen for anyone considering changes in their practice or career path.   Follow our Podcast on All Available Platforms Follow our Podcast on Instagram Follow IDOC on Facebook Follow IDOC on LinkedIn Watch our Podcast Video on YouTube

Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast!In this episode of The Optometry Money Podcast, Evon Mendrin, CFP®, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Stewart and Dr. Aaron Neufeld to dive into one of the biggest career decisions optometrists face: Should you cold start a practice or buy an existing one?Dr. Stewart and Dr. Neufeld bring their expertise as practice owners and consultants to break down the most common misconceptions around both options, the biggest mistakes new owners make, and how to make the right decision for your career and financial future.They share insights from their work with ODs on Finance's Cold Start and Practice Purchase Accelerator programs, offering real-world advice on choosing a location, handling financing, managing staff transitions, and much more.If you're considering starting or purchasing an optometry practice, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you confidently navigate the journey to ownership.Key Topics Discussed:The biggest misconceptions about cold-starting vs. buying a practiceHow to determine if practice ownership is right for youChoosing the right location for a cold start practiceFinancing and financial planning considerations for both pathsVision plans: Should a cold start accept them?Common staffing and patient retention challenges after buying a practiceHow to manage change effectively in an acquired practiceWhy you don't have to go at it alone—and how to find expert guidanceResources & Links:Connect with Dr. Jennifer Stewart on LinkedInConnect with Dr. Aaron Neufeld on LinkedInLearn more about the Cold Start & Practice Purchase Accelerator Programs at ODs on Finance.Recommended Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanHave a question or topic request? Email Evon at podcast@optometrywealth.comVisit the Optometry Wealth Advisors Education Hub for more resources, episodes, and articles.Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Want to Work with Evon?Curious about how financial planning can help you make smarter decisions for your practice and personal finances? CLICK HERE to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation with Evon Mendrin, CFP®.The Optometry Money Podcast is dedicated to helping optometrists make better decisions around their money, careers, and practices. The show is hosted by Evon Mendrin, CFP®, CSLP®, owner of Optometry Wealth Advisors, a financial planning firm just for optometrists nationwide.

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guests on today's show are Drs. Jennifer Stewart & Sam Hornberger, both private practice owners in their respective practices.   Sam and Jennifer join me on the show to talk about a topic that admittedly, in over 300 episodes of 20/20 Money, I haven't talked about yet: edging and the decisions around whether to bring edging in-house or continue to outsource it to your lab. We talk through how each of them made the decision to bring edging in-house—Sam making the decision after years of outsourcing it to a lab and Jennifer making the decision within the first year of launching her cold start practice. They give a peek behind the curtains on how vision plans influence the decision, the specific edgers each of them have in their practice, the economic benefits they've experienced, and how they use it as a unique differentiator and value-add to their respective patient bases.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. If you're interested in learning more about the 20/20 Money Financial Success Masterclass, a course & platform that we created to help ODs become “brilliant at the financial basics,” please check out the link in the show notes of this episode to learn more.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Drs. Sam Hornberger & Jennifer Stewart, OD.   OD Masterminds™ Information Request   Resources: 20/20 Money Membership Information Episode #256: Successful Implementation of VT in your practice with Dr. Heidi Bell OVDRA Cherry Financing Emergent VT Training Platform for Vision Therapists     ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Send us a textIn this episode of The OI Show, Dr. Dave Kading reconnects with Dr. Jennifer Stewart, a visionary in optometry and practice management. After selling her successful large group practice in 2022, Dr. Stewart took a leap of faith, stepping away from clinical care and embarking on a transformative journey of consulting, speaking, and self-reflection. Fast forward to 2024, she's back with a cold-start boutique practice in New Canaan, Connecticut, redefining what it means to create a patient-centered optometric experience.Key Takeaways:The challenges and rewards of stepping away from a large practice and starting fresh.How Dr. Stewart built a streamlined, patient-focused practice with no front desk, paperless systems, and a smaller but highly efficient team.Insights into controlling costs, balancing high-quality care with profitability, and creating a unique patient experience.Lessons learned from listening, observing, and taking inspiration from industry trends while crafting a personalized vision for her new practice.Dr. Stewart shares candidly about her journey, from moments of doubt to the triumph of building a practice that aligns with her passion and values.Looking for inspiration to start fresh or rethink your practice model? Tune in to hear Dr. Stewart's actionable insights and innovative approaches. Don't forget to subscribe to The OI Show for more episodes with industry leaders and leave us a 5-star review to help others discover these transformative conversations!

Jennifer Stewart has been empowering clients with technology since 2011, focusing on reducing frustration with computers, organizing digital systems, and teaching Microsoft programs.    She is also the immediate past president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals.   After coaching and refining her approach, she pivoted to business productivity and technology organization, leading to the founding of Gateway Organizers in 2016.   Jennifer emphasizes her unique ability to help clients who are overwhelmed by technology, providing patient guidance to make their digital systems more manageable and efficient.   Jennifer recommends using Slack to reduce internal emails and organize communication, along with time blocking and using a timer to prioritize tasks.   Jennifer shares her experience of managing all aspects of the business and making strategic decisions with her business partner, highlighting values like family and freedom.   Website: Gateway Productivity  LinkedIn: Jennifer C. Stewart   Previous Episode: iam208-industry-leader-helps-overwhelmed-clients-take-control-of-their-productivity   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, Chris discusses the critical aspects of co-management in eye care, emphasizing the importance of optometrists as primary care providers. He addresses recent concerns regarding economic arguments against co-management, the role of CMS regulations, and the impact of audits on practice. Chris advocates for the necessity of co-management in ensuring patient care and continuity, while also providing best practices for navigating the complexities of co-management in the current healthcare landscape. In this conversation, Chris and Jennifer Stewart reflect on the first year of her new optometry practice, discussing the goals set, the innovative strategies implemented for patient flow, and the decision to eliminate the front desk. They explore how these changes have positively impacted patient experience and staff dynamics, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in optical sales and empowering staff to enhance patient interactions. In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Stewart discusses the importance of understanding patient experiences in optical care, the significance of tracking sales and inventory, strategies for maximizing per patient revenue, and her role in the publication Independent Strong, which aims to empower independent practices.   ---------------------- 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! questions@eyecode-education.com

In this conversation, Chris and Jennifer Stewart reflect on the first year of her new optometry practice, discussing the goals set, the innovative strategies implemented for patient flow, and the decision to eliminate the front desk. They explore how these changes have positively impacted patient experience and staff dynamics, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in optical sales and empowering staff to enhance patient interactions. In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Stewart discusses the importance of understanding patient experiences in optical care, the significance of tracking sales and inventory, strategies for maximizing per patient revenue, and her role in the publication Independent Strong, which aims to empower independent practices.   ---------------------- 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! questions@eyecode-education.com https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts  Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth EssilorLuxottica

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is my friend Ashby Daniels, CFP® and we have what I think is a very engaging and revealing conversation about the emotional and mental journey a business owner goes through when considering a sale of their business. We talk about getting over the fear of selling, how to think about regrets, the alternatives to selling, the importance of having something to retire to, and the surprising truth about what it feels like when the check from the sale of your business hits your bank account. I really enjoyed this conversation and I trust you will as well, especially if you are a practice owner that has considered selling (or know, deep down, that you should be thinking about selling, if for no other reason than you'd like to enjoy the next chapter of life post-practice ownership).   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about the 20/20 Money Membership, a platform that we created to help ODs become “brilliant at the financial basics,” please check out the link in the show notes of this episode to learn more.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ashby Daniels.   Resources: 20/20 Money Membership Information   20/20 Money Episode #284 – Dr. Jennifer Stewart's “tepid” start optometry practice: the power of vision & intentionality, the importance of an ideal patient avatar, and reconciling business risk with a conservative personality   My first conversation with Ashby Tim Ferriss Fear Setting Exercise Inside the Contrarian Mind of Sam Zell   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Starting a private eye care practice is both a rewarding journey and a challenging endeavor. It requires passion, planning, and perseverance to turn a vision into a thriving reality. From leveraging innovative technologies to crafting a patient-centric approach, her story is a masterclass in balancing professional aspirations with meaningful connections.

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guests on today's show are Drs. Jeremy Ciano & Jennifer Stewart. This is another 20/20 Money takeover, so while I usually will spend the introduction giving you a glimpse into what we talk about on the show, your guess is as good as mine about what this episode is about…since I just gave them the platform to talk about whatever was top of mind for them around the topic of cold starting & satellite expansion. Enjoy!!   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center, and we have a link to that site right here in the show notes of this episode. While visiting the website, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about the 20/20 Money Membership, a platform that we created to help ODs become “brilliant at the financial basics,” please check out the link in the show notes of this episode to learn more.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy the show takeover conversation with Drs. Jeremy Ciano & Jennifer Stewart!!     Resources: 20/20 Money Membership Information   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Key Takeaways:1. Industry Trends   - The electric vehicle (EV) market is expanding, supported by Canada's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which helps businesses build EV charging infrastructure.   - AI and data analytics are increasingly used to optimize fuel delivery routes, personalize consumer experiences, and enable real-time fuel price tracking.   - Rising interest in alternative fuels like hydrogen and biofuels aligns with Canada's renewable fuel mandates, encouraging businesses to reduce carbon emissions.2. Workforce Challenges   - CEMA members address labour issues through flexible scheduling, competitive wages, and technology to reduce driver burnout. Many companies also emphasize training, including safety and anti-theft protocols.3. Regulatory and Political Impacts   - Regulatory changes, such as Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations, influence companies' long-term investments, which can be affected by potential shifts in government policies.   - CEMA advocates for policy stability to encourage investment in emissions-reducing technologies and supports locally sourced renewable fuels to reduce reliance on U.S. imports.4. Engagement   - CEMA members are encouraged to engage in advocacy efforts, participate in events like the Canadian Energy Marketing Conference, and contribute to policy discussions through regional meetings and committees.

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Dr. Jennifer Stewart, founder of the private practice Look New Canaan and OD Perspectives.   In this episode, we talk about two major themes that she's observed over the years as she has consulted with both friends and colleagues. Whether it be an OD launching a cold start or trying to make decisions inside of an established practice, there are two reoccurring themes that she's observed ODs doing that is causing them to make mistakes with some unfortunate financial and quality-of-life implications.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about the 20/20 Money Membership, a platform that we created to help ODs become “brilliant at the financial basics,” please check out the link in the show notes of this episode to learn more.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stewart.   Resources: 20/20 Money Membership Information Episode on Accountability Partners The Hedgehog Concept Extreme Ownership Who Not How The Impact Filter™

Serial entrepreneur Jennifer Stewart shares her candid journey from nervous newbie to business powerhouse. She talks about the early days of building her brand and agency, learning to calm her nerves before public appearances, and why authenticity is the secret sauce to standing out. This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs who are ready to step into the spotlight, build connections, and stop letting worries about what others might think get in the way. Whether you're gearing up for your first big media moment or just looking for some solid visibility tips, this episode is packed with relatable wisdom and actionable strategies.Keywordsentrepreneurship, visibility, authenticity, networking, relationships, media, expertiseTakeaways•Start Before You Feel Ready•Visibility is Key to Growth•Push Past Self-Doubt•Prepare, But Stay Authentic•Public Speaking Nerves are Normal—Harness Them•Surround Yourself with the Right People•It's Okay to Fake Confidence•Don't Be Afraid to Invest in YourselfConnect with Jennifer on LinkedInThe Honest TalkConnect with Shirlee ⁠Download the prompts to create your perfect elevator pitch Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow/Connect on LinkedIn⁠ Attend Shirlee's next free training - DM the word VISIBLE on ⁠Instagram!⁠

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Dr. Jennifer Stewart, OD. Jen joins me on the show today to talk through her journey launching her tepid start practice, Look New Canaan. I've had Jen on the show multiple times in the past, and this was admittedly one of my more enjoyable conversations with a podcast guest. Maybe it's because it was live, or maybe it's because Jen's passion for this profession is so, well…passionate. But we hit on so many amazing and pointed topics that I would challenge any listener to NOT find at least one actionable or impactful idea, strategy, or concept. We talk about the interesting dichotomy that exists between the risk that's needed to start a business from scratch and the generally conservative nature of ODs—and how she's been able to so successfully reconcile those two opposed forces.   And just one additional point to clarify that I don't think we made explicitly clear later in the conversation: Jen does see medical patients, it's just cash pay. She doesn't take medical insurance…but she does see patients for medical reasons on a cash pay basis. People will think that "she doesn't do medical" because she doesn't do medical insurance...she does medical, it's just cash pay.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your best life, on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. You can also check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks, blog posts, and on-demand webinars. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about the upcoming launch of the 20/20 Money Membership, please check out the link in the Resources to learn more about what we have in store for you!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information Jeremy Ciano interviews Kyle & Chris 20/20 Money Takeover Three River Optical IDOC Derek Sivers CD Baby Story Look New Canaan   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!  

Jennifer Stewart won election as a state representative from Pawtucket in 2022. She ran on the idea that lawmakers should do more to help everyday Rhode Islanders with key needs like healthcare and housing. But these are complex issues that defy easy solutions. Stewart is one of a number of progressive lawmakers who have joined the legislature over the last decade, moving the General Assembly a bit more to the left. But Rhode Island still faces familiar challenges in building a stronger economy and improving public schools. What will it take to make more progress? And do progressive lawmakers have the vision to make it happen? I'm Ian Donnis and this week I'm going in-depth with state Representative Jennifer Stewart.

JENNIFER STEWART | FOUNDER AND CEO Jennifer is an accomplished leader in Canadian business, government, and public affairs. She is renowned as an expert in this field, often being called upon by national media for commentary. Additionally, Jennifer has twice been named one of the “Top 25 People in the Capital” by Ottawa Life Magazine, one of Ottawa's “Top Forty Under Forty” by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, and was a finalist for Ottawa's “Established Female Entrepreneur of the Year.” Jennifer has actively taken on many business and community affairs roles, including President & CEO of the Canadian Energy Marketers Association (CEMA), Co-Host and Co-Founder of The Honest Talk podcast, Chair of the Village of Carp Business Improvement Association (City of Ottawa), Board Member of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Foundation, Member of the Board of Trustees for The Women in Technology Scholarship of Willis College, and Member of the Leadership Council of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.Welcome to Women Don't Do That Join us as we empower you with inspiration, knowledge, and skills to redefine your boundaries and unleash your potential. I'm Stephanie Mitton, founder and CEO of Beacon North Strategies, your guide on this journey from small-town girl to CEO while navigating career, motherhood, ADHD, and chronic migraines. Our conversations range from interviews with visionary women to solo episodes filled with actionable insights. Let's turn "what ifs" into "let's go" and redefine your possible. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/event-details/nextgenDownload: https://www.womendontdothat.com/copy-of-resourcesOur Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/Stephanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:PatreonInstagramTikTokBlogPodcastNewsletterWebsiteyoutubeHow to find Stephanie Mitton Twitter LinkedInbeaconnorthstrategies.com Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.comOur Latest Blog : https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/who-takes-their-kids-to-las-vegas-we-did

 With over 40 years' experience as a veterinarian in mixed and equine practice, Jennifer's special interest is equine nutrition. She was Senior Veterinary Officer with the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment for 10 years, and for two years was Biosecurity Veterinarian with the ACT Government.LINK: Jenquine

Dr. Jennifer Stewart sold her successful private practice just a year and a half ago. Only a few short months after stepping away, she missed being a practice owner and jumped right back into starting a brand new practice cold.Using her immense expertise and business acumen, Jen has created her dream practice.In this episode Dr. Steward shares some incredible pearls for anyone looking to start a new practice. Take out your pen and paper... you'll want to take notes on this one!!Find more about what we discussed in this episode:OD Perspectives: https://odperspectives.com/Sports vision course: https://learn.odperspectives.com/pages/coursesPrevious episode with Dr. Stewart about sports vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toDpZ3koDQMDr. Stewart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.stewart.od/?hl=enLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guests on today's show are two more of my favorite people in the optometry space: Drs. Chris Wolfe and Kyle Klute.   Although, this is a bit of a different episode in that they're not only guests on the show…they're guest hosting the show! This is another 20/20 Money Takeover and basically a response to the first takeover episode I release with Drs. Jennifer Stewart and Jeremy Ciano (link here). Kyle was kind enough to reach out to me after the original takeover episode aired and shared some perspectives and opinions on the show and, in true transparency, included Jeremy and Jennifer on the message thread. There was a lot of great convos had and I thought that having Kyle and Chris on the show to talk about “the response” to the first takeover was a great idea.   What neither of the duos know, though, is that I already have an idea for a 3rd episode: getting the four of them together on a virtual roundtable and just hitting record. No agenda. No topics. No script. Not even really a time limit. Just the four of them and a couple of microphones. It'll be like a battle royale, optometry-podcast style.   Long time listeners will know that my introductions usually give you a bit of an insight into the topics that'll be discussed on this show. Not this one. Again, just like the first one, I'm listening to it for the first time right alongside you.   I'm excited to hear what they talked about and will be curious to hear your feedback (if you're so inclined). If you do have feedback for the show (on this episode or any other episodes), you can always email the show at podcast@integratedpwm.com.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan your life on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to ultimately help them live their best life on purpose. You can also check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks, blog posts, and on-demand webinars. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about the upcoming launch of the 20/20 Money Membership in January of 2024, please check out the link in the Resources to learn more about what we have in store for you! In next week's episode, I'll have more information on some upcoming webinars that you can attend which will give you a sneak peak into the membership and details about joining the first cohort!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this 20/20 Money Takeover with Drs. Chris Wolfe and Kyle Klute.   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information Eyecode Education ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!  

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Guest host Robin Gill breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Janis Irwin, NDP MLA, Edmonton-Highlands on the removal of homeless encampments in Edmonton. Chris Labos, Cardiologist and Medical Journalism Freelancer on the death of a 10 year old boy from Influenza. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Carrefour dropping Pepsi products due to high prices.   Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Karen Gordon, Principal of Gordon Strategy, Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data and Jennifer Stewart, President and CEO, Syntax Strategic Topics: Topic 1: The prime minister's vacation to Jamaica. Topic 2: Canada's irrelevant presence on the world stage Topic 3: Lululemon's founder makes more controversial comments.

Dr Jennifer Stewart is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Look New Canaan, a boutique private practice in New Canaan, CT. She also helps optometrists and organizations with operations, sales success, practice management and sales team training through her advisory and consulting firm, OD Perspectives. She is the Professional Editor of Independent Strong, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the New England College of Optometry and a consultant for Coopervision, MacuHealth, GPN and Zyloware. She is the recipient of the 2022 Emerging Leader Award from the Optical Women's Association, the GameChanger Award from Eyecare Business, and the Theia Award for Innovation from Women in Optometry. With a deep interest in sports vision, Dr. Stewart is the Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer for Performance 20/20, which provides services for sports and performance vision training. She serves on the Executive Board for the International Sports Vision Association, and provides consulting for sports vision practitioners around the world. odperspectives.com   If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to this podcast for bi-weekly episodes or leave a review. Thank you to our listeners! -------------------------------- 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    

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guests on today's show are two of my favorite people in the optometry space: Drs. Jeremy Ciano and Jennifer Stewart.   Although, this is a bit of a different episode in that they're not only guests on the show…they're guest hosting the show! I decided to try something different and essentially just turn the show over to them. No agenda. No topics. No script. Not even really a time limit. Just the two of them and a couple of microphones.   My introductions usually give you a bit of an insight into the topics that'll be discussed on this show. Not this one. I'm listening to it for the first time right alongside you.   I'm excited to hear what they talked about and will be curious to hear your feedback (if you're so inclined). If you do have feedback for the show (on this episode or any other episodes), you can always email the show at podcast@integratedpwm.com.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our monthly “planning life on purpose” newsletter that's filled with tips and ideas to help you plan life on purpose. You can also set up a Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we serve in the capacity of a personal and professional CFO: helping OD practice owners around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions both in and out of their practice to help them live their best life on purpose. You can also check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks, blog posts, and on-demand webinars. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about the upcoming launch of the 20/20 Money Membership, please check out the link in the Resources to learn more about what we have in store for you! We are on pace for a January 2024 launch, so if you've been thinking that next year is THE year to get organized financially but you don't quite feel ready to commit to a 1:1 relationship with an advisor, then I think you'll really like what we have in store for the Membership. We'll be announcing some launch webinars shortly where we'll go into more detail and give a bit more of a behind the scenes look at the membership, so if you're interested in learning more, please click on the link in the show notes to receive updates on the Membership.   And with that introduction, I hope you this unique and exciting episode of 20/20 Money.   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!  

Jennifer Stewart is the founder of Gateway Productivity, a company aimed to help you master the technology you work with regularly and learn new technologies. Before starting Gateway Productivity, Jennifer worked in entertainment management and finance but found her passion was helping people master their productivity. Sanjay and Jennifer discuss starting a new business, leaving partnerships, and going virtual.

In this episode, we explore the importance of customer service in optometry with Dr.Jennifer Stewart. She is the Editor of Independent Strong, Founder of OD Perspective, Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Performance 2020, and an optometrist with almost 20 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer shares her insights on how to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients, the role of technology in enhancing customer service, and the benefits of investing in staff training and development. If you're a healthcare professional looking to improve your customer service skills, this episode is for you. 

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with Jennifer Stewart, who takes us through her unique path to the oil and gas industry - starting from non-profit work, moving on to data analytics, and eventually mastering OpenWells as a product champion. We also discuss the significance of educating the public on the industry.

On this March 7th edition of The Drive Podcast: Starting off the show, Calgarians are invested in the wellbeing of their neighbours amid the affordability crisis. We talk that with Lee Stevens, lead author of the study Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) released on the state of wellbeing in Calgary – Beneath the Surface, the layers of poverty in Calgary. Then, we talk with a member of ASET and civil engineering technologist Jennifer Stewart on mentoring for women in tech. And lastly, we explore the “Live Aid-style” benefit concert for Ukraine that could see the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones, Pink and more at Wembley Stadium on June 24. All that with Sirius XM host Eric Alper.

International Womens Day is tomorrow and leading up to that, we talked with Jennifer Stewart, a member of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) who participates in ASET's mentoring program. She advocates mentoring for woman in the engineering technology profession.

Vassy Kapelos is one of the most well-known figures in Canadian media and politics, and the latest guest on The Honest Talk. An award-winning journalist, she hosted Power and Politics on CBC for five years before recently announcing a move to CTV News. There, she will take on the role of Chief Political Correspondent and host not one, but two shows: Question Period and Power Play. On the heels of her biggest career move yet, Kapelos sat down with Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark for this episode of The Honest Talk. From her first job in Saskatchewan to her new national radio show and bellwether hosting gigs, her childhood, marriage, parenting and more, this interview covers it all.

A sports website for women-identifying fans? Now, that is a home run! Just ask Jacie deHoop, co-founder of The GIST, a thriving sports media company and the go-to source for sports coverage and conversations for women. Launched across North America in 2019 by three college friends — Jacie deHoop, Ellen Hyslop and Roslyn McLarty — The GIST is all about changing the game in the male-dominated sports industry, where fewer than 14% of journalists are women and less than 4% of coverage is on female athletes. On this episode of The Honest Talk, Jacie joins Jennifer Stewart and Catherine Clark to talk about launching The GIST and creating content for women-identifying sports fans. She also breaks down the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm that have grown The GIST from a weekly newsletter to a multi-platform powerhouse in just three years.

Anyone who has a passion for sports vision can start offering this specialty service in the current clinical set up. This is what today's guest shares with us. Dr. Jennifer Stewart is a former Div 1 athlete, business consultant, founder of a sports vision clinic called OD Perspectives, and creator of the Performance 20/20 sports vision training program. In this episode, Dr. Stewart discusses her journey from wanting to be a vet to becoming a well-recognized speaker, author, and consultant in the eye care space. She also gives us some insight into what a thriving specialty clinic looks like. Dr. Stewart is a strong advocate for private practice optometry. As such, she is active in consulting for and supporting private practice optometrists around North America. Join in and listen to what she has to say!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

LISTEN NOW!! We want to congratulate Jennifer in her newly appointed role as Director of Climate and ESG Policy, at the American Petroleum institute ( API).Jennifer Stewart is a senior energy executive with over 30 years of legal, financial and environmental strategy experience. She is the Principal Advisor for Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. She also serves as an independent Board Member of Paragon Integrated Services where she chairs the Sustainability Committee and has recently taken a board seat on Seek Ops. She has received recognition for women's leadership in the oil and gas industry, including the Houston Business Journal's Top Women in Energy, the National Diversity Council's Top 50 Women in Oil and Gas, and the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award.Jennifer grew up in Ohio, married her high school sweetheart whose job took them out of state. This led Jennifer into the first part of her career, working for the IRS. At the time she did not have her law degree and found herself working with lawyers, who quite frankly she felt more competent then or at least equal to. This sparked a fire in her to go back to school, despite the fact she had a full time job and two little kids at home. She quickly found herself drained, tired and unsure if she would be able to finish. She walks us through this period in her life and how she managed to pull it off. Jennifer found herself in an interview with South Western Energy, not knowing anything about upstream oil and gas. The first role of its kind at the company, as the Vice President of Tax. She felt isolated at the start, since the position was a brand new role, as an independent contributor. She talks about how she defined success for her, this strategy made her indispensable at SWN. She was quickly noticed and found herself being asked to take over as CFO in a not so normal situation. You have to listen to find out what happened. Throughout Jennifer's story she created roles that didn't exist before her, that are now common within companies today. She provides advice on creating value through self study and learning from the team when taking on a newly created position or job. This strategy brought her to becoming one of the most sought after leaders in the ESG, Certification and the Climate change space. We end the podcast on advice all parents need to hear, it sure made us think! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

Did you know we spend almost 20% of our work time checking emails? Emails are an effective and efficient communication tool, yet this is one of the most distracting tools affecting productivity. Are you a person who immediately opens an email once you receive a notification? Whenever you stop working to check an email, you are wasting 28 minutes of your productive time. Not only checking new emails, but your cluttered inbox is also sucking up your time. Have you ever calculated how much time you spend searching for important emails? Poor email management not only leads to wasted time but in some cases, missed business opportunities. Most are unaware that emails are silently killing our productivity and business profitability. In this episode, Jennifer Stewart shares some useful tips for becoming more productive by managing your emails. Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: About Jennifer Stewart - We all have the right to be free of technology frustration and stress. That is the belief that has been driving Jennifer Stewart, owner of Gateway Productivity, to patiently train her clients since 2011. She loves the lightbulb moments when a client no longer experiences technology frustration because they finally have the knowledge they were missing. Jennifer is a national speaker, an active member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, a musician and she loves nature and animals. Jennifer's popular YouTube weekly video series, "Tuesday Tech Training," offers short, easy-to-understand technology training that is accessible for everyone. How to Connect with Jennifer Stewart: Website - https://www.gatewayproductivity.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercstewart/ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/gatewayproductivity Schedule a 30-Minute Free Consultation with Jennifer Stewart - https://gatewayproductivity.as.me/consultation About the Host: Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author, and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur's and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Her first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden. She was also chosen as one of the top coaches in the world by Six-Figure Coach Magazine. Through the years Ann has educated thousands of professionals through speaking, workshops, seminars, and online platforms as a Speaker. How to Connect with Ann Carden: Website: https://anncardencoaching.com Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068/ Grab Ann's free Masterclass at www.expertinyou.us

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Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Dr. Jennifer Stewart. Jen joins me again on the show to talk about an interesting transition that's just occurred for her, and that was selling her practice! Longtime listeners of the show will know that she owned a very successful practice in Connecticut. However, she also felt a calling to use her experience as a successful practice owner to help others in the profession run successful practices and viewed this part of life as the time to do it, and in this conversation we dive into the details of that transition.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and you can also set up a 20-30min Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we help ODs around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions or check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks, blog posts, and on-demand webinars.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stewart.   Resources: Rocket Fuel

Benchmarking is a term used in business to reference the study of other companies or businesses to compare with your own. Through this process, many companies will (wisely) adopt best practices of other companies. Disney in one such company that has been widely studied by numerous other companies across a wide spectrum of industries. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jennifer Stewart about her fascination with Disney and how she's integrated many of their business strategies into her practice.

Benchmarking is a term used in business to reference the study of other companies or businesses to compare with your own. Through this process, many companies will (wisely) adopt best practices of other companies.   Disney is one such company that has been widely studied by numerous other companies across a wide spectrum of industries. In this episode, Dr. Vargo talks with Dr. Jennifer Stewart about her fascination with Disney and how she's integrated many of their business strategies into her practice.     Follow us on Instagram, at https://www.instagram.com/idoc.alliance/ or https://www.instagram.com/idocnet/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IDOC.OptometricAlliance   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/idoc     Interested in an optometry specialty? Join our community FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/idocspecialty    Disney  Disney experience  Customer service  Patient experience  Patient journey   

A while back I met up with my friends Jennifer and Geoff to discuss Bottlescrew Bill's Pub - which is truly a Calgary icon - and their latest project BSB Brewing.  Jennifer and Geoff are siblings working in a family-run business - which is a great recipe for some interesting stories.  Over the years, their family has overcome many recessions, and some severe floods - so let's see how the latest pandemic compares! I've worked with Jennifer and Geoff on many projects and it's been great watching their journey.  I'm grateful that they took the time to share their story - I hope you enjoy the conversation…___________________________________________________________________Alberta Beer Festivals: website | instagramBottlescrew Bill's Pub & BSB Brewing: website | instagram

Jennifer Stewart had a successful career in accounting and finance, primarily for the oil and gas industry. She then "retired" only to take on several part-time jobs and become the woman who does it all! Jennifer's an example of a smart, motivated woman living her passions and continuing to give to the world. In this episode, Jennifer talks with Bartlett and Sally about responsibly sourced gas (RSG), its evolution into certified natural gas, and the benefits and current state of gas certification in the energy industry. BONUS TRACK: After the final note, keep listening for Jennifer's advice to Sally on how to keep a partner for more than 37 days. Episode Links: Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn Learn more about Equitable Origin Like what you heard? Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW!

Join Lysa and her guest, Jennifer Stewart as they discuss Keeping Your Sparkle in the Midst of the Storm! The last few years have definitely been difficult and, for many, less than ideal. We all have been influenced and impacted by World and life events in one way or another. For some of us it has been in a negative way; while for others, they are thriving. Regardless of what is happening in your life, you CAN keep your sparkle in the midst of the storm! Many of us are dealing with multiple issues such as; financial, relationship, marriage, career, family or health. Jen will share tips and her 5As Process to help Keep Your Sparkle in the Midst of the Storm.

Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Dr. Jennifer Stewart. Jen joins the show live while we were both presenting at IDOC's Connection meeting in Orlando to talk about something that's very timely for every practice owner out there right now: retaining and empowering team members and using metrics to guide your human capital. We touch on a variety of topics in this wide-reaching conversation and I believe you'll gain great insights and ideas on ways to manage and lead your teams.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today's conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and you can also set up a 20-30min Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we help ODs around the country reduce their tax bill, proactively manage cash flow, and make prudent investment decisions or check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks, blog posts, and on-demand webinars.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stewart. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2020moneypod/  ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

On this episode of Manager Minute, we are delighted to discuss Colorado's Employment First initiative. On the panel, we have: Patricia Henke, Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) Director Meghan Greene, CIE Manager, CO VR Katie Taliercio, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF); Colorado's State Medicaid Agency Katie Oliver, Colorado Department of Education Cheryl Carver, Colorado VR They are involved with a very innovative and successful collaboration in Colorado pertaining to their Employment First initiative.  We believe it's an outstanding model illustrating how multiple agencies can effectively partner in an Employment First initiative to serve their consumers better. We have the pleasure today to understand how this is working in Colorado, so you may be able to move in a similar direction.   Here are some useful links discussed in the podcast: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Colorado Colorado Office of Employment First Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance Colorado Sequence of Services for Students and Youth with Disabilities   Listen Here   You can find out more about VRTAC-QM on the web at: https://www.vrtac-qm.org/   Please stay up to date by following VRTAC-QM on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @VRTAC_QM   About VRTAC-QM Partnering with State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRAs) to enhance service delivery and maximize outcomes through quality program and resource management. The purpose of the VRTAC-QM is to provide training and technical assistance that will enable State VR agency personnel to manage available resources, improve effective service delivery, and increase the number and quality of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The VRTAC-QM provides TA and training in VR program and performance quality management, fiscal and resource quality management of the VR program, and general quality management of organizations. You can request technical assistance from the VRTAC-QM by contacting your TA Liaison directly, contacting any member of the Center you wish, or by filling out the information on our main website and clicking on submit. While on the main website, join our mailing list to receive updates on training and new activities occurring within the Center.     Full Transcript   Leveraging Employment First initiatives to improve consumer services across agencies in Colorado.   {Music} Speaker1: Manager Minute brought to you by the VRTAC for Quality Management. Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host, Carol Pankow.   Carol: Well, we're delighted to have a whole crew from Colorado with us this morning in the studio. We have Patricia Henke Colorado Office of Employment First. Meghan Greene with Colorado VR. Cheryl Carver also with Colorado VR. Katie Taliercio, CEO with the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. And Katie Oliver, Colorado Department of Education. So welcome to you all. I appreciate you being in the studio today. These fine ladies are involved with a very innovative and successful collaboration in Colorado pertaining to their Employment First initiative. We believe it's an outstanding model, illustrating how multiple agencies can effectively partner with their Employment First initiative to better serve their customers. We have the pleasure today to understand how this is working in Colorado. So you may be able to move in a similar direction. So let's get a little background on Employment First. Employment First is really a framework for systems change that is centered on the premise that all citizens, including individuals with significant disabilities, are capable of full participation in integrated employment and community life. This national effort, formerly originated from the Office of Disability Employment Policy, when on August 8th 2018, they hosted 15 federal offices, including representatives from the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans Affairs and Justice, the National Council on Disability, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration to learn about and discuss the newly launched Employment for State Leadership Mentoring Program. Today, many states, such as Colorado, have adopted Employment First initiatives through formal state legislation and dedicated state funding appropriations in an effort to establish this framework so this objective can be met. So let's dig in. Meghan, I'm going to have you start us off with a little background about why the importance of partnering is so critical and a little more about your state Employment First legislation and the state's competitive integrated employment focus.   Meghan: Thanks, Carol. Yeah. So as you can see from all the different Colorado partners here, we love partnering together and it yields really great results for our state. Kind of, along with the background that you just gave in Colorado, priority is really that competitive integrated employment for all working age persons with disabilities. All people are capable of full participation, employment and community life. With the WIO definition of CIA as a shared goal and a shared vision of the supportive employment process across all of the Colorado State systems, with an emphasis on the use of those evidence based practices like customized employment or individual placement and support or benefits counseling to support that competitive integrated employment for the people that we serve in Colorado. This is really shown in the work that we all do that has been completed utilizing a state level systems framework and by aligning employment related policies, service delivery practices and service funding structures between our state agencies. Some of the examples of this alignment and collaboration is in. 2016 Senate Bill 16-77 was passed, which effectively prioritized Employment First in Colorado and required state agencies to convene and develop the Employment First Advisory Partnership between the Department of Education, Department of Human Services, Department of Labor Employment, which is where DVR sets and our state Medicaid agency, health care policy and financing in 2017. This Employment First Advisory Partnership was fully established and in 2018 the Employment First Advisory Partnership developed and publish some strategic recommendations for all of our state agencies and partners to work on and support Employment First in our state. And this also supported our Senate Bill 18 one four five, which was a passing into law which effectively created requirements for training and supported employment providers standards. So really a great outcome and support across our agencies for the people we serve. Of all of us coming together to move those services and support for employment for so long. And in 2019, Colorado State Legislature approved a budget appropriation which effectively developed our Colorado Office of Employment First, and you'll hear later from Patricia Henke and more about that. She is the director of our Colorado Office of Employment First, and it utilized our State Council Cash Funds and DVR match to support these efforts. Federal funds are prioritized for training and our certification of support and employment service providers, and any remaining funds are utilized to provide vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with the most significant disabilities. So all of these partnerships coming together to really support Employment First across Colorado and leveraging different funding sources and different initiatives together, we've had several different examples of what this yielded and one of them was. For employment, first, full time employees within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation that focused on evidence based practices for supporting people with most significant disabilities with their employment and career goals, this legislation and these efforts supported two positions within our Medicaid agency to start a pilot for performance based services, and we'll hear more about that from Katie Taliercio hear later. We also again have established the Colorado Office of Employment First to support employment efforts in our state, so lots of wonderful things happening from all this partnership and work together.   This also establishes and supports the focus of competitive and integrated employment and shows really the passion and collaboration and partnership among all of us around the value of Employment First within our state and all the initiatives that we're working together on to support Employment First. One of the things that has been a real big focus for the division of Vocational Rehabilitation is that we've set a long term dream goal of increasing the prosperity gap for individuals with disabilities by 10 percent and 10 years, and this is a huge goal for us. And in order to really achieve this, it's imperative that we support all Coloradoans with achieving those goals. We really want to make sure we're supporting Employment First efforts and really engaging with all of our partners on these goals to make this happen. That Employment First advisory partnership that I mentioned earlier that was created through legislation, it continues to meet in perpetuity, actively working on these recommendations that they set forth a couple of years ago to support competitive integrated outcomes in our state for employment and always looking at new recommendations for Colorado and Colorado agencies to support the continued work. So that's kind of a big bird's eye view overview of kind of some of the work and legislation and collaboration that happens in Colorado to really support our shared priority of employment. First for all, Colorado.   Carol: Meghan, this is really exciting to hear. I had come from an Employment First state and we did not. We didn't have that same level of support. I think legislatively for all the things that you guys have been able to create here in Colorado, I think that's super exciting in the partnerships that you've been able to develop and to sustain and carry on. I think that's very cool. So, Patricia, we're going to swing to you. Can you tell us more about the Colorado Employment First initiative and what successes have you had to date and what's the partnership like with VR?   Patricia: Absolutely, Carol. And thank you so much for having Colorado on the podcast today, and thanks, Meghan, for that description of how Employment First initiatives have really evolved in our state. It is pretty amazing and impressive to hear it all over again of all of the amazing work that's been happening for so many years to move these initiatives forward. So as Meghan mentioned, the Colorado Office of Employment First was envisioned by the Employment First Advisory Partnership, and we are just a little over two years old now, so we're still pretty young in our operations and existent really proud about what has been accomplished thus far. And so our team actually is employed by the University Center of Excellence Developmental Disabilities, which is Colorado's, UCEDD and is housed at JFK Partners at Colorado University. I think that's a differentiation I wanted to make because a lot of folks in our state and nationally think that we're state employees and in fact, maybe employed by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. So I wanted to differentiate that it's a contractual relationship with VR and Colorado University and that we're all housed and employees of CU. It was really important, although we are housed at the UCEDD it was really important for the disability community and the Employment First Advisory Partnership that our work have across disability representation, and this was very eminent when the legislation was coming together in 2016. And so I want to communicate that that we are very much across disability organization and that we work on behalf of all individuals with various disabilities. And so our vision for the Colorado Office of Employment First is essentially to create a culture of inclusive, meaningful and competitive employment for all people. We are charged with changing perspectives on what it means to work, and we are working every day towards demystifying processes for families, for individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment. We are promoting barrier reducing policies and practices. We highlight and create awareness about options for support towards competitive integrated employment. We're continuously researching innovative strategies and technologies and ultimately helping employment providers and job seekers know about strategies that are going to lead to those competitive integrated employment outcomes. So we do this by really three bucket areas, which is our mission statement. And this is leading Colorado toward. Unemployment reaching all people with disabilities through one collaboration, which we're talking about today and why that is so important to systems innovation, we're continuously looking at kind of our existing systems and asking questions about what's working well and what can we work towards changing if needed and three training excellence and technical assistance. As Meghan mentioned, Senate Bill eighteen one forty five was key legislation that really move the needle on expectations around training and provider qualifications in our state to provide competitive integrated employment services. I'm going to transition to talking about some general successes of the Office of Employment. First, it was hard to choose whether there has been a lot of accomplishments over time and these accomplishments that have occurred in collaboration with everyone here on this call and other partners in our state. I want to mention that Colorado Office of Employment First does not do any of our work in silos that we model effective partnering and continue that movement forward to affect change and progress in our state. So I wanted to mention how the Colorado Office of Employment First has worked towards creating an employment for community in this state. When we got started in 2019, I was hired in November 2019. We had six months in our first year and although there was a pandemic that occurred three months into our start date, we were able to reach 3,000 people in 6 months through training, technical assistance webinars, other opportunities to start the conversation about employment. First, create that awareness and essentially try to move the needle and change mindsets in our state. In Year two, which was a full year, we doubled that number and reach 6,000 individuals and we continue to reach more and more people to engage in the conversation around Employment First and really create that employment for community and movement. So we're really proud of that. We do this in partnership with HCPF and the individuals here on the call today, as well as the advocacy community and families and job seekers and service provider organizations. Another area I wanted to mention, which I think really does illustrate the collaboration and partnership and what can occur when individuals come together towards a common goal and a shared vision. And this is really an emerging area for Colorado that we're really excited about, and we think it's really important. And what I'm speaking to is benefits counseling and disability benefits. One, as we know, many individuals are fearful of going to work, or it's not so much going to work, but are fearful around what's going to occur to their benefits or health care. And this can create a barrier to competitive integrated employment. And the Colorado Office of Employment First was charged specifically with bringing disability benefits one hundred one to Colorado. This was a key part of the budget appropriation that the disability community strongly advocated for. And so this was an 18 month long project, and it's just one example of how partners have come together towards the shared vision and commitment. Colorado has been unique from other states that have implemented disability benefits one on one and that we've had an in-house subject matter. Expert Melanie Hornibrook, who I have to mention on the Colorado Office of Employment First Team and through the Employment First Budget Appropriation, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation also had allocated staff person to work on behalf of benefits counseling, which provided the foundation to bring over 20 additional subject matter experts together to develop the content for Colorado's Disability Benefits 101. The core partnership with the Colorado Office of Employment First and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has also supported creating awareness about benefits counseling and DV 101. To want to elevate this conversation even further or this movement around benefits counseling kind of under the umbrella of employment? First, as we acknowledge and recognize that we needed to increase capacity with having certified benefits counselors in our state. So we are partnering with DVR to provide the opportunity for nearly 50 individuals statewide that represent urban and rural communities to become certified and benefits counseling. We are partnering with Cornell to create two Colorado cohorts to support this effort, and the individuals that are interested in becoming certified benefits counselors is vast. We have educators, service providers, family members, independent contractors and many of them are already providers of DVR and health care policy and financing. The Colorado Office of Employment for us is also looking at. How to braid these services across education, DVR and Medicaid and other state organizations so that we can continue this practice of grading services, partnering and making it seamless for the customer, the job seeker, and we really see this as a key intervention and necessary service to continue to move the needle about knowing that employment is possible and that work can interact with your benefits and you can actually earn more money in doing so. And there are so many other ways I could talk about collaboration and partnership and that our other partners on the call are going to speak to. So with that, I'm going to just say thank you and we appreciate this opportunity, and I will now transition it back to you, Carol.   Carol: Well, thanks, Patricia. You really packed a lot into that into those few minutes. I loved that you brought up benefits counseling. We actually are going to feature that in our podcast next month with another state and some pretty interesting initiatives. So I was excited to hear what you folks are doing in that area as well. I also was struck when you talked about demystifying processes. We've been talking a lot about that without using those words. Exactly, but I liked how you said that and very excited about what you're doing. So now we're going to transition over to Meghan and Katie T to discuss the DVF partnership with the MOU and the roundtables and your sequencing of support and employment initiatives.   Meghan: Thanks, Carol. I'll kick us off and then Katie is going to jump in here in a minute. But DVR and our Colorado Medicaid agency, I would say a really long standing at this point partnership where we are actively working together for innovative ways to support Employment First and the people we serve, employment goals in Colorado and some of the things that have really helped. Aside from just us being good partners to each other with this is formal interagency agreements. So our interagency agreement is a really great example of helping to foster that partnership and in it has some great information about mutually developing processes to capitalize on our partnership and to support the people we serve. We've designated supported employment leads that really interact and ensure that we're actively meeting and developing processes together ongoing. Our interagency agreement really also outlines that we develop and update our statewide best practices together in partnership and maximize seamless service delivery to individuals with services. We provide training and guidance jointly. You had mentioned Carol, our roundtables, so in our interagency agreement, it states that we will every year go out and provide some roundtables to our providers, our community center boards, our DVR local offices to support the active practices and best practices of supported employment in reaching competitive integrated employment. We just completed some roundtables this last year with our local DVR offices and are jointly talking and having frank conversations about best practices and how to really partner together. Katie Taliercio, who will talk here in a second and DVRs Darby Brumley. We're really integral in making those happen and having really great conversations and training together and doing that in partnership really models that partnership that needs to happen at the local level. I also really talks about how we can support people who have been within subminimum wage and how to help them reach those employment goals and get to competitive integrated employment and provide information and resources about career pathways and is really committed to doing that and agree to work collaboratively with all of our partners across the board, as well as share pertinent training opportunities and really making sure that it's outlining those partnerships that really make the sequencing of services that we're known for in Colorado, that Katie is going to talk about here in a second, as well as our partnership opportunities happen so that AIA is a really good foundational document and then our just general partnership and the importance that we both as agencies place on our partnership and actively meet and support that it has been really integral to furthering competitive integrated employment in Colorado and modeling the partnerships that happen across the state. I will kick it over to Katie to really talk about those specific logistics and partnership outcomes that have happened.   Katie Taliercio: Thanks for having me be a part of this podcast. And of course, as you hear people talk, you think of a million more things you want to maybe touch on. So I will try to be brief and try not to duplicate what's already been talked about. One of the more exciting pieces that's just come to my mind as I hear people talk. And another outcome for this partnership and collaboration, I think across the board is that in 2021, Colorado passed Senate Bill two one 0three nine, then is the elimination of minimum wage in Colorado. Is very exciting for us. But while people are transitioning out of minimum wage, we also get to introduce some new services through the Medicaid waiver. And I think the reason that this passed is because of the collaboration and partnership with all the state partners. And I think it's coming from a federal level to. State level and then to all the people that are doing the work and all the people that are looking for jobs, it's kind of all coming together. But the neat thing about the new legislation is we were able to tackle some of the barriers that can happen within the Medicaid waivers for people to get competitive, integrated employment. And so we're increasing the amount of job development and job coaching people can receive, and we are introducing benefits counseling services into our waiver, which is very exciting. And another thing that we're pretty excited about is the Medicaid buy in, which is going to allow people who are in their developmental disabilities waiver and intellectual and developmental disabilities waiver utilize buy in. So people who are currently having to say no to raises or work more hours or things like that is all due to change coming up really quickly here in Colorado. And that I do feel like as a partnership, we've all come together to figure out what can Medicaid do to partner best with other services around Colorado that are available? Another aspect that's coming to mind a lot, and Patricia talked about this a little bit, but the braiding of services and the sequencing of services has really become a neat tool. And the more we talk about it, I think we've learned that the language we use is really important. Certain things that all the acronyms that Medicaid have is are different than the acronyms that vocational rehabilitation has. So how do we talk about that better? And I think maybe Katie might talk about that too. I think that's been one big lesson that we've been learning is how do we communicate with Medicaid case managers and counselors and others providing services? But also, how do we make sure that people looking for jobs are aware of what's available to them? And the better we do, the more people can be advocates for themselves and say, Hey, I want to do this, and here's what I know is available to me. I think we've been learning a lot about that. And then I just want to mention, too, that any thing that's happened, I think across with the milieu and setting up the roundtables together and doing a lot of collaborative work with all of the state partners and advocacy agencies and job seekers themselves has been that we've learned how to do this virtually, and I think that's really helped inform the work going forward and what Medicaid needs to do. And sometimes I joke around with some of my team internally that I've worked more with state partners and I have with my internal team. And I just think that really speaks to the level of how we're all putting these puzzles together. And when we come up against the barrier, we can pull together a bunch of people that say, OK, can I do this? Can Medicaid do that? How can we make it work together? And ideally so that we're providing enough services that it's seamless for the person receiving the services? So I hope that I tackled most of the things that we're excited about and some of the outcomes in Medicaid. And pass it back to you, Carol.   Carol: Thanks, Katie. It really strikes me as I'm listening to you all talk about what you've done. I mean, this has really been a journey, and it feels like that foundation that was built back in 2016, and you guys keep kind of brick by brick building more upon that foundation. So it's just taking you into such a great direction in such a broader, whiter, deeper collaboration. I think that is super cool. I did have one kind of follow up question. I was just wondering, I'm going to kick it to you, Meghan, just to ask, how did the pandemic affect the work you were doing? Because we know kind of put lots of states in a tailspin. I just wondered if you guys were able to pivot quickly using technology and stuff. I was thinking about the roundtables you were holding and all of that. Do you have any thoughts about how the pandemic impacted your work the last couple of years?   Meghan: Yeah, absolutely. That's a great question, Carol. So I would say it absolutely affected people's attitudes towards work and their comfort level towards work. It affected how we approached our work as state agencies and had some, I would say, pros and cons to how we pivoted, right? So like Katie mentioned, we kind of had to pivot virtually in that virtual world, and our roundtables in previous years were people driving around the state and meeting in person, which is always wonderful to me to take time. And you might not be able to reach as many people in person. Whereas one of the benefits of pivoting virtually, especially with that specific initiative or meeting with local CVS and DVR offices together, is we were able to really see increased attendance and rural areas really able to be a part of those conversations more than they had been previously. And I think that extended beyond just those roundtable events, but really also the services that we're able to provide. One of the examples that I use is benefits counseling and benefits planning across our state. People have been able to pivot to provide that service virtually as well, and maybe we can reach more people in rural areas now that that service can be provided in a virtual way. So that's just one very specific example that DVR and service providers were able to pivot. And so really leaning into that virtual world has been a challenge and that we're learning how to do that well and effectively, right? It's a new mode of completing services, but also has some positives in that we really are able to reach people that maybe we weren't able to reach before, but it also really highlights the need and importance of assistive technology and technology. In general and how we make the people we serve and job seekers comfortable with technology and learning that so they can truly access services in a more virtual world and support them with their job goals. So that's been a real focus and highlight for how do we make sure that people are comfortable with that and then it can open doors, right? So if we're really, truly supporting competitive integrated employment, it really opens some opportunities for people who may not have thought about some of the work goals or competitive integrated employment they could do before that. Now they could in a more virtual world and may have more virtual options for employment as well. So it's been very interesting road that I think has opened lots of different opportunities and mindsets and brainstorming for new innovative ways to do services in that virtual world.   Carol: It's a little bit of a silver lining out of all of that kind of craziness of the last couple of years. I love that you said that really kind of that comfortability of the individuals and using technology in that focus and really opening new doors. So I think that is wonderful. So now we're going to pivot a little bit and talk to Sheryl and Katie O about the education partnership with DVR. And I understand that you have an MOU and you do some joint training and there's something called the sequencing services tool and you have a whole sequencing of services development process. So do tell me more.   Cheryl: Thank you, Carol, and you're absolutely right things that we are so excited about, and it is so nice to see them actually coming to fruition now. Since we've been working on the sequencing of services for the past three years now, I think it is to actually have an outcome and Katie O is going to speak to that a little bit greater in detail. I want to talk more about how DVR and our Colorado Department of Education partner as a whole, similar to the interagency agreement that Meghan and Katie spoke about between DDR and health care policy and finance. Colorado has an interagency agreement, but also a cooperative services agreement between CTE and DVR, both of which have been in place and grown and expanded and shifted over the last 30 years. Our interagency agreement at the state level allows DVR and CDC to model our expectations at the local level when collaborating to provide services to transitioning youth, which is something we have upheld as being key to being successful in those partnerships. The interagency agreement itself helps to ensure that CTE and DVR are collaborating for all activities related to transitioning youth to provide technical assistance, support training, even program review to our local education agencies and our district DVR partners, as well as some of our external partners when we can pull them into those activities. The technical assistance, support and training, as well as the program review, also apply to any and all of our school to work initiatives such as Colorado School to Work Alliance program that supports district transition goals through the provision of pre-employment transition services and VOC Rehab Services. Our project search sites, which is a transition program for high school students with more significant needs, as well as our pipeline project, which is promoting career technical education to students with disabilities so that they can begin to see that as a viable career pathway. And currently we have an enhanced services pilot going on with our school districts, which focuses on using the discovery process to develop customized work based learning experiences and will buy next school year offer benefits counseling, which Patricia mentioned earlier. Our interagency agreement has been the precipice for pilots new initiatives, the development of tools and cross system trainings not only between DVR and CDE, but also other partners across the state. Our federally mandated agreement, which here in Colorado is the Cooperative Services Agreement, gets a little bit more into details, right? It talks about our roles and responsibilities of each of our systems. It gets into discussing the financial responsibilities of each agency. It includes a dispute resolution process, talks about how education and VR should be collaborating in the provision of services, how we will work together on the transfer or sale of assistive technology from education to VOC rehab when it's appropriate, and it covers the policies of each system that affect transition, our cooperative services agreement is the model that we have used in the past to develop a template for local working agreements. Those local working agreement templates are currently being recreated, and that is all thanks to the push of sequencing of services. But it will specifically define the transition responsibilities between education and VR partnerships in order to minimize duplication, ensure access to services for youth and support ongoing and effective working relationships. Again, all of this aligns so perfectly with our Sequencing of Services project and our drive to create useful tools for more efficient grading of services with the appropriate providers at the right time for students to improve outcomes, raising those expectations in employment for those students. And the key piece to this, of course, it requires increasing agency coordination and collaboration with an understanding of one another systems. So since I've mentioned it frequently and everybody else has alluded to it, PTO is going to kick us off talking about the process of how we got to sequencing of services and do an overview of that tool.   Katie Oliver: thank you, Sheryl. Just really exciting to be here to talk about the work that's been doing, and I know that Colorado has always been proud of their relationship in, particularly with VOC Rehab, but we've also had a very strong relationship with other state agencies, hence a lot of our presence here today. So we've really embraced our relationships. We cross-train, we kind of talk to each other systems. We've learned so many things over the years due to our partnership and those interagency agreements, whether they're actually formalized on paper or that we've just been together for so long trying to figure out our common missions and visions and having those conversations and building those relationships with other state agencies. It's just been a real pleasure and it's been a lot of fun over the years. We have obviously identified lots of gaps as most states do as well. We want to make sure that we're increasing our outcomes for students with disabilities, ultimately getting them employed and self-sufficient and involved in their communities. And so we know that that has been such a forefront for our partnership over the years. And we've talked about this. We've had different models. We've had different partners at the table for years before and we really had kind of a transition continuum. And so we were still missing the boat somewhere. So we sat down had some conversations back in 2019, and particularly it started a little bit more with the folk rehab and the Department of Education. And we said, OK, for some reason, no matter how much our best laid plans and transition planning, we're still not getting the outcomes we want for our students with disabilities. We're still missing them. So how do we make these connections? We're trying to have that smooth transition process handing the baton to the next system, whether that's other adult services, whether it's post-secondary education or employment. We're still dropping the baton somewhere. We're all speaking different languages. We're not coordinating, we're not braiding and blending funds. Let's start talking about this and let's really beef this up so that we can have more of a presence and more consistency across our systems so that our family and ultimately the youth are knowing what's happening next and really emphasizing and enhancing that coordination and that planning for those students. So back in 2019, prior to the pandemic, we came together and started talking about how we would like to proceed with some sequencing of services. So we created a Colorado transition team or partners for students with disabilities. We have representatives, obviously here today from VOC Rehab from Colorado Office of Employment. First, we had the Department of Labor and Employment, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Department of Higher ED, our Office of Behavioral Health. We had career tech ED and community college representatives. We had council representatives from the council, the Developmental Disability Council of Colorado. We've had parents from our peak parent center. We've also had some transition coordinators as well be involved with this work. So we pulled together and started kind of brainstorming about how can we create a shared vision? How can we create consistent language and ultimately help our families and students navigate the world outside of K-12? And so we created a shared state vision, which I think is something really important to share. You know, for years, we've been saying all means all. And so in Colorado, we've adopted that at our department and other departments. But you know, we are still missing very key people and that we're missing those students that we're really not capturing every student. So we changed our shared state vision to represent a little bit more of. Individual presents, so we say each and every student, regardless of their disability, has a right to transition to the adult life that includes, of course, partners at this table. Education, employment, independent living. We want full community participation and the right to make decisions in and about their own lives. So we also know when we recognized why we were creating this work that we needed to start partnering at younger ages, not just in high school. We want to start trading down to the middle school level. We know that there are students that drop or lose engagement around eighth to ninth grade transition. And so we want to keep those engagement efforts happening and keeping those students eye on the prize of that ultimate goal of employment someday and being successful. We know that we needed to create high expectations and create that self-determination for those students. Cheryl mentioned increasing that agency coordination collaboration. Absolutely. We have so many different members and state members at the team, and then we have one hundred and seventy eight school districts out there in Colorado with other partners and their local community. And so how do we infiltrate some of the state level work into the local so that we can create that coordination and having those really rich discussions and focusing on that individual students so that student level planning and of course, creating consistent messaging. So with the assistance of Jennifer Stewart and the Colorado Office of Employment, first, we were able to create kind of a framework and pull these two partners together, as well as partners from our national technical assistance that are on transition, Ruth Allison and Jackie Hiatt. They have been very instrumental in helping us facilitate this process and kind of put it to paper and make sure that all of our voices are heard and that we're moving forward. Hearing what other states are doing, too has been really a cool experience, but we created a framework and so we created six course student outcomes that we all, as state level department partners agreed upon and how that looks. So we have. Building self-determination and leadership skills was a certain outcome that we thought was really important to achieve postsecondary success, build skills, to safely navigate community and access the services, understand post-secondary options, develop competence and computer and digital literacy, having that expectation of competitive employment and understanding disability and health management. And we have a beautiful logo that kind of pulls it all together on our website, which is open to anybody to check it out. It is WWW.CDE.state.CO.US/SequencingOfServices, or you can Google and you can put Colorado sequencing of services and it should get you where you need to. I know that's quite lengthy, but again, that's WWW.CDE.state.CO.US/SequencingOfServices. You will be able to see that framework. The core outcomes from that framework. We actually created ages that these activities should be happening. We talked about who is responsible, having those conversations that we agreed upon at the state level. So what is DBRS role? What is the school's role? What is ticpods health care policy and financing role or the local community center board? And having those conversations and breaking them down into examples of those skills that we would like to see or be attained by the students? What are the parents responsibilities? And having that coordinated conversation that really could help drive that IEP planning process. So that's been really good. So I even lean to my other partners if there's anything else that they would like to add from a partner perspective about this tool before I kind of talk about our next steps and what we've been doing with our pilot. Anybody else have anything else to jump in at?   Cheryl: Not yet, Katie. You're doing great.   Katie Oliver: Perfect. All right. I just wanted to be inclusive because it's their work too. So from there, currently we have the state template. We have a local template. We have currently for pilots here in Colorado that are pilot the piloting this work intensively with our partners, Mesa School District on the western side of Colorado, we have our Denver, our largest school districts. We have Weld County, which is a more rural community up north. And then we have another rural community down on the south side of Colorado Pueblo. And so we've been really focusing on building those internal and external champions at the local level. So we have some people who have identified these goals and particularly most of these pilots started with education personnel wanting to create more interagency collaboration. And so we took these champions who are very excited, have personal goals about it for their district and for their families and their students, and we started discussing roles and responsibility. What are the roles in the community? What other community providers are in your community that we want to bring to the table and have conversation so that we're creating this template, this kind of map or tool that can help these discussions with community members. So despite turnover, you know, oftentimes there's been so much turnover, whether it's in special education or other state agencies is there has been so much turnover, but information does get lost or it's inconsistent. And so that was another focus of our area was we let's get this in writing in our community and put our templates in so that if Joe Smith wins the Powerball next week that we're going to have the same information and the person that's replacing them will have this the same information and understand the partnership so that we can make sure that's consistent, which has been a big hiccup with several different local players as we're a local control state. And so we've we started that. So right now we have the four pilots. That's where the intense work is being done. However, we as a state team want to continue the vision of creating interagency teams around the state of Colorado and other communities that it may not be as intense that we're doing right now. However, we want to continue to build those conversations, making sure the right people are at the table. We do have some sites already, some areas in our communities that already have established interagency teams. So how can we make sure that they have the right tools to make sure that their partners stay at the table, also not just show up to the table, but stay at the table? So that was really the intention is that our families are getting the information or they're able to share that information or be present to share that information for families and students getting ready to go on to whatever system or how do we overlap and so that there is no baton dropping in the future? So that has been a lot of exciting work, and we're currently working on an individual template for a student to work through or maybe an individualized education program at an IEP meeting. They could talk about it and really drive the planning process so that elements of the academics or the school is infiltrated into those conversations so that the course of study is being aligned. The goals are being aligned with what their goals are. And it's been really a lot of great work. We have one pilot ready to do a student level one, and I think once that student level show is filled out that template, then I think everybody is going to really start to see how that connection and planning from all the partners of the table were responsible for the success of that student. So that's what we're really excited about here in Colorado is that all that work that's been done?   Carol: Well, thanks Katie and Meghan. All right, Katie and Cheryl, I should say sorry. And Meghan and Patricia, everybody and the other Katie. But I can tell I get that great sense from you. Each talking, everyone's super excited. You bring a lot of energy to this topic, and I appreciate you sharing that website. I was writing down notes if you all would see my page, I have just dozens of notes about things that you've spoken about and I know others are going to be interested in. I know our listeners are probably going to want to reach out at some point to different folks that are on our panel today to talk about this. But I am going to turn it to Meghan to give us the last words and really to kind of tie a bow on it for our listeners out there. What advice would you give your VR colleagues and how to make this really work in their state because you all didn't just do this overnight? It's very evident the long journey you've been on. But for those folks that are just starting out, what advice would you like to give them? And Meghan, that's to you.   Meghan: Thanks, Carol. My advice, as you can see, is really leaning into the value of the partnerships and the value of the ideas and wonderful work that happen across your state and really trying to build those partnerships and relationships with advocates in your state, state agency partners, the people you serve and really try to bring everyone together and having everyone at the table and those partnerships and relationships be a part of the solution and working towards the solution. As you mentioned, Carol brings a level of energy, a level of excitement and having everyone be a part of that solution to support people with their employment goals really kind of kicks things off and gets those next steps. And what that could look like for your state could be very different or individualized, depending upon those conversations, those rich conversations that happen when everyone's at the table. So really just setting the table and making sure that people are there and then talking about how to keep people there and building that and spending the time on those relationships and partnerships and publicly doing that together really can lead to those coordinated legislative updates, coordinated initiatives between state agencies and coordinated services at a local level for the people that we serve. And just I'm leaning into that. The importance of those partnerships really leads the way.   Carol: So, Meghan, if somebody wants to reach out, what would you suggest? What's the best way for someone to contact or is there a website they should go to or what do you think?   Meghan: We have several different websites and I think they all kind of link together, which again shows that public partnership between all of us. But I think anyone on this call would be happy to receive a reaching out and support. But our information I know Sheryl and I as information is listed on our Colorado DVR website and we can always give you our email contact information, Carol. For people to have that, I know CD's website has lots of. Great information, and Katie mentioned the sequencing of service tool, and I know they have a sequencing of service email, you can email for any specific information related to that. And the Colorado Office of Employment First, as Patricia talked about, has a wonderful website and has lots of great rich information in the email that you can do there. And so we'd be happy to share all those websites and email information as well for you to have along with the podcast.   Carol: Thank you. I really appreciate that you all have been so generous in sharing aspects of this model with us in the past, which we've also greatly appreciated. And I really hope today's conversation helps the VR community think more proactively about how the various employment and first initiatives can be leveraged to achieve to improve partnerships, improve outcomes for our common consumers across our agencies. So thank you all for joining this very important discussion to help us empower one manager at a time, one minute at a time. And I wish you just continued success and all you do. Thanks a lot.   {Music} Speaker1: Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time. Brought to you by the VRTAC for Quality Management. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Tyler McComas chats with two former members of the 2000 National Championship about their experiences playing for OU. Also, letter grades for the team 15 games into the season and a look around the country at the best teams.

We're back with Part 2 of a series that will highlight the voices and experiences of women across the oil and gas industry. Sarah Magruder, President of Safire Oil and Gas Consulting is back as a guest co-host. Sarah,  Tom and Phil welcome our next guest, Jennifer Stewart.Jennifer shares a variety of her career experiences from being a child support enforcement officer to interim CFO,which roles were most fulfilling for her and her thoughts on whether work-life balance can be achieved.Highlights:1:52 Jennifer's six to eight roles within her company6:43 Jennifer's start in accounting11:25 An organic career track12:34 Diversity as a decision tool19:27 Why producers are seeking responsibly sourced and produced dry gas21:37 The most difficult part of being a CFO33:54 Why so many talented women have left the oil and gas industry37:53 Why flexibility makes more sense than rigidity in the workplaceAbout Jennifer StewartJennifer is a senior energy executive with over 30 years of legal, financial and environmental strategy experience. She is Principal Advisor for Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. She also serves as Chief Sustainability Officer for Penn LNG, a Pennsylvania-based liquefied natural gas export facility that is currently under development. Jennifer recently served as Vice President Strategic Growth for Baker Hughes Emissions Management.Early 2020 Jennifer retired from the executive leadership team at Southwestern Energy, where she strategically led all regulatory, legislative, and environmental stewardship activity.Mrs. Stewart is an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Texas. She serves as an Independent Board member of Paragon Integrated Services LLC, an environmental services company where she is Chairman of the ESG committee.She is an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of Houston Law Center and previously served on the Boards of ONE Future the Natural Gas Supply Association. She has also served in leadership positions with the American Exploration and Production Counsel and the Marcellus Shale Coalition.She has been recognized as one of Texas' Most Powerful Women in Oil and Gas by the National Diversity Council, a Top Woman in Energy by the Houston Business Journal, and received the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award.About SherWare, Inc.If you're enjoying this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend! We also love ratings and reviews on Apple podcasts.SherWare creates software to simplify your accounting needs so you have more time to do the things that matter. We serve independent oil and gas operators, accountants and investors with a platform to manage their distributions and joint-interest billings on a platform -- and we're the only software on the market that can integrate with your QuickBooks company.Click here to watch a demo of the software in action right now.About COPAS:COPAS provides expertise for the oil and gas industry through the development of Model Form Accounting Procedures, publications, and education. We are a forum for the active exchange of ideas which result in innovative business and accounting solutions.Find a society near you.  

This week on Variety Bites, Sean and T-Five are back. We're talking about the fan attack on Seth Rollins, CM Punk and MJF, Adam Cole, Cam Newton, the NFL, The Grizzlies 73 point beatdown on OKC, Ghostbusters Afterlife, Chucky, Peacemaker, Flash Armageddon, Hawkeye, Spider-Man No Way Home and more. Plus for Bite This, we're covering fast food sandwiches, Jack Black, Ice Cream toppings and the most annoying one hit wonders. (Extra special love to Jon Fink for the cool intro and the lovely Jennifer Stewart for her awesome Cheers remix for the closer) The Dreamer's Heart (My Book) The Dreamer's Heart: Soulful Poetic Observations of Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G1FPSWP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5I4EFbHW07DSG Light Chaser: Journal from the Heart of a Seeker (My 2nd Book) https://www.amazon.com/Light-Chaser-Journal-Heart-Seeker/dp/B09FNP49BM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=light+chaser+sean+williams&qid=1631431751&sr=8-3 (This gofundme is for a close personal friend of mine. Helping her to reach her dream of becoming a mother. Anything that you can donate to help would be greatly appreciated) https://www.gofundme.com/f/salyer-infant-adoption?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR1JG7iC9c5QDlJJBojTlyE65IMtsI-j9OPT62l1QWXppqmT1PzW5TiHfNE Voice Messages: https://anchor.fm/sean-williams7/message All the shows Platforms: Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-williams-podcast-network/id1383155623?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YTk0MjhjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/12ZVsy6WBkAIMQbzpin6fg Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/sean-williams-podcast-network PocketCasts https://pca.st/1Md4 PodBean https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/jirm2-80519/Sean-Williams%27-Podcast-Network RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/sean-williams-podcast-network-WDJZK9 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/sean-williams-podcast-network The BFYTW Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/because-f-k-you-thats-why-podcast/id1483543970 https://howsithaunting.wixsite.com/howsithaunting Bitches Bewitched Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0F5VcD4RDC4BOr1DqPow?si=-ghSvKiOTXCNdDMfwCHexA EZLA The Lovely Lindsay from Arkansas and Jennifer Ren Stewart aka Queen J aka The Shenom https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8rsVlydTv0InHm1CKLTCpw Eric and Niko's podcast Highflypod.podbean.com Hannah Kaplan Hannah's embroidery @whatapieceofstitch The Bicoastal Biotches Bridget And Erin https://anchor.fm/bicoastalbiotches/episodes/Untitled-Materpiece-e10fi1u136 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sean-williams7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-williams7/support

CIPMA President Jennifer Stewart and Vice President Michelle Coates Mather discuss the impact of the upcoming election on the petroleum sector, what polls are indicating and how organizations can set themselves up for government relations success post-election day.

Use your drive and passion to create your successful career path through hard work and connections. In this podcast, Dr. Stewart shares her success tips and strategies for creating powerful connections that enable career success.  Dr. Stewart has successfully become a partner at Norwalk Eye Care and has been recognized as one of the Best Eye Doctors in Fairfield County where she specializes in sports and performance vision, dry eye management, multifocal contact lens fitting, and medical eye care. She also co-founded Performance 20/20 in Stamford, Connecticut.  In addition to her practice work, she serves as a consultant, is active in professional associations, is actively involved in the alumni board at the New England College of Optometry, and competes in triathlons, cycling, and weightlifting.

On this week's episode, I am broadcasting both part two of a webinar that I moderated entitled, Fordham REI Presents: Envisioning the Future:Technology, Innovation, and Obsolescence, as well as the first part of the State of the Market that I presented going over all the activity from the First Quarter in New York City. The all-star panel includes Michael Dowling, President & CEO of Northwell Health, Jeffrey Levine, Founder & Chairman, Douglaston Development/Levine Builders/Clinton Management, Christopher Mills, President and COO, Plaza Construction, Jennifer Stewart, Global Head of Real Estate, BNY Mellon and Marc Zuluaga, PE, CEO, Steven Winter Associates.

CIPMA President and CEO Jennifer Stewart and VP Michelle Coates Mather breakdown the recently released federal budget and what that means for the petroleum sector.

On this week's episode, I am broadcasting part one of a webinar that I moderated entitled, Fordham REI Presents: Envisioning the Future:Technology, Innovation, and Obsolescence. This fantastic and informative webinar goes through the way we are using technology and innovation in today's real estate world. The all-star panel includes Michael Dowling, President & CEO of Northwell Health, Jeffrey Levine, Founder & Chairman, Douglaston Development/Levine Builders/Clinton Management, Christopher Mills, President and COO, Plaza Construction, Jennifer Stewart, Global Head of Real Estate, BNY Mellon and Marc Zuluaga, PE, CEO, Steven Winter Associates.

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Stewart shares advice on how to market a sports vision specialty. Her story is one of persistence and diligence and not giving up. The lessons she shares can apply to any specialty you're interested in adding to your practice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jennifer Stewart, OD, a partner at Norwalk Eye Care in Norwalk, Connecticut, and founder of Performance 2020, says that sports eyewear is an overlooked opportunity in many optometric practices. Sports eyewear isn't just for serious competitive athletes but for every patient who steps out on a field, court or track for sports or play. Here's a new, great resource: sportsvision.pro/athlete/protectpreventplay

Dr. Jennifer Stewart is an optometrist who specializes in sports vision. She has worked with athletes from the NHL, NFL, and NBA.

-Jennifer Stewart with Parks Canada tells us about an additional 164 hectares that will be added to PEI National Park in Greenwich, we hear your feedback on great teachers and Black-run businesses and on the phone-in, we talk with Michelle Hebert on how to feel happy

On today's #TheRalphReport : We kick off VALENTINE'S WEEK with a new song from JENNIFER STEWART! Two well-hung deities square off in the TOURNAMENT OF THE GODS! And, we enjoy a presidential breakfast on MUNCHIN' MONDAY! Subscribe: www.patreon.com/theralphreport

President of Norcan Petroleum Group, Ryan Dermody discusses how perseverance, perspective, and communication have helped him and his team adapt to the challenges of COVID-19.

Jennifer runs a very successful private practice and also a successful sports vision practice in Connecticut. Long-time listeners will know that Jennifer’s been on the show in the past and I was excited to have her back to talk through how she thinks about the KPIs (key performance indicators) of her practice, specifically around how they’ve increased their capture rate and second pair sales. In today’s conversation we talk about how she’s created a culture with her team to always strive for better, the language and scripting process she’s used to help convey the benefit to patients, a key annual conversation that she has every year with an outside resource, the proactive steps that her team takes before the patient even steps foot into her practice, and many other great strategies that can help you improve a KPI that, in the end, will help you increase the profitability of your practice. As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today’s conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, you can also set up a 20-30min Triage conversation to learn a little bit more about how we help ODs around the country reduce their tax bill, manage cash flow, and make proactive money decisions or check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks and on-demand webinars. And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stewart.   GPN EdgePro Jerry Seinfeld Tim Ferriss Show Interview Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart Joke Start with Why Simon Sinek Kinder Hall Professional Storytelling Ted Talk ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Stewart of Jennifer's Oddities. --- 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/imweird/message

On today's #TheRalphReport : We kick off our 5 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS gift giveaway! A surprise MUNCHIN' MONDAY for Eddie! And, the premiere of a brand new Christmas musical by Garmy member Jennifer Stewart, "THE LEGEND OF SANTA RALPH"! SUBSCRIBE: www.patreon.com/theralphreport

Featuring the many stories of Dr. Jennifer Stewart, a driven optometrist who compels other women optometrists to seek their highest ambitions.  Dr. Stewart also shares interesting stories about her life as a performance athlete, taking on eye care delivery in a specialized sports vision practice, being a believer in Disney business principles, and living a business life that is guided by a principled and data-driven approach to business leadership and management.    The Stories within the Story include: 1:05 The Athlete Story 5:30 The Sports Vision Practice Story 12:15 The Guest Experience Story 14:25 The Patient Experience Story 17:20 The Staff Leadership Story 25:02 The Optimized Patient Flow Story 28:24 The Data Driven OD Story 31:30 The Woman in Optometry Story

Gist Healthcare's Jennifer Stewart talks with Senior Governance Advisor and former CEO of Jacksonville, Florida based Baptist Health Hugh Greene. He shares insights and lessons learned from leading a health system board for almost two decades and opportunities for health system executives to further strengthen governance.  Read more of Jennifer's insights on Gisthealthcare.com 

In this episode Lockoutmen interviews Jennifer Stewart, A Female boss of all bosses!! Jennifer talks being in the distribution world since 2013 initially starting with a bread route. With that bread route she linked up with Sara Lee District manager and was offered a job. And from there was able to start her own company. She also runs a Bookkeeping and Tax firm consult and help small business get financing. All this with Pure hard work, God's favor and timing. There are no ugly women in the world, only lazy ones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are You Doing These 3 Things To Build Your Brand? - E5 Highlights from this episode: Are you doing these 3 things to build your brand? (00:35) Review of "Leading Off: CEO Challenge: Fail at Something" by Steve Vargo (19:04) Review of "Move The Middle" by April Jasper (19:47) Review of "Benefits of Staff Delegation: A Look at What Tasks to Hand Over to Staff, & Why" by Jennifer Stewart (21:21) Myopia Management Journey (25:44) In Episode 4 I talked about the nonverbal ways to communicate your brand in your office and THIS week I'll give you some great, actionable ways to build your brand as a person, with your expertise, and your staff. This week I read the August 2020 issue of Optometric Management and found some great articles that really spoke to me and how I run my practice. Those were "Leading Off: CEO Challange: Fail at Something" (19:04), "Move the Middle" (19:47), and "Benefits of Staff Delegation: A Look at What Tasks to Hand Over to Staff, & Why" (21:21). There were several things I think I can use to be better in my practice and I got a good idea on how to get there but there were also some things I didn't necessarily agree with based on my own personal experiences with management in my office. Let me know if you can relate! My friends, this week brought some HUGE things in the myopia management world! I have never been more excited about making this my niche. I have more and more appreciation for my topographer and the conversations you ABSOLUTELY need to have with your high RX patients going through myopia management or orthokeratology. (25:44) Join in the fun and subscribe to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me at www.theultimateod.com, on social media (click here for -> Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) OR, just shoot me an email at drlillie@theultimateod.com and I'd be happy to chat!

Back in April, we interviewed Dr. Jennifer Stewart to share her experience opening a practice for sports vision and performance training. Being an athlete herself, Dr. Stewart wanted to dedicate her profession to helping other athletes train to become the best version of themselves. Follow Dr. Jennifer Stewart on Instagram @jennifer.stewart.od and @performance2020. Resources: 1. Performance 2020: https://www.perform2020.com/ 2. International Sports Vision Association (ISVA): https://www.sportsvision.pro/ 3. Teran E, Yee-Rendon CM, Ortega-Salazar J, et al. Evaluation of two strategies for alleviating the impact on the circadian cycle of smartphone screens. Optometry and Vision Science. 2020;97(3):207-217. 4. iSLA created by Augmented Vision Labs: https://augmentedvisionlabs.com/ 5. The 3% Podcast on Instagram @the3percentpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/foureyesoptom/support

Sometimes talking the talk is just as important as walking the walk, and Jennifer Stewart knows how to do both! Jennifer Stewart is the founder and owner of Syntax Strategic, a leading communications, media and public affairs firm based in Ottawa. She has been named... The post Strategic Communications With Style with Jennifer Stewart – May 28th 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Hosted by Catherine Clark and Jennifer Stewart, The Honest Talk will shed the layers of key messages and talking points, and create a forum that leaves women feeling connected, inspired and motivated in their careers and personal lives.

Jennifer Stewart, OD, of Norwalk Eye Care and Performance 20/20 has been using this time to catch up on webinars and education, spend time with family and plan for how the practice where she's a partner and the sports vision training center she co-founded can be ready to see patients in a safe way. A note stuck on her computer reminds her that crisis creates innovation—and she's looking for innovations to help get these businesses back on track as quickly as possible.

Hello, and welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guests on today’s show are Drs. Jeremy Ciano and Jennifer Stewart. Longtime listeners of the show will recognize those names as I’ve had them both on a number of times in both 1-1 interviews as well as a three-way discussion. I respect both of their opinions and perspective as they both run highly successful practices, and that success does not come by accident. Jennifer and Jeremy join me in today’s conversation to discuss accountability as a business owner. As practice owners, it can be sometimes be hard to set and maintain goals that we set for ourselves. Because there’s no one other than ourselves truly holding us accountable to our goals, it can be easy to slip into a sense of complacency or lose focus on where one needs to “move the needle” in their practice. Jennifer and Jeremy talk about where to find an accountability partner and how to make accountability work for everyone involved, some of the areas of their practice that they hold each other accountable, the frequency with which they check in and how they tie their frequent accountability check-ins to their long-term goals. I’m a firm believer in having an accountability partner and I hope you enjoy this episode and that it empowers you to find someone or a small group to collective help everyone achieve more. Progress, growth, and thus profitability happen when you stay focused on your KPIs in your practice. As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today’s conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, you can also set up a 20-30min Discovery conversation to learn a little bit more about what it means to work with our firm, how we serve ODs around the country, or check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks and on-demand webinars. And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jeremy Ciano and Jennifer Stewart. ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Jennifer Stewart is funny, spunky and passionate about helping small business owners. She offers straightforward advice about moving forward as states slowly open again. Jennifer also shares info about the PPP and EIDL loans/grants and introduces me to the word "thriveability." Small businesses are, well, small, but they are mighty too. Thriveability is the potential that small business owners have to not only survive, but thrive, in spite of the setbacks they've experienced in the last 2 months. As the Women's Business Center Project Manager at The Catalyst Center, Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge for how business owners can get coaching and advice from SBA resource centers like The Catalyst. For more about The Catalyst Center... The Catalyst Center website https://catalystcenter.org/ (https://catalystcenter.org/) The Catalyst on https://www.facebook.com/thecatalystcenter/ (Facebook) and on https://www.instagram.com/thecatalystcenter/?hl=en (Instagram) To find a SBA resource center near you... https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance (https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance) For my freebie on learning more about your ideal customer... https://www.inspiretoengage.com/ (https://www.inspiretoengage.com/)

A conversation with Education Technology Coordinator for @RCSD Jennifer Stewart-Mitchell. In this episode, we discuss the #rcsdconnect program, digital citizenship in @rcsd, the importance of creating critical thinkers in and outside the classroom, and more. This is part of my 'That's Crap Detection' major project for ECI832.

Hello, and welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guests on today’s show are Drs. Jennifer Stewart and Jeremy Ciano. Longtime listeners will know that both of them have been on the show a number of different times. Their business knowledge and practice insight has helped them each build and run very successful private practices. On today’s show, we discuss one of the biggest decisions and factors that influence the gross revenue and thus profitability of an optometry practice: vision plans. Jeremy and Jennifer discuss their viewpoint on vision plans, the purpose with how they think about insurance plans, and how they understand the profitability of the plans in each of their respective practice. We also discuss how vision plans can be used as a way to “jump start” a practice that is thinking about adding an associate but why it’s still important to make sure that you’re being calculated and measuring the progress and impact of the plans after you add the associate to make sure that it’s still a “win-win-win” for everyone involved in the equation. And be sure to stick around to the end of the program, where Jeremy and Jen again revisit why it’s so important that you, as both the doctor and business owner, create a process in the practice that allows everyone to understand the different options that are available for patients and why it’s so important for everyone (the doctor, the team, and the patients) to see through the trivial many features of each respective vision plan for the vital few benefits that are going to directly impact the patient. As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today’s conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, you can also set up a 15min pre-discovery conversation to learn a little bit more about what it means to work with our firm or check out any number of additional free resources like our eBooks and on-demand webinars. And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Drs. Jeremy Ciano and Jennifer Stewart.   Resources: Edge PMS Adam’s sessions at Vision Expo East Jennifer’s sessions at Vision Expo East ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Stitcher  ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!

Two businesses, two boys and a ton of athletic accomplishments including marathons, half-Ironman triathlons and cycling races… Prepare to be inspired to get outside your comfort zone and pursue your goals in this interview with Dr. Jennifer Stewart Ellison. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Jennifer Stewart is President and CEO of Syntax Strategic and a regular commentator on CBC, CTV, and 1310 News.

July 21, 2017

As Jennifer Stewart, OD, reaches the milestone of a decade in practice ownership, she reflects on how a leap of faith became the best move in transitioning from an associate to a partner early on in her career. Dr. Stewart also shares how Performance 20/20, her sports vision training business, connects her passion for sports with her love of optometry and has allowed her the unique opportunity to collaborate with many training professionals and athletes from novice to nationally recognized.

Welcome everybody! Welcome to the 40th episode of 20/20 Money. My guest on today’s show is Dr. Jennifer Stewart. Jennifer is an optometrist and partner at Norwalk Eye Care and Performance 2020 and this is actually the second time that she’s been on our show. I wanted to have Jennifer back on the show to talk about dailies and the role they have played in her career both clinically as well as how educating and encouraging pt adoption of a daily disposable lens have helped the profitability in her practice. During our conversation, Jennifer talks about why pts are more compliant with dailies and what percent conversion rate she has with her pts switching to a daily lens. You’ll also learn how she reframes the cost of dailies on an annual basis and the comparative analysis she uses to help pts bridge the gap between what they currently spend on lenses and supplies vs what they would spend on a year’s supply of dailies.   You’ll also learn examples of really good questions to ask your pts to elicit extremely valuable feedback and information that will help you arrive to a very confident clinical recommendation on what lens will be best for them and how using that discovery process and line of questioning actually helps patients connect the real-life benefit of the lenses as opposed to the optometry jargon that ODs can sometimes spout off as better features of newer lenses.   And be sure to stick around to the end of the conversation where Jennifer shares what question she absolutely cannot stand hearing other ODs or her team ask pts as it relates to their supply of dailies.   As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today’s conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, you can also set up a 15min pre-discovery conversation to learn a little bit more about what it means to work with our firm or check out any number of ebooks or other resources that that we’ve created.” In addition, if you’re going to be at Vision Expo West this year in Las Vegas and would like to meet up because you have a quick question that you’d like to ask, drop me a line at podcast@integratedpwm.com and we’ll see if we can make that happen!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jennifer Stewart. —————————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Stitcher  —————————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here! 

Joining us today on Stand Out is Jennifer Stewart. who has been empowering her clients to understand their computers and technology tools since 2011. Jennifer shares her own journey transitioning from a corporate job to becoming an organizer and the process she went through to discover exactly which area she wanted to focus on. She also tells us more generally what a digital organizer does, why there is so much potential in this industry and practical tips for keeping up to date with the latest technology.

Hello, and welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today’s show is Dr. Jennifer Stewart.  Jennifer is a partner at Norwalk Eye Care, a private practice in Norwalk, CT. The reason that I wanted to have Jennifer on the show is because of her insatiable quest for knowledge on how to run an incredibly efficient and profitable practice by becoming a student of the numbers within the practice. She’s also dedicated part of her professional life to the growing specialty of sports vision training, having launched a second business that’s actually located on the second floor of an ice hockey arena. Our conversation starts out with some background on her journey into private practice, specifically around her journey into practice ownership. We then discuss her venture into sports vision and what it’s meant to her practice. Our conversation then shifted towards the business side of optometry. Jennifer shares her favorite non-optometry related business book as well as the key piece of practice management software they use in their practice to ensure they have a handle on all of their numbers. Our conversation then took an unexpected turn as we dove down the rabbit hole of daily disposable lenses and the impact that those have made not only for their patients but also their bottom line.  Towards the end of the conversation, we talk about the role that being fit and active has played in each of our lives. We chat about the ripple effect that exercising has and how taking time to take care of yourself physically (through a workout) can actually give you some much-needed “alone time” to just think about your business. As a reminder, you can get all the information discussed in today’s conversation by visiting our website at integratedpwm.com and clicking on the Learning Center. While there, you can also set up a 15min pre-discovery conversation to learn a little bit more about what it means to work with our firm or download our popular ebook called “Five Tips to Financial Freedom for Optometrists.” And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Stewart.   Norwalk Eye Care Meet the Frugalwoods IDOC —————————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Stitcher  —————————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!   

The Ford PCs begin their $30 million dollar taxpayer funded challenge of the Trudeau Liberals federal carbon tax. Libby speaks with Conservative MPP Stephen Lecce, NDP MPP Peter Tabuns and Jennifer Stewart, President and CEO The Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association

Jennifer Stewart has been patiently empowering her clients to understand their computers and technology tools since 2011. She teaches her clients to reduce computer frustration and disorganization, eliminate email overwhelm and understand Microsoft programs. Jennifer is a recognized industry leader and is the immediate past president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. Website: https://www.gatewayproductivity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercstewart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatewayproductivity Twitter: https://twitter.com/gwproductivity

Jennifer, joins me to discuss how can we find "sparkle" in our lives to live a life full of joy, love, purpose and passion.

In this episode I am playing for you a live interview that I did at a local horse expo, this was put on by a wonderful charity called Equine Action Qld. It is an annual horse expo where they bring in speakers of such a high quality to talk about all things horses. I was lucky enough to interview Dr Jennifer Stewart from Jenquine. I only had 20 minutes with Dr Stewart so you will her the interview for 20 minutes and then you will hear her wonderful talk on big head, or as she would now like it referred to as osteoporosis for horses.To find out more about Dr Jennifer Stewarts extensive work with horses for to her Jenquine website. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.You can learn more about Equine Action Qld and the expo on their website.This weeks show is brought to you by EQUITANA Australia. Equitana is happening from the 15th to 18th November this year in Melbourne.There is so many amazing things to see at Euqitana this year. Steve Halfpenny teaching vaquero horsemanship, elaine hughes will be talking about therapy horses, dr nerida Richards can help you feed your horse for longevity, Kim hagon will be teaching kids horsemanship skills. Steven cox will be teaching about horses for movies and tv. Please go and have a look at the program. It’s so comprehensive and there is something there for everyone.You can all of these events with your day pass. To get your tickets go to equitana.com.au I hope to see you there. Make sure you say hi if you see me!

On this episode of the Temple Of Geek Podcast Monica discusses Fandoms and Fashion with Jennifer Stewart of Nerdy Vegas Chic. The post Fashion and Fandom with Nerdy Vegas Chic appeared first on Temple of Geek.

Jennifer Stewart is the owner of jaspotential.com. She is a Life Coach, Reiki Master, Radio Host and an amazing human being! Listen as she talks about her career, why she became a REIKI master and more.

Featuring sounds from the 2016 Conference on College Composition and Communication in Houston, including Kristen Bivens at the Zydeco Louisiana Diner, Kyle Stedman and Jennifer Stewart at Niel’s Bahr, and Joyce Locke Carter and Linda Adler-Kassner at the convention center. Introductory music is the opening of “No Ska Today” by Skabrot (available on Jamendo) plus some radio interference and static from freesound.org This podcast also featured “Running Away” by J.L.T. (available on Jamendo)

Amy S. and I got to talk to the super-talented Jennifer Stewart, production designer on Haven. Ever wonder who you had to thank for Audrey’s apartment, Duke’s boat, Haven PD, Garland’s cabin, and all of the other production designs? It’s all thanks to Jennifer and her team. Jennifer has been with the show from the very beginning and […] The post Meet Haven Production Designer – Jennifer Stewart appeared first on Revisiting Haven.

Jennifer Stewart, Haven Production Designer, talks with us about Haven.

Gina and Randy welcome psychic Jennifer Stewart to channel Gina and Randy's spirit guides!

Ryland and Mark and fellow VINYL contributor Jennifer Stewart talk about Charlie Kaufman's hyphenate debut, following a rainy afternoon screening in Berkeley, picking up a thread from our third podcast, say to continue the conversation. It's a long episode, yes, but we hope you listen all the way to the end because it is quite a good talk, with plenty of laughs, we trust.