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20/20 MONEY
Let's RAGE!!! (a Rant Against Growth Excuses) with Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 68:46


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!

Eye Own a Business
“How Can I Afford to Hire?” Turning Payroll Anxiety into Practice Growth

Eye Own a Business

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 39:24


In this episode, Steve Vargo interviews Nathan Hayes, discussing the challenges and strategies surrounding payroll and hiring in optometry practices. They explore the complexities of hiring decisions, balancing fear and logic, and the importance of having the right team members to drive growth. They also touch on practical advice for managing staff, the benefits of outsourcing tasks like bookkeeping, and the nuanced role of incentive bonuses. The conversation aims to provide clarity and actionable insights for practice owners navigating the current labor market.   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

20/20 MONEY
How to increase the multiplier in your practice value with Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 60:50


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with IDOC & Books & Benchmarks.   Nathan and I spend time discussing a topic that was briefly brought up on our last conversation (here's the link to that discussion) which is the importance of understanding the relationship between multiples and the risk associated with ownership. Said differently, we bring clarity to the math on why it's less risky for a buyer of a practice to write a bigger check for a larger practice that commands a higher multiple when compared to buying a lower valued/lower multiple "fixer upper" practice. I believe this conversation is valuable both buyers and sellers of practices.   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. Lastly, if you're interested in learning more about OD Masterminds™, an exclusive program we created to help ODs leverage collective knowledge & collaboration to achieve extraordinary results personally and professionally, the link to the application is in the show notes.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: 20/20 Money Membership Information How To Buy an Optometry Practice Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit Books & Benchmarks   ————————————————————————————— 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!

Hot Mic with Dom Izzo
10/25/2024: Nathan Hayes, Brad Schlossman and Stephanie Hudson

Hot Mic with Dom Izzo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 89:37


Guest include: Nathan Hayes, NDSU sophomore quarterback, Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald and, Stephanie Hudson, Dom's Sister    

20/20 MONEY
Why focusing on “profit” in your optometry practice might not be the most effective owner metric to measure (and which ones you SHOULD focus on) with Nathan Hayes of Books & Benchmarks

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 59:52


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes from Books & Benchmarks. Nathan joins me back on the show to talk all things business financials and how owners should be thinking about actual profit in a business—and where to look in your business financials to learn how much money the practice has actually provided to you on the personal side. Nathan & I have a great back-and-forth discussion, trading stories and experiences we've both had in our respective roles advising practice owners—and how that information can help you as a practice owner feel clearer and confident about the financial health and performance of your business. I also wrote a complementary article for Review of Optometric Business, which is linked here in the show notes, that can help practice owners focus on the right financial metrics in their 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, 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 Nathan Hayes.   Resources: 20/20 Money Membership Information Review of Optometric Business – 3 Metrics that Reveal the True Financial Health of Your Practice   ———————————————————————————— 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!  

Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz
Episode 64: Featuring 2024 State Champion Head Coaches Nathan Hayes and Seth Parr

Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 22:27


Host Taylor Arenz talks with former Benjamin Mustangs Head Coach Nathan Hayes and current Anna Coyotes Athletic Director and Head Coach Seth Parr.Nathan Hayes led Benjamin to back-to-back 1A Division 2 Texas High School Football State Championships and told Taylor all about his team's domination these last few seasons. Taylor talked with him just before the 4-time state champion coach accepted a new position as the Head Coach and Athletic Director for the Baird Bears. Then, Taylor had a chance to chat with Anna Coyotes Head Coach Seth Parr. Seth Parr led Anna to their first-ever 4A Division D1 UIL Texas High School Football State Championship and tells Taylor about his team's success and how they have no intention of slowing down with their move to 5A Division this season.A special thank you to our podcast sponsor, Laser Combines.Laser Combines knows that timing is everything. They use the same official timing equipment as the NFL Combine.When every tenth of a second counts, trust Laser Combines.Visit LaserCombines.com

Eye Own a Business
Behind the Benchmarks: Insights for Managing Overhead and Profitability

Eye Own a Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 36:28


Nathan Hayes, the director of financial services at IDOC, discusses the importance of comparing practice financials to other practices. He explains how IDOC's Books and Benchmarks service can provide accurate and reliable data to help practice owners make informed decisions about their business. 

20/20 MONEY
How to use (and NOT use) benchmarks with Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 62:18


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with IDOC.   Nathan joins me back on the show and we put a quantitative spin on our conversation today. We talk all things benchmarks and margins in an optometry practice. We discuss how to use benchmarks to make smart practice decisions and ways in which benchmarks can actually give you a false sense of anxiety and stress in your practice. We explain (defend?) why it's better to focus on increasing your revenues in your practice than focusing on shaving small percents off of a limited number of expenses in your practice. We also spend time defining and talking through optometric net in a practice, why it's important, and how to use that number to better inform you about the efficiency of the OD time 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, 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 the 20/20 Money Membership, please check out the link in the show notes to learn more about what we have in store for you!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: IDOC Books & Benchmarks Link 20/20 Money Community Information Interview with Dr. John Ormando   ———————————————————————————— 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!

20/20 MONEY
Hiring an associate full time vs easing into it: the discussion, numbers, and mindset for optometry practice owners with Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 51:52


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes from IDOC. Nathan joins me back on the show to discuss and dialogue about the two basic ways practice owners can think about the way in which they hire associates for their practice: easing into it by bringing them into the practice gradually or proactively planning ahead by stockpiling cash in the practice and thus then “making the leap” by hiring an associate full-time—and then intentionally stewarding the practice to success by ensuring profitability in as timely manner as practicable for the 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, 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 Nathan Hayes. Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information https://idoc.net/blog/974/how-idoc-takes-a-different-approach-to-reporting-benchmarks ————————————————————————————— 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!

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Eye Own a Business Episode 37: What's My Practice Worth?

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 41:51


In this podcast, Nathan Hayes, IDOC's Director of Financial Services, highlights the essential factors involved in determining the value of a practice, including revenue, profitability, market conditions, and competition. The role of financial statements and historical performance metrics, such as EBITDA, is emphasized as critical tools in the valuation process. The conversation also explores the challenge of quantifying intangible assets like goodwill, reputation, and relationships, shedding light on their impact on a practice's overall value. The interview addresses whether formal valuations are necessary for all practices and how the presence of private equity has transformed the landscape of healthcare practice valuation and acquisition. Our discussion uncovers common mistakes and misconceptions held by practice owners about business valuation, helping them navigate the process more effectively. For potential sellers with exit plans, valuable insights are shared regarding benchmarks and strategies to boost their practice's value. Likewise, potential buyers receive guidance on avoiding overpayment, ensuring informed decisions when considering acquisitions.

Eye Own a Business
What's My Practice Worth?

Eye Own a Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 41:51


In this podcast, Nathan Hayes, IDOC's Director of Financial Services, highlights the essential factors involved in determining the value of a practice, including revenue, profitability, market conditions, and competition. The role of financial statements and historical performance metrics, such as EBITDA, is emphasized as critical tools in the valuation process.  The conversation also explores the challenge of quantifying intangible assets like goodwill, reputation, and relationships, shedding light on their impact on a practice's overall value. The interview addresses whether formal valuations are necessary for all practices and how the presence of private equity has transformed the landscape of healthcare practice valuation and acquisition.  Our discussion uncovers common mistakes and misconceptions held by practice owners about business valuation, helping them navigate the process more effectively. For potential sellers with exit plans, valuable insights are shared regarding benchmarks and strategies to boost their practice's value. Likewise, potential buyers receive guidance on avoiding overpayment, ensuring informed decisions when considering acquisitions.  

20/20 MONEY
When succession planning and partnerships are strained...what's the next best step?? (with Nathan Hayes of IDOC)

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 53:20


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with IDOC. Nathan joins me back on the show to revisit a topic that we've discussed in the past but is worth revisiting on another episode: partnerships. Nathan and I share both of our experiences and thoughts about practice partnerships at all stages of their lifecycle: before, during, and towards the end of a partner's career. We talk about how partnerships can be formed and structured, each of our thoughts on the idea of 51/49 partnerships, options to consider if there are disagreements, and more.   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!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information The Partnership Charter by David Gage   ————————————————————————————— 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!

20/20 MONEY
Buy vs Build Convo #2: purchasing a low-revenue optometric practice vs cold starting with Nathan Hayes of IDOC

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 51:59


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with IDOC. Nathan joins me back on the show to give another perspective around the question I asked Erich on last week's episode: how should a potential buyer/future owner look at lower-revenue private practices and whether it's better to buy a "fixer upper" vs cold starting their own practice. This was another spirited conversation filled with anecdotal examples of what can go right and wrong when purchasing practices and planning for the eventual succession of a private practice. We touch on a variety of topics, ranging from financing options, how valuations are determined and when they can be more harm than good in the succession of a practice, and another reminder about how all of these decisions still emphasize the importance of having a plan and understanding the role that your practice plays in your overall financial plan.   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!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information IDOC   ————————————————————————————— 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!

20/20 MONEY
LIVE at IDOC Connection!! Practice profits, household budgets, and personal wealth w/ Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 54:10


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! This was a very special episode of 20/20 Money, as it not only was live on location at IDOC Connection 2023 in Orlando with Nathan Hayes but also done in front of an audience with a Q&A session towards the end of the conversation.   Nathan and I talked about practice profits and household budgets and how to build personal wealth through the business of optometry. We discuss the cadence of distributions from the business to satisfy your personal budgetary needs, how to come up with a “basic” savings number and how close that will get you to retirement, the true “expense” of underpaying yourself a W-2 wage, and a few other topics. We wrap it up by taking a number of questions from the audience. This was no doubt one of, if not the most fun, I've ever had recording an episode of 20/20 Money and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed creating the episode. A very special thank you to Nathan and the rest of the team at IDOC. I have appreciated the collaborative relationship and friendship that I've made with Nathan and others on the team and they are truly there to serve private practice and embody their slogan of “independent, together.   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 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!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my “on location” conversation with Nathan Hayes.   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!

20/20 MONEY
Making sense of your practice financials (profit/loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) with Nathan Hayes of IDOC

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 50:35


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with IDOC. Nathan joins me back on the show to have a continued dialogue about what it means to not only look at but actually use your practice financials to make good business decisions. In our conversation, we talk about the 7 key areas of expenses in an optometric practice that should be segmented on a profit loss statement, how a balance sheet is calculated, the range you should expect for both cost of goods and staff expense, the importance of reviewing your cash flow statement, and many other valuable pieces of information.   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 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!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information IDOC Books and Benchmarking     ————————————————————————————— 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!

20/20 MONEY
Embracing the CEO model, delegating responsibility, & strategizing through a changing economy with Nathan Hayes of IDOC

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 57:36


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes of IDOC. Nathan joins me back on the show to talk about a goal that a certain subset of ODs aspire to achieve, and that is to embrace more of a CEO role in their practice and spend more time working ON and OUT of the practice than IN the practice clinically. We talk about what's needed to make that transition, some of the self-awareness that's needed to embrace that role, and what an OD should and should not be doing with their time while in admin mode. We then shift our conversation towards a current “state of the profession” in what we're both hearing and seeing practice owners do in the dynamic, post-COVID economic climate we're still in and some of the trends we're observing.   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 30min 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!   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Resources: 20/20 Money Community Information The Psychology of Money book   When is your practice ready for an associate (and how do you prep for it) with Nathan Hayes of IDOC   Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits with Greg Crabtree   ————————————————————————————— 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!

The Hodge Pack Sports Life and Everything in Between
Hey Dr. Lawhon, hide your cell phone chargers, remote controls and your shoes.

The Hodge Pack Sports Life and Everything in Between

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 97:41


On this episode of the Hodge Pack, previews college football's championship weekend, who survives and moves on to the CFP. Plus Hodge, Josh and Misti run through Christmas movies, ones to watch and ones to avoid. We open up Misti's bag to confuse and inconvenient some folks, with missing things. Benjamin Mustangs coach Nathan Hayes, players Nick Ham and Mario Silva join the show. Dr. Lynn Hawhon is our guest picker. 

Wolf Brothers
#21 Nathan Hayes - The Path is Down the Middle

Wolf Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 91:45


Nathan Hayes is a Resilience Coach with a Masters in Psychology. He also provides workshops for Wolf Academy helping teenagers cultivate their own resilience in the face of life's challenges.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Eye Own a Business Episode 11 - Rethinking Practice Metrics: Do the Old Rules Still Apply?

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 32:37


Change in the eyecare industry is nothing new, but the past few years have seen more change than normal. Having a solid understanding of your practice financials is important to help you navigate changes and strategize for the road ahead. IDOC's Associate Director of Financial Services, Nathan Hayes, shines a light on what metrics are most important and how to use those metrics in your business planning and decision-making. We also discuss IDOC's Books and Benchmarks service that takes the burden of bookkeeping off your plate… and makes sure it's done right!

Eye Own a Business
Rethinking Practice Metrics: Do the Old Rules Still Apply?

Eye Own a Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 32:34


Change in the eyecare industry is nothing new, but the past few years have seen more change than normal. Having a solid understanding of your practice financials is important to help you navigate changes and strategize for the road ahead.  IDOC's Associate Director of Financial Services, Nathan Hayes, shines a light on what metrics are most important and how to use those metrics in your business planning and decision-making. We also discuss IDOC's Books and Benchmarks service that takes the burden of bookkeeping off your plate… and makes sure it's done right!      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  

20/20 MONEY
When is your practice ready for an associate (and how do you prep for it) with Nathan Hayes of IDOC

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 56:09


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes with IDOC.   In this conversation Nathan and I talk through the qualitative and quantitative metrics and mindsets to consider when identifying whether and when your practice is ready to add an associate. We talk about the importance of beginning with the end in mind, the steps to consider when adding an associate, how the math works in which you'll make more money working less in the practice, and how practices can end up making LESS money as they get bigger by losing focus on the 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, 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 Nathan Hayes.   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!

20/20 MONEY
(Re)setting expectations on the valuation of an optometry practice with Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 63:37


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes. Nathan joins me back on the show today to talk about a topic that was actually inspired within the ODs on Finance Facebook community: why practices are valued the way that they are and whether the valuation method that's used is fair to the seller. Nathan and I discuss this question at length and from several different viewpoints. We also talk about why it's beneficial for younger ODs looking to purchase a practice to have more cash on your personal balance sheet and have outstanding loans than it is to aggressively pay off your debt…but then not have any liquidity to show for it.   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 Nathan Hayes.   Links: 4 ways to increase the pre-sale value of your practice (Review of Optometric Business) 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!

20/20 MONEY
Creating a win-win: Associate comp structures that work in optometry practices

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 59:35


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes. This conversation is a follow up to the episode that Nathan and I did around partnership compensation structures. In that episode, Nathan in passing made a couple of comments around associate compensation structure and the feedback we received from that episode around that specific topic warranted its own show. In this episode, we talk about making sure that associates understand and acknowledge that there's risk in employing an associate, how to think about the demand of the schedule, give a range of market rates, share some examples of associate comp structure and which ones work well and why, and wrap it up with some notable exceptions on why you'd deviate from the preferred associate structure we discuss.   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 OD practice owners 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.   If you're interested in having your question and your voice featured on the 20/20 Money podcast, you can submit it here. You can either include your name or submit anonymously. Please keep your questions short and to the point. Sometimes writing it down beforehand can help.   And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan Hayes.   Key considerations when thinking about partnerships with Nathan Hayes Adding an associate with Steve Vargo Kolbe A ————————————————————————————— 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!

20/20 MONEY
Why you need to learn how to read your statement of cash flow

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 50:04


Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! Back with me on today's episode is Nathan Hayes with IDOC.   The genesis for this episode stems from a slight digression we had on a previous conversation around the importance of understanding cash flow in your business, specifically as it relates to reading and understanding your statement of cash flow that you can pull from your accounting software. Nathan and I talk about why the profit loss is important but it's not everything in your practice, the pitfalls that partnerships need to be wary of when determining partner compensation, the importance of tax planning and knowing your estimated tax liability and how to plan for that based off your cash flow, and a bit of a “tease” on a new service that IDOC will be launching which will be very valuable to practice owners.   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 subscribe to our newsletter and 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 Nathan Hayes. 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!

First Church
Terms and Conditions Apply

First Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 38:43


Message from Nathan Hayes on September 5, 2021

20/20 MONEY
Key considerations when thinking about partnership (and what solo owners can learn from it)

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 65:47


On this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes. Long time listeners will know that Nathan and I can talk about almost any business subject that impacts optometrists, and today's topic is no different but it's one that I think is going to resonate with a lot of OD practice owners: key considerations when evaluating partnerships within your practice. In this conversation, Nathan and I talk about when you should you consider a partner and whether the practice can support it (hint, if you're below $1.4MM in top line revenue, you're probably not ready), partnership compensation structures, the importance of recognizing admin/leadership time and pay for partners, and a number of other topics. It's a conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed and believe you will as well.   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 Nathan Hayes.   Resources: Nathan's Tip of the Week on Partnerships The Partnership Charter by David Gage (Amazon link to the book) ————————————————————————————— 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!

Hot Mic with Dom Izzo
07/21/2021: Drew Trafton, Kerstin Kealy, Dick Bremer, and Nathan Hayes

Hot Mic with Dom Izzo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 89:34


Guests include Drew Trafton, WDAY First News Anchor, Kerstin Kealy, WDAY 6 & 10pm Anchor, Dick Bremer, Minnesota Twins Play by Play Broadcaster, and the newest Quarterback commit to NDSU, Nathan Hayes. Watch Hot Mic with Dom Izzo weekday mornings from 9 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com.

WDAY Sports Minute
QB Nathan Hayes commits to NDSU football

WDAY Sports Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 1:45


Nathan Hayes is the latest high school quarterback to commit to NDSU, mentioning the strong lineage of signal callers to come out of the school as one of the biggest factors.

20/20 MONEY
3 questions owners need to answer before selling their practice with Nathan Hayes

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 57:18


Welcome to another episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Nathan Hayes. Nathan's been a guest in the past on the show and he joins me today to talk about a topic that's been front-and-center for both of us in a lot of conversations that we've been having lately with ODs around the country: preparing for an exit. Specifically, we break it down into three questions that an owner needs to ask (and answer!) before selling their 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 Nathan Hayes.   Nathan's Tip of the Week on Exit Planning 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!

Quantum Consumer Podcast
QCP - Liquor, Old Typewriters, What is Reality, and Philosophy

Quantum Consumer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 193:12


Guest of the show, Nathan Hayes, and your host, Brandon Cox, take a deep dive into philosophical questions, gawk at watches and watch design, talk about the future or communication technology, taste test gin, rum, and tequila and unwind.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

20/20 MONEY
Knowing Your Number (Holiday Rewind)

20/20 MONEY

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 36:39


Hello 20/20 Money community, welcome to a “holiday week repeat.” Given that this episode is coming out on Memorial Day, I wanted to hold off on releasing a new episode and bring back a recent episode that seems to have struck a nerve with practice owners, and that’s the importance of practice owners “defining your number.” I had this conversation with Nathan Hayes from IDOC. We’re defining “your number” as the amount of money that one should be saving to build towards financial independence. We talk about why banking on the sale of your practice usually leaves practice owners coming up short. We talk about the other side of that equation and how empowering it can be to know your number and thus be more convicted in the sale price you need to earn when you sell your practice. Nathan also allows me to indulge in a (somewhat) long-winded metaphor that connects flying, sailing, and retirement planning all into one story. 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 use their practice as a wealth building vehicle, manage cash flow, align purpose with action, and make proactive money decisions. And with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this holiday repeat conversation with Nathan Hayes, I hope you have/had an enjoyable Memorial Day holiday weekend, and I appreciate your support of the show. Related episodes: Four Levers in retirement Cash balance plans with Karl Willman of Nyhart ————————————————————————————— 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!

Imprensa Semanal
Imprensa Semanal - Relação França-África complica-se com morte de Déby

Imprensa Semanal

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 6:44


O destaque desta revista de imprensa semanal vai para a relação entre o Executivo francês, encabeçado pelo Presidente Emmanuel Macron, e os países africanos do Sahel, isto após a morte de Idriss Déby, Presidente do Chade. «Sahel: Sem Déby, a França perante o risco de queda da muralha chadiana», é o título escolhido pelo semanário «L’Express» para abordar o que consideram como um sismo geopolítico. A publicação lembra que Idriss Déby, durante 30 anos, tinha uma relação especial com Paris e ele próprio tinha anunciado: «Depois de mim, será o caos», é o que sugeriu o agora antigo Presidente do Chade. A França ficou agora sem o seu aliado africano preferido, a peça chave do esquema visando lutar contra o terrorismo. O «L’Express» afirma aliás que a chegada ao poder de Idriss Déby teve a ajuda de Paris. E a troca de serviços continuou ao longo dos anos. Em Fevereiro de 2019 o Executivo francês enviou os seus aviões de combate para bombardear os rebeldes no Norte do país, salvando o «Soldado Déby». A publicação recorda também que a operação «Barkhane» está implementada no Chade desde 2014 e conta com cinco mil e 100 homens. A França não quer perder a sua influência na Região e o Governo mal se inteirou da tomada de posse do filho de Idriss Déby, Mahamat Idriss Déby, não fez qualquer comentário apesar dessa tomada de posse ser contrária à Constituição. O que prevalece para Paris é a estabilidade do país, esperando que este peso pesado não caia numa guerra civil. Na mesma tónica está o «Courrier International» com o título: «Após a morte de Idriss Déby, o caos?». A publicação lembra que o agora antigo Presidente chadiano deixou um país pobre e com a capital ameaçada pelos rebeldes.  Após a morte de Idriss Déby, as forças armadas anunciaram que haveria um Governo de transição que se deveria manter no poder durante 18 meses sob a liderança do filho do antigo Presidente, uma decisão contrária à Constituição visto que ela prevê eleições 24 dias após o falecimento do líder do país, que seria dirigido interinamente pelo Presidente da Assembleia Nacional, o que não aconteceu. O «Courrier International», na sua análise do país, recorda que o Chade ocupa actualmente o lugar número 187 em 189 países no índice mundial do desenvolvimento humano. A publicação termina o seu artigo com dois factos: Emmanuel Macron estava no centro das atenções durante o funeral de Idriss Déby e a FrançÁfrica perdeu um soldado numa região em que o terrorismo está presente. A nossa revista de imprensa semanal continua com outros assuntos abordados nas demais publicações francesas. «Capacetes Azuis para salvar a Total em Moçambique?», eis a pergunta que se coloca a revista «Jeune Afrique». A empresa petrolífera francesa, Total, pediu uma intervenção urgente para lutar contra a insurreição islamita para que o mega-projecto de gás em Cabo Delgado possa continuar a ser construído. Para o analista do ‘Economist Intelligence Unit’, Nathan Hayes, a Total espera que a situação melhore com o apoio das forças governamentais moçambicanas, elas próprias apoiadas por forças internacionais ou até de organizações militares privadas. Segundo vários analistas, a comunidade internacional está perante duas soluções: abandonar Cabo Delgado ou admitir que o Governo moçambicano é demasiado fraco para lutar sozinho contra a insurreição. Quanto à Total, para Nathan Hayes, a empresa francesa vai retomar as operações apenas em 2023, se a situação estiver mais estável, para começar a exploração do gás em 2026 ou 2027. «O genocídio e as omissões francesas», eis o título do artigo «L’Obs». Para a publicação, o relatório oficial, realizado por historiadores, aponta responsabilidades pesadas à França no genocídio ruandês de 1994. Esse documento acaba por pôr fim à negação francesa sobre o assunto, mas também permite ilibar as autoridades francesas de qualquer cumplicidade. No entanto, ainda subsistem zonas de sombra. A publicação recorda uma entrevista realizada por um jornalista da redacção em que um antigo militar francês, cujo nome no artigo é «Jean-Louis», afirma que receberam ordens para matar os ‘tutsis’, participando no genocídio, aliás esse antigo militar lembrou que numa «operação secreta» foi enviado para uma zona com inimigos em que, perante os tiros, se defendeu e matou, para ele, crianças que «nem sequer tinham 15 anos». Por fim, numa grande investigação levada a cabo pela revista, a publicação afirma que apesar do relatório, muitos documentos desapareceram dos arquivos das autoridades francesas. Na revista «Le Point», a capa é dedicada ao «jihadismo anti-polícia». A morte de Stéphanie Monfermé em Rambouillet acabou por ser o 18° atentado contra as forças policiais francesas desde 2012. Ainda em França, a revista católica «La Vie» aborda a polémica em torno da construção de uma mesquita em Estrasburgo com o título «os turcos da Alsácia, entre o Rio Reno e o Bósforo». A polémica nasceu da subvenção que ia receber a mesquita de cerca de 2,5 milhões de euros, votada pela câmara municipal. O problema é que a Presidente da Câmara, Jeanne Barseghian, foi acusada de apoiar o islamismo e de repudiar a sua bisavó, sobrevivente do genocídio arménio. Perante estas acusações, a Presidente da Câmara informou que a Confederação Islâmica Milli Görüs renuncia a essa subvenção. Este assunto mostra a actual tensão entre a França e a Turquia. É o ponto final nesta revista de imprensa semanal.

No Sweat Evangelism
An Evangelism Conversation with Ken Bevel

No Sweat Evangelism

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 20:30


Ken Bevel is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and has been a member since February 2007 and is the pastor of Membership and Local Missions for Sherwood Baptist in Albany, GA.After 20 years of active service in the United States Marine Corps, including tours of duty in Irag and Afghanistan, Ken retired to serve in the ministry. Associate Pastor of Assimilation and Events" at Sherwood Baptist Church.In addition to his daily responsibilities, Ken may be recognized by his role as Lieutenant Michael Simmons in the 2008 inspirational movie "Fireproof" and for his role as Nathan Hayes in "Courageous."Ken is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology and a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Business Administration degree in Logistics Management.He has been interviewed on numerous TV shows including "Fox and Friends" and "Huckabee."Ken and Lauana have been happily married for 16 years and two children, Kyra and Kaleb.

First Church
Keep Moving Forward - Sundays @ FC

First Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 41:41


Message from Nathan Hayes on August 23, 2020

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Hiring Associate ODs post-COVID-19

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 38:26


Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes, as he offers guidance on the recruitment, compensation, and managing of associate ODs in your practice.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Practice Reopening Update and Learnings

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 13:16


Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes as he talks about the reopening of practices and learnings.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
PPP Forgiveness Update for Independent Optometrists

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 8:41


Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes as he provides an update on PPP forgiveness for Independent Optometrists.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Finance Options Available to Business Owners

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 18:36


Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes and Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo as they discuss Finance options available to business owners during the COVID-19 situation.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
IDOC Consultants answer the most common questions asked during the 03/28 Facebook Live session

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 31:16


Join IDOC Consultants Dr. Steve Vargo, Amy Alvarez, and Nathan Hayes as they answer the most common questions asked by the Eye Care Community during the March 28th Facebook Live session as it pertains to the FFCRA and CARES Act.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Exit Planning Questions Every Owner Needs To Ask

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 21:05


Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes, as he provides his thoughts on Practice Exit Planning.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Young ODs Opportunities And Challenges Upon Graduation

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 24:45


IDOC Financial Management Consultant, Nathan Hayes, offers up his thoughts on opportunities and challenges that await new ODs upon graduation.

IDOC Focal Point Podcast
What Sets Great Owners Apart

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 35:09


Join IDOC Consultants, Dr. Steve Vargo and Nathan Hayes as they discuss the commonalities they see amongst the highest performing practices.

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IDOC Focal Point Podcast
Hey, Practice Owners You Need A Vacation!

IDOC Focal Point Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 12:52


Why do you need to take a vacation? This may be the most welcome advice you've had in a while! There are 3 boxes you have to check. Listen to IDOC's Financial Consultant, Nathan Hayes, to learn more.

BASTA BUGIE - Cinema
FILM GARANTITI: Courageous - L'importanza del padre e del marito per una famiglia salda (2012) *****

BASTA BUGIE - Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 3:19


TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜http://www.filmgarantiti.it/it/articoli.php?id=147L'IMPORTANZA DEL PADRE E DEL MARITO PER UNA FAMIGLIA SALDAEsperti agenti di polizia pronti a fronteggiare qualsiasi situazione, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes e i loro colleghi, si trovano a dover affrontare una sfida ben più grande tra le mura domestiche, per la quale nessuno è veramente preparato: la paternità. Una tragedia in una delle famiglie risveglia prima nel protagonista a poi nei suoi colleghi, il desiderio di applicare la fede in Dio nel rapporto con i figli per essere padri migliori.Sempre più sicuro di sé, sia dietro che davanti la macchina da presa, Kendrick questa volta mette sotto il microscopio il rapporto padre – figlio/a. Quando Adam si specchia nella Parola di Dio, dopo un fatto drammatico nella sua famiglia, capisce che non sta svolgendo bene il grande compito che Dio gli ha affidato, si chiede cosa vuole Dio da lui come padre, come capo della famiglia, si mette in discussione e stabilisce un decalogo.Un film davvero ben equilibrato dove coesistono l'azione (presente in gran parte del film con dei bellissimi inseguimenti), i sentimenti, la forte drammaticità (alleggerita da una buona dose di ironia con delle scene davvero esilaranti ben interpretate da un volontario al suo primo film: Robert Amaya). Infine l'elevazione dei valori e le promesse. Il tutto incorniciato dal mettere in pratica nella vita di tutti i giorni la Parola di Dio come in "Affrontando i Giganti" e in "Fireproof".Il messaggio, anche questa volta, non è solo per i non cristiani ma anche e soprattutto per persone già credenti, per tutti i padri che hanno l'umiltà di mettersi in discussione. La macchina da presa si mette dalla parte dei figli, guarda con i loro occhi, mettendo questi uomini a confronto con quello che loro stessi credono e predicano, ma che non riescono a mettere in pratica tanto facilmente.Kendrick pone un punto fermo, una base dalla quale partire, per affrontare la sfida più grande: essere uomini di coraggio!Un film per tutta la famiglia che vi farà ridere e piangere allo stesso tempo, che vi farà riflettere e ... perché no, che vi aiuterà a cambiare.