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Dr. Chris Smiley offers a contrarian—but experience-backed—perspective on one of the most divisive topics in optometry today: vision plans. While many private practice ODs are dropping them entirely, Dr. Smiley makes the case that with the right strategy, vision plans can actually be a powerful engine for growth, profitability, and sustainability. He challenges the myths around reimbursement, explains how to leverage Coordination of Benefits (COB), and breaks down how most high-volume practices still rely on vision plans to scale. This episode is for any OD who's felt bullied by plans—but still wants to build a thriving private practice without burning bridges, burning themselves out, or missing hidden revenue.   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 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. Chris Smiley, OD.   Resources: 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form 20/20 Money Episode #223: How one OD used fear and the unknown to positively uplevel himself and his practice into a multi-location practice; a convo with Dr. Chris Smiley OD Evaluating VCPs in your practice to determine which ones to cut with Dr. Adam Ramsey, OD https://pumpkinplan.com/    ————————————————————————————— 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!

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Démar and Adriel discuss Cardi B's latest studio album "AM I THE DRAMA?", how her bars dance on the line of funny and vicious and why she seems to not care about album cohesion.Démar's rating: 7 / 10Adriel's rating: 6.5 / 10The Love List: Hello, Magnet, Pick It Up, Better Than You, Principal, Imaginary PlayerzTimecodes:2:37 - Démar's Favourite Cardi B verse of all time8:16 - Bodak Yellow was cool12:55 - Invasion of Privacy15:15 - Ranking all-time female MCs23:39 - Imaginary Playerz27:46 - What's Going On with Lizzo and Cardi B37:10 - Best feature on the album45:24 - Lyrics1:00:37 - Cardi B is still Cardi B1:02:29 - The Cover1:06:20 - The Score Follow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant ===================================Cardi B - AM I THE DRAMA? / 2025 / hip hop, rap, R&B, pop

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Big thanks to Genoël for joining us on the Now and Xen podcast. This episode is a bit unconventional, as Genoël, in large part, is interviewing me for issue 144 of the “Positionen magazine” which was released in August. Go check it out online, as well as Genoël's compositions! A lot of our discussion revolves around where xenharmonics and microtonality is headed, historical and social shifts, and thoughts on our works.   [Music] Luigi Nono - A Carlo Scalpa (16th tones) FAST-FAST music - Sunshine (24-TET) Outro: Terroir - Genoël von Lilienstern (16-TET)   Genoël's music and “Positionen” magazine: https://www.lilienstern.net/ https://www.positionen.berlin/   The Smiley album: https://stephenweigel.bandcamp.com/album/-   Support us on Patreon! (If we get 60 patrons, episodes will be released regularly instead of sporadically) https://www.patreon.com/nowandxen Follow http://nowandxen.libsyn.com https://twitter.com/now_xen https://www.facebook.com/nowxen/   Subscribe RSS: http://nowandxen.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mhnGsH… Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nowxen Twitter: https://twitter.com/now_xen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nowxen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmYNMpemAIq8DnK5HJ9gsA  

Host Wynn Smiley opens the episode from Orlando, summarizing Alpha Tau Omega's 2025 National Awards Celebration. Along with ATO National President Jeff Miles, Smiley introduces the speeches from two honorees: National President's Award recipient Kevin Petschow and Thomas Arkle Clark Award winner Cadis Ammons.Miles details Petschow's long involvement with ATO, beginning as an undergraduate at Culver Stockton and Illinois State, and continuing through decades of volunteer service, advising multiple chapters, and supporting the foundation. In his speech, Petchow shares how being an only child led him to look for brotherhood, which he found in ATO. He expresses gratitude for those he has worked with and pledges to continue supporting the chapters he advises.Miles then introduces Ammons, who recently graduated at the top of his class in mechanical engineering, led recruitment for his chapter, and contributed to raising significant funds for charity. In his remarks, Ammons talks about his initial skepticism toward fraternities and how ATO changed his perspective, offering genuine friendships and opportunities for service. He describes how volunteering and faith-based activities were critical to his growth, and thanks mentors, family, and fraternity brothers for their support.Throughout the episode, both Petschow and Ammons emphasize how ATO gave them community, leadership experience, and meaningful ways to give back. Their stories highlight the fraternity's commitment to service, leadership, and personal development.

Démar and Adriel discuss Earl Sweatshirt's latest studio album "Live Laugh Love", Earl's unorthodox song structures and whether his complexity is worth it for a regular music listener.Démar's rating: 7 / 10Adriel's rating: 6 / 10The Love List: FORGE, WELDONE!, CRISCO, TOURMALINE, exhaustTimecodes:01:35 - Demar is down on Earl4:59 - FREE EARL8:52 - An album with no singles11:35 - Adriel's favourite Earl song15:28 - Production on Gamma21:16 - Is Static a Drill song?33:31 - Demar on Earl abandoning the songs39:00 - Lyrics on Crisco are genius level45:34 - Onelongrunonsentence50:20 - What does this mean for his career?57:19 - No Skips?58:16 - The Cover59:06 - The ScoreFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant ===================================Earl Sweatshirt - Live Laugh Love / 2025 / hip hop, rap, alternative hip hop

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Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The offline crew need to do some diagnostics and maybe even a little watching of what is happening on Smiley's stream so they are off to Noor's! What's the worst that could go wrong? Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Conspiracy Unravel, Closing In, A Bad Outcome - Monument Studio Neon God, Experiment 4, Snowfield, Time, In This Time,  - Dark Fantasy Studio Italian City Streets, Urban Night   - Michaël Ghelfi

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We talked with author Jaurice Smiley about his two books, Tourian and The Royal Grey Box. Inspired by his love of Metroid, Tourian follows the life of Whitney Rich, a young black girl living in LA while simultaneously battling powerful alien foes and confronting social, racial, and misogynistic issues at the same time. The Royal Grey Box is a short story collection featuring stories on fighting game tournaments, fatherhood, romance, overcoming anxiety, and more. Both books can be found at https://www.blackgoldpublishing.com/Ways To SupportBasil and Sage, visit them at https://basilandsage.com/. Use code WEBSTERSTYLE10GoTieLess: Use the code WEBSTERSTYLE to get 10% off your purchase. https://gotieless.com/?ref=websterstyleBeard Organics: www.beardorganics.com/WEBSTERSTYLEBecome a Producer on Patreon for just $1 per month. https://www.patreon.com/websterstylePete and Pedro: Use the link https://bit.ly/3rClqHK to get 10% off your first purchase.El Viajero Coffee use WEBSTERSTYLE for a 10% discount at checkout https://elviajerocoffee.com/Try Dubby energy drink. Get 10% off your first purchase with code WEBSTERMAN https://www.dubby.gg/discount/WEBSTERMAN?ref=4Ff8bGGh#comics #indiecomics #crowdfunding #creator #writer #comicbooks #zoop #style #interviews #geek #blerd #blerdlife #geeklife #fantasy #blacklove #blackwriters #comiccon #comicconvention #hbcu #blackwriter #blackheroes #supersmashbros #supersmashbrosmemes #fightinggames #tournaments #fatherhood #metroid #samusaran

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On Thursday, October 16th, it’s the Smiley Morning Show Pumpkin Drop! Come watch a HUMONGOUS pumpkin hoisted hundreds of feet in the air by a crane before being released and falling to its untimely and very messy concrete demise. Bring the kids for candy, games, prize giveaways, and TONS OF FUN! The Smiley Morning Show will broadcast live starting at 5 AM as everyone prepares for complete pumpkin annihilation. The first pumpkin will drop around sunrise at 8 AM with the second drop before 9 AM. Thanks to our promotional partners including Indiana State Fairgrounds! This year as the Indiana State Fairgrounds prepare for the World Food Championships, we’ll have some special pumpkin food demonstrations and farm animals for the kids to check out! This year’s Pumpkin Drop will take place in Lot C adjacent to 38th Street at the fairgrounds! Stay tuned for more info!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Private practice ownership in optometry is both rewarding and daunting. In this episode of the Play Chess Not Checkers Podcast, Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Chris Smiley to unpack the grit, setbacks, and leadership lessons that shaped his journey from central Ohio student to multi location private practice owner, clinical professor, and mentor. […]

Our opening clip was the 1989 trailer for Roger & Me, the breakthrough Michael Moore documentary and a favorite of Erica Smiley, Executive Director of Jobs With Justice and one of the most powerful voices in today's labor movement. Smiley is reshaping how we think about power, not just at work, but across our democracy. She co-authored The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century, making the case that collective bargaining isn't only about wages. It's about people reclaiming control over the decisions that define their lives. From Amazon warehouses to grassroots coalitions, her work connects the dots between economic justice and political freedom. In a time of rising authoritarianism, Erica Smiley is showing us that organized people, not organized money, can win. It's a lesson worth remembering, especially in the wake of New York City's mayoral race. Want more conversations like this? Join the Gaslit Nation Salon, live every Monday at 4pm ET. It's our weekly Zoom gathering for listeners to vent, connect, strategize, and build community while documenting this moment in real time. Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit. Annual memberships are discounted, and we're grateful to everyone who keeps the show going. You can also give the gift of membership to help others join the fight. And if you're headed to the beach, or just need a break from doomscrolling, don't miss the Gaslit Nation graphic novel, Dictatorship: It's Easier Than You Think!  Follow our morally bankrupt narrator, Judge Lackey, as he navigates the dark comedy of authoritarianism, dodging accountability and panicking over activists and journalists. Find it at your local library or at Bookshop.org. EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: NEW DATE! Thursday July 31 4pm ET – the Gaslit Nation Book Club discusses Antoine de Saint Exupéry's The Little Prince written in the U.S. during America First.  Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!

The fight for democracy in America didn't begin, or end, at the ballot box. As labor organizer Erica Smiley, executive director of Jobs With Justice and co-author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century, reminds us, our democracy has always been "in training," a work in progress shaped as much by picket lines as polling places. "Unions are schools for democracy," Smiley explains. In workplaces where people of all backgrounds must build consensus and fight for fair contracts, we learn the skills that sustain a pluralistic society. It's no surprise, then, that authoritarian movements often begin by attacking labor rights and education, because that's where people learn to resist. From union-busting in the U.S. to neoliberal trade policies abroad, the erosion of collective bargaining has left millions disenfranchised not just politically, but economically. And that's not just bad for workers: it's fatal for democracy itself. If we want to rebuild democracy, we can't just “vote harder.” We need to organize smarter. That means backing unions, pushing for economic policies that distribute power, and demanding that corporations, especially those exploiting AI and automation, share the wealth they're extracting from human labor. As Smiley says, “Whoever's in the White House, they still need us to make the cars.” That power can't be ignored, unless we choose not to use it. We may not know what the next 15 years will bring. But if we organize now, we might just build a democracy worth fighting for. The song you heard in this week's Gaslit Nation is “This Time” by Howard Jeffrey. Check out his music here: https://howardjeffrey.bandcamp.com/track/this-time. If you have a song to share on our show, submit your music to us at Gaslit Nation – we love hearing from you!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-d_DWNnDQFYUMXueYcX5ZVsA5t2RN09N8PYUQQ8koq0/edit?ts=5fee07f6&gxids=7628 Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: August 25 4pm ET – Join the Gaslit Nation Book Club for a powerful discussion on The Lives of Others and I'm Still Here, two films that explore how art and love endure and resist in the face of dictatorship. Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community