The Practice Launchpad for your success
Cold-start with confidence.
There are a lot of steps along your journey from "dream" to "grand opening"! Akrinos offers the experience, process, solutions, and expert team to lead you through the entire process!
Financial Forecast & Feasibility Analysis- quantify your numbers
Strategic Business Plan- create your blueprint for success
Office Location & Buildout- optimize your location, budget & timeline
Technology & Workflows-- establish your modern, tech-centric SOPs
Team recruitment & Retention- hire, train & retain your dream team
High-Velocity Launch- OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Are you ready to bring your cold-start vision to reality? We're ready to help.
Dr. Travis Bals
Working with Akrinos to launch my optometry cold-start has been a huge personal and professional blessing in my journey to practice ownership. I think that what made them unique compared to other consulting groups that I considered was their hands-on guidance and collaborative approach.
Now that my practice is open, my professional dreams get to come true every day and that wouldn't have been possible without Erich and Akrinos. Although I wanted to be a practice owner I didn't know where to start, but Akrinos provided me with a step-by-step process that made everything unbelievably easier and more approachable. 10/10 highly recommend!
Dr. Travis Bals
Optometrist - Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Melissa Dugan
In June 2024, Melissa Dugan, OD, turned her dream of owning a private practice into reality with the opening of Lakefront Eyecare in New Orleans, Louisiana.
After six years at a private practice that was acquired by a private equity firm, Dr. Dugan began to question her career path, especially as she balanced the demands of a new role as a mother. “I thought, ‘Do I want to work for someone else for the rest of my life?’” she says.
Learn more about Dr. Dugan's cold-start journey & collaboration with Akrinos in Women in Optometry
Dr. Melissa Dugan
Optometrist - New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ben Szu
Akrinos' expertise and guidance have been instrumental in helping us understand and implement best business practices. From enhancing our staff culture to organizing our financials, Akrinos support has made a significant difference in the overall operation and success of our practice.
The changes we have implemented under Akrinos direction have not only improved our efficiency but have also created a more cohesive and motivated team. The insights and strategies have been both practical and transformative, and I am truly appreciative of the positive impact you have had.
Thank you for your outstanding service and dedication. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and achieving even greater success together.
Dr. Ben Szu
Optometrist - Costa Mesa, CA
Dr. Lori Blackmer
Lori Blackmer, OD, has spent the last 35 years growing Picayune Eye Clinic, raising her family and mentoring the next generation of optometrists.
“This practice is part of my retirement plan,” Dr. Blackmer says with a laugh. [She] would prefer not to sell to private equity, and bringing in an associate or eventual partner means she has more influence in the practice’s future. “But more than that, it’s part of this town. I may live here for the rest of my life, and I want to be proud of what it becomes.”
Learn more about Dr. Blackmer's journey & collaboration with Akrinos in Women in Optometry
Dr. Lori Blackmer
Optometrist - Picayune, MS
Dr. David Mitchell
Akrinos brought a fresh and exciting perspective to my practice, allowing it to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Through their comprehensive analysis, Akrinos identified areas of improvement and untapped opportunities within my practice that I hadn't considered. Their recommendations were practical, actionable, and easy to implement. As a result, I witnessed a significant increase in patient satisfaction, improved efficiency in daily operations, and a positive impact on the overall financial performance of my practice.
What truly sets Akrinos apart is their unwavering support and commitment to my success. They didn't just provide recommendations and walk away; they stayed by my side throughout the entire journey. You can tell they are actually invested in your success! Their expertise, innovative solutions, and ongoing support have transformed my practice, allowing it to reach new heights.
Dr. David Mitchell
Optometrist - Thibodaux, LA
Dr. Tyson Allard
"The big thing that drew me to Akrinos is that its CEO, Erich Mattei, MBA, does a lot of out-of-the-box thinking, and then uses metrics to aid in the process of putting those creative solutions into action."
Learn more about Dr. Allard's journey & collaboration with Akrinos in Review of Optometric Business
Dr. Tyson Allard
Optometrist - Weatherford, OK
The Six Steps to Your Grand Opening
Financial Forecast & Feasibility Analysis
Quantify the financial requirements to get the doors open, project cash flows for the first 3 years, and conduct a feasibility analysis to see if this venture really is possible (hint: it probably is!) Includes: Capital Investment; Revenue & Expense Modeling; 36-Month Revenue Forecast; 3-Year Snapshot; Feasibility Analysis (answers to all of your “practice finance” questions!)
Strategic Business Plan
This is the blueprint for bringing your vision to a tangible reality. Your complete business plan composition to provide to prospective lenders and landlords to prove your practice's viability. Includes: Company Description; Products & Services; Market Analysis; Strategy & Implementation; Organization & Management; Financial Forecast &Feasibility Analysis.
Office Location & Buildout
We'll do a quantitative and qualitative geospatial analysis for optimal practice placement given local economic and demographic trends. After the budget has been established, we will keep an eye on the numbers as well as on the calendar, helping your project finish on time.
Technology & Practice Workflows
By working with our industry partners, the tech in your practice will impress! This is also time to establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and utilize business solutions to maximize ROI, minimize overhead, and prevent headaches.
Team Recruitment & Retention
You want the best team out there and we help you with employee recruitment and onboarding and setting office policies, as well as establishing the structure for future evaluations, discipline, and termination. We'll also help you get comfortable in your new leadership role.
High-Velocity Launch
Our omnichannel marketing strategy helps you maximize scheduled exams and position your practice for high-velocity launch!
Our approach warrants a high degree of engagement and communication via digital forms, email, phone, and virtual meetings. This is the only way we can deliver thorough analyses, reports, and action plans to ensure results through each stage of planning, development, and launch.
Financial Forecast & Feasibility Analysis
You’ve got an idea, let’s start by gaining clarity on the exact capital investment & cash flow projections for your venture…
Quantify financial requirements and project cash flows and conduct a feasibility analysis. Includes: Capital Investment; Revenue &Expense Modeling; 36-Month RevenueForecast; 3-Year Snapshot; Feasibility Analysis
Everything you need to feel confident in the financial feasibility of pursuing your dream of practice ownership!
The Steps...
1. Capital Investment
2. Revenue Modeling
3. 36-Month Revenue Forecast
4. Expense Modeling
5. 3-Year Snapshot
6. Feasibility Analysis
After completing these steps, you will feel confident in the financial feasibility of practice ownership!
Strategic Business Plan
Now that the numbers make sense (your dream is financially viable!), we will collaborate to create a comprehensive roadmap of your vision, serving as the guiding light for the journey ahead...
Complete strategic business plan composition including: Company Description; Products &Services; Market Analysis; Strategy &Implementation; Organization & Management;Financial Forecast & Feasibility Analysis
Your vision, ideas, scope of care, and goals brought into focus, providing a clear path forward (and positioning you to secure third-party financing for your venture!)
The Steps...
1. Executive Summary
2. Company Description
3. Products & Services
4. Market Analysis
5. Strategy & Implementation
6. Organization & Management Team
By following this plan, you will develop a focused vision for your practice and a clear path to securing third-party financing!
Office Location & Buildout
With your budget and plan in place, let’s find and build the ideal offices suited to your vision, scope of care, & goals (and within your Master Budget!)…
Quantitative and qualitative geo-spatial analysis for optimal practice placement given local economic and demographic trends; inform office design based on your vision and scope of care you will provide; establish and oversee renovation budget.
You’ve now got the perfect space at the ideal location suited to your scope of care, constructed within your MasterBudget!
The Steps...
1. Demographic Analyses
2. Competitive Analysis
3. Lease Negotiation
4. Design Optimization
5. Budget Management
6. Furnishings, Equipment, & Inventory
Completing these steps will help you secure the perfect space at the ideal location--all within budget!
Technology & Practice Workflows
Your physical office is materializing, counting down the months to your opening, let’s set upthe processes best suited to delivering toplevel of care, delighting your patients, andensuring growth and efficiency in yourpractice (with minimal headaches!)…
Establish standard operating procedures that are simple and easy for training your personnel, utilizing innovative business solutions to prevent headaches, minimize overhead, and maximize ROI.
You’ve got processes, procedures, &workflows in place, now it’s time to hire and train your team!
The Steps...
1. Technology Suite
2. Procedures Manual
3. Team Tech
4. Patient Tech
5. Practice Infrastructure
6. Licensing & Insurance*
After you develop your office procedures, you'll have everything in place to be able to hire and train your team!
Team Recruitment & Retention
Your office is set up, processes are established, and now it’s time to build and train the team that will delight your patients, and help drive your operations& growth!
Comprehensive Human resources functions, including employee recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, discipline, office policies, and termination. Also included are physician recruitment, contract construction, and negotiation.
Your dream team is on-board, trained, &aligned with your vision. You’ve got the tools, resources, and guidance to lead and manage your team, and the policies are in-place to ensure you and your practice are protected!
The Steps...
1.Human Resources
2. Leadership
3. Compensation & Benefits
4. Associate Provider
Take these steps to assemble and train your perfect dream team, while also developing policies to protect yourself and your practice!
High-Velocity Launch
You’ve made it (yet it’s only just begun!)— what was once a dream, has come to reality, it’s time for your GRAND OPENING!
Implement an omnichannel marketing strategy to maximize scheduled exams, patient conversions, and referrals for a High-Velocity launch.
Your vision is manifested: CONGRATULATIONS on launching your private practice, and BEST WISHES for a prosperous future in practice ownership!!
The Steps...
1. Practice Website & Social Media
2. 12-Month Strategic Marketing Plan
3. Service Fee, Pricing, & Reimbursement Audits
4. Digital Marketing & Analytics
5. Data Analytics
6. Monthly Strategy & Implementation Meeting
With Akrinos by your side, you will be fully prepared to launch your own successful private practice!
Are you ready?
The Practice Launchpad includes the business solutions & advisory to plan, develop, & launch a thriving practice:
- Akrinos Business Foundations + localEyes Analysis
- The DIY Launchpad
- Launchpad Pulse (unlimited sessions)
- Credentialing with up to 5 Carriers
- Professional Vision, Medical, & Specialty Service Fee Schedules
- Optical & Materials Selection, Pricing and Merchandising
- Office-Branded Healthcare Literacy Assets
- Employee Handbook, Resource Center & Hotline
- On-Demand Training & Monthly Optical Talk
- Practice Analytics Dashboard
- Digital Analytics Dashboard
- The Practice Pulse (through your first 3 months open!)
Dr. Travis Bals
Working with Akrinos to launch my optometry cold-start has been a huge personal and professional blessing in my journey to practice ownership. I think that what made them unique compared to other consulting groups that I considered was their hands-on guidance and collaborative approach.
Now that my practice is open, my professional dreams get to come true every day and that wouldn't have been possible without Erich and Akrinos. Although I wanted to be a practice owner I didn't know where to start, but Akrinos provided me with a step-by-step process that made everything unbelievably easier and more approachable. 10/10 highly recommend!
Dr. Travis Bals
Optometrist - Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Melissa Dugan
In June 2024, Melissa Dugan, OD, turned her dream of owning a private practice into reality with the opening of Lakefront Eyecare in New Orleans, Louisiana.
After six years at a private practice that was acquired by a private equity firm, Dr. Dugan began to question her career path, especially as she balanced the demands of a new role as a mother. “I thought, ‘Do I want to work for someone else for the rest of my life?’” she says.
Learn more about Dr. Dugan's cold-start journey & collaboration with Akrinos in Women in Optometry
Dr. Melissa Dugan
Optometrist - New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ben Szu
Akrinos' expertise and guidance have been instrumental in helping us understand and implement best business practices. From enhancing our staff culture to organizing our financials, Akrinos support has made a significant difference in the overall operation and success of our practice.
The changes we have implemented under Akrinos direction have not only improved our efficiency but have also created a more cohesive and motivated team. The insights and strategies have been both practical and transformative, and I am truly appreciative of the positive impact you have had.
Thank you for your outstanding service and dedication. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and achieving even greater success together.
Dr. Ben Szu
Optometrist - Costa Mesa, CA
Dr. Lori Blackmer
Lori Blackmer, OD, has spent the last 35 years growing Picayune Eye Clinic, raising her family and mentoring the next generation of optometrists.
“This practice is part of my retirement plan,” Dr. Blackmer says with a laugh. [She] would prefer not to sell to private equity, and bringing in an associate or eventual partner means she has more influence in the practice’s future. “But more than that, it’s part of this town. I may live here for the rest of my life, and I want to be proud of what it becomes.”
Learn more about Dr. Blackmer's journey & collaboration with Akrinos in Women in Optometry
Dr. Lori Blackmer
Optometrist - Picayune, MS
Dr. David Mitchell
Akrinos brought a fresh and exciting perspective to my practice, allowing it to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Through their comprehensive analysis, Akrinos identified areas of improvement and untapped opportunities within my practice that I hadn't considered. Their recommendations were practical, actionable, and easy to implement. As a result, I witnessed a significant increase in patient satisfaction, improved efficiency in daily operations, and a positive impact on the overall financial performance of my practice.
What truly sets Akrinos apart is their unwavering support and commitment to my success. They didn't just provide recommendations and walk away; they stayed by my side throughout the entire journey. You can tell they are actually invested in your success! Their expertise, innovative solutions, and ongoing support have transformed my practice, allowing it to reach new heights.
Dr. David Mitchell
Optometrist - Thibodaux, LA
Dr. Tyson Allard
"The big thing that drew me to Akrinos is that its CEO, Erich Mattei, MBA, does a lot of out-of-the-box thinking, and then uses metrics to aid in the process of putting those creative solutions into action."
Learn more about Dr. Allard's journey & collaboration with Akrinos in Review of Optometric Business
Dr. Tyson Allard
Optometrist - Weatherford, OK
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