On May 19th, we reported a pending acquisition by VSP. On July 1st we reported this pending acquisition as a rumor…well, here's the news from Vision Monday: __________________ VSP Buys…
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I took a vacation this past week with my girlfriend, which also included my 52nd birthday celebration. We set out to go skydiving, but the weather didn’t cooperate. So we…
I thought you might be interested in the respective p resentations being made to the U.S. Supreme Court over VSP’s Non-Profit Status. Download vsp_cert.Petition.pdf Download vsp.Appendix[1].pdf Enjoy! Al Cleinman
Last evening, I had occasion to visit the wonderful village of Gilbertsville, NY (www. Gilbertsville.com), my hometown. I had a date with the most beautiful woman in the world. We…
Discount. According to Webster’s the word has many meanings. But generally, when we think of the word as it relates to our industry, it’s
According to the San Francisco Business Times (thanks, Tom, for passing this on to me), VSP has retained former U.S. Solicitor General Ken Starr to handle their appeal to the…
Here’s a couple of numbers to contemplate: U.S. per capita consumption of footwear – $145.46. Every man, woman and child in the U.S., on average, invests this much money, each…
Here’s a rumor that’s worth consideration. VSP certainly appears to be about to make a purchase of some significance. They’ve filed for a $700million acquisition and the filing indicates that…
Cleinman Performance Network member Dr. Pete Kehoe is the new AOA President. Congratulations, Pete. Also congratulations to Dr. Barry Baressi, a former Cleinman colleague from the past, on his appointment…
The words we use in our everyday language make a huge difference in how we’re perceived. As one
So I’m at the Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury, Vermont the other morning. The last leg of my 800 mile "walk-about." For me, Ben and Jerry’s represents…
I’m sitting here at the top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. This is the highest peak in the Northeast at 6288 feet. Mt. Washington boasts the worst weather in…
I’m on a multi-day "walk-about." Sometimes I like to jump in my car and go where the road takes me. With gas at $4.00 per gallon, I’m not deterred. I’m…
A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a new chainsaw. Yes, it’s a guy thing. There’s nothing better for one’s psyche (and, frankly, one’s heart) then to spend a few…
One of the benefits of having a blog is that I can write anything that I want. It’s my blog:) So, I thought I’d share with you a communication recently…
It is with great pleasure that I announce several new appointments at Cleinman Performance Partners. Michael Hanbridge, who has most recently been a part-time marketing consultant, has been appointed…
As I mentioned in an earlier post, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Insurance Committee is exploring PA House Bill 2101. If passed, this bill will have BIG implications on retrieving…
In my 35 years in this industry, I’ve watched Optometry move from refractionists to first line of defense, medically focused, physicians. Lots has been written about "scope of practice" in…
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. Anne Bradstreet
You heard it here first. On April 21st, VSP filed to acquire a "Vision Care Company" for 700 million big ones. What Vision Care Company has a $700 million worth? …
