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Company History

Alan Cleinman founded Cleinman Performance Partners in 1989, leveraging his extensive experience in various facets of the optometry business to give practice owners a better perspective on operating their businesses and help them achieve better results. Under Al’s leadership, the company grew by offering unique services, specialized expertise, customized solutions, and developing strong, trust-based relationships.

Over the years, the firm has empowered private optometric practice owners to achieve better results by becoming stronger leaders, enhancing their financial acumen, improving operational efficiency, and developing strong teams.

Today, Cleinman Performance Partners’ experienced team continues to offer personalized consulting, data-driven insights, transformational wisdom sharing, and comprehensive practice transition services.

These offerings enable clients to recognize and realize their full potential in a rapidly changing market and increasingly competitive landscape. The company’s core client development program, Cleinman Performance NetworkSM, is North America’s premier membership group for leading private optometry practices.

Community values and intimate relationships are essential to ourservice delivery. Nationally, Cleinman Performance Partners champions the American Optometric Association and private optometry. Locally, the company is a valuable member of the Oneonta, NY community, supporting civic beautification, artistic, and humanitarian programs. The entrepreneurial spirit of our founder continues to inspire big ideas, experimentation, and personal accountability to build profitable enterprises.