{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A simple introduction to AI for optometry practice owners: a practical conversation with Dr. Mick Kling","description":"AI can feel overwhelming, overhyped, and impossible to keep up with \u2014 especially when every conversation seems to swing between \u201cthis changes everything\u201d and \u201cthis is all just noise.\u201d In this episode of 20\/20 Money, I\u2019m joined once again by Dr. Mick Kling for a practical conversation about where AI is actually useful for practice owners right now \u2014 without the doom-and-gloom, hype, or technical jargon. &amp;nbsp; Mick shares how he\u2019s been thoughtfully experimenting with AI inside his own workflows to improve efficiency, analyze practice financials, model business decisions, and simplify strategic planning. More importantly, we discuss how practice owners can start using these tools in approachable, low-risk ways without needing to become programmers, coders, or \u201ctech people.\u201d We also discuss:   Why AI should be viewed more as an assistant than a replacement   The biggest mistakes owners make when using AI tools   How Mick built AI-powered financial analysis tools without coding experience   The \u201cLENS\u201d framework for creating better prompts and better outputs   Practical ways to use AI for business planning, associate hiring decisions, and cash flow analysis   Why dashboards and reporting may evolve dramatically over the next few years   The importance of human connection in a profession increasingly influenced by technology   How to begin experimenting with AI without getting completely overwhelmed by it   As always, we close the conversation with practical NBSs (Next Best Steps) for listeners who want to begin thoughtfully integrating AI into their practice and business workflows. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Have a podcast-related question? Contact our team here! &amp;nbsp; Resources: Previous episode with Mick about adding an associate OD in the practice (I think we did one on this topic??) Check out Wispr Flow (voice dictation software)  Book a Triage call with Adam Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20\/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice &amp;nbsp; \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Please rate and subscribe to 20\/20 Money on these platforms  Apple Podcasts  Spotify \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 For past episodes of 20\/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our&amp;nbsp;episode archive here! &amp;nbsp; Check out Adam's other podcast! &amp;nbsp; The Optometry Success Podcast&amp;nbsp; Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tttng6 Subscribe on Spotify:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tuf0YM&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"20\/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry","author_url":"https:\/\/www.integratedpwm.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41856995\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41856995"}