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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 31 MIN

Dr. Michael Neal: How to Build Better Teams

from Healthy Wealthy & Smart · host Karen Litzy

In this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart podcast, host Dr. Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Michael Neal, founder and CEO of Build My Team and a practicing optometrist in Hawley, Pennsylvania. They discuss best practices in hiring, drawing inspiration from successful companies like Disney and the Four Seasons. Dr. Neal shares his personal journey of overcoming hiring challenges in his practice, providing valuable insights for practice owners and business leaders. Tune in to learn effective strategies for building a strong team and improving your hiring process.   Time Stamps:  [00:02:03] Hiring challenges in healthcare practices. [00:07:03] High-end customer service in healthcare. [00:09:37] Hiring the right team members. [00:15:53] Candidate-practice matching importance. [00:19:25] Hiring process resistance and risks. [00:20:40] Hiring challenges in healthcare. [00:27:57] Affordable hiring solutions for practices. [00:29:34] Advice for 20-year-old self.   More About Dr. Neal: Dr. Michael Neal is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Build My Team. Dr. Neal is a practicing Optometrist alongside his wife, Dr. Amy Neal.  Together, they founded Lakeside Vision in picturesque Hawley, Pennsylvania. They are celebrating their 20th year of servicing Northeast Pennsylvania.  Downtime is spent with Amy, their two boys, and two dogs. Both Drs.  Neal has recently taken up running and even runs when not being chased.   Resources from this Episode: Build My Team Website Build My team on Facebook Build My team on LinkedIn Dr. Neal in the Media   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

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