Optometry Practices for Sale: The Power of Membership Programs to Boost Valuation

February 17, 2025
Written by: Jordon Comstock

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Let’s chat about optometry practices for sale: Selling or buying an optometry practice? Hold your horses! There’s one game-changing strategy that can skyrocket a practice’s value and future-proof its revenue: implementing a patient membership program. Whether you’re prepping to sell, considering a purchase, or just want to add serious muscle to your financials, a membership program isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have.

Let’s dive into why a membership program is the ultimate cheat code for optometry practices and how it can transform your business before or after a sale.


Why Membership Programs Increase Practice Valuation

When buyers look at optometry practices for sale, they’re laser-focused on a few key metrics:

  1. Revenue Stability: Is it predictable?
  2. Profitability: What’s the cash flow?
  3. Growth Potential: Can this practice scale?

Membership programs tick all these boxes.

1. Predictable Revenue with MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)

A robust membership program delivers consistent cash flow through monthly or annual payments. Instead of relying solely on one-off transactions or insurance reimbursements, you’re building a subscription-based revenue model.

  • Example:
    Let’s say your membership plan costs $30/month. With 500 members, that’s $15,000 in MRR. Annually, that’s $180,000 in ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)—straight into your pocket.

2. Enhanced Patient Loyalty

Membership patients are more likely to stay loyal to your practice. They love the perks, predictable costs, and personalized care. This loyalty means fewer patient churns and more lifetime value per patient.

3. Higher Patient Spend

On average, membership patients spend 2X to 4X more than insurance patients. Why? They’re invested in your practice and more likely to accept recommended treatments, buy eyewear, or schedule additional appointments.


Boosting Practice Value Before a Sale

Thinking of selling? Setting up a patient membership program isn’t just a cherry on top—it’s the entire sundae. Here’s how it works:

1. Strengthen Financial Metrics

Membership revenue increases your practice’s total revenue and adds predictability that buyers love.

  • Before Membership Plan:
    Revenue fluctuates based on patient visits and insurance payouts.
  • After Membership Plan:
    Revenue becomes stable and grows steadily with new memberships.

2. Reduce Dependence on Insurance

Buyers hate insurance headaches as much as you do. Membership programs let you sidestep insurance write-offs, delays, and low reimbursements. A low insurance dependency makes your practice more attractive and profitable.

3. Market Differentiation

Membership programs make your practice stand out in the market. Buyers see a unique selling proposition (USP) that sets your business apart from competitors.


Supercharging a Practice After Purchase

Just bought an optometry practice? Congrats! Now, let’s talk about how to make it rain. A membership program can be your secret weapon to fast-track growth.

1. Launch a Membership Plan

Create a simple, valuable membership plan. Offer perks like discounted exams, free frame adjustments, or exclusive eyewear discounts.

  • Example Plan:
    • Monthly Fee: $35
    • Perks: Free annual eye exam, 20% off eyewear, free repairs

2. Build Patient Loyalty

New owners often face patient churn. A membership program immediately signals stability and value, keeping existing patients on board.

3. Scale Revenue

By implementing BoomCloud™, you can easily manage and scale your membership plan. With automated billing, tracking, and retention tools, BoomCloud™ takes the heavy lifting out of managing memberships.


Case Study: A Practice That Used BoomCloud™ to Scale

Visionary Optometry in California was struggling to stabilize revenue. Patients were sporadic, and insurance write-offs were eroding profits.

The Solution:
They implemented BoomCloud™ to launch a patient membership program.

The Results:

Metric Before BoomCloud™ After BoomCloud™
Active Members 200 1,000
MRR $6,000 $35,000
ARR $72,000 $420,000
Patient Spend $150/visit $350/visit

This predictable revenue not only stabilized the practice’s finances but also made it a prime acquisition target.


How to Implement a Membership Program with BoomCloud™

Ready to get started? Here’s a simple roadmap:

  1. Define Your Membership Perks
    • Annual exams, discounts on eyewear, priority appointments, etc.
  2. Set Pricing
    • Monthly or yearly fees based on patient demographics and perceived value.
  3. Leverage BoomCloud™
    • Use BoomCloud™ to automate billing, manage member data, and track revenue metrics.
  4. Promote Your Plan
    • Use email campaigns, in-office signage, and social media ads to educate patients.
  5. Monitor and Adjust
    • Regularly review MRR, ARR, and patient engagement to refine your plan.

Why Membership Patients Are Revenue Powerhouses

1. They Spend More

Membership patients aren’t shopping around. They’re loyal to your practice and invest in premium services.

2. They Stay Longer

A membership program fosters loyalty, reducing patient churn and increasing lifetime value.

3. They Refer Friends

Happy members love to share their experience, bringing in referral patients at zero acquisition cost.


Conclusion: Make Memberships Your Secret Weapon

Whether you’re buying, selling, or scaling an optometry practice, a membership program is a game-changer. It stabilizes revenue, reduces insurance headaches, and attracts loyal, high-spending patients.

Pro Tip: Get started with BoomCloud™, the ultimate software for creating, managing, and scaling membership programs. With tools for automatic billing, analytics, and patient retention, BoomCloud™ pays for itself while making your practice more profitable.

Ready to boost your practice’s valuation? Check out BoomCloudApps.com and take your optometry business to the next level.

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Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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