It is hard for me to believe that it has already been 15 years since I founded Laser Locators. From humble beginnings, we have grown into an industry leader. If I reflect on our origins, the ‘secrets’ of our success become apparent.
Before founding Laser Locators, I worked in the ophthalmic industry for ten years. Watching the changes in medical reimbursements fees as well as the consolidation within the industry, I realized there was a growing need for used and refurbished equipment. The timing seemed perfect to create a new company to serve those customers who needed additional sources of equipment. However, my years of experience in the industry taught me that providing equipment would not be enough. Customers needed a company that was also able to provide service that rivaled the best companies in the world. It was my vision to build a company that offered the best service in the industry, that would be spoken about with high regard and would have the best reputation in the industry.
一开始，我自己开车10到12个小时，寻找购买的设备，并与耐心的妻子吉尔（Jill）一起工作。今天，我们有16名员工，并拥有12,000平方英尺的最先进的设施，配备了最先进的工具和设备。
I knew that to pull this off; it would take great sacrifice and that I wouldn’t be able to do it alone. Fortunately, I was able to find Tayra Paul, CPA, who became our CFO, a position she still holds today. I credit Tayra for keeping the ship on course through the good and the bad. Tayra’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed by the business community. She has been honored three times as a finalist for the CFO of the year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
在开始阶段,我们知道我们需要通行e support to refurbish and more importantly, to back up our product. We sought out engineers that could work at the board level. Our sales team needed assurance that the company would support any warranty that we committed to support. It is easy to offer a guarantee, but if you don’t have the financial backing and the personnel to follow through, it is worthless. Having such a reliable team of engineers and technicians has also allowed us to offer our customers service on all of their equipment. I think it is important to note how important we believe in staff synergy. We act much like a family, eating together, and supporting each other in all issues. This has helped develop our company culture. It is essential that we pick the best talent as well as the best personalities that think for themselves.
To be successful, I knew that I would need the right person to lead our sales team. Although I already knew that person was Joey Colarulo, the best and most responsive sales person I had ever met, it took three years of winning, dining and yes, even begging to get to come work for us. My pursuit paid off as Joey has now been here for eight years. Joey has cultivated and trained a fantastic consultative sales team that has helped us grow to where we are today, and I am proud to call him a partner.
I take great pride when I look back at where I started and where we are today. I have aligned myself with great people that have the same views, philosophy, and work ethic as I do. Our philosophy is always to do the right thing. By following that standard everything has fallen into place.
Eight years ago, I made a significant life change and left a large public company to join my friend Sean O’Donnell’s small business, Laser Locators. At the time, joining Laser Locators as a Sales Professional was an exciting but jarring change. The transition from the environment of a large office with over 200 coworkers to a small business like Laser Locators, where I was one of only four people in the office, was a significant change for me. Now eight years later, we have 16 employees, and I hold the title of Vice President and Managing Partner. A lot has changed in both the industry and with Laser Locators since 2011. Since I first joined the company, I have been proud to see Laser Locators grow to be a leading provider of new and refurbished ophthalmic lasers.
八月是孩子的眼睛健康和安全,reminding us of the importance of your child’s vision. Proper vision affects your child’s happiness. He or she should be able to enjoy childhood activities to the best of his or her ability. Reading, playing sports and even learning to tie a shoe all require hand-eye coordination which can be diminished by poor eye health. During our research, we spoke with published ophthalmologist Jonathan Davidorf, a laser vision correction specialist. Over the years he has seen many cases of eye damage that could have been prevented at an early age. In order to properly care for your child’s eyes, keep these five considerations in mind:
