FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.— Marge Axelrad, SVP/editorial director of Vision Monday, will be the next featured guest on the April 3 edition of “The Power Hour,” the free weekly online radio talk show hosted by Gary Gerber, OD, founder of The Power Practice, a practice management company.

"As an editor and 'industry insider,' Marge will share her views and experience about current trends and challenges affecting OD practices," said Gerber, who added, "Her perspective about retailing and consumer trends has also been shaped by years of business reporting experience in other fields, from men's wear and home furnishings to retailing. Tune in for what will be a very unique perspective on the day to day issues facing your practice."

“The Power Hour” radio shows are sponsored by Essilor of America.

The show, which can be heard via Skype or phone every Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, is a live discussion vehicle for current practice-building events in optometry, political viewpoints and clinical topics. Listeners can dial in to “The Power Hour” from any phone at (646) 716-8746 or can listen in from any computer. Details on how to do so are found here.

“Power Hour” sessions, which launched in 2012, are archived on The Power Practice site. Topics range from social media to managed vision care and staff hiring issues. Users can also click to listen to past shows or download segments on iTunes.