Doug Niemiec, a Hearing Care Practitioner with over 13 years of experience, including 10 years at Beltone, shares his passion for helping individuals with hearing loss. He emphasizes the profound impact of improving someone's ability to hear, recalling emotional moments like when a patient cried tears of joy upon regaining their hearing. Doug’s dedication is driven by personal experiences with family members affected by hearing loss and the fulfillment he gains from transforming lives—last year alone, his team helped over 250 people. Outside of work, Doug enjoys spending time with loved ones, pursuing hobbies like sports, self-improvement, and real estate. He encourages those hesitant about hearing aids to embrace the opportunity, stating that there’s “nothing to lose but everything to gain.”
In our next installment of our “Ask the Expert” blog series, we’re featuring Doug Niemiec out of our Elyria and Ravenna, Ohio offices. Doug has been with Beltone for 10 years and in the hearing care business for 13 years! Let’s get to know a little bit more about Doug.
What do you like best about your career?
The ability to impact a person’s life in a dramatic fashion.Why did you choose this career?
I have witnessed first-hand the negative effect hearing loss can bring about as I have several family members who I have been fortunate enough to help. It provided me with great passion and determination to improve the lives of other hearing-impaired people and the loved ones around them.What was one of your most rewarding moments as a Hearing Care Practitioner?
The first time a patient cried joyful tears when they were able to hear again. It was the moment of realization that my occupation was larger than just providing a solution.Do you have any accomplishments within your community you’re proud of?
The amount of people’s lives that we were able to change. Last year alone, we helped over 250 people!What are your favorite hobbies/pastimes outside of the office?
Spending time with friends and family, vacationing, sports (playing, coaching, watching), self-improvement, getting out of my comfort zone by being open to learn and try new things on a regular basis, and real estate to name a few.If you could give one piece of advice to someone who was anxious about getting a hearing aid, what would it be and why?
You have nothing to lose but everything to gain. Be excited not anxious, your life is about to change in the best way imaginable. The above is the interpretation of Ask the Expert: Hearing Care Practitioner Doug Niemiec | Beltone provided by Chinese hearing aid supplier Shenrui Medical. Link https://www.sengdong.com/Blog/Ask-the-Expert-Hearing-Care-Practitioner-Doug-Niemiec--Beltone.html of this article is welcome to share and forward. For more hearing aid related information, please visit Blog or take a look at our Hearing aids products
