Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe how and why of taking time (literally) out of the practice to work ON your practice with Drs. Julie Helmus & Paul Mormon, OD
Episode 371
Almost every business owner knows they need to spend time working ON and not just IN their business. But what does it mean to take that concept to a whole new level by traveling and spending time out…
Published on 1 day, 2 hours ago
Why failure can be your friend with Dr. Chris Wolfe, OD
Episode 370
Why failure can be your friend with Dr. Chris Wolfe, ODHow can failure be your friend, and why should you embrace failure? On this episode—which is actually me guest-hosting Dr. Chris Wolfe's podcast…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Failure and Risk (and why practice owners should embrace them) with Nathan Hayes
Episode 369
ODs tend to be a pretty risk-averse group, which means failure and risk can be avoided or almost taboo topics. But risk is required for any type of return in life. So how should practice/business own…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
The benefits of shifting your mindset from practice owner to CEO (and the 3 numbers to measure daily) with Dr. Brianna Rhue, OD
Episode 368
So much of business ownership is about your mindset. So what happens when you take the cognizant approach to shift your mindset from a practice owner to a CEO? What are the necessary strategies you m…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
If you think "sales" is a dirty word, this episode was made just for you.
Episode 367
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo returns to talk about a topic many ODs quietly struggle with: the role of sales in patient care and practice performance. Inspired by a recent post he shared on Linke…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
From the Exam Room to the Executive Table: A Conversation with Dr. Pete Kehoe on How Managed Vision Care Can Enhance the Provider Experience
Episode 366
Why has the profession of optometry had such a complicated relationship with VCPs (vision care plans) over the years? Some practice owners love them. Others despise them. Some practices are on all th…
Published on 1 month ago
Solving for optionality and the importance of community up to and through retirement with Roger Whitney
Episode 365
On this episode, we explore the unique intersection of financial planning and personal growth, discussing the importance of thinking on our thinking, the paradigm shift from accumulating to decumulat…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Educate & inform, don't sell: a patient experience conversation with Tim Merrigan from Acquios Advisors
Episode 364
There are few episodes where I tell you to rewind and listen again to something that a guest has says. This is one of those episodes. From the importance of using the patient's name to offering appoi…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Where's my money?! with Sharon Carter
Episode 363
Ever wonder where all your money's going in your practice? Sharon's here to share the "usual suspects" of practice (mis)management that's costing practice owners tens (sometimes hundreds) of thousand…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Finding the right buyer: a PE sale built on trust, not just numbers, with Dr. Adam Bryan
Episode 362
Dr. Adam Bryan shares his journey of transitioning his optometry practice through a private equity sale. He discusses the evolving landscape of optometry ownership, the challenges and opportunities p…
Published on 2 months ago