Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Make Your Associate OD a Revenue Driver
Episode 81
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo addresses a common challenge faced by practice owners: how to increase revenue production from associate ODs. He emp…
1 year, 6 months ago
Start Over, Start Fresh: How One OD Designed a Practice That Aligns with Her Life
Episode 80
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Stewart returns to discuss her remarkable journey back into private practice after selling her first practice. Reflecti…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Future of Optometry: What the Next Generation of ODs Really Want
Episode 79
The future of optometry is evolving, and today’s new grads have different expectations, career goals, and challenges than ever before. In this episod…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Power of Influence: How Communication Transforms Optical Sales
Episode 78
In this episode, Kayla Ashley, founder of Spexy, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of influential communication and how simple behavioral a…
1 year, 7 months ago
Beyond the Exam Room: Why Optometrists Must Think Like CEOs
Episode 77
At The Connection 2025, Dr. Todd Cohan discusses the importance of integrating a business mindset into optometry practices. He shares insights on bal…
1 year, 7 months ago
Optimizing Optometry Marketing: Insights from Jeremy Bono
Episode 76
In this episode, Jeremy Bono, a new addition to the IDOC team, delves into his experience in the eye care space, specifically focusing on marketing f…
1 year, 7 months ago
The CLEAR Sales Model: A Simple Approach to Selling Eyewear
Episode 75
In this podcast episode, we tackle the often uncomfortable topic of 'selling' in the eye care profession. Despite being trained primarily as clinicia…
1 year, 8 months ago
Stop Jonesin’…measure your success against your own purpose, not someone else’s
Episode 74
In this episode originally aired on the 20/20 Money podcast, certified financial planner Adam Cmejla and Dr. Steve Vargo discuss the importance of st…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Admin Day Trap: How to Reclaim Your Time and Grow Your Practice
Episode 73
Are you stuck in the “Admin Day” mindset, drowning in tasks that keep you from growing your practice? In this episode, Steve and guest Adam Cmejla ch…
1 year, 8 months ago
Embracing and Implementing Change in Your Practice
Episode 72
In this episode of Eye Own a Business, Steve welcomes practice management experts Sharon Carter and Lynn Lawrence to discuss their keynote presentati…
1 year, 9 months ago