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What does your dream optometry practice look like, and are you ready to make it a reality?Whether you’re an established owner, an aspiring optometrist, or someone looking to grow within the field, Eye Own a Business is your go-to resource for building a thriving practice and a fulfilling career. Hosted by Dr. Steve Vargo, a former optometrist turned expert in practice management, this podcast offers invaluable insights to help you grow both your business and your patient care.Each episode focuses on two essential pillars: elevating your practice’s operations and enhancing the patient experience. We understand that running an optometry practice requires more than just clinical expertise. It’s about mastering the art of leading a successful business that supports both your professional goals and your personal life. Dr. Vargo and his expert guests dive into topics such as managing a growing practice, fostering meaningful patient relationships, embracing new technologies, leading product
IDOC hosts EYE OWN A BUSINESS, a business show with 100 episodes published.
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo tackles a scenario more and more doctors are running into: a patient sits down and says, "I looked this up on ChatGPT." How do you respond without sounding defensive—or losing the patient
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Susan Daly for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about one of the most guesswork-driven parts of running a practice: frame buying. Steve and Susan unpack why most pract
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo tackles a problem that quietly costs practices their best hires: a great candidate on paper who, a few months in, becomes quiet, hesitant, and error-prone. Why does this happen? Drawing o
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Corey Pinegar, founder of Team, for a grounded conversation about what AI actually means for optometry practices in 2026—beyond the hype and the fear. Steve and Corey explo
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Dr. Josh Davidson—known throughout the Gulf South as the go-to doctor for dry eye and scleral lenses—to unpack how he built one of the largest dry eye centers in the countr
In this episode, Dr. Vargo sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Roush, a practice owner from Northeast Indiana, to discuss the transformative impact of annual retreats on leadership, teamwork, and business growth. Dr. Roche expl
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Dr. Shannon Joseph for a conversation about one of the most overlooked revenue opportunities in eye care — the contact lens dropout. Steve and Shannon explore why so many p
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Luke Mathers — optometrist, author, and stress resilience expert — for a conversation that challenges one of the most common assumptions in healthcare: that what you're fee
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Chris Millet, Managing Director of Global Sales for Modern Optical, for an honest and timely conversation about what the data is telling us — and what independent practices
Finding and hiring an associate OD has become one of the most frustrating challenges in independent practice — and most owners have no idea why their approach isn't working. In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo digs into the
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo tackles something that's quietly weighing on a lot of healthcare professionals right now: uncertainty about the future. What's actually coming? What's hype? And what does any of it mean f
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo welcomes back optometrist and practice owner Dr. Kristina Pusz for a deeper conversation about the one thing most growing practices are missing: structure that actually sticks. Steve and
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with optometrist and AI early-adopter Dr. Jay Henry and Josh Gosnell, co-founder of Adit, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about what artificial intelligence is actu
In this live episode of Eye Own A Business podcast, we’ll explore how a well-defined contact lens strategy can help you achieve your practice goals. Gain valuable insights into building a strategy that aligns with your t
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Jenna Ellsworth, National Account Manager for CareCredit, to tackle one of the most common — and costly — moments in any practice: the patient who was ready to say yes, but
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Susan Daly, Head of Optical Products at IDOC, live from IDOC Connection to tackle a challenge every independent optometry practice faces: complexity in the optical. From ov
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo joins certified financial planner and 20/20 Money podcast host Adam Cmejla for a candid conversation about one of the most common — and costly — mindsets in independent optometry: the bel
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo tackles a frustrating experience nearly every practice owner has lived through: a candidate who interviews beautifully, gets hired with confidence — and then quietly unravels six weeks la
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Kayla Ashlee for a fascinating conversation about one of the most misunderstood groups walking into today’s practices: Gen Z patients. Why are so many doctors and opticians
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo tackles a frustration nearly every practice owner has experienced: your patients like you, your patient surveys are positive—and yet referrals just aren’t happening. Why is that? Drawing
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