
What does your ideal optometry practice look like?
Eye Own a Business is your go-to resource, whether you’re an established owner or aspiring optometrist.
Hosted by Dr. Steve Vargo, this podcast, powered by IDOC, offers expert insights to help you grow your practice, enhance patient care, and so much more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineBusinessHealth & FitnessEntrepreneurship | |||

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 for independent practices like... more
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 Christina explore what happen... more
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 actually doing inside optometry pr... more
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 team, patients, and long-term v... more
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Love the show, but can you turn up the volume a bit? The intro and outro music is fine, then I can barely hear the conversation.
I really enjoy this practice management podcast! I appreciate the breadth of knowledge shared and how it's consistently broken down in simple terms, making it easy to grasp for listeners with varying levels of financial expertise.
Looking forward to more episodes!
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Technical leadership, practice management, and the smart use of technology in optometry are the recurring core topics. Episodes frequently explore structured processes to reduce burnout, AI and front-desk tooling to improve efficiency, financing strategies to boost patient care, and scalable staffing solutions for growing clinics. Guests range from clinicians and practice owners to consultants and technology partners, offering practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable tips for increasing capture, improving patient experience, and driving sustainable revenue. The show's distinctive angle lies in blending clinical insight with business discipline—often grounded in scalable systems like EOS, virtual staffing, and AI-assiste... more
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Recent guests on EYE OWN A BUSINESS include:
1. Kristina Pusz
2. Dr. Jay Henry
3. Josh Gosnell
4. Jenna Ellsworth
5. Dr. Steve Vargo
6. Corey Pinegar
7. Dr. Larry Golson
8. Steve Vargo
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