
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 | Health & FitnessBusinessEntrepreneurshipMedicine | |||

In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Cory Pinegar for a practical conversation about virtual assistants, remote staffing, and why more optometry practices are taking a serious look at hybrid teams.
Steve and Cory unpack some of the bigges... more
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with optometrist and consultant Dr. Larry Golson for a practical conversation about leadership, delegation, and one of the biggest hidden barriers to growth in private practice: the owner who can’t let go.
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In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with financial planner and repeat guest Adam Cmejla for a timely conversation about taxes, costly filing mistakes, and why practice owners need more than just a CPA who “gets it done.”
Steve and Adam unpack... more
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo explores a frustrating experience nearly every doctor has faced: explaining a treatment plan clearly, receiving agreement from the patient—and then watching them never follow through.
Why does this happen?
Drawing o... more
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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.
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The show centers on building and running successful optometry practices, with a strong emphasis on leadership, scalable operations, and the strategic use of technology to improve patient care and profitability. Episodes routinely explore topics like remote staffing, AI in practice management, leadership and culture, patient experience, and data-driven decision making, often through real-world case studies and practical frameworks. Noteworthy are its deep dives into turning staffing into a value driver, embracing virtual teams, and reframing conversations around sales and technology to empower owners and staff alike. Listeners are likely practitioners and practice leaders seeking concrete tactics to grow their businesses while maintaining hi... more
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Recent guests on EYE OWN A BUSINESS include:
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2. Dr. David Kading
3. Dr. Crystal Brimer
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5. Dr. Laura Periman
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