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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.
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Eye Care in 2030: What's Coming, What to Ignore, and How to Prepare Now
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…
She Thought She Needed More Staff. She Needed This Instead.
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…
AI Isn't Taking Your Job — It's Giving You Your Career Back
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…
Contact Lens Strategy with CooperVision: Driving Success in Your Practice
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…
Why Your Patients Want to Say Yes — But Keep Walking Out the Door
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…
The Simpler Optical: Reducing Complexity to Increase Capture
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…
If You Think You Can't Make Money Doing Eye Exams Anymore, Listen to This
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…
Why Your Gut Is a Terrible Hiring Manager — And What to Do Instead
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…
How to Connect with Gen Z Patients So They Actually Say Yes
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…
Why your satisfied patients aren’t referring you (and what actually works)
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…
The Future of the Workforce: Why Your Next Hire Might Not Be in Your Office
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…
How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Own Practice
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…
How to Catch Expensive Tax Errors Before the IRS Does
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…
Why Patients Don’t Follow Through (And What We’re Getting Wrong About “Noncompliance”)
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…
If You’re Drowning in Staffing Issues, Listen to This
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo is joined by repeat guest Ankit Patel—AI and remote staffing expert and founder of My Business Care Team—for a practical conversation about one word that matters more…
The #1 Mistake Practice Owners Make: Hoping Growth Happens “Naturally”
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with Australian host Michael Nasser for a candid conversation about the real reason so many practices plateau—even when the doctor is working harder than…
How to Build an Invisible Team That Gives You Your Practice Back
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo sits down with optometrist, author, and podcast host Dr. David Kading for an honest and timely conversation about burnout, staffing strain, and why the way we’ve been…
Why You’re Still “Dabbling” in Dry Eye—and What Actually Changes That
If you’ve ever felt confident diagnosing dry eye… but frustrated by inconsistent follow-through, stalled treatment plans, or patients who quietly disappear, this episode will feel like a reset. In…
Why Trying Harder is Holding Your Practice Back
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo shares the full conversation from his recent guest appearance on Ankit Patel’s podcast, Optometrists Building Empires—a wide-ranging and deeply honest discussion…
What a National Championship Taught Me About Turning Around a Practice
In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo reflects on a moment he never expected to witness as an Indiana University alum: watching IU football win a national championship after decades as one of the most…
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EYE OWN A BUSINESS has published 100 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.
EYE OWN A BUSINESS is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.
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