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Build an optometry practice and life you love! Eye Own a Business teaches independent ODs how to grow a thriving practice while wearing the hats of both a doctor and a business owner. Tune in as Dr. Steve Vargo and his guests guide you with the tools and strategies you need to build the practice of your dreams, one step at a time. Eye Own a Business is brought to you by IDOC. Learn more at IDOC.net
Where Are All The Associate ODs?
Dr. Steve Vargo
May 28, 2019
 11:51 
Dr. Steve Vargo, IDOC Practice Management Consultant tackles misconceptions in the marketplace, as well as what questions to ask yourself when preparing to bring on an associate OD.
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Dr. Steve Vargo
Practice Management Consultant
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February 6, 2024
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January 23, 2024
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January 9, 2024
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Eye Own a Business Episode 42: Stop Talking So Much! Listening is...
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December 19, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 41: Creating Motivational Systems in Your Practice
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The best practices are NOT constantly trying to motivate people, they just... Listen
December 5, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 40: Fed Up with Your Lab? Make a Switch!
Eye Own a Business Episode 40: Fed Up with Your Lab? Make a Switch!
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November 21, 2023
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November 7, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 38-Specialty Care: Solving the Marketing Problem
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October 24, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 37: What's My Practice Worth?
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October 10, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 36: Unforgettable Patient Care
Eye Own a Business Episode 36: Unforgettable Patient Care
Unforgettable Patient Care: Influence Outcomes by Making a Lasting Impression... Listen
September 26, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 35: Are My Vendors HIPAA Complaint? Here’s What to Ask
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When physicians contemplate HIPAA compliance and the safeguarding of... Listen
September 12, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 34: Negotiating a Lease or Purchase?...
In this episode with Colin Carr, founder of Carr Realty, we explore the... Listen
August 29, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 33: Increasing Revenue by Decreasing Payroll
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August 15, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 32: A Patient-centric Approach to Boosting Daily Disposable...
Eye Own a Business Episode 32: A Patient-centric Approach to...
In this episode with Dr. Kerry Giedd, we uncover a wealth of actionable tips... Listen
August 1, 2023
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In this episode with Dr. Kristina Pusz, we delve into the transformative... Listen
July 18, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 30: Mastering Difficult Patients
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July 4, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 29: Becoming a Multi-Million Dollar Practice in 5 Years
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June 20, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 28-Digital Eye Strain: New Treatment Options and Business...
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June 6, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 27: Structure Your Optical so the Selling is Done for You
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May 23, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 26: I Found You Online! Online Marketing that Gets Results
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When people search for an eye doctor (or related service) in your area, are... Listen
May 9, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 25-Staff Training: A Recipe for Success
Eye Own a Business Episode 25-Staff Training: A Recipe for Success
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April 25, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 24: Transitioning From Patient Care to Practice Development
Eye Own a Business Episode 24: Transitioning From Patient Care to...
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April 11, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 23: Can’t Find Staff? Try Using a Virtual Assistant
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March 28, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 22: Don’t Just Treat Dry Eye, Build a Dry Eye Brand
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You may be a doctor who treats dry eye, but are you THE DOCTOR in your area... Listen
March 14, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 21-Team Building: The Magic Wand to Creating a Multi-Million...
Eye Own a Business Episode 21-Team Building: The Magic Wand to...
“You can make drama or you can make money, but you can’t make both. The thing... Listen
February 28, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 20-Nutritional Supplements: Which ones, educating patients,...
Eye Own a Business Episode 20-Nutritional Supplements: Which ones,...
Every eyecare practitioner wants what’s best for the patient in the chair.... Listen
February 14, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 19-Peace of Mind: Align Business Goals with Personal Goals
Eye Own a Business Episode 19-Peace of Mind: Align Business Goals...
How do you define success? Would your definition of business success and... Listen
January 31, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 18: Create Your Own In-house Discount Plan
Eye Own a Business Episode 18: Create Your Own In-house Discount Plan
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January 17, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 17: The Five Levels of Leadership
Eye Own a Business Episode 17: The Five Levels of Leadership
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January 5, 2023
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Eye Own a Business Episode 16: Trouble Getting Patients to Say Yes? Try Communicating...
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December 20, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 15: New Year, New Goals! 3 Goal Setting Flaws that Sabotage...
Eye Own a Business Episode 15: New Year, New Goals! 3 Goal Setting...
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December 6, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Ep. 14 - The Job Interview: Don’t Just Ask Questions, Become a Great...
Eye Own a Business Ep. 14 - The Job Interview: Don’t Just Ask...
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November 22, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 13: Switching Patients to Daily Disposables (without patient...
Eye Own a Business Episode 13: Switching Patients to Daily...
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November 8, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 12: My One Year Education in Managing an Optical
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October 25, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 11: Rethinking Practice Metrics: Do the Old Rules Still Apply?
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October 11, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 10: Poor Daily Disposable Sales? Try This Approach
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September 27, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 9: Are You Bored? Rediscover Your Passion for Eye Care
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Does your career feel stagnant? Have you lost your excitement for practicing... Listen
September 13, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 8: Stop Dabbling in Dry Eye! Make it Your Specialty
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Like many specialty services, a lot of ODs “dabble” but fail to make a... Listen
August 30, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 7: Good Boss or Bad Boss? Which One are You?
Eye Own a Business Episode 7: Good Boss or Bad Boss? Which One are...
In this episode we talk with Dr. Michelle Johnston, author of The Seismic... Listen
August 16, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 6: Creating a “Magical” Patient Experience
Eye Own a Business Episode 6: Creating a “Magical” Patient Experience
Benchmarking is a term used in business to reference the study of other... Listen
August 2, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 5: Help! I Was Denied Access to an Insurance Panel
Eye Own a Business Episode 5: Help! I Was Denied Access to an...
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July 19, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 4: Employee Benefits: How to Compete with Large Employers
Eye Own a Business Episode 4: Employee Benefits: How to Compete...
In this episode, Dr. Vargo explores the world of employee benefits with Cory... Listen
July 5, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 3: The Economy and Practice Ownership: What to Do and What...
Eye Own a Business Episode 3: The Economy and Practice Ownership:...
In this episode, Dr. Vargo sits down with IDOC CEO Dave Brown to discuss... Listen
June 22, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 2: Simple Marketing Tactics that Get Big Results
Eye Own a Business Episode 2: Simple Marketing Tactics that Get Big...
Marketing is critical to the growth of any business, but HOW to spend those... Listen
June 21, 2022
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Eye Own a Business Episode 1: 5 Biggest Financial Blunders/ Mistakes
Eye Own a Business Episode 1: 5 Biggest Financial Blunders/ Mistakes
Let’s talk about MONEY! Specifically, regarding mistakes made by practice... Listen
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