Welcome to Optometrists Building Empires! Each week, host Ankit Patel, explores the journey of practice ownership and leadership in optometry with some of the top minds in his field. This show is sponsored by My Business Care Team: We help increase revenue, reduce costs, and reduce staffing headaches. Let's build your empire together!

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On the Other Side of Fear - Christopher Lopez - Optometrists Building Empires - # 078

What happens when your biggest fear comes true, and you keep going anyway? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Christopher...

You Can’t Build an Optometry Empire Alone - Steve Vargo - Optometrists Building Empires - # 077

What if the biggest thing holding your practice back isn’t staffing, reimbursement, or technology, but your mindset and leadership approach as an owner? In this episod...

A Better Way to Practice Optometry - Kara Foster - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 076

What if dropping insurance wasn’t a risk, but the key to better patient care, happier staff, and a more sustainable optometry practice? In this episode of Optometrists...

The Power of the Unconventional Path - Maria Sampalis - Optometrists Building Empires - Ep # 075

What if the setbacks in your career were actually the fuel that pushes your practice to the next level? Dr. Maria Sampalis joins Optometrists Building Empires to share...

Unlock the Next Level for Your Practice- Dave Brown - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 074

What if the biggest barrier to growing your practice isn’t revenue at all, but the way you hire, lead, and support your team? In this episode, Ankit sits down with Dav...

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