The Focused View

14/08/2025

Private equity is when private companies or investors buy a business, restructure it to boost profits, and/or then sell it later on. It’s a high-stakes model that’s been rapidly expanding in healthcare over the past decade not only in the US, but here as well within our own shores.
Here’s the big question… what does this mean for patient care, provider burnout, and the future of independent practice?

In our latest episode, Erich Mattei shares the U.S. perspective on private equity in optometry — and why independents still have the advantage when it comes to cost, care quality, and patient trust.

Check Episode 34 from your favourite podcast platform:
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13/08/2025

When a private optometry practice opens in a community, the benefits go far beyond eye exams.

Wealth stays local
Jobs are created
Patients receive personalised care

As Erich Mattei shares in this clip from our latest episode, every new independent practice creates a ripple effect that touches thousands of lives.

Hear the full conversation in Episode 34:
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12/08/2025

At The Focused View, we search worldwide for fresh perspectives and ideas that inspire, challenge, and empower our national ECP community.

This week, our spotlight is on the U.S. and the lessons Australian optometry can take from it.

In “What We Can Learn from U.S. Optometry: A Cross-Market Conversation with Erich Mattei,” we sit down with Erich Mattei, President & Chief Vision Officer of Akrinos and Co-Owner of the GRT Summit.

Through Akrinos, Erich provides data-driven business solutions and strategic advisory to help optometrists start, grow, and transition their practices. Meanwhile, the GRT Summit is eyecare’s premier destination event, combining collaborative business workshops, advanced medical CE, and community-building adventures in America’s National Parks.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in vision care and business consulting, Erich delivers sharp, practical advice every ECP can use.

This is another insightful conversation and we invite you to watch the full episode on YouTube! Click this link now: https://bit.ly/3HaudLA

Ever wonder how optometry practices in the US compare to those in Australia and what we can learn from each other? In this episode, we are joined by Erich Ma...

11/08/2025

Starting the week with a reminder of why we do what we do. ❤

In Episode 33 of The Focused View, Amanda Duffy shared that being independent means you’re not just running a business: you’re serving your local community, your neighbours, your family. That’s the standard Amanda has built her practice on, and it shows in every detail, from the moment the patient walks in, through pre-testing, their consultation, the personalised advice they receive, and the smile they leave with.

It’s a team-first, patient-always approach made possible by the freedom of independent optometry.

Catch Amanda’s full episode on all major podcast platforms:
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07/08/2025

Happy Friday, dear listeners!

We’ve got an exciting episode dropping this Tuesday on The Focused View
We’re joined by none other than Erich Mattei, President & Chief Vision Officer at Akrinos and Co-Owner of the GRT Summit for another insightful episode: “What We Can Learn from U.S. Optometry: A Cross-Market Conversation with Erich Mattei.”

Erich shares valuable insights from his work with independent eye care practices across North America touching on growth strategies, trends in private practice, what’s working (and what’s not), and how Australian ECPs can apply those lessons locally.

Want to know more about Erich’s work and impact in the industry? Check out his LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3UMGs3Q

Set a reminder. You’ll want to hear this one.

07/08/2025

Next week, a special guest from the US joins us on The Focused View.

He’s a strategist, speaker, and a trusted advisor to some of the most successful independent practices across North America.

Driven by values like innovation, motivation, and integrity, he’s here to challenge the status quo and spark real conversations around sustainable, forward-thinking practice management.
Any guesses?

06/08/2025

A positive, growth-oriented mindset can make all the difference in business and Amanda Duffy is proof of that!

In Episode 33 of The Focused View, she shares how a mindset shift helped her navigate the unknowns of practice ownership, overcome challenges, and keep her focus on patient-first care.

Whether you’re dreaming of owning your own practice or growing in your current role, Amanda’s story is a reminder that mindset isn’t just important. It’s essential!

Listen now on all major podcast platforms or on our website at www.thefocusedview.com.au.

04/08/2025

Amanda is sharing all the reasons she loves independent optometry. ❤
From the freedom and flexibility to the focus on patient-first care, she’s showing why the independent path can be the most rewarding.

Catch her full story in the latest episode of The Focused View:
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🎧Youtube: https://bit.ly/40HnGhU
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04/08/2025

Ever wondered how someone can go from being a new optometrist to running their own practice before 30?

That’s exactly what Amanda Duffy did, and she didn’t just stop at one. Today, she’s leading two thriving independents and building them on her own terms.

Swipe left through the images below to find out how she made it happen!

Meanwhile, her episode is now streaming on all major podcast platforms. Listen to it now!

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31/07/2025

Here’s an inspiring reminder to wrap up your week!

Meanwhile, thanks again to Amanda Duffy for sharing her story, her courage, and her leadership journey in independent optometry.

Catch the full episode here:
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🎧Youtube: https://bit.ly/40HnGhU
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30/07/2025

Thinking of buying a practice? Wondering what the experience is really like?
For Amanda Duffy, taking that first step into ownership meant facing the unknown and yes, it was scary at first.

From finding the right opportunity to navigating contracts, costs, and legalities, it can all feel a little daunting. However, Amanda also shared how each step becomes more manageable with the right support.

The full episode of The Focused View is now streaming on your favourite podcasting platform! Listen to it now!
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🎧Youtube: https://bit.ly/40HnGhU
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29/07/2025

For Amanda Duffy, Director and Optometrist at Eyecare Plus Belmont & Eyecare Plus Edgeworth, the decision to go independent was influenced by more than just watching her dad lead his own independent practice.

It was about freedom and flexibility to be part of the community, practise without pressure, and to always make sure to put the patient first.

Learn more about Amanda's journey. Tune in now to Episode 33, now streaming in your favourite podcasting platform!
🎧Website: https://bit.ly/45pzp7p
🎧Youtube: https://bit.ly/40HnGhU
🎧Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4lkF2sx
🎧Spotify: https://bit.ly/4f8R3iZ