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09/09/2026

What if exceptional patient care begins with an “unreasonable” commitment to people? Dr. Warren Toews shares how love, leadership, excellence, and meaningful connection can create stronger teams and truly transformative patient experiences.

09/06/2026

From humble beginnings to becoming the first Black chair of the American Board of Opticianry, Phernell Walker shares how compassion, perseverance and purpose shaped his remarkable journey. This episode explores his mission to unify opticianry, elevate professional standards and open doors for the next generation.

09/02/2026

The Leonardo Learning Platform is changing how eye care practices train, develop, and retain exceptional teams. Discover practical strategies to improve staff education, strengthen leadership, reduce burnout, and elevate the patient experience.

Building a successful eye care practice requires more than outstanding clinical skills—it requires an entire team that is confident, knowledgeable, and committed to continuous improvement. In this conversation, Dr. Fayiz Mahgoub, Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Leonardo, shares how the Leonardo Learning Platform helps practices create structured learning pathways for front desk professionals, technicians, opticians, and practice leaders.

09/01/2026

What do new optometrists really want from their careers? Dr. Wynn Nguyen breaks down earning opportunities, work-life balance, flexibility, career growth, and why smaller communities may offer some of the biggest advantages.

08/31/2026

Scaling an eye care business presents unique challenges that require more than just clinical expertise. In this conversation, Jamie Rosen joins us to discuss the operational shifts necessary to expand your practice. We focus on the practical realities of managing growth while maintaining the quality of care your patients expect.

Throughout the discussion, we cover the critical role of collaboration and forming the right business partnerships. You will gain insights into why continuous learning is non-negotiable for leaders in this field. By applying these eye care practice growth principles, you can navigate the complexities of expansion with a clearer strategy for your team and operations.

We also examine how effective healthcare business scaling relies on strong communication and shared vision between partners. Whether you are currently managing a single location or preparing to expand, understanding these professional collaboration dynamics is vital for long-term success in optometry practice management.

08/30/2026

Hormones can affect far more than we realize and the answers are not always textbook. Dr. Janice Luk shares why asking better questions about hormonal changes may uncover important connections between women’s mental, overall and ocular health.

08/26/2026

What does it really take to build a successful dry eye practice from scratch?

Join Dr. Ada Noh and me for an honest conversation about the journey behind building a specialty practice—from burnout and starting with zero patients to networking, entrepreneurship, and having the courage to start before you feel ready.

If you’re an optometrist thinking about specialty care, practice ownership, or simply creating a career that better aligns with your purpose, this conversation is for you.

08/25/2026

Dr. Melissa Barnett, reminds us that while advanced imaging is helpful, strong clinical skills and the right diagnostic tools can still go a long way.

08/24/2026

Dr. Kurt Steele shares the leadership principles, culture strategies, and business systems that helped transform a rural optometry practice from approximately $280,000 to more than $4 million while creating a team that genuinely loves coming to work. From hiring and retention to KPIs, accountability, and patient experience, this conversation is packed with practical advice for independent practice owners looking to build a stronger business without sacrificing their quality of life.

Whether you're opening your first practice, growing an existing clinic, or leading a larger organization, you'll learn actionable strategies to strengthen your team, improve your culture, and create sustainable optometry practice growth.

08/20/2026

On this episode of OD’ing on Movies, the hosts are joined by Ariyo and Rammona to discuss Michael, from their favorite songs and scenes to Michael Jackson’s lasting legacy, work ethic, and impact.

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