Optometrists Building Empires

Is it time to move beyond primary care optometry and specialize in high-growth services like dry eye and aesthetics? In this week's episode, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Shane Swatts, an entre…

How do you turn a niche specialty into a thriving, future-focused practice? On this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Dr. Ashley Tucker, founder of the Contact Lens Institute of Houston and p…

What does it take to scale a patient-first optometry practice while empowering your team every step of the way? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Juawan…

What does it take to create a thriving practice while staying true to your purpose? Dr. Susan Truong shares how she built her empire with empathy and intention. In this heartfelt episode of Optometri…

How can practice owners stay competitive in a rapidly changing optometry landscape? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sat down with John Marvin, the transition…

Are you building your practice with intention, or just keeping up with demand? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Ariel Cerenzie, a nationally recognized…

What does it take to scale 92 eye care locations—and still keep your people loyal and inspired? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Bill Noble, the founder of…

What happens when an optometrist trades the hustle of city life for a slower, purpose-driven practice abroad? In this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Roya Hab…

How can a broken slit lamp spark the journey to building a thriving private optometry practice? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel welcomes Dr. Jaya Pathapati, …

What does it take to build a thriving practice from the ground up, especially when the odds are stacked against you? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits dow…

How can passion, community service, and policy leadership build a thriving optometry practice? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel had the honor of talking to Th…

What does it take to grow from one practice to a multi-location operation while staying rooted in your community? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down w…

How do you scale an optometry practice across multiple locations without losing the personal touch? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Trevor…

What does it take to grow a thriving optometry practice and a successful cooperative network at the same time? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down with…

How can finding a niche like ocular surface disease transform your optometry practice? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Cecelia Koetting, a…

What does it take to grow a cold-start practice into a thriving multi-location empire? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sat down with Dr. Brian Samartino and …

What does it take to build a thriving optometry practice rooted in strong values and community care? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel had the honor of talking…

What does it take to grow a successful optometry practice while leading a strong team and maintaining work-life balance? This week on Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel speaks with Dr. M…

Are you ready to transform your optometry practice with bold ideas? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Ian Whipple, an innovative optometrist…

How can optometrists leverage technology and leadership to create a thriving, patient-centric practice? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel had the pleasure of s…