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Blueprint for Optometry Success: Ownership, Mentorship, and Vision

October 24, 2024 • Eric • Season 2 • Episode 8

Join Eric Levenhagen as he sits down with Dr. Joe Munsell from the Cheyenne Vision Clinic to explore his journey from being an associate to becoming a partner in a large optometry practice.

They discuss the strategic decisions behind practice management, the value of mentorship, and the collaborative efforts needed to advance optometry through legislative work. Dr. Joe shares the importance of balancing personal and professional life, creating a vision for the future, and planning strategically to live a fulfilling life.

Learn about the trends in private practice ownership, managing disagreements among partners, and encouraging the next generation of optometrists in this comprehensive discussion.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:22 Journey to Ownership
01:04 Clinic Overview and Services
02:57 Mentorship and Professional Growth
05:04 Challenges and Benefits of Young Ownership
09:17 Collaborative Decision Making
12:40 The Importance of Shared Values in Business Partnerships
13:43 Navigating Legislative Changes in Optometry
14:25 The Process of Passing a Scope Expansion Bill
16:35 The Impact of Legislative Changes on Optometry Practice
20:04 Advice for Aspiring Optometry Practice Owners
21:36 Final Thoughts and Reflections