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Don't Grow It Alone - Dave Brown and Ashley Hinde IDOC - Optometrists Building Empires 083
What does it take to stay truly independent in an industry being reshaped by consolidation, rising costs, and decision fatigue? In this special episode recorded live at The IDOC Connection 2026 in Orlando, Ankit Patel sits down with Dave Brown, CEO of IDOC, and Ashley Hinde, Chief Solutions Officer, to discuss how IDOC is evolving to serve independent optometrists with new tools, products, and partnerships — without compromising the values that make independent practice special.
Dave and Ashley share how IDOC’s new investor backing is unlocking a global supply chain, why affordability is the…
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