Off The Record w/ Ali Ep. 13 – Optometry Acquisitions, Private Equity & Cold Starts ft. Erich Mattei

Off The Record with Ali Oromchian · Feb 19, 2026 · 54m

In this episode of Off The Record, Ali sits down with optometry consultant Erich H. Mattei to break down what doctors need to understand before acquiring, starting, or growing an optometry practice.

Erich shares insight from years of advising optometrists on practice acquisitions, cold starts, and operational strategy. Together, they discuss how private equity has impacted valuations, what buyers should focus on during due diligence, and why understanding financial benchmarks and patient flow is critical before making a major investment.

The conversation also explores the strategic…