Building a Thriving Optometry Practice with Dr. Larry Golson - Episode # 057

Optometrists Building Empires · Sep 11, 2025 · 41m · transcript

How can optometrists grow thriving practices while balancing leadership, culture, and innovation? On this episode of Optometrists Building Empires, Dr. Larry Golson, founder of Envision Eyecare and Sherpa Consulting, joins host Ankit Patel to share his journey from cold-start practice owner to industry consultant. Dr. Golson opens up about learning leadership the hard way, developing communication skills that truly connect with patients, and navigating the staffing and reimbursement challenges every private practice faces. From embracing a beginner’s mindset to leveraging specialty services…