Stop Being the Hero Doctor: Build a Practice That Runs Without You | E296

Optometry: The Ultimate O.D. · Mar 12, 2026 · 25m

Stop Being the Hero Doctor: Build a Practice That Runs Without You | E296

Highlights from this episode:

Stop Being the Hero Doctor: Build a Practice That Runs Without You (00:37)

Closing Thought: When the medicine shows up (23:09)

In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that’s pushing me from being the hero doctor in my practice to becoming the CEO of a scalable optometry business. I talk about the concept of “burning the ships” and why intentionally creating constraints—like adding another associate—forces growth and evolution as a practice owner. If you want to build a business that…