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How to Open an Optometry Practice

How to Open an Optometry Practice

By: Arminco Inc
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"How to Open an Optometry Practice" is your ultimate guide to building and managing a successful optometry business from the ground up. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this podcast will provide actionable insights on site selection, real estate negotiations, practice design, construction, securing loans, and mastering the balance between clinical care and sales. Join us as we share expert advice, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories to help you create a thriving practice that meets your goals and serves your community.

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Episodes
  • Episode 4: The Chicken or the Egg: What Comes First, the Loan or the Lease?

    Episode 4: The Chicken or the Egg: What Comes First, the Loan or the Lease?
    Aug 21 2025

    When opening an optometry office, one of the toughest early questions is whether to finalize your lease or your loan first. This episode explores the risks of each option, how lenders view lease commitments, and what sequence sets your practice up for success.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 3: Whoops, It Can Happen to You: When AC Problems Chill Your Practice

    Episode 3: Whoops, It Can Happen to You: When AC Problems Chill Your Practice
    Aug 15 2025

    Temperature consistency is key for both patient comfort and equipment performance in an optometry practice. This discussion highlights how incomplete HVAC planning and installation can leave you with persistent hot and cold spots. We unpack the importance of detailed system specifications, the role of third-party verification, and why thorough contractor vetting matters as much as the design itself. By the end, you’ll know how to spot potential HVAC oversights before they impact your practice.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 2: Retail vs. Office: Choosing the Right Property for Your Optometry Practice

    Episode 2: Retail vs. Office: Choosing the Right Property for Your Optometry Practice
    Jun 24 2025

    Antonis and Art break down one of the most important real estate decisions every new optometry practice owner faces: retail vs. office space. They explore how your business model, revenue goals, and growth plan should guide your choice—and why blindly following industry trends can be a costly mistake. Learn how square footage affects lease terms, what to ask during site visits, and why your space should serve your vision, not just your visibility.
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    17 mins
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