Patience and Persistence - Ryan Corte - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 016

Optometrists Building Empires

Take your optometry practice to the next level with powerful insights about clinical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit from an impressive optometrist and business owner. This week, Ryan Corte, Co-Owner & Optometrist at Northlake Eye, dives into the fascinating world of contact lenses, dry eye disease, and the unique challenges and innovations in optometry. Ryan provides valuable tips on patient care, business strategy, and managing a thriving optometric practice. Get motivated to expand your skills, build a top-notch team, and maximize your success.

Takeaways:

• Be patient with the process. Success doesn't happen overnight. Take the time to understand and navigate through challenges rather than rushing into decisions.
• Evaluate opportunities thoroughly before making any major business moves, such as acquiring a practice or partnering with corporate entities, ensure you have thoroughly evaluated the pros and cons.
• Prepare for pivotal moments. Always prepare for important presentations or decisions. Don't rely solely on confidence; thorough preparation is key. Use failures and challenges as learning experiences to refine strategies and improve performance in the future.
• Continuous recruitment. Always be on the lookout for potential team members. Building a strong, reliable team is an ongoing process.
• Foster a supportive team environment. Encourage your team by recognizing and nurturing their strengths while providing the necessary support for their weaknesses.
• Stay adaptable and flexible. Be open to change and willing to pivot your strategies as needed to stay ahead in your industry, especially with changing technologies.

Quote of the Show:

• “Persistence is absolutely critical if you want to build, scale, and grow an empire, or just be happy in your professional career because it's not all rainbows and butterflies.” - Ryan Corte

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancorte/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanreflects/
• Company website: https://www.northlakeeye.com/

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