Podcast Episodes

In this episode, we are joined by Allyson Freind, optical dispenser, owner of Northam Optical and recipient of Independent Practice of the Year 2025, to explore how a loyal customer base, deep community connection, and consistent, high-quality care can outperform even the biggest city-based advantages.

What does it take to build an independent practice that lasts for four decades and then pass it on to continue the legacy, intention, and heart for patient care? In this episode, we are joined by Tim Duffy, a highly respected rural optometrist, former owner of Vision Splendid, and long-time advocate of independent practice, to unpack how he built, grew, and eventually handed over his optometry practice to younger optometrists without losing its heart for patients. This conver

As we close out another year on The Focused View, we wanted to pause the usual format and do something truly special.   In this special holiday episode, we bring together one standout piece of advice from some of our past guests. You'll also hear their personal messages to the eye care community, reflections, encouragement, and what they hope we carry with us into the new year.   Think of this episode as a collective deep breath. A moment to reflect on the challenges we've fa