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Episode 45: Building Community, Crafting Care: Northam Optical's Journey to Independent Practice of the Year 2025 with Allyson Freind
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.
6 days ago2 min read


Holiday Episode: Eye Care Community Voice
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
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Episode 35: The Power of Young Optometrists: Supporting the Next Generation of Eye Care Professionals
What if you had a support network ready to answer your questions, guide you through your first grad role, and remind you why you chose...
Aug 26, 20253 min read
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Episode 22: Assess Your Emotional Intelligence and Be a Better Leader with Dr. Bethany Fishbein [Part 2]
You might think to yourself, I'm a good leader! Okay, but does your self-awareness match how your team perceives you? In this episode,...
Feb 11, 20252 min read
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