You probably didn't see this one coming, but one of the biggest challenges new optometrists face is having an income for the first time. Living on loans for so many years of school, your first paycheck is an amazing luxury. And then every 2 weeks you get another one. But having an income can be a serious trap; we've all worked hard to...

Negotiation can be so intimidating for new doctors, so I was thrilled to get a chance to pick the brain of optometrist Mark Phebus, the expert behind 20/20 Consulting.  Wouldn't it be great if you had your own personal coach with years of negotiating experience to guide you through your contract and help find ways to maximize your offer? That's Mark.  He's a...

I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of optometry students from my alma mater, the Southern College of Optometry earlier this week, and ever since then I have been thinking about the transition from student to practicing doctor.  It was not too long ago that I was in the classroom learning the techniques and skills that I utilize every day in...