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Join Dr. Steve Vargo and His Special Guest, Certified Financial Planner Adam Cmejla
Steve Vargo
February 26, 2021
 35:15 
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he welcomes special guest, Adam Cmejla who is a certified financial planner and the founder of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management. Learn how to build a successful business plan around your personal goals and how to be intentional with the income that is generated from your practice, as well as strategies on how to reduce the taxes you pay on the sale of your practice.
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Steve Vargo
Practice Management Consultant
Recent Podcasts
 
 
August 2, 2022
 16:30 
Eye Own a Business Episode 5: Help! I Was Denied Access to an Insurance Panel
Eye Own a Business Episode 5: Help! I Was Denied Access to an...
In this episode, Dr. Vargo reached out to IDOC’s own Managed Care Consultant,... Listen
July 19, 2022
 46:47 
Eye Own a Business Episode 4: Employee Benefits: How to Compete with Large Employers
Eye Own a Business Episode 4: Employee Benefits: How to Compete...
In this episode, Dr. Vargo explores the world of employee benefits with Cory... Listen
July 5, 2022
 21:37 
Eye Own a Business Episode 3: The Economy and Practice Ownership: What to Do and What...
Eye Own a Business Episode 3: The Economy and Practice Ownership:...
In this episode, Dr. Vargo sits down with IDOC CEO Dave Brown to discuss... Listen
June 22, 2022
  18:45 
Eye Own a Business Episode 2: Simple Marketing Tactics that Get Big Results
Eye Own a Business Episode 2: Simple Marketing Tactics that Get Big...
Marketing is critical to the growth of any business, but HOW to spend those... Listen
June 21, 2022
  17:13 
Eye Own a Business Episode 1: 5 Biggest Financial Blunders/ Mistakes
Eye Own a Business Episode 1: 5 Biggest Financial Blunders/ Mistakes
Let’s talk about MONEY! Specifically, regarding mistakes made by practice... Listen
May 11, 2021
 32:32 
Creating a Positive Work Culture
Creating a Positive Work Culture
IDOC is proud to announce that we recently won certification from Great Place... Listen
May 6, 2021
 15:17 
Introducing IDOC HR Now
Introducing IDOC HR Now
In this episode of the IDOC Focal Point podcast, Consultants Dr. Steve Vargo... Listen
February 26, 2021
 35:15 
Join Dr. Steve Vargo and His Special Guest, Certified Financial Planner Adam Cmejla
Join Dr. Steve Vargo and His Special Guest, Certified Financial...
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he welcomes special guest, Adam Cmejla who is a... Listen
February 1, 2021
 11:47 
Dr. Steve Vargo discussed OD fatigue with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Dr. Steve Vargo discussed OD fatigue with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he discusses OD fatigue and how to avoid it with IDOC... Listen
November 23, 2020
 16:09 
Dr. Steve Vargo and Abyde President, Matt DiBlasi, discuss the new FTC ruling
Dr. Steve Vargo and Abyde President, Matt DiBlasi, discuss the new...
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he interviews Matt DiBlasi, president of Abyde,... Listen
October 13, 2020
 18:00 
Leveraging a 12 Week Year to Drive Improved Results, with Special Guest, Brian Moran
Leveraging a 12 Week Year to Drive Improved Results, with Special...
IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo, sits down with New York... Listen
August 21, 2020
 27:09 
Your Staff and COVID-19
Your Staff and COVID-19
Dr. Steve Vargo, IDOC Practice Management Consultant, is joined by Amy... Listen
August 19, 2020
 40:57 
Becoming an Effective Leader with Special Guest, Kristen Hadeed
Becoming an Effective Leader with Special Guest, Kristen Hadeed
IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo, is joined by special... Listen
August 11, 2020
 38:26 
Hiring Associate ODs post-COVID-19
Hiring Associate ODs post-COVID-19
Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes, as he offers guidance on... Listen
June 8, 2020
 36:52 
Dr. Steve Vargo and Dr. Jaclyn Munson Discuss Preventative Eye Care
Dr. Steve Vargo and Dr. Jaclyn Munson Discuss Preventative Eye Care
Join IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo, and IDOC member,... Listen
June 2, 2020
 13:16 
Practice Reopening Update and Learnings
Practice Reopening Update and Learnings
Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes as he talks about the... Listen
June 2, 2020
 8:41 
PPP Forgiveness Update for Independent Optometrists
PPP Forgiveness Update for Independent Optometrists
Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes as he provides an update... Listen
May 20, 2020
 34:48 
Focal Point: Safety In The Optical
Focal Point: Safety In The Optical
IDOC Practice Management Consultant Steve Vargo, OD, MBA discusses Safety in... Listen
April 30, 2020
 55:05 
Facebook Live Event - Safety Discussion with Dr. Michael Duenas, AOA Chief Public...
Facebook Live Event - Safety Discussion with Dr. Michael Duenas,...
Join IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo as he welcomes AOA... Listen
April 13, 2020
 16:46 
Telehealth Billing Questions with Dr. Eric Botts, CEO OBC Billing Specialists
Telehealth Billing Questions with Dr. Eric Botts, CEO OBC Billing...
IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo, is joined by Dr. Eric... Listen
April 7, 2020
 9:19 
IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo discuss IDOCs COVID-19 response,...
IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo discuss IDOCs...
Join IDOC CEO Dave Brown and Practice Management Consultant Dr. Steve Vargo... Listen
April 1, 2020
 31:16 
IDOC Consultants answer the most common questions asked during the 03/28 Facebook Live...
IDOC Consultants answer the most common questions asked during the...
Join IDOC Consultants Dr. Steve Vargo, Amy Alvarez and Nathan Hayes as they... Listen
March 19, 2020
 18:36 
Finance Options Available to Business Owners
Finance Options Available to Business Owners
Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes and Practice Management... Listen
March 16, 2020
 16:11 
Answering HR Questions Related to COVID-19
Answering HR Questions Related to COVID-19
Join IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo, and IDOC HR... Listen
March 9, 2020
 30:44 
IDOC Interview: Billing with Dr. Eric Botts, CEO OBC Billing Specialists
IDOC Interview: Billing with Dr. Eric Botts, CEO OBC Billing...
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he interviews Dr. Eric Botts, CEO of OBC Billing... Listen
February 11, 2020
 25:40 
Myopia Management
Myopia Management
Join IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Steve Vargo, OD, MBA, and special... Listen
February 4, 2020
 21:05 
Exit Planning: Questions Every Owner Needs to Ask
Exit Planning: Questions Every Owner Needs to Ask
Join IDOC Practice Finance Consultant, Nathan Hayes, as he provides his... Listen
January 17, 2020
 1:10:02 
The A to Zs of Employing Associate ODs
The A to Zs of Employing Associate ODs
Check out IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo's presentation... Listen
December 20, 2019
 9:00 
IDOC Connection 2020
IDOC Connection 2020
IDOC's Connection 2020 is rapidly approaching. Check-in here to get the... Listen
November 18, 2019
 24:45 
Young ODs: Opportunities and Challenges Upon Graduation
Young ODs: Opportunities and Challenges Upon Graduation
IDOC Financial Management Consultant, Nathan Hayes, offers up his thoughts on... Listen
October 4, 2019
 15:35 
Optical Selling: Influencing Patient Behavior
Optical Selling: Influencing Patient Behavior
IDOC Practice Management Consultant Dr. Steve Vargo and IDOC Optical... Listen
September 20, 2019
 12:42 
Let's Get Clear About Your Future
Let's Get Clear About Your Future
IDOC Practice Management Consultant Dr. Steve Vargo talks about your practice... Listen
September 18, 2019
 21:46 
Profit First Book Review
Profit First Book Review
IDOC Finance Consultant Nathan Hayes presents his review of Profit First, by... Listen
August 9, 2019
 25:50 
Dry Eye Discussion with Dr. Kris May
Dry Eye Discussion with Dr. Kris May
IDOC Practice Management Consultant Steve Vargo, OD, MBA interviews Dry Eye... Listen
August 1, 2019
 15:34 
Is Partnership Right For You?
Is Partnership Right For You?
IDOC Finance Consultant Nathan Hayes discusses partnership pros and cons. Listen
July 8, 2019
 25:16 
IDOC CEO Dave Brown Interview
IDOC CEO Dave Brown Interview
IDOC CEO Dave Brown reflects on the optical industry. Listen
May 28, 2019
 11:51 
Where Are All The Associate ODs?
Where Are All The Associate ODs?
Dr. Steve Vargo, IDOC Practice Management Consultant tackles misconceptions... Listen
May 1, 2019
 23:35 
Dr. Steve Vargo Interviews Dr. Paul Levine
Dr. Steve Vargo Interviews Dr. Paul Levine
IDOC Member Paul Levine, OD discusses Orthokeratology and Myopia Control with... Listen
May 1, 2019
 14:36 
What to Include in a Staff Meeting
What to Include in a Staff Meeting
IDOC Practice Finance Consultant Nathan Hayes discusses his views on what to... Listen
April 5, 2019
 35:09 
What Sets Great Owners Apart?
What Sets Great Owners Apart?
Join IDOC Consultants, Dr. Steve Vargo and Nathan Hayes as they discuss the... Listen
March 29, 2019
 26:09 
Nathan's Take on the State of the Eyecare Space
Nathan's Take on the State of the Eyecare Space
Nathan's Take on the State of the Eyecare Space. Listen
March 18, 2019
 6:32 
Pat Basile's Keys to Practice Excellence: 3 Key Staff Members
Pat Basile's Keys to Practice Excellence: 3 Key Staff Members
Join IDOC Optical Management Consultant, Pat Basile as she discusses key... Listen
February 13, 2019
 12:09 
neurolens® with Dr. Rob Szeliga
neurolens® with Dr. Rob Szeliga
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he welcomes Dr. Rob Szeliga to discuss neurolens. Listen
December 19, 2018
 34:02 
Q&A: Tom Moseman, Envirosell - Why Do We Buy?
Q&A: Tom Moseman, Envirosell - Why Do We Buy?
Join Dr. Steve Vargo as he welcomes Tom Moseman of Envirsell to discuss... Listen
October 15, 2018
 31:01 
Q&A: HIPAA Compliance with Abyde's Matt DiBlasi
Q&A: HIPAA Compliance with Abyde's Matt DiBlasi
Dr. Steve Vargo, OD, MBA interviews Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde on the... Listen
July 18, 2018
 22:45 
Key Metrics Every Practice Should be Tracking
Key Metrics Every Practice Should be Tracking
Dr. Steve Vargo, IDOC Practice Management Consultant, interviews Evan... Listen
July 18, 2018
 12:52 
Hey, Practice Owners: You need a vacation!
Hey, Practice Owners: You need a vacation!
Why do you need to take a vacation? This may be the most welcome advice... Listen
March 26, 2018
 23:00 
Private Equity Takes Root - What Does It Mean For Optometry?
Private Equity Takes Root - What Does It Mean For Optometry?
Listen to IDOC Practice Finance Consultant provide context on what the influx... Listen
March 7, 2018
 11:29 
Top 5 Interview Mistakes
Top 5 Interview Mistakes
Join IDOC Practice Management Consultant, Dr. Steve Vargo as he provides... Listen
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