Dr. Steve Vargo is a respected author, speaker, and consultant with a focus on optometric practice management. Since becoming a full-time consultant in 2014, Dr. Vargo has conducted over 3,000 consultations and coaching sessions with hundreds of independent optometry practices nationwide. He is the host of the popular Eye Own a Business podcast, where he shares insights on practice management and leadership, and regularly contributes to industry publications, including his column in Optometric Management, “The CEO Challenge.” Dr. Vargo is also the author of four books covering topics such as staff management, leadership, and patient communication, empowering practice owners to enhance their leadership skills and build thriving practices.