Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue: The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Address: 50 South 6th St
Minneapolis, MN 55402
United States
Study Group Topic:

Rethinking Work–Life Balance Without Sacrificing Business Success
Practical and realistic steps you can take to make ownership easier and feel supported in growing your business.
Optometric practice ownership has never been more demanding. Many ODs report feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure how to reclaim the work–life balance they envisioned early in their careers. Yet research shows that when owners feel supported, connected, and less burned out, patient outcomes improve, staff engagement rises, and business performance strengthens.
This session invites an honest conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and how leveraging resources—including alliances like IDOC—can make ownership easier, more sustainable, and more profitable. We’ll explore practical strategies to reduce stress, strengthen relationships with patients and staff, and gain back the time and mental space needed to run the practice you want.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with peers, gain valuable knowledge, and elevate your practice to new heights. See you there!
IMD Facilitator: Dr. Josh Hanen
Sponsored By: TopCon
Open to Independent Practices Only.
ODs are allowed to register up to 2 non-OD staff members, those in managing roles are recommended. No more than 2 staff members permitted per practice.
