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Building an All-Encompassing Optometry Practice: Insights with Dr. Kyle Klute

June 11, 2025 • Eric • Season 2 • Episode 11

In this episode, Eric Levenhagen interviews Dr. Kyle Klute, owner of Good Life Eyecare and a consultant with Practice Performance Partners.

They discuss Dr. Klute's journey in evolving his practice to a comprehensive eye care facility, handling medical specialties in-house, and teaching other optometrists to do the same. Dr. Klute shares practical insights on transitioning practices, the importance of mindset, and building an intentional culture.

They also delve into the origins and purpose of the Book Nerds podcast, where they implement business and leadership principles into optometry practice. Dr. Klute emphasizes the significance of personal beliefs in professional practice and strategies for implementing new protocols affordably.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:47 Journey to Good Life Eyecare
02:26 Building a Comprehensive Practice
05:45 Starting Small with Dry Eye Treatment
10:22 Challenges of Scaling a Practice
14:11 The Book Nerds Podcast
19:42 Final Advice for Independent Optometrists