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exceeding expectations

2 Year Update: Exceeding Expectations

A Two-Year Reflection: Growth, Balance, and Community at Stratus Eye – All Exceeding Expectations It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since I first opened the doors to my private practice, Stratus Eye. What started as a vision of creating a patient-focused eye care experience has grown into something far beyond my expectations. […]

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private equity and work life balance

Why Private Equity-Owned Ophthalmology Practices May Be the Worst Choice for Young Ophthalmologists

I challenge you to find even one associate at a private equity ophthalmology practice who genuinely says, “I love my job.” Take your time, search thoroughly—use Google, ask around, do whatever it takes. I’ll wait. Did you find anyone? The reality is, the cons of working as an associate in a private equity (PE) group far outweigh

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business ownership allows flexibility like to travel to Costa Rica without asking a boss

Embracing Entrepreneurship: Advantages of Small Business Ownership over Being a W-2 Employee

Without a doubt, I feel that business ownership has some inherent benefits over being employed. I have praised and discussed at length the value of autonomy and work-life balance, but I think the finances also heavily favor business ownership. There are very unique tax advantages that being a small business ownership enables. While the security

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