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She drove patients to the hospital by herself three times because there was no other choice - here's what a rural independent practice co-owner does to go above and beyond patient care.

Kelly O’Brien is the co-owner of Bridge Eye Care, a trusted independent practice in Murray Bridge. Her journey began with a cadet scholarship from OPSM, and she worked for them in various locations for seven years. Driven by her ambition to have her own family and a balanced lifestyle, Kelly joined Bridge Eye Care as an optometrist. Over time, she and her close friend Kristin were given the opportunity to take ownership and grow the practice.

In this episode, Michael Nasser and Kelly O'Brien discuss the realities of owning an independent practice in rural settings. Kelly candidly shares how they built a lifestyle business, navigated business partnerships, overcame staff challenges, and touched on the importance of mental health awareness & support in the optical industry.


Key Topics with Timestamps:

1:09 - Kelly O'Brien's background before co-owning an independent optometry practice

4:20 - Transitioning from corporate optometry to independent practice

7:53 - Navigating the business side of independent practice

10:35 - Hiring the right staff in your optometry practice

13:28 - Balancing business partnerships & maintaining relationships

19:17 - Leadership and staff management in independent optometry

21:49 - Challenges of being a woman in leadership

26:34 - Effective strategies for building a loyal patient base

30:25 - Running an optometry practice in a rural setting

32:29 - Mental health challenges in optometry practice

36:39 - The most rewarding experience working in rural optometry

39:28 - Going the extra mile for patient care

45:03 - Staying motivated through challenges

47:53 - The dynamics of having an optometrist partner

50:38 - Advice for new optometrist and future practice owner

53:01 - Marriage through the lens of an optometrist



Mentioned Resources:

Bridge Eye Care: https://bridgeeyecare.com.au/

OPSM: https://www.opsm.com.au/

ProVision: https://www.provision.com.au/



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Connect with Kelly O’Brien:

LinkedIn:   / kelly-o-brien-984311100  

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