In This Episode:

In this episode, host Adam Sierra talks with Dr. Kevin Semma, an accomplished optometrist and entrepreneur. Dr. Semma shares his journey from aspiring medical student to establishing his own optometry practice, Maple Eye Care and Eyewear, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The discussion revolves around the challenges and triumphs of starting a practice from scratch, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the integration of retail aspects into the healthcare profession.

Guest:

Dr. Kevin Semma is a distinguished optometrist who graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. As the founder of Maple Eye Care and Eyewear, he specializes in concierge primary care, ocular disease, surgical co-management, and contact lenses. Dr. Semma is passionate about inspiring others to start their practices and is well-versed in leveraging the latest technology to enhance patient care.

Key Points & Highlights:

• Dr. Semma discusses his initial plan to enter medical school, his challenges with the MCAT, and the pivot to optometry which opened new entrepreneurial avenues.

  
  



• Insights into Dr. Semma's decision to open his own practice, influenced by his background working in his father's business and the desire to merge clinical practice with business ownership.

  
  



• Dr. Semma shares the daunting aspects of starting a practice, such as securing financing, choosing a location, and the realities of building a customer base in a competitive market.

  
  

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