20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry

Why failure can be your friend with Dr. Chris Wolfe, OD

20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry

Show Notes

Why failure can be your friend with Dr. Chris Wolfe, ODHow can failure be your friend, and why should you embrace failure? On this episode—which is actually me guest-hosting Dr. Chris Wolfe's podcast EyeCode Media—we discuss a journey Chris has been on for awhile, how he failed, and why he considers the failure a positive influence in his life. I share my perspective of the situation and the lessons practice owners should take away from Chris's experience.

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