Dr. Courtney Dryer shares her step-by-step approach to a successful cold start. Dr. Courtney Dryer began her own practice in Charlotte, NC after deciding that working for someone else was not her dream. With her Autarchic Spec Shop, she chose to become more of a boutique, high-end business serving patients that would appreciate the quality of care and products that …

Dr. Courtney Dryer shares her step-by-step approach to a successful cold start. Dr. Courtney Dryer may well be the poster child for the DIY start-up. “I wasn’t really mentored,” said Dryer in an interview at Autarchic Spec Shop, her one-of-a-kind eye care practice in Charlotte, NC. “It was just a learning process. I did a lot of Googling and learning …

Dr. Courtney Dryer shares her step-by-step approach to a successful cold start. Dr. Courtney Dryer began her independent practice, Autarchic Spec Shop, six years ago in Charlotte, NC after realizing she wanted more control over day-to-day decision-making. “I had worked for a doctor and saw things that could be improved or expanded,” she said in an interview at her chic …

Rev360 Director of Professional Relations Along with the excitement of going into business for yourself, there’s often a bit of apprehension. Sound guidance and tips from someone who’s already successfully traveled the journey of business start-up and ownership can be an invaluable resource. In this brief article, I share my own experience to answer some of the most common questions …

A Guide to Opening a New Optometry Practice Opening a practice cold or buying a practice is a very challenging, yet rewarding adventure. There are many ways to go about this business opportunity, however you must have two key elements to succeed: a good mentor and an excellent support system. With these two things, along with the proper research and …