If you’ve got your eye on growth and success, then running multiple subleases might just be for you.

In our cover feature in this issue, we catch up with three busy corporate optometrists—some running as many as five subleases—to learn about the pros and cons of the endeavor.

One of the big pros: Staff fluidity + coverage. “Your staff from your first office can cross-train the staff in the newer one. You can move staff around to cover vacations or unexpected leaves,” says Carla Gavilanes Gasparini, O.D., who runs two Walmart subleases in Austin, TX.

One of the cons: Staffing + time management. “There are some disadvantages with having to find doctors, add more staff, and time management issues,” says Torrey Carlson, O.D., who runs five LensCrafters subleases in Tennessee.

For more key pros + cons, check out our Are You Ready to Multitask? feature (starting on page 12), written by COT!’s contributing editor, Maria Sampalis, O.D.

In our New Grad column in this issue on page 10, Dr. Sampalis also delivers five must-read tips for new O.D.s who are about to sign on the dotted line. Teaser: negotiating is sometimes a must, as is consulting with a lawyer or your state or local optometric association.

There’s also much, much more in this content-packed issue of COT! On page 16 check out our enlightening and inspiring interview with National Vision’s “Chief People Officer,” Bill Clark, on developing a strong company culture.

We hope you enjoy the issue!

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Erinn Morgan
Editor-in-Chief + Editorial Director
Corporate Optometry Today! + Eyecare Business