Personal Branding in Optometry – Featuring Dr. Darryl Glover

03/13/25 • 39 min

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Allen (@DoctorEyeHealth) sits down with Dr. Darryl Glover to discuss the power of personal branding in optometry. With a career spanning multiple roles—including eyewear consultant, optometric technician, office manager, and optometrist—Dr. Glover shares how his diverse experience shaped his entrepreneurial journey and helped him build a standout brand in the eye care industry. Dr. Glover introduces his B.R.A.N.D. framework (the “secret sauce”) offering practical strategies for optometrists and optometry students looking to establish their personal brand, expand their reach, and elevate their careers. Tune in to learn: ✅ How personal branding can set you apart in optometry ✅ Actionable steps for building an authentic and impactful professional identity ✅ Understanding what branding really is (hint: it’s more than just a logo!) ✅ Utilizing social media to elevate a brand 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights from leaders in the eye care industry! #Optometry #PersonalBranding Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media. For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/ Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.

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Andrew Kemp, OD, FAAO, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Houston College of Optometry and AOA’s 2022 Optometric Educator of the Year Award winner, who is providing hands-on education in a community-based clinic. Working with optometry students at a clinic in Dallas, Dr. Kemp is proud to provide a wide variety of care to an underserved population. His goal as an educator is to foster an environment where students are comfortable asking questions, going through the process, and making decisions in a clinical environment. His personal passions include glaucoma care, specialty contact lenses, and billing and coding.

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