From Optometry to Tech: Brianna Rhue’s Journey, Growth, and Scaling with AI

The AI Advantage: Smart Tech for Modern Leaders

In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Dr. Brianna Rhue, CEO and co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens, to explore the real-world challenges and breakthroughs at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Brianna shares her journey from optometrist to tech entrepreneur, offering candid insights into building and scaling a SaaS business in the healthcare space.

You'll hear Brianna discuss how she curates her LinkedIn for constant learning, the importance of consistency and focus as a leader, and why scaling a healthcare tech company comes with unique obstacles. She breaks down her favorite business books, the lessons they’ve taught her, and practical tactics like her “three frogs” productivity method to keep her team— and herself—on track. Together, Solomon and Brianna examine how AI and automation are transforming daily operations, lead generation, and team culture, while also addressing the mindset shifts required to lead a growing company.

If you’re interested in the messy reality of bringing innovation into a highly regulated industry, building value-driven partnerships, and nurturing a culture of curiosity and continuous growth, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in for actionable advice, honest stories, and plenty of inspiration for founders and leaders navigating change in today’s rapidly evolving world.

Key Moments:

05:21 "Time Management and Focus Shift"

08:05 "Data Utilization in Business Growth"

11:29 Impact of Reading and Automation

13:43 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

16:42 Tesla Bot Outperforms Humans in Sales

22:40 "Collaborative Growth in Contact Lenses"

23:28 Scaling Without Chaos

26:41 "Value Relationships and Integrity"

31:55 Valuing Community Relationships

34:23 Weekly CEO Peer Support Sessions

37:15 "Communication in Marriage"

40:41 Reverse Engineering Success

43:10 Mission-Driven Journeys and Values

46:09 "Three Frogs Accountability Game"

About the guest:

Brianna Rhue discovered her passion for optometry as a young girl, after a visit to the eye doctor and being inspired by her father’s optometrist friends. Determined to pursue this path, she went on to attend optometry school and became a doctor. Brianna realized her dream of owning her own private practice in 2015 and later bought out her partner in 2022. Along the way, she’s experienced both fruitful and challenging partnerships, shaping her journey as a practice owner. Brianna is active on LinkedIn and welcomes new connections there.

How to connect Brianna :

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannarhue/

Business Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drcontactlens/
Website: https://www.drcontactlens.com/

About the host :

Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise—sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech—offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to decode the technologies shaping tomorrow.

Contact Solomon:

Website : https://solonox.net/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swilliams1992/