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Nov. 8, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - What To Do When You're Slow

Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this week's nugget it's all about how to handle those slow …

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Nov. 4, 2021

What Language Are You Speaking? - E69

What Language Are You Speaking? - E69 Highlights from this episode: What Language Are You Speaking? (00:38) Office Talk: It's all about the details! (16:13) To connect with your patients and gain their trust, you have to be s...

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Nov. 1, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Myokymia & Ocular Migraines

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Myokymia & Ocular Migraines Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this week's nug...

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Oct. 28, 2021

Top Tips for Handling a Slow Season - E68

Top Tips for Handling a Slow Season - E68 Highlights from this episode: Top Tips for Handling a Slow Season (00:38) Office Talk: 10 Year Anniversary for Practice (15:07) Whether you are just starting out on your own or are …

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Oct. 25, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - BHAG

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - BHAG Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this week's nugget it's all about …

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Oct. 21, 2021

Charge What You're Worth! - E67

Charge What You're Worth! - E67 Highlights from this episode: Charge What You're Worth (00:35) Office Talk: Dropping a Frame Line, Chats with Ultimate O.D.'s (12:31) Think about it: your prices dictate the kind of person that...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Recalls on Steroids

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Recalls on Steroids Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this week's nugget it's...

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Oct. 14, 2021

Top 5 Tips to Connect With Your Patients - E66

Top 5 Tips to Connect With Your Patients - E66 Highlights from this episode: Top Tips to Connect With Your Patients (00:36) Office Talk: Sustainability, MCO Student Project, & Setting Expectations (12:13) In our profession, w...

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Oct. 11, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - What Are You Worth?

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - What Are You Worth? Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this week's nugget …

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Oct. 7, 2021

Case Studies on Customer Service - E65

Case Studies on Customer Service - E65 Highlights from this episode: Case Studies on Customer Service (00:40) Office Talk: Staffing & Intern Update (21:05) Don't you ever wonder if other practitioners have the same experience...

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Oct. 4, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - What You Talk About, You Get

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - What You Talk About, You Get Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this …

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Sept. 30, 2021

3 Keys to Being a Successful Leader in Your Practice - E64

3 Keys to Being a Successful Leader in Your Practice - E64 Highlights from this episode: 3 Keys to Being a Successful Leader in Your Practice (00:39) Office Talk: Referrals, Cohesive Team, & Office Causes (15:40) If you want ...

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Sept. 27, 2021

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Marketing

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Marketing Welcome back to our Ultimate O.D. Nuggets! These are quick mini-episodes where we bring you a valuable pearl that you can use to start your week out right. In this week's nugget it's all about...

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Sept. 23, 2021

5 Big Picture Things You Can Do to Give a Better Patient Experience -…

5 Big Picture Things You Can Do to Give a Better Patient Experience - E63 Highlights from this episode: 5 Big Picture Things You Can Do to Give a Better Patient Experience (00:41) Office Talk: Staff Reviews & Office Intern …

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Sept. 16, 2021

What Do You Do Here? - E62

What Do You Do Here? - E62 Highlights from this episode: What Do You Do Here? (00:48) Office Talk: Finding your sweet spot, Community, etc. (12:16) I'm bringing back a famous John F. Kennedy story to illustrate the bigger vis...

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Sept. 9, 2021

5 Things a Door to Door Salesperson Can Teach You - E61

5 Things a Door to Door Salesperson Can Teach You - E61 Highlights from this episode: 5 Things a Door to Door Salesperson Can Teach You (00:37) Office Talk: Sweet Spot, Student Intern, & Community Involvement (13:00) Door to ...

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Sept. 2, 2021

What Football Taught Me About Optometry [Holiday Episode]- E60

What Football Taught Me About Optometry [Holiday Episode]- E60 Highlights from this episode: What Football Taught Me About Optometry (00:42) Office Talk: Scleral Clinic Update, Docs going the extra mile, New Office low down (...

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Aug. 26, 2021

7 Reasons Your Patients Are Firing You - E59

7 Reasons Your Patients Are Firing You - E59 Highlights from this episode: 7 Reasons Your Patients Are Firing You (00:56) Office Talk: Solution Reach, Patient Communication, & Networking (14:00) In our profession being "fired...

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Aug. 19, 2021

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Organizational Chart - E58

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Organizational Chart - E58 Highlights from this episode: Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Organizational Chart (00:44) Office Talk: Ruth's Chris & New Schedule (11:28) If you've listened...

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Aug. 12, 2021

The Curse of Knowledge in Optometry - E57

The Curse of Knowledge in Optometry - E57 Highlights from this episode: The Curse of Knowledge in Optometry (00:43) Office Talk: Rebranding my practice, new frame line update (14:04) Not to sound arrogant, but we are pretty s...

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Aug. 5, 2021

Optometry's Purple Cow - E56

Optometry's Purple Cow - E56 Highlights from this episode: Optometry's Purple Cow (00:48) Office Talk: Recruiting a Doctor, Ruth's Chris, & Office Updates (15:30) The Purple Cow is a book by Seth Godin and I would highly reco...

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July 29, 2021

3 Ways to Grow Your Practice 2X - E55

3 Ways to Grow Your Practice 2X - E55 Highlights from this episode: 3 Ways to Grow Your Practice 2X (00:) Office Talk: Convo with my Mentor (13:41) There are so many little tricks out there claiming to be the …

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July 22, 2021

Step-by-Step Guide to Amazing Customer Service: Part 2 - E54

Step-by-Step Guide to Amazing Customer Service: Part 2 - E54 Highlights from this episode: Step-by-Step Guide to Amazing Customer Service: Part 2 (00:42) Office Talk: Managed Care, Practice Purchases, & New Rules (14:37) In t...

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July 15, 2021

Step-by-Step Guide to Amazing Customer Service: Part 1 - E53

Step-by-Step Guide to Amazing Customer Service: Part 1 - E53 Highlights from this episode: Step-by-Step Guide to Amazing Customer Service: Part 1 (00:43) Office Talk: Growing the Practice & Office Culture (22:59) We talk abou...

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