Episodes

July 5, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget.- Change with a Purpose

Ultimate O.D. Nugget.- Change with a Purpose In this week's nugget it's all about making changes that matter. We all have those uncomfortable situations pop up that are few and far between, and we feel the need to put a …

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June 30, 2022

CEO Series: Online + Social Media Presence - E103

CEO Series: Online + Social Media Presence - E103 Highlights from this episode: CEO Series: Online + Social Media Presence (2:06) Office Talk: Frame Pricing, Strategy for rest of the year (15:31) In today's episode, we are co...

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June 27, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Frame Margins

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Frame Margins In this week's nugget it's all about controlling your frame margins. Do you know what your margins are? How often do you check them? Chances are you need to take a look at them …

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June 25, 2022

Outside the Box - Evon Mendrin (Optometry Wealth Advisors) Interview

Outside the Box - Social Jazz Interview Welcome to new bonus episodes we are launching with a segment called "Outside the Box"! There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained from other businesses/industries that can be applied ...

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June 23, 2022

CEO Series: Evaluating Your BHAG/Vivd Vision - E102

CEO Series: Evaluating Your BHAG/Vivd Vision - E102 Highlights from this episode: CEO Series: Evaluating Your BHAG/Vivd Vision (2:31) Office Talk: Slower Weeks, Seasonal Businesses (17:22) In today's episode, we are starting ...

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June 20, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - The Danger of "Good" and "Gratitude"

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - The Danger of "Good" and "Gratitude" In this week's nugget it's all about not letting "good" and "gratitude" for where you're at keep you from continuing to improve and make things even better. Enjoy! J...

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June 16, 2022

Listener Q&A - E101

Listener Q&A - E101 Highlights from this episode: Listener Q&A (1:53) Office Talk: Hiring & Interviewing from the applicant's POV (21:00) In today's episode, we have taken a bunch of listener questions and given you all the a...

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June 13, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - The Power of Choice

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - The Power of Choice In this week's nugget it's all about the power of choice... your patients', your vendors, and yours. Life is too short to work with people you don't like. This road also goes …

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June 9, 2022

Making Managed Care Work For You - E100

Make Managed Care Work For You - E100 Highlights from this episode: Make Managed Care Work For You (1:56) Office Talk: Office Meeting & Highlight Board (13:07) Managed care is a much talked about battle we fight in our practi...

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June 6, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Hiring

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Hiring In this week's nugget it's all about Hiring! This can be one of the worst parts of being a business owner unfortunately but you can use it to your advantage and build a bigger, better …

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June 2, 2022

4 Reasons to Choose YOU! - E99

4 Reasons to Choose YOU! - E99 Highlights from this episode: 4 Reasons to Choose YOU! (2:00) Office Talk: Hiring a Doc & Networking (15:08) When you are venturing into a new niche, practice, etc. there are a few things …

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May 30, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Efficiency vs. Volume

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Efficiency vs. Volume In this week's nugget it's all about what kind of practice you are going to have. Are you going to go for an efficient practice and see fewer people but have lower overhead? …

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May 26, 2022

4 Ways to Make Your Business Successful - E98

4 Ways to Make Your Business Successful - E98 Highlights from this episode: 4 Ways to Make Your Business Successful (1:58) Office Talk: Hiring Saga (21:10) The scary part about starting a business, a niche, etc. is you don't ...

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May 23, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - The #1 Skill of A Successful Optometrist

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - The #1 Skill of A Successful Optometrist In this week's nugget it's all about what makes an Optometrist successful. What is their secret ingredient that makes it happen for them? We have the answer. Enj...

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May 22, 2022

Outside the Box - Social Jazz Interview

Outside the Box - Social Jazz Interview Welcome to new bonus episodes we are launching with a segment called "Outside the Box"! There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained from other businesses/industries that can be applied ...

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May 19, 2022

Marriage Wisdom Applied To Your Practice - E97

Marriage Wisdom Applied To Your Practice - E97 Highlights from this episode: Marriage Wisdom for Your Practice (1:43) Office Talk: Hiring & Patient Stories (13:03) It's wedding season! With marriage advice being given like cr...

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May 16, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Why You?

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Why You? In this week's nugget it's all about why patients should choose you. What do you bring to the table that makes you special? Would you drive 45 minutes to experience an exam at your …

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May 12, 2022

Creating a Niche in Your Practice - E96

Creating a Niche in Your Practice - E96 Highlights from this episode: Creating a Niche in Your Practice (00:37) Office Talk: Patient of many offices & Hiring (12:01) The Riches are in the Niches! We've all heard this saying r...

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May 9, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Comparison is the Thief of Joy In this week's nugget it's all about how to keep your joy. Comparison is the quickest way to start losing perspective and let unhappiness and unfulfillment take hold. Don'...

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May 5, 2022

Lessons from Costco - E95

Lessons from Costco - E95 Highlights from this episode: Lessons from Costco (00:47) Office Talk: CEO Mindset in my practice (18:36) If you are lucky enough to have a Costco nearby (or have listened to this podcast for any amo...

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May 2, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - KISS

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - KISS In this week's nugget it's all about how easy you make your life. My advice? Keep it simple stupid. Enjoy! Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the …

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April 28, 2022

Three Perks of Private Practice - E94

Three Perks of Private Practice - E94 Highlights from this episode: Three Perks of Private Practice (00:43) Office Talk: Mental health & reviews (17:37) In today's episode, we are talking about some perks of being in private ...

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April 25, 2022

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Choosing the Right Candidates

Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Choosing the Right Candidates In this week's nugget it's all about setting yourself up for success and picking the right people. Enjoy! Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all …

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April 21, 2022

4 Small Changes with Big ROI - E93

4 Small Changes with Big ROI - E93 Highlights from this episode: 4 Small Changes with BIG ROI (00:44) Office Talk: Addressing problems & Being the squeaky wheel (14:27) There are lots of "big" changes you could make in your …

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