The key to improving or fixing an issue is really getting to the root of the problem and getting granular about what the problem actually is. A lot of times we can be too general and in doing so, we aren't being efficient or nearly as effective as we could…
In this week's nugget, we are talking about success and what it really means. Happiness you will find is not at the top of the list... or anywhere close, really! 🤯 #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great…
If you want to really fix an issue, you better know exactly what the issue is! Otherwise, you'll spend your time fixing little things that don't matter and aren't addressing the real problem. 🤓 It's fine to start out with a big picture idea of what you are attacking, but…
Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Run Down: 5 Steps to Growth & Improvement in Your Practice 20:08 - Office Talk: AOA - Optometry's Meeting Recap 25:51 - Closing Thought: The Season You're In In this week's episode we are talking about 5 steps to promote growth and make improvements…
Pain is inevitable. The question is will it be due to growth or due to becoming stagnant? There are things you are choosing not to do so you don't feel uncomfortable. Take a look at those things and think about if it's really serving you or not. 👉Check out the…
This is the big question: How Bad Do You Want It? You may find that you don't really want it as bad as you thought and that's ok! You have to be honest with yourself though and stop pretending. You could also end up on the other end of the…
In this week's nugget, we are talking about how important it is that you have a mentor, business parter, or someone you trust that can give you a different perspective in your practice. If you always agree and think the same way about things, you won't have your blindspots covered…
The pain of change is a real thing! 😬 The only thing that makes it worth it is if the pain of staying the same is greater. If where you're at doesn't feel that bad, do you think you're going to make a change and stick with it? ... it's…
Remember the picture you had in your head way back at the beginning about how you were going to practice? 🧐 Are you doing what you thought? Or have things changed? 👉 Check out the full episode at: https://youtu.be/Y0mni6S5Kfo #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the…
Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Run Down: What Do You Want? Are You Willing to go Through Pain to Get it? 15:08 - Office Talk: First Dry Eye, Next Optical 18:34 - Closing Thought: Taking the Power Away From the Word "No" In this week's episode we are…
What do you think the standard, run-of-the-mill private practice owner's risk tolerance is? For the majority: not very high. 😬 We are the type of people who typically AVOID risk at all costs and want ALL the control we can get. This doesn't mesh well with trying to grow and…
The two things that will hold you back from having the practice you want are: RISK & CONTROL. The key is to mitigate the risk but still take it and learn to give up some control. This is much harder done than said and requires constant adjustment. Get a good…
What is your talent worth? 🕰️ The answer is it's invaluable. You need to protect it and use it only for things that are going to benefit you. Take the lesson of the tiger and the donkey. Don't worry about the donkeys of the world that will just try to…
📈 Mitigating risk is the key to limiting your losses and still allow yourself to continue moving forward. You've heard the adage 'no risk, no reward' and that is completely true. This doesn't mean throw yourself out of the plane and just HOPE something happens to keep you alive. ⭐️…
If you are thinking being a business owner is what you want to do, think about what part of it really sparks your interest. Is it the management, tinkering, etc.? OR is it getting granular with the numbers, thinking big picture, etc? These are two very different things. The former…
Time Codes: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Run Down: Risk & Control 16:16 - Office Talk: Time for Change 20:12 - Closing Thought: You Find What You Look For In this episode we are talking about the two roadblocks standing in our way to a successful practice: risk and control.…
🔥 BIG Business Owner Lesson right here: CONFIDENCE BREEDS SUCCESS 🔥 If you are confident, others will follow. That gives you more confidence and the cycle continues. Enjoy and go confidently! 👉 Want to hear more? Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/be-iI9cP2Wo #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun…
Need some direction as an entrepreneur or practice owner? Here it is: 👉 DOUBLE DOWN ON WHAT YOU LOVE. 👈 It's better to put your time, effort, and energy into something you enjoy and are passionate about and have it take off than something that doesn't light you up in…
In this week's nugget we are learning the lesson of the turkey. If we don't keep our heads up and stay aware, we are going to wake up one day and our heads will be chopped off! Pay attention to life's patterns and you will see the farmer sharpening his…
What kind of person are you? 👉 Are you driven by the status and accolades of accomplishments? OR are you more motivated by just the act of doing it? The people who are the most satisfied in their success are those who do it for the love of the doing…
Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Run Down: 5 Traits of the Most Successful Practice Owners 17:11 - Office Talk: What Happens When We Sell 22:11 - Closing Thought: We are the thoughts we constantly think In this week's episode, we are talking about the 5 common traits shared by…
You MUST address your weak points if you want to grow. Ignoring them and hoping the strong pieces will pull you through won't be enough. To be great, you need to get everything dialed in. What can you improve by 1%. There will always be something. And, this is different…
You've heard the adage "tough times make tough people" and that's no different in a staff environment. Turmoil will undoubtedly weed out people who aren't up for the challenge but it will also ensure that the ones who stay are worth fighting for and will do the same for you.…
There is a very small but important distinction between talent and genius. And that is being able to see what other people cannot. 👁 You want to be successful? Start dialing in your vision. Notice the little patterns and nuances that no one else pays attention to and you'll start…