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Aug. 18, 2023

Staffing Issues! | E162 SHORT 1

If you are in private practice, you deal with staffing issues. It's just a part of life. There are absolutely things you can do to make it NOT as large a part of your life but if you are dead set against dealing with these kind of issues, private practice…

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Aug. 17, 2023

Are You Efficient or Short Staffed? | E162

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Are You Efficient or Short Staffed? 27:24 - Office Talk: Failing forward on finding a new location 29:39 - Closing Thought: "Dream Big Dreams" The one consistent problem private practice owner deal with is staffing issues. Not only how to properly manage the team…

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Aug. 16, 2023

What are you the best at? | E161 SHORT 4

What can set you apart from the competition? What can you be the best in the world at? To figure this out, you need to know DEFINITIVELY the problem you are solving! Check out the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/wbtnFAMzMRk #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to…

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Aug. 15, 2023

What is Our Story? | E161 SHORT 3

Everyone has a story. THAT is your brand. Now you just need to find a way to convey it to your ideal customer and bring them through the door. Check out the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/wbtnFAMzMRk #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to…

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Aug. 14, 2023

Your heros are not gods | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

We all have people we look up to. We admire and respect them and sometimes we may feel they are somehow not human. Like they do not face the same challenges or distractions as we mortals do. That could not be farther from the truth however. The people you think…

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Aug. 12, 2023

Selling the Story | E161 SHORT 2 #optometrypodcast #theultimateod #theultimateodpodcast

What makes a brand? Their story. How do they make money? They sell their story! They get people emotionally invested and the rest is history. Check out the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/wbtnFAMzMRk #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all…

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Aug. 11, 2023

What do you expect from a brand? | E161 SHORT 1 #optometrypodcast

There are big brands you know and love and one of the reasons you love them so much is you know EXACTLY what you can expect from them. This is both good news and bad news because that means all you have to do is be consistent... but that means…

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Aug. 10, 2023

Can an Optometry Office Have a Brand? | E161

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Run Down: Can an Optometry Office Have a Brand? 15:13 - Office Talk: Interviews 17:53 - Closing Thought: Overpaying for special things In this episode we are talking about brands. You hear that word and immediately names start filling your mind that you readily…

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Aug. 9, 2023

Accept Reality & Take ACTION! | E160 SHORT 4

Changing the past and wishing on the future are both worthless endeavors. You want to make big things happen? Accept were you are (your current reality) and then TAKE ACTION! Check out the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/5ldPrXOO7u4 #optometrypodcast #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the…

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Aug. 8, 2023

The Time to Act is NOW! | E160 SHORT 3

You are never going to feel like you have MORE TIME. We all have the same number of hours in a day, you just choose how to allocate them. Do not wait until you feel like the "timing is right". The time to take act is NOW! Check out the…

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Aug. 7, 2023

Whether Carrot or the Stick, Use What Motivates You | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

Everybody has something that is motivating them. Sometimes it's a prize, sometimes it's just to avoid something unfavorable. Whatever the reason, it can be used to push you to succeed. Find whatever you can that makes you move and USE IT! #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe…

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Aug. 5, 2023

Don't Expect it to Get Easier | E160 SHORT 2

Stop looking longingly at the past or decide to put things off until the "future" (it will never arrive). There are always going to be new obligations and obstacles that are going to pop up. The time to take action is NOW! Check out the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/5ldPrXOO7u4…

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Aug. 4, 2023

Expectations & the Unknown | E160 SHORT 1

When something is new, it can be difficult to know what kind of expectations to set. The thing is though, our expectations have a direct effect on our outcome! It's ok if you don't know what your expectations should be specifically but know if you come out the the gate…

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Aug. 3, 2023

How Your Expectations Control Your Outcome | E160

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Run Down: How your expectations control your outcome 16:46 - Office Talk: The spot that got away 24:14 - Closing Thought: 20 Hours to Mastery In this episode we are talking about the incredible difference it makes in business when you have intentionally set…

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Aug. 1, 2023

You Already Are Who You Want to Be. Act Like It! | E159 SHORT 4

Change your mindset NOW. Start thinking and acting like that big dog you dream of being. What would they be spending their time on? Would they be worrying about this little thing that I won't let go of? Probably not. Check out the full episode at 👉 https://youtu.be/91ISr0c3U4c #theultimateod #optometrypodcast…

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Aug. 1, 2023

Listen to Your body | E159 SHORT 3

If you ignore the alerts your body gives you, it will find a way to shut you down. Pay attention and respect your health! Check out the full episode at 👉 https://youtu.be/91ISr0c3U4c #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the…

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July 31, 2023

Action Will Always Beat Inaction | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

Sometimes, the bigger the goal the more intimidating it is. When that is the case, the next step is ACTION. You will never get where you want to go unless you DO SOMETHING! ACTION always trumps INACTION. #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the fun and subscribe to the podcast to…

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July 29, 2023

You Regret the Shots You Don't Take | E159 SHORT 2

Missed opportunities are followed closely by regret. Sure, there may be some things you've done that you wish you hadn't but I'll bet there are even more things you DIDN'T do that you wish you had. Check out the full episode at 👉 https://youtu.be/91ISr0c3U4c #theultimateod #optometrypodcast #theultimateodpodcast Join in the…

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July 28, 2023

Words of Wisdom | E159 SHORT 1

What do want your kids to remember you saying when you're gone? For me it's "never let fear stop you from doing something great". It's something I say every night to them and hopefully will leave a lasting impact on their lives. #perspective Check out the full episode at 👉…

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July 27, 2023

Do You Have the Perspective You Need to Be Successful in Optometry? | E159

Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Run Down: Do You Have the Perspective You Need to Be Successful in Optometry? 21:10 - Office Talk: What Do My Office Meetings Look Like? 24:58 - Closing Thought: The Better You Are, the Less Appreciated the Skill is In this episode we are…

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July 26, 2023

3 NEEDS for Practice Growth | E158 SHORT 3

Letting go sucks. Especially when it's something you might be emotionally attached to... like your practice for example. 😬 There is a season for being a control freak and that's when you are honing your craft. However, once you've done that and are ready for the next step, that requires…

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July 25, 2023

3 Needs for Practice Growth | E158 SHORT 2

TIME is the ultimate resource, right? It's what we are constantly battling against in everything we do. How do we best allocate it? What is worth spending it on? All these are important questions that we have to answer every day in our practices. How are you answering it in…

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July 24, 2023

You Control the Narrative | Ultimate O.D. Nugget

In this week's nugget, we are talking about something Steve Jobs used called a "reality distortion field" which allowed him to create his own narrative of situations in his mind. If you approach situations in with a positive perspective, you are more likely to have a positive outcome. If you…

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July 21, 2023

3 Needs for Practice Growth | E158 SHORT 1

Do you experience flagging energy when you start something new and things maybe don't take off the way you want? 🧐 This is one of the most crucial decision points in your journey. Depending on how you react to this situation, you reaching your goal could be infinitely easier or…

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