Welcome to Optometrists Building Empires! Each week, host Ankit Patel, explores the journey of multi-practice ownership and leadership in optometry with some of the top minds in his field. This show is sponsored by My Business Care Team: We help increase revenue, reduce costs, and reduce staffing headaches. Let's build your empire together!
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Welcome to The College of Optometrists' podcast. Hosted by our Clinical Advisers, the podcast covers the latest research, cutting-edge technology, and advancements in eye care. Join respected industry leaders, expert clinicians, and patients as they share unique insights, real-life experiences, and practical tips for maintaining eye health.
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20/20 MONEY, hosted by Certified Financial Planner and experienced Wealth Adviser Adam Cmejla, aims to bring clarity to financial concepts and strategies that impact optometrists. For more information on the show and on Adam, please visit https://www.integratedpwm.com/
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What does your ideal optometry practice look like? Eye Own a Business is your go-to resource, whether you’re an established owner or aspiring optometrist. Hosted by Dr. Steve Vargo, this podcast offers expert insights to help you grow your practice, enhance patient care, and so much more. Follow us and keep dreaming big!
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With over 10M downloads, join Sim, an optometrist turned Forbes 30 under 30 investor, as she breaks down the intimidating and not-so-well-taught world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon. New episodes every Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The Ultimate O.D. podcast with host, optometrist and practice owner, Dr. Nick Lillie. Join us weekly as Dr. Lillie brings the real talk with hard won wisdom and levity on all things Optometry such as practice management, practice specialties, business tips, and more all from his own personal experience!
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The OT Podcast is brought to you by Optometry Today. Bimonthly in frequency, it is hosted by Dr Ian Beasley and Ceri Smith-Jaynes. Each episode, the optometrist duo will sit down with a prominent optics professional and take a deep dive into their field of expertise (so expect to hear from some well-known names).
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Student Optometrist support focusing on the pre reg element and discussions with fellow Optometry students regarding their journey. linking into the key pre reg Optometrist competancies in line with the College of Optometrist clinical guidelines
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REVENUE RX is a winning prescription for optical store / optometrist owners, where the focus is on making more money!” We uncover new ideas and useful insights as we explore OPTICAL STORE WINS! The podcast is for eye care professionals (ECP) who want to grow and build their business but don’t know where to start, have run out of ideas & don’t have the time. Discover how an entrepreneur owned and ran 2 successful optical stores for 16 years and worked only 2 days a week! Understand the differ ...
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Dr. Harbir Sian is an award-winning optometrist based in Vancouver, Canada. In The 20/20, Dr. Sian interviews guests from various backgrounds and industries to share their struggles and successes. Guests include business owners, entrepreneurs, world-class athletes, media personalities, medical professionals, and more. Through conversations with these guests, Canada's number 1 optometry podcast brings clarity to business, entrepreneurship, and eyecare. Dr. Sian also shares his personal experi ...
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I'm an Optometrist with a private practice in the UK and I love business and marketing...I enjoy helping other Optometrists who are stuck in their practice to get out of the "hamster wheel" and systematize their practice to enjoy the world beyond the four walls of a consulting room!... My mission is to make great Optometrists become highly successful business owners. There is so much more to life than simply asking "Is it better with one or two?!"
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Welcome to The Berne Podcast, a thought-provoking and informative journey with Dr. Sam Berne, an expert behavioral optometrist, and holistic health practitioner. Delve deep into the world of functional vision, eye wellness, and natural solutions for common and complex vision issues. Each episode explores Dr. Berne’s unique physical vision therapy protocols, integrating natural and holistic techniques to improve eye health, enhance vision, and support overall well-being. Whether you’re curiou ...
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Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent “new normal”? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral O ...
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Goodrich Optical offers complete eyecare near Holt that includes eye tests, medical exams, glasses, and contact lenses for the entire family. If you would like to be treated by an eye doctor that has the knowledge and training necessary to treat you, beyond just prescribing corrective lenses.
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Are you getting the best out of your career? Each episode of Optometry Talks is jam-packed with advice and updates from the experts on everything related to being an optometrist in Australia today! Music: “la única by Birocratic”
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Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
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In this podcast, Clinical Optometrist Vik Measuria will share education and information about all eye-related matters. With interviews from other eye health professionals as well as real patients who are living with eye disease and visual loss on a daily basis, this podcasts aims to be a support network for all.
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Review of Optometric Business is an online publication designed to provide the optometrist with a tool set to manage and grow the practice as a business.
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Trillium Eye Care in Mississauga is another eye care clinic owned by Dr. Alexandra Vorobeva, a managing optometrist in Port Credit, Mississauga. We offer complete, professional and personalized eye care services that range from eye exams and prescription eyewear to LASIK consultations. We also provide direct billing options for most vision insurance plans. Visit us for more details.
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Get the best of the iTunes chart topping Thrivetime Show podcast in this show dedicated to growing your business. "It's like Steve Martin meets Steve Forbes." - Jim Stovall - NY Times Best Selling Author. Experience business school without the BS with former US SBA Entrepreneur of the Year Clay Clark and the optometrist turned business tycoon Doctor Robert Zoellner. This award-winning team has been featured on Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Pando Daily, etc.
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Doctor Coach Academy Podcast: Hosted by Dr. Tanzy Kulman, this podcast is your go-to resource for health experts (doctors, phsyicians, dentists, chiropracters, optometrists, therapists, nurses, nps, pas) looking to reclaim their careers, balance their lives, and create financial freedom on their own terms. Dr. Kulman brings practical strategies, mindset shifts, and empowering tools designed to help you break free from burnout and achieve true fulfillment in medicine and beyond. Whether you’r ...
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Hebrew Podcasts makes learning to speak conversational Hebrew practical and enjoyable. Each lesson covers a topic with a Hebrew dialog that is explained in detail. Each Hebrew lesson is enhanced by a lesson guide that provides further information. The guide includes a full transcript, translation, explanations, additional examples, and exercises.
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Our SHARED VISION podcast is CPD on the go, brought to you by Vision Eye Institute, one of Australia’s leading providers of ophthalmic care. Our dedicated team of surgeons combines extensive clinical expertise and a strong research program to deliver best-practice patient care. Join us as our host, optometrist Kristina Iacovangelo, who is also a Clinical Relationships Manager for Victoria, elicits clinical pearls and insights from our doctors on the topics that matter most in clinical optome ...
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Finding your dream job starts with knowing your options. Since 2021, LIFE AS A.. has been hosting conversations with professionals and entrepreneurs from around the globe in order to uncover real life insights and career opportunities. The show delves into fascinating job details, hidden insights, stories and of course, the ways in which the work rubs off on people’s lives. A sampling of guests have included a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist, NY Times best-selling authors, an ...
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Candid conversations with inspiring individuals sharing their stories of living, learning, and betting on themselves. www.parlaypodcast.com
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Welcome to the Doctor Money Matters podcast. I am your host Dr. Tarang Patel, a practicing diagnostic radiologist in Phoenix, AZ. I started this podcast as a way to share knowledge about financial matters as they relate to health care professionals. We spent many years learning about the science and art of providing patient care but most of us have relatively little knowledge about reaching financial well being. I know that I had no formal training in setting up investment accounts, negotiat ...
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A weekly podcast where we discuss controversial topics, current events, entertainment news, and political issues. Listen to interviews from everyday people as they share their thoughts on world issues, entertainment, and their own personal experiences.
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Helix Eye Care is a well-established ophthalmology practice dedicated to innovative vision care with a personal touch. Our goal is to bring the benefits of cutting-edge surgery and the latest technology to our patients, without losing sight of the needs and concerns of each individual patient.
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How Optometrists Are Redefining Career Shifts, Parenthood, and Mental Health
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45:20In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, career shifts in optometry are becoming more common and more necessary. As the industry adapts to changing patient needs, technology, and work-life expectations, eye care professionals are rethinking what it means to grow in their careers. For many, these shifts are driven by more than ambition—they reflect…
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Discovering Your Niche -Cecelia Koetting - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 42
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43:45How can finding a niche like ocular surface disease transform your optometry practice? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sits down with Dr. Cecelia Koetting, a distinguished optometrist, educator, and assistant professor at the University of Colorado. With deep expertise in anterior segment care, neuro-optome…
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What does a career in optometry actually look like? In this episode of LIFE AS A.., we sit down with Dr. Deborah Wang, Director of Career Development at SUNY College of Optometry, to explore the wide-reaching world of vision care and professional growth in healthcare. 👁 From clinical practice to shaping young optometrists’ futures 📚 Behind the scen…
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Vision Health Month with the Canadian Association of Optometrists - Tuesday May 20th, 2025
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28:24Earlier in May, Grant Hardy spoke with Dr. Martin Spiro, the President of the Canadian Association of Optometrists. Dr. Spiro tells Grant about some of the events and campaigns that the CAO is running this year to mark Vision Health Month. Plus, they talk about the importance of eye exams and eye health. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AM…
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PRK, LASIK, and SMILE: Refractive Surgeons Reveal Which is Best for Your Patient - Dr. Darrell Lewis and Dr. Michael Boyd
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30:17Which type of refractive surgery procedure is the best option for your patients? Is it PRK? LASIK? What about SMILE? What are the differences between these? In this episode of The 20/20 Podcast, we have the opportunity to chat with two pre-eminent corneal surgeons to discuss the latest updates in refractive surgery. Dr. Michael Boyd is the owner of…
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Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World by Jessica - Tuesday June 3rd, 2025
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28:55Jessica Slice is a disabled author, speaker, and essayist. She wrote a book called “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World” that has been shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Prize. In this book, Jessica debunks the myths and stereotypes that people with disabilities are “unfit” to care for their children. Join Jessica and…
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Using AI for Smarter Hiring, Training and Efficiency
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37:24In this episode, we welcome back Ankit Patel to discuss the innovative use of AI in his business, My Business Care Team, which provides virtual staffing solutions for eyecare practices. Ankit explains how AI can address staffing challenges, create effective job descriptions, facilitate behavioral-based interviews, and streamline the hiring process.…
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The Truth About Building a Business That Buys You Freedom with Bossbabe Founder, Natalie Ellis
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44:52This week, Sim sits down with Bossbabe founder Natalie Ellis to unpack the money mindset that helped her go from growing up with nothing to building a multimillion-dollar brand. Natalie shares her personal journey with financial literacy, managing lifestyle creep, and creating true freedom by aligning spending with core values. This inspiring and h…
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From blank to bank: How a $35 lens becomes a $525 sale by finishing in-house with Dr. Mike Satryan, OD
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1:04:06Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money. My guest on today's show is Dr. Mike Satryan, OD, a partner with Mountain View Eye in Altoona, PA. Mike is a long-time practice owner who brings over 25 years of experience running an in-house optical lab within their practice. We dive into the substantial cost savings his practice has realized by finishing l…
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Alpine Blue Coaching: Mindful Leadership & Wellness for Eye Care
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30:37Join Dr. Darryl Glover as he sits down with Dr. Melissa Barnett—an acclaimed optometrist, specialty contact lens pioneer, and founder of Alpine Blue Coaching—to uncover the secrets of mindful leadership in eye care. In this engaging conversation, they explore how intentional presence and self-awareness empower teams, why proactive wellness rituals …
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For even more from Dr. Sam, get his free Frankincense video (has had had 1.8 Million Views)–what carrier oils to use?, how to best utilize Frankincense?, and much more. Link: https://drsambernesmembership.com/get/long-uscreen-2033cd Join his practitioner’s training: https://www.drsamberne.com/practitioners-training/ Sam Berne (00:00.076) A reduced …
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National AccessAbility Week with Matthew Shaw - Thursday May 29th, 2025
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28:39Matthew Shaw is the Head of Accessibility Practice at the Rick Hansen Foundation. To kick off National AccessAbility Week, Matthew moderated The Power of Championing Disability Inclusion. Today on the Pulse, Matthew shares the highlights from the panel, the importance of National AccessAbility Week, and some of the other events the Rick Hansen Foun…
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Practice Management: Lessons Learned | E255
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24:14Practice Management: Lessons Learned | E255 Highlights from this episode: Practice Management: Lessons Learned (00:13) Closing Thought: The Cost (22:53) This episode is a conglomeration of the biggest lessons learned and tools I've used the past few months to lay the foundation for the next level. We are putting things in place for another doctor, …
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Behind the pages: 100 years of OPO - Part 2
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28:23To mark the 100th anniversary of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO), four past editors — Neil Charman, Bernard Gilmartin, Christine Dickinson, and David Elliott — along with the current editor, Mark Rosenfield, sat down for a special podcast to reflect on their experiences as editors. OPO is the research journal of The College of Optometrist…
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Check out Dr. Berne’s Free Video On How To Best Use Frankincense For Your Vision and Wellness: http://bit.ly/3SRpKiM Practitioners: Join Dr. Berne for his upcoming retreat: July 17-20 Contact him: [email protected] https://www.drsamberne.com/unlock-your-bodys-natural-healing-with-somatic-movement/ Keywords Iridology, iris colors, health insights, …
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Behind the pages: 100 years of OPO - Part 1
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39:06To mark the 100th anniversary of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO), four past editors — Neil Charman, Bernard Gilmartin, Christine Dickinson, and David Elliott — along with the current editor, Mark Rosenfield, sat down for a special podcast to reflect on their experiences as editors. OPO is the research journal of The College of Optometrist…
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What Is a Neurolens and How Can It Help My Migraines?
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31:00"You don’t have to live with daily migraines, eye strain, or screen fatigue—sometimes, the right lenses can change everything." Today we are joined by Dr. Maria Della Porta, Founder of Della Porta Eyecare to explore an innovative solution for patients experiencing chronic migraines, eye strain, neck tension, and computer vision syndrome: the Neurol…
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Built for Kids: How Dr. Jeremy Ciano Created a Pediatric Powerhouse in Optometry
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31:50In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Ciano shares insights into his journey in pediatric optometry. Dr. Ciano moved to Indiana and started an adult clinic 18 years ago, expanding into pediatric care 12 years ago. Now with four practices, he discusses the unique challenges and rewards of pediatric eye care. Highlights include essential qualities for pediatri…
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Exploring Presbyopia Drops (QLOSI™) with Dr. Jade Coats
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36:52Presbyopia is a natural, age-related condition affecting 128 million worldwide, often addressed with traditional solutions like reading glasses or progressive lenses. However, a groundbreaking alternative is emerging: QLOSI, a new presbyopia treatment featuring a 0.4% pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. During a recent Defocus Media podc…
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7 Surprising Money Habits of Wealthy Women
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18:43This week, Sim breaks down the top money habits of the most successful women — from building multiple income streams to mastering long-term financial planning. Learn how wealthy women invest early, diversify wisely, outsource intentionally, and give back generously. Whether you're in your 20s or 50s, these powerful strategies will help you create y…
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In this episode I will share with you my findings after entering 7 different optical business as a Secret Shopper. My objective was to look for a new frame and wanted to see how I would be engaged and if I might be pleasantly surprised. Hopefully, this would take the form of being educated on what might satisfy both my want and needs, but also prov…
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The home loan balancing act: smart mortgage moves for optometry practice owners with Lee Raykovicz, OD
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1:06:38Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Lee Raykovicz, OD, a mortgage broker with Go Rascal Mortgages. On today's episode we dive into what goes into the mortgage underwriting process, how practice owners can get creative when it comes to purchasing their homes, the details on what Physician loans actually are and how th…
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Celebrating National AccessAbility Week! - Thursday May 22nd, 2025
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30:44During National Access AbilityWeek at the end of May, organizations from across Canada host a variety of activities to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. Brad McCannell is the Vice President of Access and Inclusion at the Rick Hansen Foundation, and he tells Grant about some of the different events that the …
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How to Grow Your Practice Without Destroying It | E254
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16:53How to Grow Your Practice Without Destroying It | E254 Highlights from this episode: How to Grow Your Practice Without Destroying It (00:53) Closing Thought: Humble enough to be replaced, wise enough to know there's no one like me (15:07) I have found the age-old adage "if you're not growing, you're dying" certainly applies to optometry practices. …
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Scaling Up - Tyler Mills + Brian Samartino - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 041
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42:09What does it take to grow a cold-start practice into a thriving multi-location empire? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel sat down with Dr. Brian Samartino and Tyler Mills, co-founders of Premier Eye Associates, to uncover their journey from opening their first doors in 2014 to running three successful locatio…
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Out of Sight, Top of Mind: Leading Remote Teams in Eyecare
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43:12In this episode, Dr. Steve Vargo chats with Corey Pinnegar, founder of remote staffing company TEEM. They delve into the evolving landscape of remote work in optometry. They discuss the challenges of staffing shortages, rising payroll costs, and the potential for virtual assistants (VAs) to fill gaps and alleviate administrative burdens in optometr…
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This week, Sim shares the ultimate 7-day financial glow-up plan to help you take control of your money, build wealth, and live your dream life. From tracking your net worth and cutting back on spending to negotiating a raise and setting up automated investing, this episode breaks down a realistic step-by-step system anyone can follow. Whether you'r…
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REWIND: 3 financial lessons learned from my grandpa and grandma that can shape your relationship with money
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33:10Welcome to this REWIND episode of 20/20 Money! Given that my grandpa just recently celebrated his 96th birthday, I wanted to bring back this episode and share it again for new and long-time listeners alike. It's also a subtle reminder about the importance of understanding longevity risk in one's financial plan. I can only imagine the unfortunate si…
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Eye Care Workforce Crisis: Why We Urgently Need More Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
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37:04The eye care industry is facing a critical moment. Across the country, patients are struggling to access timely vision and medical eye care due to a growing imbalance between provider supply and patient demand. This disparity underscores a truth that can no longer be ignored: we need more optometrists. With a shrinking number of ophthalmologists an…
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Going Viral, Working with Industry, and Finding Work-Life Balance
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31:32In this episode of the 2020 Podcast, Dr. Harbir Sian sits down with Toronto-based optometrist Dr. Alexa Hecht—whose bite-sized videos have gone viral, racking millions of views—to unpack how she turned clinical expertise into a thriving personal brand. Listeners will look inside at her journey from COVID-era newcomer to sought-after dry-eye special…
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In the sixteenth episode of The OT Podcast, we speak to ophthalmologist and co-founder of Ocumetra, Professor Ian Flitcroft, about his research hobby becoming his main focus, his love of analogies, and writing fictionBy The OT Podcast
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Joe Devon! - Thursday May 15th, 2025
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28:35Joe Devon, the co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, joins Grant Hardy on The Pulse to share information about the Global Accessibility Awareness Day Foundation! Joe speaks about the foundation’s work and expands on an exciting announcement from the foundation! Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entert…
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College Clinical Advisers Denise Voon MCOptom and Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom talk to Simon Berry MCOptom, an optometrist who owns and runs his own practice which specialises in working with people with autism and learning disabilities. They discuss accessibility for autistic people in eye care including the importance of acclimatisation …
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The True Cost of Poor Management: Your Culture | E253
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22:23The True Cost of Poor Management: Your Culture | E253 Highlights from this episode: The True Cost of Poor Management: Your Culture (01:05) Closing Thought: You Don't Learn How to Swim by Reading About Water (19:57) If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you know how important culture is in our practice. The issue as of late ha…
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Balancing Business and Compassion - Shannon Schaffer - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 040
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32:21What does it take to build a thriving optometry practice rooted in strong values and community care? On this week’s episode of Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel had the honor of talking to Dr. Shannon Schaffer, an optometrist who built and successfully transitioned two practices while staying true to his core values of accessibility, …
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Marketing Expert: Google Algorithm Changes, Optimizing Your Website for SEO, Training Your Staff for Success - Tyler Kemp, Marketing 4ECPs
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56:52Have you noticed the recent changes in Google's search? Have you seen the AI tool that shows up when you search? It's handy for the person doing the search. But how does it affect your business? In this episode, I chat with Tyler Kemp, who is a marketing expert and account manager specializing in marketing for the eyecare industry. Tyler is known f…
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The Depth Perception: Finding Your Dream Job
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26:10Episode 40 of the Depth Perception Podcast, “Finding Your Dream Job,” brings together industry insiders Nadia Afkhami, OD; Jasdeep Singh, OD; and fourth-year student Svetlana Nunez to demystify the career search in optometry. In this episode, they explore how to identify personal priorities—whether it’s income goals, practice style, or work–life ba…
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EP157_Life as a Rural Revitalization Entrepreneur
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50:15If you’re curious about what it takes to turn passion, purpose, and global perspective into a thriving rural revitalization business—this is a must-listen! Get direct insights from someone actually doing it. What does it really take to build a mission-driven business in the Japanese countryside? In this episode of LIFE AS A.., we sit down with Kira…
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Experience AccessFest, Where Accessibility Comes First! - Tuesday May 13th, 2025
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28:40The accessibility app Access Now is celebrating their 10th anniversary with “AccessFest,” a free and immersive experience right in the downtown Toronto core! Host Grant Hardy learns more about they event with Maayan Ziv, the founder and CEO of AccessNow. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and e…
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Core Value Dispensing: How Trust and Integrity Drive Optical Revenue
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40:27In this episode, I’m joined by respected optician and educator Joy Gibb to explore how integrity, empathy, and curiosity—not sales tactics—drive the most impactful optical experiences. Joy introduces the concept of core value dispensing, where product recommendations are rooted in genuine care and a desire to improve each patient’s quality of life.…
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From Losing Her Job at 7 Months Pregnant to Millionaire | Jessie Healy
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45:59What happens when a cautious saver is forced into entrepreneurship—and makes it work? Jessie Healy shares how she made her first million by combining smart property moves, a thriving digital agency, and a willingness to take calculated risks after being made redundant while seven months pregnant. From carrying Airbnb sheets across London to selling…
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Pulling Back the Curtin -The Hosts Back Story
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30:22In this episode I offer insight about the person who is delivering this podcast content and why he thought he had the ability to pursue the optical business without any previous experience. There were a lot of lessons learned along the way in his journey that did not always follow any logical path, but rather an attraction for adventure and change,…
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Schedule management, pre-appointing, & the importance of listening to your practice w/ Dr. Chris Wolfe, OD
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39:22Welcome to this episode of 20/20 Money! My guest on today's show is Dr. Chris Wolfe, OD. Chris joins me back on the show to talk about why it's important to be intentional about the business decisions you make in your practice and make those decisions based on data and a plan. We talk about this concept through the lens of schedule management and h…
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Supporting Parents of Children with Mental Health Challenges - Thursday May 8th, 2025
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27:14Approximately 20% of children in Canada will experience a mental illness, and supporting the caregivers, guardians, and parents of these children is crucial. To recognize Mental Health Week, the Ontario Caregiver Organization and Parents’ Lifeline have partnered to host a free webinar that will offer parents some resources, tips, and strategies for…
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How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice | E252
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29:48How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice | E252 Highlights from this episode: How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice (00:53) Closing Thought: If you always do what you've always done... (27:55) The more meetings I attend with my P3 study group, the more my vision is crystallizing for what I was my pract…
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Beyond the Eyes - Meenal Agarwal - Optometrists Building Empires - Episode # 039
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43:19What does it take to grow a successful optometry practice while leading a strong team and maintaining work-life balance? This week on Optometrists Building Empires, host Ankit Patel speaks with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, optometrist, entrepreneur, and podcast host, about her journey in building multiple thriving clinics. She shares her insights on leaders…
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The 2020 Podcast: AI’s Role in Eyecare, ECPS Need to Focus on Retail, and Eyecare’s Identity Crisis
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46:05In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, eye care professionals (ECPs) face both unprecedented opportunities and mounting challenges. From artificial intelligence (AI) transforming diagnostic workflows to the growing demand for retail sophistication, and a profession grappling with its identity, the time for clarity and action is now.Pierre Bour…
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"My eyes are reading but my brain is not." Is this your student? Today, we explore the subtle—and sometimes surprising—signs teachers might overlook in the classroom that point to underlying visual issues. We share powerful real-life stories from our patients, and explain how behaviors like excessive fidgeting, difficulty finishing assignments, or …
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Crisis in the Classroom: a Report by Community Living Ontario - Tuesday May 6th, 2025
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29:11A new report by Community Living Ontario details the disturbing treatment of students with disabilities in Ontario schools. The report, titled “Crisis in the Classroom,” provides an analysis of the Ontario School Inclusion Survey. The report’s author Shawn Pegg breaks down some of the findings with host Grant Hardy. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! …
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The Truth About Macular Pucker: Conventional vs. Holistic Eye Care
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33:07Set up a free discovery call with Dr. Berne to learn more about his practitioenr’s training: [email protected] Practitioner’s Program Link: https://www.drsamberne.com/practition… For even more from Dr. Sam, check out his new exclusive membership where you get access to my content and resources, new information, articles, videos, webinars:…
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