HeyJaredOptometry: The Ultimate O.D.
Welcome to The Ultimate O.D. podcast with host, optometrist and practice owner, Dr. Nick Lillie. Join us weekly as Dr.
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The Struggle Your Team Actually Needs | E323 (opens the original)
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The Struggle Your Team Actually Needs | E323 Highlights from this episode: The Struggle Your Team Actually Needs (1:14) Closing Thought: Building a Life You Don't Want to Escape (17:19) It's easy to get stuck thinking about change instead of actually making it. And one thing I keep coming back to is that clarity comes from movement. You don’t need a perfect ten-year plan—you need to take that first step, learn from the resistance you encounter, and keep moving forward. As leaders, we also have t
What If Your Greatest Impact Isn’t in the Exam Room? | E322 (opens the original)
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What If Your Greatest Impact Isn’t in the Exam Room? | E322 Highlights from this episode: What If Your Greatest Impact Isn’t in the Exam Room? (00:39) Closing Thought: 100 Rejections Away (23:43) I’ve talked a lot about what it means to take your practice to the next level, and I’m realizing that the bigger vision isn’t actually about me being the best doctor anymore. In this episode, we're talking about the shift from trying to become great individually to helping the people around me become gr
The 90-Day Plan That Changed How I Run My Optometry Practice | E321 (opens the original)
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The 90-Day Plan That Changed How I Run My Optometry Practice | E321 Highlights from this episode: The 90-Day Plan That Changed How I Run My Optometry Practice (00:54) Closing Thought: Lazy People vs. Winners (25:37) I’ve always struggled with the temptation to change things too quickly—come up with a new idea, get some resistance, and then move on to the next thing because I feel like I need to be doing something. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’ve started using 90-day plans to force myself a
What If Keeping Your Options Open Is Actually Hurting You? | E320 (opens the original)
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What If Keeping Your Options Open Is Actually Hurting You? | E320 Highlights from this episode: What If Keeping Your Options Open Is Actually Hurting You? (00:52) Closing Thought: One Decision (21:08) It can be very easy to keep every door open as a practice owner—but sometimes having too many options actually keeps you from moving forward. In this episode, we're talking about the danger of using possibilities as a form of procrastination, why making a decision creates compounding value, and the
The CEO Mindset Isn't What You Think It Is | E319 (opens the original)
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The CEO Mindset Isn't What You Think It Is | E319 Highlights from this episode: The CEO Mindset Isn't What You Think It Is (00:51) Closing Thought: Making Intentional Decisions for the Future You Want (25:42) In this episode, I’m talking about the difference between ambition and leadership, why being busy or growth-focused doesn’t automatically make you a better CEO, and how your personality should influence the kind of practice you choose to build. We’ll also talk about why some owners love the
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