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Episode 52: From Specialty to Strategy: Building a High-Performance Independent Practice with Shonit Jagmohan

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Differentiation is one of the biggest opportunities for independent optometry practices, but it requires the right strategy, systems, and leadership. In this episode, we continue our conversation with optometrist and owner of Vision Camberwell, Shonit Jagmohan.


Shonit breaks down how he’s built a high-performance independent practice by focusing on what truly sets a business apart: its people, its culture, and its strategy. He shares the mindset required to stand out and stay relevant in an increasingly competitive landscape.


From hiring the right people and creating meaningful incentive structures to making smarter business decisions and future-proofing your practice, this episode is packed with practical insights that independent practice owners (or aspiring ones) need to hear.


About the Guest:

Shonit Jagmohan completed his Bachelor of Optometry (Honours) at the University of Auckland and has built a career at the forefront of specialty contact lenses and myopia management. His experience spans clinical care, rural health consulting, and research and development—where he contributed to innovative lens technologies like OrthoK and scleral lens systems used across Australia and New Zealand.


He has held leadership roles within the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia and now serves as Fellowship Chair for the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (IAOMC) in Oceania. Shonit is passionate about advancing clinical standards and helping practitioners grow.


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Key Topics with Timestamps:

3:18 - Shonit’s leadership philosophy and staff development

6:16 - Ongoing development & staff training

9:28 - Common mistakes in team motivation

12:01 - Motivation and goals differences

14:26 - Designing effective bonus and incentive structures

22:11 - What great leadership looks like

23:26 - Influential U

27:18 - Time investment & decision making

33:27 - KPIs that actually drive results for Vision Camberwell

39:05 - Shonit’s AHA moments as a business owner

42:37 - The future of independent optometry

47:03 - Advice for new & aspiring independent optometrists

50:35 - What’s next for Shonit Jagmohan


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