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Podcast Episodes


Episode 55: Starting from Zero: How to Establish a Greenfield Optometry Practice from the Ground Up Part 1 with Alisha Shastri
In this episode, we are joined by Alisha Shastri, Optometrist Director and co-founder of iOptical, to share her journey from new graduate to practice owner and the lessons she learned building a greenfield optometry practice from the ground up.
Jun 162 min read


Episode 54: Building Operational Leverage: What Independent Optometry Can Learn from Scaled Practice Models with Ankit Patel
In this episode, we are joined by Ankit Patel, founder of My Business Care Team, and the host of the Optometrists Building Empire podcast. Ankit shares how independent practices can create operational leverage, improve patient experiences, and scale sustainably without losing the personal touch that makes independent optometry so valuable.
Jun 22 min read


Episode 53: 42 Years in Eye Care: George Nasser on The Story Behind Building Opticare
One bold decision that changed the course of independent optometry in Australia today. In part 1 of this 3-part series, we are joined by George Nasser, Managing Director at Opticare, to share the lessons, risks, and industry changes that established his 41-year journey.
May 192 min read
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