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Episode 32: Training and Recruitment Challenges in the Optical Profession with James Gibbins
Everyone loses when thousands of optical assistants are untrained. It's not their fault; it's just that they're out there performing...
Jul 12 min read


Episode 27: Soft Skills & Human Connection in Optometry with Kayla Ashlee - Part 2
Can you truly build a human connection with your patient in just one minute? In part two of our conversation, Kayla Ashlee returns to share how “adult pacifiers,” aka our phones, are quietly killing patient relationships. She reveals how soft skills, when used intentionally, can restore and create an unforgettable patient experience. Kayla shares strategies for using soft skills in every patient touchpoint, how connection creates a real differentiator, and how to build a leve
Apr 222 min read


Episode 26: The Power of Structured Training in Independent Optometry with Kayla Ashlee - Part 1
You can have the best inventory and marketing plan for your independent practice, but if your team isn't trained to back it up, it does no good to you - Kayla Ashlee. In this episode, Michael Nasser is joined by Kayla Ashlee, CEO of Spexy, a US-based optical training resource that addresses the most critical struggles of independent practices. Kayla discusses the role of structured training and how practices can maximise their team's potential to improve patient experience, b
Apr 82 min read
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