EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 28 MIN
Operator vs CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Practice Owner Must Make | E288
from Optometry: The Ultimate O.D. · host Optometry: The Ultimate O.D. Podcast
Operator vs CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Practice Owner Must Make | E288Highlights from this episode: Operator vs CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Practice Owner Must Make (00:53)Closing Thought: Intentionality (24:06)When I started my practice as a cold start, I was the business and for a long time I stayed stuck in that operator mindset without realizing it. In this episode, I walk through the shift from being the daily problem-solver to truly becoming the CEO of my optometry practice, and how that change transformed my team, my growth, and my peace of mind. I share the mistakes I made by reacting emotionally, checking daily numbers, and meddling in the day-to-day, along with the systems and mindset that finally helped me step back and lead strategically. If you’re a private practice owner who feels like the bottleneck, this episode is for you.Join in the conversation and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me atwww.theultimateod.com, on social media (click here for ->YouTube,Twitter,Instagram,Facebook) OR, just shoot me an email at [email protected] and I’d be happy to chat!
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Operator vs CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Practice Owner Must Make | E288Highlights from this episode: Operator vs CEO: The Mindset Shift Every Practice Owner Must Make (00:53)Closing Thought: Intentionality (24:06)When I started my practice as a cold start, I was the business and for a long time I stayed stuck in that operator mindset without realizing it. In this episode, I walk through the shift from being the daily problem-solver to truly becoming the CEO of my optometry practice, and how that change transformed my team, my growth, and my peace of mind. I share the mistakes I made by reacting emotionally, checking daily numbers, and meddling in the day-to-day, along with the systems and mindset that finally helped me step back and lead strategically. If you’re a private practice owner who feels like the bottleneck, this episode is for you.Join in the conversation and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me atwww.theultimateod.com, on social media (click here for ->YouTube,Twitter,Instagram,Facebook) OR, just shoot me an email at [email protected] and I’d be happy to chat!
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