EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 12 MIN
OWN YOUR LANE. BUILD YOUR PRACTICE. DON’T WAIT FOR PERMISSION
from The Optician Show - Optical Business & Marketing Podcast · host Garry Kousoulou FBDO
Episode DescriptionWhat happens when someone “falls into optics” — and refuses to stop climbing?In this episode, we sit down with multi-award-winning optometrist and practice owner Hayley Brunsdenfor an unfiltered conversation recorded on her lunch break — raw, real, and refreshingly honest.From spotting a trainee job advert in a shop window to building her own practice from scratch, Hayley shares the mindset behind her rise: discipline, authenticity, resilience, and the courage to create a niche rather than compete in the crowd.We talk about:Starting as a dispensing optician and converting to optometryThe power of routine (yes — gym at dawn counts)Imposter syndrome and award cultureBuilding a brand by simply being yourselfWhy independents must stop blending inAnd the one piece of advice she’d give her younger self: just keep goingThis is not a fluffy conversation. It’s about standards. It’s about ownership. It’s about taking the leap before you feel ready.If you’re an optician, optometrist, or independent practice owner wondering whether you’ve “got it in you” — this episode is your reminder that you do. #Hayley BrunsdenCreate your niche.Own your future.Don’t wait for permission https://lovingsocialmedia.com/social-media-marketing-for-opticians-2/
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