Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.

Optometry: The Ultimate O.D.

Welcome to The Ultimate O.D. podcast with host, optometrist and practice owner, Dr. Nick Lillie. Join us weekly as Dr. Lillie brings the real talk with hard won wisdom and levity on all things Optometry such as practice management, practice specialties, business tips, and more all from his own personal experience!

Recent Episodes

April 24, 2025

How to Manage Rising Costs & Thrive | E250

How to Manage Rising Costs & Thrive | E250 Highlights from this episode: How to Manage Rising Costs & Thrive (00:51) Closing Thought 1: Your Comfort Zone is a Beautiful Place (10:49) Closing Thought 2: Until the Lion Learns t...

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April 17, 2025

1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward: The Power of a Break | E249

1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward: The Power of a Break | E249 Highlights from this episode: 1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward: The Power of a Break (00:52) Closing Thought: Trading Time for Money (21:00) Being out of the office doesn'...

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April 10, 2025

The Power of a TEAM Approach to the Patient Journey | E248

The Power of a TEAM Approach to the Patient Journey | E248 Highights from this episode: The Power of a TEAM Approach to the Patient Journey (00:52) Closing Thought: Success vs. Happiness (14:09) The last office meeting we had...

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April 3, 2025

How Playing the Long Game & Doubling Down on Trust Has Affected My Pr…

How Playing the Long Game & Doubling Down on Trust Has Affected My Practice | E247 Highlights from this episode: How Playing the Long Game & Doubling Down on Trust Has Affected My Practice (00:43) Closing Thought: Praise in P...

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March 27, 2025

How To Stay Motivated in Private Practice | E246

How To Stay Motivated in Private Practice | E246 Highlights from this episode: How To Stay Motivated in Private Practice (00:33) Closing Thought: Don't forget to live (17:08) It's easy to fall into a mindless routine in priva...

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March 20, 2025

How to Be A Better Doctor - It's Not What You Think | E245

How to Be A Better Doctor - It's Not What You Think | E245 Highlights from this episode: How to Be A Better Doctor - It's Not What You Think (00:38) Closing Thought: The Parable of 3 Stone Cutters (15:14) There's a lot that g...

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Reviews

Excellent

"Exceptional content. Lots of action steps to quickly implement."

NGeyecare | Oct. 11, 2020

Dynamite

"We need more practical podcasts like this! This is loaded with actionable steps that improve life in the exam lane and as a business owner. Keep it up Dr. Lillie! Dynamite!"

NGeyecare | Sept. 24, 2021

A First Class Podcast

"Dr. Lillie truly cares about his listeners and brings information that is applicable and valuable to anyone who is in the World of Optometry!"

Texas018 | Dec. 30, 2021