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

June 12, 2025

Applying the Disney Standard: Communication & Combustion Points | E257

Applying the Disney Standard: Communication & Combustion Points | E257 Highlights from this episode: Applying the Disney Standard: Communication & Combustion Points | E257 (01:05) Closing Thought: The power of positive feedba...

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June 5, 2025

The Relentless Pursuit of Practice Growth | E256

The Relentless Pursuit of Practice Growth | E256 Highlights from this episode: The Relentless Pursuit of Practice Growth (00:48) Closing Thought: Happiness Comes From Striving Towards the Mission (18:27) In this episode we ar...

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May 29, 2025

Practice Management: Lessons Learned | E255

Practice Management: Lessons Learned | E255 Highlights from this episode: Practice Management: Lessons Learned (00:13) Closing Thought: The Cost (22:53) This episode is a conglomeration of the biggest lessons learned and tool...

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May 22, 2025

How to Grow Your Practice Without Destroying It | E254

How to Grow Your Practice Without Destroying It | E254 Highlights from this episode: How to Grow Your Practice Without Destroying It (00:53) Closing Thought: Humble enough to be replaced, wise enough to know there's no one li...

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May 15, 2025

The True Cost of Poor Management: Your Culture | E253

The True Cost of Poor Management: Your Culture | E253 Highlights from this episode: The True Cost of Poor Management: Your Culture (01:05) Closing Thought: You Don't Learn How to Swim by Reading About Water (19:57) If you hav...

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May 8, 2025

How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice | E252

How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice | E252 Highlights from this episode: How to Become So Valuable, You Are Not Needed in Your Practice (00:53) Closing Thought: If you always do what you've always d...

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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