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  • Reviving Independent Opticians through marketing with Ewan Horton

    Reviving Independent Opticians through marketing with Ewan Horton
    Jul 28 2023
    Join Ismaeel and Ewan on this week's episode on SpecXMag where we discuss how to save your Independent Opticians from being 1 of 300 that close every year. Ewan is the Founder of Optical Moon; a growth agency for Independent Opticians. He shares with us his valuable insight to stand out amongst the large influx of chain and franchise optical practices.
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    36 min
  • Comparing the Optical landscape in the UAE and the UK with Firas Zeidan

    Comparing the Optical landscape in the UAE and the UK with Firas Zeidan
    Jun 16 2023
    In this episode, I am joined by Firas Zeidan, an Optometrist who has practised in both Lebanon and UAE. We explore the contrasts between the role of an Optometrist in the UAE and the UK. We also delve into the difference between how the two countries are regulated, the training standards and the public perception of optical healthcare.
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    52 min
  • Mindfulness and achieving a good work-life balance with Emma Tomes

    Mindfulness and achieving a good work-life balance with Emma Tomes
    May 16 2023
    In this episode, Emma Tomes provides us with her professional insight into the field of mindfulness, identifying burnout and how to cope in times of hardship. We also discuss our personal experiences in the subject and go through a helpful activity to aid our journey to mindfulness. Don't forget to join Emma's mindfulness course (as mentioned in the episode) using the link: https://helpfulcoach.co.uk/courses/unplug-rewind-mindfulness-course/ We're also treating listeners with an exclusive discount code: Save£99 #MentalHealthWeek
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    48 min
  • An Optical business abroad (España) with Saher Sharif

    An Optical business abroad (España) with Saher Sharif
    Mar 24 2023
    In this episode we explore the experience of a British Expat opening, running and directing an Optical Practice in Spain. My guest, Saher Sharif, shares with us the difference in how an Optical Practice functions between the UK and Spain, how his franchise was adapted to the Spanish market, and the challenges he had to overcome to run a successful practice in a foreign country.
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Pop Specs: The new wave of Opticians with Daniel Barnes

    Pop Specs: The new wave of Opticians with Daniel Barnes
    Mar 17 2023
    Welcome back to another exciting episode of the SpecXMag Podcast. In this episode I am joined by Daniel Barnes, the Founder of Pop Specs. We discuss what Pop Specs is, its vision and the foundation on which Pop Specs is built. Daniel shares with us how Pop Specs differs from your typical high-street Optical Practices, how it tackles the rise in the online Spectacle market and how it could be one of the pioneers of change within the Optical industry. Check out Pop Specs for yourself by visiting their Instagram page @pop.specs . Don't forget to follow and share SpecXMag Podcast to keep up to date with the latest content and check out the blog on www.specxmag.co.uk
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    41 min
  • Comparing the role of Optical Professionals between the US and UK with Dr. Kristie Nguyen

    Comparing the role of Optical Professionals between the US and UK with Dr. Kristie Nguyen
    Mar 10 2023

    Join me and my guest from across the pond, Dr. Kristie Nguyen, as we discuss the similarities and differences in how Optical Professionals practice in the US and the UK. Dr. Kristie Nguyen is an Optometrist practising in Ohio, Florida and has been a brand ambassador for multiple brands in the eyewear industry, practised in both retail and private Optical Practices and is now an Independent Contractor (Locum Optometrist). She is always increasing awareness of eye health and the Optics industry using her social media streams with her fun videos. We cover Dr. Kristie Nguyen's personal journey in Optics, the role an Optometrist plays in the healthcare of the eyes in the US and how they are regulated.

    Please follow Dr. Nguyen's socials and keep up to date on her latest posts:

    Tiktok: @dr.kristinguyen

    Instagram: dr.kristienguyen

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristienguyen


    Please also follow and subscribe to SpecxMag Podcast to keep up to date with the latest posts.


    *I apologies about the audio quality, there was a software glitch when recording. Try listen at a lower volume*
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    54 min
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing to Optometry with Sachin Ramanandi: Part 2

    Ophthalmic Dispensing to Optometry with Sachin Ramanandi: Part 2
    Feb 24 2023
    Join me and my guest Sachin Ramanandi on his transition from Ophthalmic Dispensing to Optometry. We discuss his experience studying the two courses, the similarities, and differences and how studying Ophthalmic Dispensing has helped in his continued studies. We also explore his experience studying during the COVID-19 pandemic and touch on various topics and how our opinions contrast in light of our specialities within the field. The episode has been divided into two parts for the listener's convenience.
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    47 min
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing to Optometry with Sachin Ramanandi: Part 1

    Ophthalmic Dispensing to Optometry with Sachin Ramanandi: Part 1
    Feb 24 2023
    Join me and my guest Sachin Ramanandi on his transition from Ophthalmic Dispensing to Optometry. We discuss his experience studying the two courses, the similarities, and differences and how studying Ophthalmic Dispensing has helped in his continued studies. We also explore his experience studying during the COVID-19 pandemic and touch on various topics and how our opinions contrast in light of our specialities within the field. The episode has been divided into two parts for the listener's convenience.
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    55 min
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