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    The Optical Entrepreneur

    World class interviews with best-selling authors and experts on the subject of entrepreneurship, leadership, business success and personal development. Brought to you by Optical Success Academy and Seiko. Hosted by optometrist and founder of Optical Success Academy, Conor Heaney.
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    Episodes (41)

    OSA on Tour: Austin, TX - Cowboy Common Sense

    OSA on Tour: Austin, TX - Cowboy Common Sense

    This episode is full of tips on how to get inspired by whats around you, how to have the courage to be different and how to use being different to your advantage.

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    2 Vital Parts To Your Annual Planning

    2 Vital Parts To Your Annual Planning

    Conor’s back with a gold mine of annual planning wisdom just for you. In this episode, he's putting the spotlight on his absolute favourite tool—YOUR CALENDAR. Master its use, and you're on your way to crafting a strategic roadmap for the year. Picture doing more, achieving more, earning more, and enjoying quality time with your family, all while being less stressed and overwhelmed.

     

    How is such a feat possible, you ask? Say it with me: "What gets scheduled, gets done."

     

    Crank up the volume and soak in these strategies. They just might be the key to making 2024 your most successful year yet.

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Setting SMART Goals and Why Time Management is a Myth

    Setting SMART Goals and Why Time Management is a Myth

    Time management is a myth. You cannot manage time. Time, just ticks by. It doesn't care about you, doesn't care what your goals are, it just keeps going. It marches on. You cannot get more time. There is no such thing as more time. There is only 24 hours in a day. There is only seven days in a week. That's all the time there will be this year, next year, the year after.

    What you can do though is learn how to allocate your time properly, have a clear plan and clear goals.

    Check out this episode of the podcast to get all the tools to really get you planning properly

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Why NOW Is The Time To Start Your Annual Planning

    Why NOW Is The Time To Start Your Annual Planning

    If you’re a REAL optometry/optical business owner…

    Specifically, someone who is actively WORKING to grow your business…

    Then joining us for one of our Annual Planning Workshop is the place for you.

    Join us in Austun TX - www.osaevent.com

    Join us in London - www.osaevent.co.uk

     

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Success Secrets from Magic Johnson

    Success Secrets from Magic Johnson

    Turn this one up loud. It’s not every day an NBA all-star has reveals his biggest success secrets, you don’t want to miss this one!

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Acres of Diamonds

    Acres of Diamonds

    Later this month we’ll make a full announcement about the two amazing Mastermind Meetings we have coming up to kick off 2024. 

    The first day will be about creating your annual plan for 2024 and the second day will be about creating the marketing plan that will deliver the clients and sales you need to hit your profit target and other big goals for the year ahead. 

    If you’re interested in finding out more about Conor’s Scale Up Mastermind Program and the events send an email to info@opticalsuccessacademy.com for more info.

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    The Optical Entrepreneur
    enOctober 04, 2023

    Why entrepreneurs are saving the world

    Why entrepreneurs are saving the world

    This episode is all about how amazing you are as an entrepreneur and why you need to back yourself, trust yourself and believe in yourself!

    Turn this one up loud and get a dose of well-deserved motivation.

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    How your business growth will never surpass your personal growth

    How your business growth will never surpass your personal growth

    Listen to this edition of the podcast to get tons of tips and insight into how supercharge the personal growth that will drive the success and growth of your business!

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Success Lessons with Orgreen Founder Gregers Fastrup

    Success Lessons with Orgreen Founder Gregers Fastrup

    In this episode of the podcast Conor chats with Orgreen sales director Gregers Fastrup.

     

    If you’ve ever struggled with putting together your stock, your inventory or collections you need to listen to this!

     

    You’ll hear the secrets of how to do it and do really really well.

     

    Gregers also has some great insight on how he scaled up Orgreen and his approach to growth, as well as some tips on organising your people. 

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Greetings from Norway!

    Greetings from Norway!

    To book your seat for OSA Live: Scale Up for Success go to… www.osalive23.com

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    The Optical Entrepreneur
    enAugust 22, 2023

    Success Leaves Clues! Practice of the year winners - Sarah and Paul Banks

    Success Leaves Clues! Practice of the year winners - Sarah and Paul Banks

    Paul and Sarah are real examples of pushing beyond excuses that would stop most practice owners dead in their tracks. 

     

    This is them sharing their story of what they changed in their practice and how they did it. 

     

    And how you can to! 

     

    Turn in up loud, Paul and Sarah share a ton of great lesson in this one!

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Turning Ambition Into Achievement

    Turning Ambition Into Achievement

    In today’s episode I’m introducing you to Jamil Qureshi, world-class performance coach and the man who helped six individuals reach number 1 in the world.

    This is a live Q&A with our members and Jamil and he covers questions on setting goals, dealing with negativity, overcoming hurdles, but the overall topic is, how do you take a goal and how do you actually turn it into achievement?

     

    This is a great one to share with you team to get them reenergized. 

     

    Turn it up loud and listen to what Jamil has to tell you!

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Call it like it is!

    Call it like it is!

    If you’d had problems having the awkward conversations with your team that are needed to get stuff DONE, this is the perfect episode for.

     

    Turn this one up loud and really listen, and make sure you share it with your team.

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    What's On The Menu? How To Sell Multiple Pairs Like A Classy Restaurant!

    What's On The Menu? How To Sell Multiple Pairs Like A Classy Restaurant!

    In this episode of the podcast Conor will give you the hacks that will see you dramatically and quickly increase conversions, dispense value and multiple pairs in your practice!

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Lessons From Cleveland

    Lessons From Cleveland

    Listen in to me on location in Cleveland, sharing a bunch of secrets of how you can find ways to evolve and grow your business by taking time out to focus on the bigger picture.

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    Join us live for the next OSA Mastermind meeting. Details here: www.osalive23.com

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    You Are The Sum Of The 5 People You Hang Out With

    You Are The Sum Of The 5 People You Hang Out With

    Listen in as we explore how the attitudes and life philosophies of those around us can shape our behaviour, attitudes, and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of being intentional with the company we keep. 

    Turn this episode up loud and learn how surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference in achieving what you want in your practice.

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    Exciting announcement about our biggest and best OSA meeting yet: OSA LIVE! Scale Up For Success - How To Build Your Leadership Team & Take Your Business To New Highs! (PLUS, THE EVEN BIGGER SECRETS TO CREATE FREEDOM AND AUTONOMY FOR OWNERS) - for the full information and to book your seat email

    info@opticalsuccessacademy.com

     

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Follow in the Footsteps of Success

    Follow in the Footsteps of Success

    Listen to me and a panel of some of the most successful OSA members in conversation, giving you valuable insights on harnessing the power of this community’s support, how to effectively delegate without having to micromanage and motivating your team for long-term success.

    You’ll also get some invaluable tips on developing a clear recruitment process and how a personality-driven approach can help you attract and identify the strongest candidates.

    Don't miss out on this episode packed with valuable information to help grow your practice and become a more successful business owner!

     

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Make Flying Fun - Live Q&A with Linda Moir, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of In-Flight Services PART 2

    Make Flying Fun - Live Q&A with Linda Moir, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of In-Flight Services PART 2

    If you’re running a team, Linda has a ton of insight of how to do it effectively for you. 

    If you missed it, make sure to go back and check out part one.

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Make Flying Fun - Live Q&A with Linda Moir, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of In-Flight Services PART 1

    Make Flying Fun - Live Q&A with Linda Moir, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of In-Flight Services PART 1

    If you’ve ever had questions about recruitment, interviews or dealing with negative people on your team Linda has got the answers for you.

    You also get to hear the two things Richard Branson cared about more than anything else!

    This is two part episode make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss part two.

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW

     

     

     

    Your Staff's Biggest Breakthroughs

    Your Staff's Biggest Breakthroughs

    These are staff, not owners talking passionately about the successes they have created in the businesses they work for.

    If you want your staff to improve, to sell more and help grow your business this episode tells you how to get there, and you hear it from the people that have done it.

    Turn it up and enjoy.

    Would you like to have your team trained by Conor (and the Jones And Co. team) LIVE in Manchester in March?


    It’s the 7th annual staff training workshop and it always sells out. Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises to sharpen your team’s sales skills, service skills and enthusiasm for their work! And this event is where your team will get to see behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and what makes it work, with a live ‘access-all-areas’ tour.

     

    Mon 18th March - Wed 20th March 2024, Manchester

     

    GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED LIVE BY CONOR AND HIS TEAM - GET THE DETAILS WWW.OPTICALSUCCESSACADEMY.COM/STW