{"podcast":{"title":"20/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry","slug":"20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242","podcast_index_feed_id":336242,"rss_url":"https://adoseoffinancialcents.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.integratedpwm.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/0/8/2/c082e413f1437628d959afa2a1bf1c87/BD3F0820-8A3F-495E-8507-0CB221B8DA69_1.jpg","author":"Adam Cmejla","episode_count":393,"summary":"20/20 Money is the top podcast for optometrists, private practice owners, and ODs who want to master optometry practice management, financial planning, and long-term business strategy. Hosted by Adam Cmejla, CFP®, the show delivers practical guidance on everything that affects the profitability, growth, and value of your optometry practice. Episodes cover: • Optometry practice management & operations • Financial planning for optometrists • Practice growth strategies & profitability tips • Selling your practice & OD exit planning • Private equity deals in optometry • Hiring, leadership, and team development • Tax planning, cash flow, and retirement readiness • Student loan strategies for ODs • Cold starts, acquisitions, and multi-location scaling With expert interviews, case studies, and step-by-step breakdowns, you'll learn how to make smarter business decisions, build personal wealth, and create a thriving career inside and outside the exam room. If you're an OD serious about elevating your practice and improving your financial future, 20/20 Money is your competitive advantage. For more information on the show and on Adam, please visit https://www.integratedpwm.com/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242"},"episode":{"title":"Getting unstuck from the messy middle of business operations with Mandy Brown","slug":"getting-unstuck-from-the-messy-middle-of-business-operations-with-mandy-brown","published_at":"2026-02-23T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242/getting-unstuck-from-the-messy-middle-of-business-operations-with-mandy-brown","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242","url":"https://integratedpwm.com/381","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/adoseoffinancialcents/2020_Money_Mandy_Brown.mp3?dest-id=793816","summary":"Ever feel like you're stuck in the \"messy middle\" and on the operations \"hamster wheel\" in your practice? If so, this one's for you. Mandy Brown joins me to talk about operational efficiency and what it really takes to run a well-functioning optometry practice. We discuss the challenges practice owners face with delegation, the importance of hiring the right people, and developing an operational mindset that supports long-term success. Mandy also shares how virtual assistants can play a meaningful role in freeing up time, improving focus, and helping owners work more intentionally on their business rather than getting stuck in the day-to-day. We wrap up the episode with Mandy providing a very insightful NBS for listeners to consider. Resources: Connect with Mandy on LinkedIn How one owner left his practice for 30 days—and why more owners should consider it Book a Triage call with Adam Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here! The Optometry Success Podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4tttng6 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4tuf0YM","meta_description":"Ever feel like you're stuck in the \"messy middle\" and on the operations \"hamster wheel\" in your practice? If so, this one's for you. Mandy Brown joins me…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2961,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242/episodes/getting-unstuck-from-the-messy-middle-of-business-operations-with-mandy-brown/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242/getting-unstuck-from-the-messy-middle-of-business-operations-with-mandy-brown.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}