{"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":"My most impactful books I read during 2025 (and the lessons I've learned)","slug":"my-most-impactful-books-i-read-during-2025-and-the-lessons-i-ve-learned","published_at":"2025-12-22T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242/my-most-impactful-books-i-read-during-2025-and-the-lessons-i-ve-learned","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/20-20-money-the-business-of-optometry-336242","url":"https://integratedpwm.com/372","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/adoseoffinancialcents/2020_Money_Books_2025.mp3?dest-id=793816","summary":"In this reflective episode, we'll explore the most impactful books I've read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing insights on leadership and success, I'll share the themes that shaped my year. I'll discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing identity and ambition, hopefully offering valuable takeaways for optometry professionals and beyond. Book List: Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU – Doug Brackmann ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939 Amazon From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Arthur C. Brooks ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X Amazon Wanting What You Want – Dan Sullivan ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-What-You-Want-Sullivan/dp/1897239394 Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Chris Voss (with Tahl Raz) ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805 Perennial books I've revisited: Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great – Jim Collins ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Flywheel-Monograph-Accompany-Good/dp/006291268X Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Wikipedia Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation – Benjamin Hardy ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Be-Your-Future-Self-Now/dp/1401967571 To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others – Daniel H. Pink ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Surprising/dp/1594631905 Fun Bo…","meta_description":"In this reflective episode, we'll explore the most impactful books I've read in 2025. From exploring personal growth and professional evolution to sharing…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3208,"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/my-most-impactful-books-i-read-during-2025-and-the-lessons-i-ve-learned/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/my-most-impactful-books-i-read-during-2025-and-the-lessons-i-ve-learned.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}