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Sandbox Stories are delivered to the eye care industry by Dr. Scott Jens, whose career as a Doctor of Optometry, then Software Founder/CEO, has led him to create "The Sandbox" - a playful, thoughtful executive business coaching service. Through Sandbox Stories, Dr. Jens aims to give anyone involved in eye care a provocative, insightful review of perspectives of, and people in, the industry.
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Scott Harris Shapiro is a leader in the US optical business, as owner and CEO of Europa Eyewear. His parents started the business, which his father spoke of as a “people business,” and grew it from the ground up. Scott has a history of being in the public eye - spending time in his early years as a stand-up comedian and radio personality, from which he learned business insights that he still uses today. Ultimately his father’s passing brought him back to lead the family business, in which he partnered with his father’s long-time associate and best friend. This includes the work they did to begin to manufacture eyewear right here in the United States, which is highly unique in the frame industry. These stories and more are incredibly heart-warming and make this interview an instant classic.
The Stories within the Story include:
0:52 The Europa Eyewear Story
3:48 The Growing Years Story
5:39 The Stand-up Comedian Story
11:07 The Life-Changing Event Story
14:30 The Return to the Business Story
16:43 The Business Diversification Story
20:21 The Family Business Continues Story
24:20 The Family Story
27:26 The Relationships in Optical Story
31:02 The Vision Council Volunteering Story
34:53 The Great Advice Story
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