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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 Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Chuck Brownlow is the most influential optometrist on my career. This episode is filled with stories from a humble Midwestern OD who has truly inspired thousands of his colleagues, this Story includes dozens of anecdotes and key insights. A proud grandfather, accomplished pilot, and now, a book author, you will find Chuck’s stories to be fascinating and impactful.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:15 The Grandchildren Story
2:15 The Aviation Story
9:00 The 1971 Graduate Story
14:17 The Profession Expansion Story
17:55 The Optometry Volunteerism Story
25:20 The Vic Connors Story
27:55 The Optometry Executive Story
31:00 The Reason for Visit Story
37:15 The Audit Risk Story
39:45 The EHR Story
41:30 The Value of Optometry Meetings Story
43:45 The Mentor Story
47:58 The Honor Story
48:35 The Author Story
52:51 The Last Bit of Wisdom Story
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
This Sandbox Story "Short" aims to share some listener feedback - and invites expanded awareness via sharing!
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Adam Ramsey is a frame designer, book author, and advocate for increased commitment to diversity and equity for Black people in Optometry. In this Sandbox Story, he shares views on parenthood, building a practice with a focus on patient education, and his Black eye care perspective.
The Stories within the Story include:
0:50 The Unconditional Love Story
3:18 The Immigrant Story
9:15 The Giving Back Story
13:02 The Patient Education Story
24:08 The Black Eyecare Perspective Story
30:40 The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Story
39:05 The Warm Start-up Story
43:12 The Frame Designer Story
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Featuring the many stories of Dr. Jennifer Stewart, a driven optometrist who compels other women optometrists to seek their highest ambitions. Dr. Stewart also shares interesting stories about her life as a performance athlete, taking on eye care delivery in a specialized sports vision practice, being a believer in Disney business principles, and living a business life that is guided by a principled and data-driven approach to business leadership and management.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:05 The Athlete Story
5:30 The Sports Vision Practice Story
12:15 The Guest Experience Story
14:25 The Patient Experience Story
17:20 The Staff Leadership Story
25:02 The Optimized Patient Flow Story
28:24 The Data Driven OD Story
31:30 The Woman in Optometry Story
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
This Story offers a perspective on the importance of demonstrating a willingness to allow for the slow, long, hard build-up of great business ideas. Concepts discussed include the payoff that comes from patient perseverance, and the critical need to be willing to shift mindset when curveballs come your way on the long journey toward success. As a bonus, Scott offers an interesting backstory on the build-up of the software company that he co-founded.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
This is the inaugural Interview of Sandbox Stories. The special guest is Dr. Ali Khoshnevis.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:05 The New Parent Story
2:30 The Iran Story
9:00 The Charlotte, NC, Story
11:45 The Optometry Story
13:50 The Residency Story
15:25 The DUSN Story (Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neuroretinitis)
18:45 The Tech Entrepreneur Story
27:15 The Patient Engagement Story
31:25 The Zero Moment of Truth Story
35:25 The Storyteller Story
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Listen to this episode to examine the many ways that optometry can learn about better customer service from my experience at a discount tire chain.