Sandbox Stories - The Podcast

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 Ba...

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 princip...

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 t...

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 31:2...

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.