Conor Heaney

The Optical Entrepreneur

Business EN ↓ 59 episodes

World class interviews with best-selling authors and experts on the subject of entrepreneurship, leadership, business success and personal development. Brought to you by Optical Success Academy and Seiko. Hosted by optometrist and founder of Optical Success Academy, Conor Heaney.

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Conor Heaney

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Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

How your business growth will never surpass your personal growth 20.09.2023

Listen to this edition of the podcast to get tons of tips and insight into how supercharge the personal growth that will drive the success and growth of your business!

Success Lessons with Orgreen Founder Gregers Fastrup 30.08.2023

In this episode of the podcast Conor chats with Orgreen sales director Gregers Fastrup.   If you’ve ever struggled with putting together your stock, your inventory or collections you need to listen to this!   You’ll hear the secrets of how to do it and do really really well.   Gregers also has some great insight on how he scaled up Orgreen and his approach to growth, as well as some tips on organi...

Greetings from Norway! 22.08.2023

To book your seat for OSA Live: Scale Up for Success go to… www.osalive23.com  

Success Leaves Clues! Practice of the year winners - Sarah and Paul Banks 16.08.2023

Paul and Sarah are real examples of pushing beyond excuses that would stop most practice owners dead in their tracks.    This is them sharing their story of what they changed in their practice and how they did it.    And how you can to!    Turn in up loud, Paul and Sarah share a ton of great lesson in this one!

Turning Ambition Into Achievement 09.08.2023

In today’s episode I’m introducing you to Jamil Qureshi, world-class performance coach and the man who helped six individuals reach number 1 in the world. This is a live Q&A with our members and Jamil and he covers questions on setting goals, dealing with negativity, overcoming hurdles, but the overall topic is, how do you take a goal and how do you actually turn it into achievement?   This is a g...

Call it like it is! 26.07.2023

If you’d had problems having the awkward conversations with your team that are needed to get stuff DONE , this is the perfect episode for.   Turn this one up loud and really listen, and make sure you share it with your team.  

What's On The Menu? How To Sell Multiple Pairs Like A Classy Restaurant! 20.07.2023

In this episode of the podcast Conor will give you the hacks that will see you dramatically and quickly increase conversions, dispense value and multiple pairs in your practice!

Lessons From Cleveland 13.07.2023

Listen in to me on location in Cleveland, sharing a bunch of secrets of how you can find ways to evolve and grow your business by taking time out to focus on the bigger picture. ---- Join us live for the next OSA Mastermind meeting. Details here: www.osalive23.com

You Are The Sum Of The 5 People You Hang Out With 28.06.2023

Listen in as we explore how the attitudes and life philosophies of those around us can shape our behaviour, attitudes, and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of being intentional with the company we keep.  Turn this episode up loud and learn how surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference in achieving what you want in your practice. ---  

Follow in the Footsteps of Success 23.06.2023

Listen to me and a panel of some of the most successful OSA members in conversation, giving you valuable insights on harnessing the power of this community’s support, how to effectively delegate without having to micromanage and motivating your team for long-term success. You’ll also get some invaluable tips on developing a clear recruitment process and how a personality-driven approach can help y...

Make Flying Fun - Live Q&A with Linda Moir, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of In-Flight Services PART 2 15.06.2023

If you’re running a team, Linda has a ton of insight of how to do it effectively for you.  If you missed it, make sure to go back and check out part one.

Make Flying Fun - Live Q&A with Linda Moir, Virgin Atlantic’s Director of In-Flight Services PART 1 08.06.2023

If you’ve ever had questions about recruitment, interviews or dealing with negative people on your team Linda has got the answers for you. You also get to hear the two things Richard Branson cared about more than anything else! This is two part episode make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss part two.

Your Staff's Biggest Breakthroughs 02.06.2023

These are staff, not owners talking passionately about the successes they have created in the businesses they work for. If you want your staff to improve, to sell more and help grow your business this episode tells you how to get there, and you hear it from the people that have done it. Turn it up and enjoy.

How to get staff to sell in a difficult economy 26.05.2023

Listen to this episode and get your team to listen to it urgently and start having better conversations with patients and stop giving up when they tell you they can’t afford it.

Stop Trying To Do Everything Yourself 19.05.2023

I also reveal the one mistake - that I guarantee is happening in your practice, that is stopping you selling sunglasses. This one mistake could be costing you thousands and you’ve not even realised it’s happening.

The Staff Dress Code Minefield – You’re Not Wearing That Are You?! 12.05.2023

In the episode listen to a live snippet of a Q&A from our staff training workshop. Conor and his team take on more awkward conversations with grace and good humour, but always making sure the message is received! This one is all about dress codes, and how you tackle the thorny issue of how you to tell someone they need to step it up in the style department. 

The Ultimate Success Formula 05.05.2023

Would you like to know the Ultimate Success Formula? Listen to today’s podcast to learn this CRUICAL lesson to creating success in your business.

How to fix the problems in your practice without creating a negative energy. 28.04.2023

Would you like your team trained by Conor (AND the Jones And Co. team) live in Manchester this June? I will train your staff for you LIVE! Your staff, my staff and Me.   This is for your dispensing team, reception team and optical assistants, and optometrists.   Each year we have NEW topics, roundtable discussions and new workshop exercises.   And this event is where your team will get to see behi...

Live Q&A with Will Butler Adams, CEO of Brompton Bikes 07.04.2023

This is a special episode of the Optical Entrepreneur, we’ve refreshed the format so that we can take you even more behind the scenes of Jones And Co. Styling Opticians and give you even more sneak peeks into Optical Success Academy and what we’re working on with our members.    Every year in Optical Success Academy we hold an annual conference for our community of independent optometrists, optici...

Storytelling Made Easy – Michael Hague 03.03.2023

On this episode Conor and Michael talk about: Why storytelling is the secret to attracting your ideal clients and patients The two most important types of stories you should be telling for effectively marketing your practice How to build trust, expertise and likeability with the power of story The 6 step proven process for story telling that removes the mystery and any fear you may have about not...

Martin Grunburg - The Habit Factor 03.02.2023

In this episode Conor and Martin talk about: The most important factors in forming a new habits The types of habit that are critical for achieving growth in your business Why SMART goals are slightly stupid  And much more!

Jon Gordon – The Energy Bus 06.01.2023

Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more. Jon is a graduate of Cornell Universi...

François van den Abeele on Sea2see 02.12.2022

Sea2see is using business as a force for good. They are a Certified B Corporation and leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. The B stands for “benefit” and refers to benefiting workers, the community and the environment.  On this episode Conor and Francois discuss: How any practice can be a force for good – how to find a higher purpose in your work Th...

The Hour A Day Entrepreneur - Henry J Evans 04.11.2022

On This Episode Conor and Henry Discuss: What it means to be an hour a day entrepreneur How to have autonomy and more control over your business and your life The 3 most important areas to invest your time The science that you must learn to grow your practice Specific strategies and habits that will change your practice and your productivity And much more!

Brad Federman: Cultivating Culture – 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less 07.10.2022

In this episode Conor and Brad talk about: How your culture affects your ability to attract and retain fantastic employees – and how to get this important benefit working for you Why you should stop doing some meetings entirely and save time and what to do instead How to free yourself from being the bottleneck in your practice so your team can take many more tasks off your plate saving you time an...

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