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The Optician Show - Optical Business & Marketing Podcast

Garry Kousoulou FBDO
Dry Eye
Social Media
Marketing
Optics
Optometry
ADHD
Self-Development
Youtube
Dispensing Optician
Broad Concepts: People Skills / Rapport
Coaching and Mentors In Optics
Rodenstock
Neurodiversity
Trade Shows
Independent Optical Practices
College Of Optometrists
Coaching
Online Academy
Diversity and Inclusion In Optics
Optimum Lenses

The Optician Show is the podcast for opticians, optometrists, and optical practice owners who want to grow. Hosted by Garry Kousoulou FBDO, this show explores marketing, patient experience, and business growth in optics. Learn how to increase footfall, improve conversions, and build a premium optical practice — without competing on price. Each episode features real-world strategies, expert insight... more

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Latest Episodes

With Garry Kousoulou and Tom from Tom’s Got Glasses

In this inspiring and energetic episode of The Optician Show, Garry Kousoulou sits down with Tom from Tom’s Got Glasses—an American optician whose love for eyewear, people and independent opticianr... more

The optical industry has evolved dramatically over the years, but one area that continues to demand greater understanding is the support of neurodivergent patients and the importance of mental wellbeing within the practice. In this insightful convers... more

The Optician Podcast: The Ultimate Masterclass for Forward-Thinking Eye Care Professionals

Welcome to the definitive companion guide and masterclass overview for The Optician Podcast, the premier audio experience designed exclusively for dispensing ... more

In this inspiring episode, Garry Kousoulou speaks with Hassnain Safdar, an IP optometrist, independent practice owner in Leicester and newly elected Vice President of the College of Optometrists.

This is more than a career story. It is a conversatio... more

Dr. Christy Nguyen — The Prolific Optometrist Who Has Every Skill You'd Ever Want

What does it actually look like when an optometrist combines 20+ years of clinical excellence with world-class patient empathy, a top 1% LinkedIn presence, and a genui... more

Because when optometry is done with care, personality and purpose, it deserves to be seenOne of the best practitioners, optometrists I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I can call him a friend. — a child in the chair, the nose press, the foo... more

There was a reason I loved problem-solving.

Episode Description

There was a boy who never quite liked school. Not because he wasn't bright — he clearly was — but because the way school worked never really worked for him. The lessons felt slow, the... more

It begins with a box of old frames. Jason tells the story of discovering his grandfather’s original frame designs after helping clear out his father’s optical practice — a moment that would eventually lead to one of the most distinctive independent e... more

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Recent Guests

Tammy Lachlan
Optician advocating on disability, diversity and inclusion; practitioner with decades of experience
Episode: Beyond the Eye Test: Understanding Neurodiversity in Modern Optics
Elaine Grisdale
Dispensing optician, academic, former Essilor executive, educator
Independent, Silmo (scientific director liaison)
Episode: From Manchester to Paris: 41 Years With Maitenaz, Mo Jalie & Borish — Elaine Grisdale"
Hassane Safar
IP optometrist, Vice President of the College of Optometrists
College of Optometrists
Episode: Hassnain Safdar: From Curious Child to Vice President of the College of Optometrists
Dr. Christy Nguyen
Optometrist actively educating the public about eye care and modeling eyewear
CY Eyewear Retail (Orlando)
Episode: If you want to lead harder on LinkedIn and social: Dr. Kristie Nguyen — The LinkedIn-Famous Optometrist Who Quietly Does It All
Brian Tompkins
Co-director of Tompkins Night and Sun, long-time optometrist with 50-year career
Tompkins Night and Sun
Episode: Brian Tompkins: 50 Years, One Practice, and Why Optometry Should Be Fun
Jason Kirk
Half of Kirk & Kirk; creative director and frame designer
Kirk & Kirk
Episode: The Future of Independent Optics: Frames, Feeling & the Fight for Better Customer Experience
Daniel Feldman
Marketing expert with background in optical retail and consultancy
Episode: "Marketing, Social Media & the Art of Optical Retail — Daniel Feldman on What Really Drives Success | The Optician Show"
Harinder Singh Paul
Optometrist, life and performance coach; founder of Samaya Wellness
Vision Care for Homeless People (charity) and Samaya Wellness
Episode: What Makes a Great Optical Professional? With Harinder Singh Paul
Kate Child
Head of Optimum Lenses, independent lab leader
Optimum Lenses
Episode: From Average to Elite in Optical Labs | Kate Child on Lenses, Service & Standing Out

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Garry Kousoulou
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THE 2026 OPTICAL BLUEPRINT: THE BIOMETRIC LENSES BREAKTHROUGH
Q: What advice would you give to independents?
Jason emphasizes focusing on the patient experience, identifying a clear niche, and combining efficiency from larger chains with bespoke service; independents should adopt best practices from volume shops while maintaining a personalized journey that guides patients from initial conversation to aftercare.
Digital Marketing 2026
Q: explain social media, explain what it is you do.
Mary explains that in 2026 professionals should build an online academy under their own brand to centralize education, support, and community for clients, leveraging multiple platforms with differentiated content and offering 24/7 support through a team.
The Future of Dry Eye: Sharon Flora value of supplements sleep transforming dry eye diagnosis
Q: What are the two main types of dry eye?
The two main types are aqueous deficient, where the eye doesn't produce enough tears, and evaporative dry eye, where tear evaporation is excessive; many patients have a combination of both, so clinicians should assess the periocular area and tear dynamics holistically.
The Mitochondria Secret: How Red Light Could Change the Future of Eye Care
Q: What have you tweaked or changed in the product?
There have been ongoing refinements, including adding longer wavelength components (850 nm) to improve deeper tissue penetration and broaden the potential benefits.
The Mitochondria Secret: How Red Light Could Change the Future of Eye Care
Q: What results?
The guest explains that the red light stimulus can energize retinal mitochondria, improving ATP production and potentially supporting eye health, which formed the basis for developing a commercial product.

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What is The Optician Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, business-focused show for eye-care professionals and optical practice owners looking to grow footfall, conversions, and premium positioning. Across episodes, listeners hear real-world strategies on marketing, branding, customer experience, and store operations, with frequent emphasis on independent optics, social media, merchandising, and the integration of technology (including AI) to improve patient care and practice performance. Notable strengths include a hands-on, coaching-oriented approach, guest perspectives from clinicians and industry leaders, and a bias toward actionable tactics that differentiate practices beyond price competition. The format tends to blend leadership lessons, brand storytelling, and tangible tips fo... more

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What guests have appeared on The Optician Show?

Recent guests on The Optician Show include:

1. Tammy Lachlan
2. Elaine Grisdale
3. Hassane Safar
4. Dr. Christy Nguyen
5. Brian Tompkins
6. Jason Kirk
7. Daniel Feldman
8. Harinder Singh Paul

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