Cleinman Connect Podcast

About Cleinman Connect Podcast

Owning and running a private optometry practice is challenging—but help is here! The Cleinman Connect Podcast offers valuable insights from independent optometrists/practice owners, practice managers, and industry experts. Each episode features top performers or industry experts who share their success strategies for navigating common business and operational hurdles to grow and enhance practices. From marketing tips and team management to succession planning and financial strategies, our experienced guests provide actionable advice tailored to private optometry practices. Tune in for a new episode on the 1st Wednesday of each month and stay ahead of the curve! Subscribe to the Cleinman Connect Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Whether you're an established owner or manager, or just starting out, this podcast is a valuable resource for practice growth and professional development.

Publisher

Cleinman Performance Partners

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

85 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Saving Time, Serving Millions: The Future of Ophthalmic Tech

   Zeshan Khan is the Founder, President, and CEO of Xenon Ophthalmics, a medical device company developing wearable technology for more accessible eye exams. With expertise in engineering, product development, and regulatory affairs, he leads innovations including the xoLens and xoExam System, which uses patented Liquid Lens technology to combine diagnostic tests in one headset. Inspired by his father's difficulty completing traditional eye exams, Zeshan works to help providers save time and extend doctor-led care to underserved communities. In this episode… Traditional eye exams can be time-consuming, requiring multiple devices and limiting how many patients a practice can serve. In underserved communities, access to this equipment presents an even greater challenge. How can new technology help eye care professionals work more efficiently while bringing quality vision care to more people? According to Zeshan Khan, an ophthalmic technology innovator with a background in engineering and medical devices, more efficient eye care starts with portable, doctor-led tools. By bringing multiple diagnostic tests into one wearable headset, practices can shorten exams and free up time for more patients. Zeshan points to early testing in South Africa, where a refraction test dropped from three minutes to 30 seconds. With simple training, reliable offline operation, and strong community partners, this approach could help practices improve workflows and extend quality care to underserved areas. In this episode of the Cleinman Connect Podcast, Kim Carson talks with Zeshan Khan, Founder, President, and CEO of Xenon Ophthalmics, about how innovative technology can save time and expand access to eye care. Zeshan explores streamlined eye exams, doctor-led technology, and reaching underserved communities. He also shares lessons from field testing and advice for building nonprofit partnerships that support meaningful outreach.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Growth, Mentorship, and Lessons in Ownership

   Dr. Karine Shaghoyan is the Co-owner of Lancaster Optometry, a California practice delivering comprehensive and medically focused eye care with a personalized patient experience. With more than a decade of clinical experience, she has helped grow the practice from a cold start into an established business while guiding its expansion and distinctive approach to care. Dr. Shaghoyan draws on mentorship, peer collaboration, and strategic support to strengthen the practice, and she encourages other owners to seek guidance early rather than build alone. In this episode… Owning an optometry practice means knowing when to push forward on your own and when to seek support. Mentorship, peer connection, and clear priorities can make growth more focused and sustainable. What helps practice owners move forward with greater confidence? Dr. Karine Shaghoyan, an optometrist and experienced practice owner, believes growth starts with recognizing when what got you to one milestone will not get you to the next. She recommends seeking mentors, consultants, and peer support early, noting that the right guidance can significantly shorten the learning curve. Dr. Shaghoyan’s experience building a cold-start practice also shaped her view that acquiring an existing practice may make more sense in saturated markets. By asking for help, learning from other owners, and focusing energy on what is within your control, practice growth becomes less about doing everything alone and more about making thoughtful decisions at the right time. In this episode of the Cleinman Connect Podcast, Kim Carson talks with Dr. Karine Shaghoyan, Co-owner of Lancaster Optometry, about practice growth, mentorship, and lessons in ownership. Dr. Shaghoyan shares how mentorship and peer support can accelerate growth, why owners need help at key milestones, and what cold-start ownership taught her. She also discusses creating a distinctive patient experience and focusing on what you can control.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   [Optometrist Unleashed] What Public Speaking Teaches Us About Talking to Patients - Part 2

   Eli Gladstone and Eric Silverberg are the Co-founders of Speaker Labs, a public speaking training company that helps professionals and enterprise teams communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. Since launching the company in 2016, they have trained professionals and teams at leading companies, including Shopify, Google, TD Bank, and RBC. Both began their careers as faculty members at the Ivey Business School before gaining experience in tech startups. Drawing on backgrounds in teaching and business, Eric and Eli lead workshops focused on presentation skills, storytelling, delivery, mindset, and executive presence, helping professionals overcome speaking anxiety, engage audiences, and communicate effectively in high-stakes situations. In this episode… Effective communication plays a critical role in both public speaking and patient care. The ability to connect with an audience, simplify complex ideas, and build trust can shape how people receive and act on information. What can lessons from the stage teach healthcare professionals about creating better conversations with patients? Public speaking experts Eli Gladstone and Eric Silverberg explain how public speaking principles can improve everyday patient interactions. Their insights highlight the importance of mindset, preparation, storytelling, and taking responsibility for the listener’s experience. Eli emphasizes that strong communication starts with understanding the audience, while Eric shares how honest feedback and intentional practice help people become more confident and effective communicators. These strategies show how skills developed for large audiences can translate into more meaningful one-on-one conversations with patients. In this episode of Optometrist Unleashed, a Cleinman Connect Podcast, Dr. Trevor Miranda chats with Eli Gladstone and Eric Silverberg, Co-founders of Speaker Labs, about what public speaking teaches optometrists about talking to patients. Eli and Eric discuss overcoming communication fears, using self-talk to build confidence, and creating better audience experiences. They also explore feedback, storytelling, and continuous improvement as tools for stronger connections.

Who has been a guest on Cleinman Connect Podcast

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• Dani Driusso
• Cole Currie
• Dr Beth Repp
• Wes McCann
• Lila Swiatylo

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Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

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YouTube

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Engagement

32

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