From Optometrist to Entrepreneur.
Practical business guidance for optometrists who want to understand, build or grow an optical business.
Starting a Business
Moving from clinical employment to business ownership is a significant step. John Paul Odigbo helps you understand the foundations before you commit, so you enter with realistic expectations and a clearer plan.
- Understanding business fundamentals
- Business planning
- Financial thinking
- Choosing an appropriate business structure
- Building sustainable operations
Ownership, Acquisition & Independent Practice
Whether you are considering buying into a practice, acquiring an independent business or building your own from scratch, the decisions are financial, operational and personal. These sessions help you think through the options.
Practice ownership
Practice acquisition
Independent practice
Business development
Team building
Leadership
Growth That Protects What Matters
For optometrists already running a practice, growth is about more than revenue. It is about sharper operations, stronger teams, clearer leadership and long-term performance.
Strategic planning
Operational improvement
Leadership
Team development
Business performance
Long-term growth
JohnPaul's Experience
Business guidance is grounded in real experience — not theory. Dr JohnPaul has moved from clinical practice to business ownership, franchise direction and the founding of an optical holding company.
Optometrist
Clinician with a Doctor of Optometry degree and front-line practice experience.
Entrepreneur
Built optical businesses from ownership decisions through to day-to-day operations.
Practice Owner
Experience owning and running independent optometry practices in Ireland.
Director
Director with Specsavers Opticians & Audiologists in Mayo following a franchise business purchase.
Founder of Odigbo Limited
Founded Odigbo Limited in 2022, an optical business holding company that has acquired independent practices across Ireland.
Healthcare Leader
Leadership experience across clinical governance, professional standards and team development.
Business Strategy Consultation
A focused one-to-one session for optometrists exploring entrepreneurship, practice ownership or business development.
Select a session that matches your business focus and book a time that works for you.
Digital Products & Resources
A collection of practical tools and guides for optometrists building their business knowledge.
Practice Ownership Starter Guide
First considerations for optometrists thinking about owning a practice.
Optometry Business Planning Toolkit
Frameworks for planning, structure and financial thinking.
Practice Acquisition Checklist
Key questions and steps when considering buying into or acquiring a practice.
Business KPI Toolkit
Simple metrics to understand and track practice performance.