The Right Optics by Silmo

In the first episode of The Right Optics, by Silmo, Jason Kirk (of Kirk and Kirk) talks to Nada Vuksic, owner of Bruce Eyewear in Vancouver. Nada shares her incredible story as her business recovers from losing one of its two flagship stores to a devastating fire earlier this year. She also gives invaluable insight into how to succeed as an optics retail business and talks with great passion about the community spirit of the optics industry.To be notified of all future episodes of The Right Optics podcast, including one published on each day at Silmo itself, please follow or subscribe to this series.Head to www.silmoparis.com for more information on Silmo and to book your ticket. www.kirkandkirk.com for more on Jason's business www.bruceeyewear.com to read about Nada's business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode of The Right Optics, by Silmo, Jason Kirk (of Kirk and Kirk) talks to Daniel Feldman, editor in chief of the Optical Journal, the most visited optical fashion news website in the world. Daniel shares decades of experience and insight, looking back at how his work in other industries influenced his work in the optical world and looking forward to the imminent influence of the optical metaverse. Daniel and Jason also talk about how to maximise social media impact, the importance of partnerships in the independent eyewear sector, and how to bring on new and exciting talent.To be notified of all future episodes of The Right Optics podcast, including one published on each day at Silmo itself, please follow or subscribe to this series.Head to www.silmoparis.com for more information on Silmo and to book your ticket.www.kirkandkirk.com for more on Jason's businesswww.opticaljournal.com for Daniel's publication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this third episode of the Right Optics podcast by Silmo, Jason Kirk, of Kirk and Kirk speaks to one of the UK's most prominent retail consultants and consumer experts. Peter Cross was the Customer Experience Director at John Lewis before leaving in 2021 to start a new working life as a speaker, consultant and writer. His expertise is second to none, and he fills this episode with incredible advice about how to succeed in a tough market. To be notified of all future episodes of The Right Optics podcast, including one published on each day at Silmo itself, please follow or subscribe to this series.Head to www.silmoparis.com for more information on Silmo and to book your ticket.www.kirkandkirk.com for more on Jason's businessTo find Peter, search for Peter Cross speaker on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Right Optics by Silmo gives a unique insight into the life of a buyer from a major group. Lorna Robinson is Head of Buying for Hakim Group, the largest family of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland. With many years of experience within the optics industry, Lorna shares all of her insight and expertise with Jason Kirk and Kirk - a "must listen" for opticians and brands alike.To be notified of all future episodes of The Right Optics podcast, including one published on each day at Silmo itself, please follow or subscribe to this series.Head to www.silmoparis.com for more information on Silmo and to book your ticket.www.kirkandkirk.com for more on Jason's businesswww.hakimgrouop.co.uk for more information on Hakim Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5 of this series of The Right Optics, ahead of Silmo 2022 in Paris, sees Jason Kirk, of Kirk and Kirk, chat to one of the optics industry's best known characters, Louis Fullagar. Louis created Spexaddict, an agency specialising in all things digital and social media for optical boutiques and wholesalers. He runs the Luxury Eyewear forum website and Facebook groups, and the LOFT eyewear shows in North America. He's run optical boutiques and criss-crossed America as a rep. He knows everything there is to know about this industry and he shares all his experience in this episode.To be notified of all future episodes of The Right Optics podcast, including one published on each day at Silmo itself, please follow or subscribe to this series.Head to www.silmoparis.com for more information on Silmo and to book your ticket.www.kirkandkirk.com for more about Jasonwww.spexaddict.com for more about Louis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join presenter Nick Coffer as he brings you all the atmosphere and personalities from Silmo 2022 in Paris. In this episode, he speaks to legendary designer Gai Gherardi from l.A. Eyeworks and meets Silmo D'Or winners Odette Lunettes from Belgium and Out Of from Italy, He talks visitors from Ibiza (Revolver) and Wisconsin (Faces Eyewear). Zachary Tipton from Vinylize tells him how they make designer frames from old vinyl records and Amélie Morel, President of Silmo, talks to Nick about Silmo 2022 and the future of the event.Bringing you right into the heart of Silmo 2022 - The Right Optics podcast, by Silmo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter Nick Coffer brings you the best voices from Silmo 2022 in Paris, taking you right to the heart of the trade fair. In this episode, he speaks to Jenkiz Saillet, general manager of Novacel, Silmo D'Or Winners Fabien Blon from Phibo Eyewear about their innovative temple tip, and Olivier Petitfils from ADCL, creators of an award-winning pair of sunglasses in collaboration with Christian Lacroix. There's the winner of the Silmo Optical design contest, Adi Abramov. Giovanni Vitaloni and Alessandra Girardi talk to Nick about their new brand Morpho, which marries together contemporary art and eyewear design, and Matthieu Jaubert from Visiotruck talks about his mobile optician vans, taking eyesore to parts of the country which are harder to reach.If you were at Silmo, you can relive all the atmosphere - and if you weren't, these episodes bring the trade fair straight to you, wherever you may be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Coffer continues his journey around Silmo 2022, bringing you all the best voices from this year's trade fair. There's Hugo Martin from Parasite Design, talking about the frame he designed which won an award at the Silmo D'Or this year. We hear from two other Silmo D'Or winners - Shamir from Israel and Neubau from Austria, plus buyers from Quay Eyewear, who'd flown in from San Fransisco. Mik Somers from Theo Eyewear in Belgium explains why he has a large furry monster on his stand, Hermes Pontet tells the story of his family's four generation long association with the optics industry and Nick speaks to Elaine Grisdale, who is director of development at the International Opticians Association and Jo Jolmes, past president of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians.If you weren't at Silmo 2022, these episodes bring you everything that you might have missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More great voices and stories from Silmo 2022 as Nick Coffer meets the big personalities from the event. Grant Hannaford, winner of this year's International Optician of the Year award shares his remarkable journey. Silmo D'Or winners Jason Kirk from Kirk and Kirk, Fabien Jeanneau from Voxiweb and Daniel Ericsson from Skugga talk about their groundbreaking creations. Nick Youle, innovations director at Inspecs explain why his group is always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition, and Francois Van Den Abeele explains how his business, Sea2See, is saving the planet while making great frames too.This is the fourth and final full episode coming right from the heart of Silmo 2022 - watch out for a little bonus episode with one of the industry's greats coming shortly... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding off this series of podcasts from the heart of Silmo 2022, here's a bonus episode with Nick Coffer speaking to legendary designer Blake Kuwahara. The episode condenses Blake's passion, expertise and insight into a lovely 15 minute chat where he fully opens up about the creative process and how vulnerable he feels when he presents his new collections.https://blakekuwahara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour ce premier épisode de la troisième série du podcast The Right Optics du Silmo, Nick Coffer accueille Sébastien Brusset - consultant du Silmo Next at dirigeant de Jaw Studio à Lyon. Ils couvrent toute une panoplie de sujets - l’avenir de l’optique, l’impression 3D, les technologies de l’avenir, et comment les opticiens pourront en profiter. Un épisode à ne pas rater, que vous soyez opticien, marque ou fabricant.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this first episode in the third series of The Right Optics podcast, looking ahead to Silmo 2023, Nick Coffer speaks to Sébastien Brussel, consultant to Silmo Next and CEO of Jaw Studio in Lyon. They cover a wide range of topics - the future of the optical industry, 3D printing, the technologies of tomorrow, and how opticians will be able to use them. It's a fascinating look into the future, one not to be missed if you are an optician, a brand or a manufacturer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour ce deuxième épisode de la troisième série du podcast The Right Optics du Silmo, Nick Coffer accueille Jean-Philippe Sayag, CEO d’Acep Group - expert dans l’utilisation et l’implémentation de l’IA (l’intelligence artificielle) dans le monde de l’optique. Dans une discussion fascinante, ils couvrent trois axes - l’IA dans l’analyse optique, l’IA dans les traitements et l’amelioration de la vue, et l’IA dans le marketing pour les opticiens et pour les marques. Un épisode qui va littéralement vous ouvrir les yeux, que vous soyez opticien, marque ou fabricant. http://www.silmoparis.comhttp://www.acep.techProduction: http://www.boutiquebroadcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode of the third series of The Right Optics podcast by Silmo, Nick Coffer welcomes Jean-Philippe Sayag, CEO of Acep Group. He is an expert in artificial intelligence, and how to incorporate it into the optical world. Nick and Jean-Philippe take a deep dive into AI, looking in particular at three strands: AI in optical analysis, AI in treatment and vision improvement and AI in optical marketing, for opticians and brands. This is an episode which will literally open your eyes, whether you are an optician, a manufacturer or a brand.http://www.silmoparis.comhttp://www.acep.techProduction: http://www.boutiquebroadcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour ce nouvel épisode, Nick parle à Dominique Royet, co-fondatrice et directrice générale de l’Hysopp, entreprise spécialisée dans la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises.Ils parlent de de l’enjeu globale de l’empreinte de l’homme sur la planète, la manière dont cela impacte sur l’industrie de l’optique et ce que nous pouvons tous faire pour en limiter les dégâts…Un épisode qui ne laisse aucun doute par rapport à la gravité de la situation et qui propose également des solutions que tout le monde dans l’industrie peut suivre.Une version anglaise de cet épisode sera publié dans quelques jours/ An English version of the podcast will be released in the coming days.Pour tout renseignement sur le prix de l’entreprise engagée du SILMO, visitez http://www.silmoparis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this new episode, Nick talks to Dominique Royet, co-founder and Managing Director of Hysopp, an agency which specialises in corporate social responsibility.They talk about the global issue of human footprint on the planet, how it impacts the optical industry and what we can all do to limit the damage...An episode that leaves no doubt as to the seriousness of the situation and which offers solutions that everyone in the optical industry can follow.There is also a French version of this podcast.For all information on the SILMO committed company award, visit http://www.silmoparis.comFor more information about Hyssop. head to http://hysop.agencyProduced by Boutique Broadcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can see the target - Why do we need Sports Vision? In this absolutely fascinating and engaging episode of The Right Optics by Silmo, Nick speaks to Michelle Beach, from Park Vision Opticians in Nottingham about the complexities of looking after the vision of athletes. Michelle has incredible insight in the subject, and her expertise can be applied to elite and hobby athletes alike.Is a Sports Vision screen different to a normal eye exam? Should we all consider our vision a little more when we play sports? Could small visual gains separate be the winning difference? Could our vision cause us to get hurt in the sporting field? Michelle will be one of the speakers at the Silmo Academy at this year's Silmo in Paris. More info at: https:\\silmoparis.comhttps://www.parkvisionnottingham.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Nick talks to Stuart Burn. He runs Performance Finance Ltd in the UK and specialises in funding opticians. Although his business is UK based, his vast experience of the optical industry in particular, and finance on the whole, make this a fascinating interview wherever in the world you are listening. Stuart looks at what goes into running an opticial business, when is the right time to make the jump and launch your own, how to survive as an independent, when and how to invest in new technology, how to be profitable and lots more besides.Stuart is one of a great line-up of speakers at this year's Silmo Academy, which will take place during Silmo 2023, and which is organised in partnership with the International Opticians Association. This year's talks focus on performance and having a mindset to succeed. Elaine Grisdale, Director of International Development at the IOA also joins Nick in this episode to look ahead to the programme of events.For more info, head to https://www.silmoparis.com/https://www.performancefinance.co.uk/https://www.ioassn.org/en/A Boutique Broadcast Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special edition of The Right Optics by Silmo, Nick speaks to all five finalists in this years International Optician of the Year Award, brought to you by the International Opticians Association and Silmo Paris. They are joined by Elaine Grisdale, Head of International Development at the IOA, and Grant Hannaford, last year’s winner.This unique round table discussion touches on all the key issues facing opticians. Current and future challenges, how opticians can make the difference, how to attract young talent to the industry, how to validate the role of the optician, how to educate the public, how to harmonise education across the world, and how to bring opticians together to support and validate their peers.All the guests have great stories to tell and they are all incredibly proud and passionate opticians.This episode is a must listen for any optician, no matter where in the world you are.The winner of this year’s IOOTY will be announced at Silmo Paris at the end of September.For more information:https://silmoparis.comhttps://www.ioassn.org/en/https://orewaoptics.co.nzhttps://www.maxivisao.comhttps://www.optigalconsulting.comhttp://pure-optics.comhttps://www.edgard-opticiens.comhttps://hannafordeyewear.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first of three episodes in French, bringing you all the colour, passion and expertise direct from this year’s Silmo in Paris. Nick Coffer goes behind the scenes and meets some of the innovative creators who helped make this year’s edition so successful. He meets Jean-Francois Porte, Managing Director of Edgard Opticiens, and winner of this year’s International Optician of the Year award. Céline Benoit from Essilorluxottica showcases their Silmo D’Or winning lenses, the Varilux XR and we hear from Saargos, another Silmo D’Or winner, about their innovative “Quick See Free” product. Amélie Morel, Communications Director at Morel Lunettes, and President of Silmo, shares her thoughts on this year’s show and talks about the family history of her brand, two brothers take us behind the story of their brand Alf Lunettes, and Wave of Wood tell us how they turn drinks cans into frames.There’ll be three episodes in English from this year’s Silmo, and three in French too, and don’t forget to check out all the previous episodes of the Right Optics, amazing guests from right in the heart of your industry.If you enjoy this series, please do give it a rating and a review in your podcast app, it really helps to get the word out.For more information about Silmo, head to https://www.silmoparis.com/.A Boutique Broadcast Production for Silmo Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.