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For over two decades, Eric L. Dunavant has been redefining access for purpose-driven families and business owners. Eric is a “Mindset Disruption Strategist,” which is a coach, mentor, and partner who helps blend the worlds of finance, family, and mindset to create the life you’ve been striving for. Eric is an author, speaker, consultant, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has been featured in a variety of media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Insider. Eric has worked with top wealth advisors and received multiple awards and accolades in the area of business and finance.  Eric has dedicated his life to his family and the fight against world poverty. His greatest passion is to empower those on the path to abundance and create transformation that lasts for generations. Tune in or read the corresponding blog post to hear about Eric’s inspiring story, the challenges he has faced in life, and how those challenges have shaped him to become a stronger entrepreneur. “Big Entrepreneur 3” Utilize Audiobooks to Multitask. As a faith-based entrepreneur, Eric often feels like he needs to be studying God’s word but he doesn’t know what to do. Maybe you’ve run into similar problems, pledging to read the Bible this year only to get to Leviticus and find yourself too bored to read the whole thing. The minute Eric gave up the idea that he could only consume the Bible by reading it was a very freeing moment for him. He’s learned that listening to audio tapes of the Bible as he works out is a great way to knock out two birds with one stone. Some people might think that this makes it difficult to listen to everything in great detail but, in Eric’s opinion, the same goes when he’s reading—he often feels distractible and as though reading doesn’t leave him feeling fully connected.  Learning From the Past Anyone who is successful and has made breakthroughs has also gone through very painful experiences. And, by studying the mistakes of others, we can hopefully avoid following in those same footsteps—which is the point of this segment.  So, how can we learn from Eric’s past? If you tune in or read the corresponding blog post, you’ll hear about a season of Eric’s life when he was chasing lots of wealth and his relationships weren’t as healthy as he wanted them to be. Worst of all, he was so unhappy with his relationship with his wife that he had an affair. This was 24 or 25 years ago, and it taught Eric a lot. Likewise, the lessons he learned can be relevant to us as well. If Eric could offer a younger version of himself some advice, he’d tell him, “Trust the setbacks, because the setback is the setup.” If he could go back in time, he’d change absolutely nothing. Eric is content where he is right now, but he knows he wouldn’t be where he is now without the dark seasons. The good, the bad, and the ugly are what brought him to where he currently is. So, if he could talk to the young Eric, he’d tell him to buckle up and learn as many lessons as he can when the challenges inevitably come. Don’t Stop Here! If you’re aspiring to be like Eric, he has a piece of advice: “If it’s not broken, then break it.” In Eric’s opinion, the entire finance industry is based on the philosophy of either fear or greed. It’s between scaring someone to buy something or giving them the fear of missing out (otherwise known as “FOMO”) so they become convinced to buy something out of greed. Everyone is thus forced into a mindset of scarcity, fearing that they’re missing out on something. 

About: In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Hotel/Short Term Rental expert Diya Liu. We discuss topics ranging from her former career as an attorney to her new passion of helping others achieve financial freedom through Short Term Rentals. If you’re looking to get started in this niche Real Estate Industry, Diya is hosting an upcoming Masterclass. To sign up for the Short Term Rental Live Bootcamp, click here: https://courses.diyaliu.com/str-live-... Use promo code: GLENN to get 10% off! To visit her website, click the link below: https://diyaliu.com/ And visit my website for more Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast episodes and Entrepreneur Tips: https://www.drglennvo.com/

About: In this episode, Glenn spoke with Abby Springmann of Abby Grace Photography.Glenn has been inspired by the story of how Abby’s prayers were answered after experiencing a setback during the adoption process. Abby’s Abby Grace Photography has allowed her to foster her passion and help support her family. Abby is a brand photographer for “high-performing, creative small business owners.” She loves capturing the images that become eye-catching facets of a brand’s website, from its sales to its funnel opt-in page. Although Abby says this work is her “sweet spot,” she began in another niche. Her business was born after college when she realized she could make a living combining two of her favorite things: photography and weddings. Abby realized that her blooming success came from “approaching brand photography like a marketer, not like a photographer who wanted to come in and take a bunch of cute photographs… the approach itself had not been done before; nobody was doing it like I was.”Soon, photographers flocked to Abby in hopes she could teach them how to emulate her success. That’s when Abby created a course—Brand Photography Academy.Those interested in working with Abby can visit abbygracephotography.com and get on a call to ensure her services are a good fit. Abby emphasizes that she wants her clients to be successful; she’ll help you consider whether your business is in a good place to invest in a full brand session. If not, Abby is willing to refer businesses to other qualified professionals in the industry. Big Entrepreneur 3:  Stop Running Your To-Do List Out of Your Inbox. Stop running your to-do list out of your inbox.” She does not keep emails on her phone— “There’s no such thing as a brand photography emergency,” she says. Abby would rather her clients contact her via phone because, after all, no one gets paid to sort through emails.  Consider Downloading the Freedom App. Abby considers the “Freedom” app her #1 tool. It’s an app blocker that keeps Abby away from “any sites that I would go to out of boredom” and stops her from “spending time mindlessly scrolling.” You can set the duration of time you need to be distraction-free. Abby sets her block from 5 PM to 7 AM each day, as well as the whole weekend.  Read Deep Work by Cal Newport. Abby considers Deep Work by Cal Newport to be her favorite book. She’s “sent a copy of that book to more people than [she] could ever count.” Abby says this book isn’t just about getting more done but learning to get the right stuff done.  Lessons from the Past: She remembers how, in the past, her ego was tied to the successes of her business. “I wanted people to make a big deal out of me,” she says. “If you work in the service industry, that’s not really how service works.” Abby wanted to build a “personal brand” similar to celebrity status with clients and fellow professionals recognizing her name.  If Abby could go back in time to speak to her 22-year-old self, she would say the words “good for her, not for you.” Abby wishes she knew that when other people succeed, they’re on their path. Her success does not have to look the same as anyone else’s, and what someone else needs may not be what Abby needs.   Don’t Stop Here! If someone told Abby they want to do what she does, she would tell them to learn as much about marketing as possible. She recommends following Julie Stoian, especially to learn about funnels. Abby also advises learning all you can about branding— “those two will drive the train.” For her, you can’t follow the same formula as you would in wedding photography for the best results.  The best way to get to know Abby as a person and a business owner is by following her Instagram, “abbygracephoto”, or her TikTok under the same name. Also, you can visit her website at  abbygracephotography.com. 

Show Notes This week, Dr. Glenn Vo was happy to have Robin Carberry—a business and personal development coach—come on for this week’s episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast. As an “OG Gen Xer,” Robin helps Gen X women untangle the knot of midlife confusion and uncover their purpose by unleashing more flow, meaning, success, connection, and joy into their lives. In her own words, Robin helps Gen Xers go from “wtf should I do?” to “I got this.”Although these clients are her specialty, you don’t have to be a Gen Xer to work with Robin. As long as it’s a good fit on both sides, you can become her client.Before Robin and Glenn met for this week’s episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Robin had Glenn take a “Sparke Type Assessment.” This is an assessment she has all of her clients take because it showcases the type of work that “lights you up” and gives you joy instead of draining energy.  “Big Entrepreneur 3” Prioritize Sleep.Some people think their life is so hectic prioritizing sleep seems impossible. Through dealing with her lupus, Robin has learned that if she did not prioritize sleep, then she wouldn’t be able to function or show up as her best self. The time you spend winding down, binging on Netflix, or scrolling through your phone is a waste of energy in Robin's eyes. Many people misguage how much sleep and hours they need and put in. Resting isn’t just a matter of maintaining your performance, but also maintaining your health. Track Your Time.As a paralegal when she was required to keep track of her time to get paid. This helped her to realize we often think tasks will take less time than they do. It can be super helpful, Robin says, if you track the time it takes you to do something for a week. It will tell you so much about how you are spending your time and save you more in the long run.Read The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms by Danielle LaPorte.Robin had a copy of it in her hands. It was filled with hundreds of post-it notes—a testimony to how much this book has helped her.  Learning From the Past. Robin regretted when she didn’t listen to her gut when working with somebody. She made excuses not to trust her gut, thinking she knew better. Then, once this led her to a mistake, she’d compound the error by trying to patch things up and make it all work out.  If Robin could go talk to a younger version of herself—back when she was listening to the Smiths, the Cure, or the Psychedelic Furs with an “asymmetrical haircut”—she’d tell her not to be afraid to lose. You’re younger and scared of looking “dumb” in front of other people. When you get older, you look back on those moments and realize that they weren’t as big of a deal as we thought them to be.  Don’t Stop Here! For those listening to this week’s episode, Robin urges you to take a Sparke Type Assessment. It can help you to understand what the next best steps are for you. Robin knows that so many people think that coaching is the next logical step after they’ve built a done-for-you service-based business. They’re tired of overbuilding funnels for people, but they know they have a knack that can rack in the dough. So instead of slaving away and building out those funnels, they decide to make a pivot into teaching people how to do it and coaching them through the process. When things fall apart, it makes sense that their Sparke Types reveal that they’re process-based people rather than service-based people. Had they known their results before making that pivot, perhaps they’d have done things differently and found success.  You can reach out to Robin in several ways. One way is to visit her website at https://robincarberry.com/ and book a quick chat with Robin. During your call, you can explore the idea of taking the assessment and see what it might be like to work together.

Show Notes Many of you listening in on this week’s episode are probably wondering how you can get your messages, products, or services out into the world. Maybe you’re looking for a shortcut or just some simple advice. To those folks, Robyn Bennet—the one and only “Technology Queen”—has some words of wisdom to share.Robyn is the CEO and Founder of The Technology Queen. Robyn has been the “go-to” tech guru for entrepreneurs for their virtual summits for nine years.To Robyn, a virtual summit is like a “list build.” One of the reasons she loves virtual summits is that it builds you a “warm list” where your leads get to know you over time and thus become easier to convert (for her, that length of time could vary from 2 to 45 days). As with Carrie Flynn and Colleen Kochannek, Robyn and Dr. Glenn Vo are in a Mastermind group. Their mutual mentor, Julie Stoian, runs this Mastermind, and she always has glowing things to say about Robyn—she’s constantly citing Robyn as an expert who has made creating her virtual summits so much easier.One of the biggest ways Robyn helps aspiring entrepreneurs involves providing support for their virtual summit, but that’s just half the battle.  After you’ve completed your successful virtual summit, you need to take the right actions. Robyn created the “Step Two Process” to ensure her clients don’t put all that hard work in just to miss out on the opportunities they’ve built for themselves. “Big Entrepreneur 3” Perform a Daily “Brain Dump.” Robyn puts everything in her head into one big pile of “today’s brain dump.” From there, she starts scheduling things in their order of importance; Next, she puts her due dates on everything—no matter their significance.  Utilize Google Sheets (And Don’t Be Afraid to Buy Templates!). Robyn was once a big fan of Excel and Microsoft Word; she even remembers WordPerfect and Lotus's days. Nowadays, she uses Google Suite. Thanks to Google Suite, communicating with her clients is easier than ever.  Read Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson. Robyn firmly believes that this book is a classic everyone should know about. After reading it three or four years ago, she immediately told clients all about it while applying its lessons to fulfill their needs. Learning From the Past To Robyn: she often put herself first—instead of putting her clients first—and it worked to her detriment.  It’s always easy to prioritize yourself and further your goals, and Robyn regrets doing this in the past. Your business's success depends on your client's success, and you can’t help your clients succeed if they come second. If Robyn could speak to a younger version of herself, she’d tell her not to worry. She’d encourage her to keep working towards her goals because, in the end, she will make it. That’s why, if she met her younger self, Robyn would emphasize the importance of keeping her head up. Don’t Stop Here! Before taking on a client, Robyn always likes to speak with them first and discern if they’re a good fit, if she can offer what they need, and so on. Robyn needs to have fun with whoever she works with—to share some laughter—and she also wants her clients to have fun. Many of you are interested in sharing some laughs with Robyn as she helps you create your virtual summit, build a “warm list,” and get your messages, products, or services out into the world. The best way to work with Robyn is by going to her website at thetechnologyqueen.com. From there, you can schedule a call with her by going to the Contact page or engaging with the little popup that should appear as you land on her web page.  To take it one step further, you can go to “thetechnologyqueen.com/waitlist.” You can join the waitlist for an upcoming virtual summit where Robyn shows people exactly how to launch their virtual summit, how their team can launch their virtual summit for them and make it a more affordable undertaking, the “Whys” and strategies behind it all, and more. 

Show Notes Let’s welcome Nicole McDonough for this week’s episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast. Nicole is a life coach, super mom, Enneagram expert, and an all-around fantastic person. You may be unfamiliar with what an Enneagram test even is, let alone what it can do. In Nicole’s words, an Enneagram is a map that helps us plot our “unique starting point.” It tells us about our motivations, beliefs, values, etc. that form when we’re young.Most people get their Enneagram results and need a “translator” like Nicole who can help listen on a deeper level; people like Nicole bring out what they’re feeling and help validate these emotions as well as identify ways to honor them. “Big Entrepreneur 3” Take Everything Everybody Says with a Grain of Salt; Figure Out What Works Best for You.Recently, Nicole read something about the “workhorses” vs. the “thoroughbreds” within the entrepreneur “breed.” For workhorses, their superpower is in their steadiness—they work a little bit each day and consistently make progress. Thoroughbreds, on the other hand, operate in between two modes: sprints and rests. It does neither type any good to look at the other and wish they had those qualities—they’re different breeds. As an Enneagram Four, Nicole deems herself a thoroughbred. Unfortunately, most of her earlier productivity was advised by workhorses. It was driving her to the ground; she was losing both her inspiration and connection to her natural rhythm. Take Yourself on “Artist Field Trips.”Nicole believes many entrepreneurs discount themselves by believing they aren’t artists—everyone has creativity. You might not be Pablo Picasso, but every entrepreneur is creative in some aspects. Read “Helping People Change” by Richard Boyatzis and/or “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni.Thanks to her academic background, Nicole found the first book—“Helping People Change” by Richard Boyatzis —through the Harvard Business Review. This book was what introduced Nicole to coaching, and one of the most powerful things she took away from it was the concept of “Self-Mastery.” The second book recommendation—“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni—is a book that’s on Glenn’s list.  Learning From the Past People often think life is like a line with an arc: you start here and you go there in between the stages of development with a beginning, middle, and end. One of the most powerful things Nicole has been taught is that life is not a point—it’s not linear, it’s not A to B—it’s a labyrinth. In a labyrinth, you’re going around and experiencing seasons, cycles, and deja vu.  The goal is not to move through issues and be done with them for good. The goal is to prepare yourself so that when you come back to those issues again, you have more tools to navigate them than you did the last time around. This sort of mindset removes the pressure; there’s no arrival, point B, or end-game. It’s all about building your repertoire and becoming a stronger version of yourself. Don’t Stop Here! If you want to take the test and launch your journey, the best way to start is by doing just that: take the test. From there, you can give your results some legs and unpack by scheduling an Enneagram typing session with Nicole at :https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/enneagramtyping. Nicoles holds her paid Enneagram typing sessions every week with a small group of up to four people. If the idea of a group session makes you take a step back, don’t give in to skepticism: it's beneficial to hear the differing results of others, compare them to your own, and undergo a more holistic experience. This is especially the case if you invite people you’re close with to the session.  In these sessions, you’ll take the test, get your results, and Nicole will ask you questions. After you discuss your results, you’ll get a free follow-up call with Nicole.

Show Notes Carrie Flynn, the Founder of Virtual Simplicity, has dedicated her business to helping other entrepreneurs with launching online programs, setting up funnels, designing sales pages, converting leads, and all of the pieces that go into the puzzle of creating an online course.In a similar vein as ​​Colleen Kochannek (a recent guest on the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast), Dr. Glenn Vo and Carrie are in the same mastermind. Likewise, Glenn has been inspired by Carrie’s story. He’s also enthused by what her business does to help entrepreneurs “get out of the weeds and get things done.”Someone looking from the outside might see all the strides Carrie is making and assume such success to be unattainable. But nobody is an overnight success, and Carrie is no different—she had to put a lot of work in to get where she is.Believe it or not, Carrie was a Public School teacher who transitioned into being a Virtual Assistant. As a “VA,” Carrie gained extensive expertise before learning about the process of creating online programs.  “Big Entrepreneur 3” - Put Anything You Have to Do On a Calendar—Digital or Paper, Professional or Personal. - Schedule Zoom Meetings Directly From Google Calendar; Download ClickUp or Asana for Project Management. - Read The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks or Atomic Habits by James Clear to “Find Your Balancing Act.” Learning From the Past To Carrie, not all money is good money—not every client is ideal for you, your business, and your team. While Carrie wishes this mistake was a one-and-done, she learned this lesson (the hard way) multiple times in business—she believes this mistake is especially easy to make as a service provider. If Carrie could talk to the younger version of herself, she’d tell her that she was enough just as she is. She never felt like she quite had “it” or that she was enough. That’s how she ended up getting a Master’s Degree, chasing more certifications, and trying to prove herself in some way. Don’t Stop Here! Entrepreneurs always need to trust their instinct, whether it comes to a new business idea or a client. Carrie learned some lessons from the past that can apply to us all. Sometimes the voice in our head can weigh us down from shooting for the stars, but sometimes that voice comes from other people. Contact Carrie on Instagram at Virtualsimplicity. Otherwise, you can find her on the website at virtualsimplicity.co (not .com).

ABOUT:  Your career always has the potential to skyrocket, and age is no obstacle. After some setbacks, Colleen Kochannek had a career renaissance and created an entire movement for older folks out there. Now, Colleen’s mission is to get the “Typewriter Generation” up to speed with the “Laptop Generation.” Some of you may know them as “Digital Immigrants” vs. “Digital Natives.” As the Founder of The Scrappy Frontier, Colleen is making a huge impact by helping women over 50 start their first online business with confidence.But these women aren’t the only folks Colleen can impact. Dr. Glenn Vo is in the same Mastermind Group as Colleen, and he’s been inspired by her amazing story and her constant hunger to learn more. BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE You’re Not an “Air Conditioner Repairman.”Colleen likes to tell her students that they aren’t “air conditioning repair people.” Let’s say you have an on-ground store—retail, accounting, etc.—and the air conditioning goes out. Do you then shut down for six months and go to air conditioning repair school so you can learn how to fix it? Likely not. So, don’t do the same for your online business!We’re not experts on everything. Focus on what you do best and outsource the rest. You’ll move so much faster and you’ll make money much sooner. If you slow yourself down by trying to wear all the hats, you’ll inhibit your growth.Get Coaching.Don’t try to reinvent the wheel: get a mentor and listen to them. But it’s important to find the right fit for you; there are a lot of coaches out there. Do your due diligence by making sure your potential coach has a personality that resonates with you and that they’re credible. If coaching sounds out of your budget or like an investment you’re not keen on making, that makes sense. During the early phases of a business, there’s not much money coming in but a lot of money going out—but that doesn’t mean you should forgo coaching. In that case, Colleen advises that you start committing a lot of time to get into Facebook groups (or wherever else you’re comfortable going). Read anything written by Jen Sincero.Colleen is a huge fan of anything written by Jen Sincero whether it’s You are a Bad Ass at Making Money, Bad Ass Habits, and so on. Like Colleen, Jen belongs to the Typewriter generation as someone who is also in her fifties. On one hand, Jen writes all about self-responsibility—something Colleen had to learn the hard way. Running your own business takes a lot of self-discipline—nobody is there to make sure you’re sitting at your desk or meeting deadlines.  Likewise, Colleen likes how Jen writes about prioritizing what it is that you really want. So many aspiring entrepreneurs claim they don't’ have time, but we all have the same 24 hours in a day. The only difference is what we’re prioritizing and how we’re spending our time.  Learning From the Past Colleen was one of those people who wanted to take the DIY approach with everything. In other words, she had a problem trying to be the “Air Conditioning Repairman” mentioned in the last section. Subsequently, it took about two years before Colleen was able to actually make money and launch a product. She wasted hours learning about stuff she could’ve outsourced. Much of her effort was spent doing things she didn’t wanna do, which meant she was being taken away from the parts of running her business that she really enjoyed doing.  If Colleen could talk to her younger self and shed some advice, she’d tell herself to jump right in—to “get things done rather than get things perfect.” And, on that note, she’d also tell herself that she shouldn’t waste her time doing anything she doesn’t love doing. Don’t Stop Here! Visit Colleen’s business Facebook Page, Scrappy Frontier, or head over to her website at ScrappyFrontier.com. In fact, Colleen is currently putting together a new product line that is kits for helping you do a step-by-step process of getting started. 

ABOUT:  Dave Lindenbaum is somebody who appreciates kombucha more than most anyone—and not solely because of its purported health benefits. Kambucha has helped Dave not only participate in healthy living but make a living.To be fair, “making a living” is an understatement: by selling kombucha kits online, Dave has created a booming business worth more than a million dollars. In fact, Dave has had so much success selling kombucha kits that the digital marketing legend, Russell Brunson, has dubbed him a genius. Unsurprisingly, then, Dr. Glenn Vo was persistent in getting Dave to come on for an episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast.Glenn has come to admire Dave’s creativity. As a natural muse, Dave is always ready to come up with new ideas and serve as a sounding board for Glenn to bounce around outside-the-box approaches to business ideas. BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.   Know Thyself; Effectuate Time Management Skills That Work For You. On a macro level, Dave advises you to write down 90-day goals and reverse engineer your way to achieving them. Even if you don’t get to where you want to be, you’ll “set a tone” that’ll help you to better work toward goals instead of ending up feeling disappointed.  Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur. Download (and Utilize) Loom to Improve Your Customer Service. For those who are unfamiliar with Loom, it’s an easy and free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of thinking that Loom is only good for internal needs—like sending instructions to an employee. But Dave has found Loom to be a great means of improving your customer support.  Share your favorite Business Book. Why it's Your Favorite? Read The Goal By Eliyahu M. Goldratt Or—Even Better—Read The Four Hour Workweek By Tim Ferriss. In The Goal, Dave really liked an idea Goldratt purported in this book about “throughput versus output.” Dave resonated with the idea that it’s not about producing the most—it’s about actually getting a product, service, or message into the hands of the customer. That said, The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss will always be near and dear to Dave—and for good reason. He particularly loved the idea that he could live life on his own terms versus subscribing to a cookie-cutter lifestyle. Learning From the Past If Dave could go back in time, he’d stress to his younger self that it’s not worth being a cheapskate. While Dave never was a “frugal” sort, he would never live above his means—he would sit on his hard-earned cash. If he could go back in time, he’d also tell his younger self to not put it all in the bank but use a good amount of it to invest in his own growth—it could come in the form of hiring coaches, managers, or joining masterminds. Don’t Stop Here! Getkombucha.comWhile Dave is an easy man to find on Google or YouTube, he’ll do his best to say hi if you just hit him up on FaceBook. Unsurprisingly, his profile goes by the name of “Dave Kombucha Lindenmbaum.” And if you don’t want to fly under his radar, try not to send him a stale message—get creative about it!Alternatively, maybe you have a website where you’ve set up a funnel to sell a product, service, or something of that nature. If you want to improve your checkout page, Dave’s company has a mini $44 workshop called convertmyoffer.com.

Show Notes ●      This week, Dr. Glenn Vo spoke with a fellow entrepreneur with an amazing mission: David Meltzer. ●      David is one of Glenn’s life coaches, but he’s more than just a role model for Glenn—David is also a speaker, author, podcaster, attorney, sports agent, TV personality, and a philanthropist (just to name a few of the “roles” he plays). ●      So, why does David go above and beyond to create so much value and produce so much content? Well, he has a purpose: to empower thousands of people—like you—with values and practices to effectuate happiness. ●      In fact, David’s life mission is to teach over one billion people to make a lot of money and help a lot of other people all while having fun. ●      Call him what they will, but David isn’t afraid to tell people the truth. And one truth he believes in is that while money may not buy happiness, it allows you to “shop” for it. He knows that if he can teach you to “shop” for the “right things” for the “right reasons,” then you will be happy. “Big Entrepreneur 3” Productivity tip for Entrepreneurs. Have an “unwinding routine.” For David, his “tomorrow” starts today. You’ll spend a third of your life sleeping, after all, and most people go to bed only to wake up more tired the next morning. They’ll then wonder why they lack productivity. A tool that has helped him as an Entrepreneur. Become a “student of your calendar.” By that, David means you ought to pay attention and give your “five levels of intention.” As an entrepreneur, you can beat people with math if you understand time. Start by taking the activities you have planned and the activities you don’t have planned. Then take the activities you do get paid for and the activities you don’t get paid for. Favorite Business/Philosophy Book and Why. Read Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill. David reads this classic on a daily basis. Why? First, it’s bifocal of why human nature never changes: the 500 most successful people in the world weren’t so different than you, Dave, or Glenn. Secondly, David sees himself as a more modern Napolean Hill. While Mr. Hill was able to interview 500 people over the course of his life about how they became financially successful, David is able to interview 20-25 people on a daily basis about how they become successful in their respective industries… And, on that note, David was blessed to be in the movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy as well as being featured in the book itself. Learning From the Past A significant mistake and what he learned from it. Believe it or not, one of David’s biggest mistakes was misunderstanding how mistakes work. He thought that mistakes, failures, and setbacks aren’t “protection and promotion” or opportunities to learn but, rather, are forms of punishment. Likewise, we feel like we’re being punished when we don’t get the job we want or get into the school we want or the relationship we want. But if we look at it omnisciently, all things may very well happen for a reason. If you could talk to your younger self for one minute, what would you say?  Whether that younger version is 14, 24, or 34 years old—he’d tell him to ask for help. People limit themselves when they don’t ask for help. Don’t Stop Here! David shares his “four values” and “five daily practices” with every one of his clients—people like Glenn himself. And while everyone needs to learn their own values, David shared his: gratitude, forgiveness, accountability, and Faith. Interested in more? Just reach out to Dave on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. If you want it, he’s got it. However, the best way to contact him is to email him directly at David@dmeltzer.com.

ABOUT:  In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits with Amisha Shrimanker – founder of The Copy Crew. The Hero for your Sales Page! We'll discuss Amishas's journey and how she got, not only by helping her number of Online Entrepreneurs generate more profit but also save more of their time. And a lot of headaches too! And as always, we'll dive into our popular segments:   BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.   I decide beforehand how much time I'm going to give a particular task. Even if I want to learn something, I choose that I'm not going to spend more than what I planned. I eliminate distractions; I don't have social media on my phone. Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur. I'm very old school, but digital. I do Google Calendar Google sheets. Everything is organized in there. Old school, I liked to have a handy little book I could fit in my purse. So it could be with me everywhere.  Share your favorite Business Book. Why it's Your Favorite? The one thing by Gary Keller is my favorite because it's straightforward it's well written. It's an entrepreneurial thing. We want to do so many things, but you can only focus on one thing at a time. And I love how it breaks it down.    LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.   The one thing I wish got over quicker is the need to learn everything. I'm not going to do something until I know this or this debilitating thought that I need to know everything. There's no such thing as an expert because it's an evolving thing.  If you went back in time and you ran into your younger version, what would you tell her?  Chill out, don't worry so much! It's all going to work out.   If someone wants to do what you do. How would reverse engineer what you're doing in one minute? Invest in your skills and learn the craft. Importantly get a copy coach, who can copy chief your work. Have them go through your things, so you're not stumbling. Then start getting clients. So, if you learn how to write a homepage for your website, get a client who wants to have a homepage written, give results, and give outstanding white-glove service. Stop buying courses, stop consuming content and start creating your own.     ------------- Learn more about Amisha Shrimanker and Copy Crew! Websites: https://thecopycrew.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopycrew/ 

ABOUT:  In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo visits Dr. Portia Jackson, a Wealth Coach for Entrepreneurs. They have a way to grow your wealth and maintain it professionally.    Dr. Portia's job is to help you grow your wealth and maintain it in the easiest way possible. She has always loved math and science problem solving and can almost become an astronaut but didn't make it for some reason. Growing up, she always helped people with their finances until she had an idea to make it full time. Find out more about how Dr. Portia pursued the job she really likes by switching to a different path.    And as always, we'll dive into our popular segments!  BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE  Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.  I plan my day. The next day before they begin, I have to put on the blinders and really focus. I am a planner junkie.   Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur. FG Funnel because I can do all my funnels, emails, calendar, and CRM system all in one place. It's really a game-changer.  Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why Is It Your Favorite? "What does it mean to be an entrepreneur." I love it because what it has, you know, diversity inclusion shows different types of people being entrepreneurs. Still, it breaks down what it actually means to be an entrepreneur.  LEARNING FROM THE PAST  What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.  I bought a house when I was 22 instead of saving up because I was still with my parents. I didn't think that you should have savings. So anyway, the biggest mistake to summarize is sticking to the plan when you're the best thing and when your intuition is telling you to pivot and kind of being locked into; this is what I want to do.  If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say? Trust your gut, your intuition, like that nudging that you feel of, like, this doesn't feel right. Or I really want to do this, even though everybody else says this is the right way. Like follow your gut, trust your intuition. I believe it's always leading you the right way, and don't worry about pleasing others.  What if someone came up to you and said I want to do what you do. How will you reverse engineer your business? Or how are you going to explain it? So if they want to be a, you know, a financial and lifestyle coach, I would just say one phase, understand the world of finance. So you can be good at what you do understand personal development.   ------------- Learn more about Dr. Portia Jackson here: Websites: wealthyandfulfilled.com

ABOUT:  In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo visits Steve Sims, a former bricklayer, and bouncer-turned-entrepreneur, who uses a unique mindset and blend of skills to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for high net-worth clients. Steve’s day job is to make the impossible possible. He has helped his clients experience a private concert with Andrea Bocelli at the feet of Michelangelo's David, venture to the wreckage of the Titanic in a submarine, and jam with bands such as Guns and Roses. He has worked with the likes of Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Elton John. In fact, he's organized one of Elton John's infamous Oscar parties! Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine has called him "The Real-Life Wizard of Oz." Learn how Steve Sims coaches entrepreneurs to make the seemingly impossible possible by leveraging his experience as the "Mr. Fixit" to the richest people in the world. Get insight into how his relationships with his clients allow him to have personal access to the greatest minds in the world. And as always, we'll dive into our popular segments! BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.  Don’t drink coffee, don’t turn on the news. Get up in the morning, ignorance of the fact that the world will be nothing more than brilliant. Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why Is It Your Favorite? It's strange that you should say business and philosophy because philosophy gets you thinking and business books can get you acting. So, I would say if I had to try and combine those two, “Anything” by Dr. Seuss but probably “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” But a good business book is Ryan Holiday’s “Trust Me, I'm Lying.” LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.  Be real to yourself! Years ago, I worked events for Ferrari. Even though I had been known to wear a specific attire, I decided to change it up one time at a massive party where I got a contract to work. I shaved. I took my earrings out. I put on my suit. I bought a Ferrari. I went to the party and someone took a photograph of me. And when I got that photograph, I was shocked at what I saw. I realized that wasn’t me. So from then on, I realized that I had to be real to myself and be who I am, not some ideal version of what people expect me to be. Don’t be a sellout! What if someone came up to you and said I want to do what you do. How will you reverse engineer your business? Or how are you going to explain it? First, I’ll ask them what is that I do and why do you want to do it. Because a lot of people think my job is so glamorous and that I get to hang out with celebrities. Yes, my job is to get my clients to want they want. But I do it because my job is to make my client happy. Why is it so important to get the face-to-face to work on that relationship in this day and age of technology and convenience? People now have a short attention span and it has only gotten shorter. It’s graded now in milliseconds. Before TikTok, there were Vines where you had seconds to grab the viewer’s attention. But you haven’t got six seconds now. You’re lucky if you’ve got two! Bottom line, everyone has got a short attention span. And nothing will take the place of actually showing up and meeting face to face. It allows the client to measure you up and see your enthusiasm, your dedication, and other qualities that you just can’t get via a text or email. The best way to create that relationship is to just “show up!”  ------------- Learn more about Steve Sims here: Websites: https://www.stevedsims.com/

ABOUT: In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo visits with Yael Bendahan – founder of The Baby Proof Business. A Super Mom who also has a Super Business. We'll discuss how Yael manages to balance her life of being a mother of five (5), being successful, and how she dedicated her life to helping other moms achieve the same success! How her unique program can make your work less and still earn six figures a year! Find out how her amazing story is a source of inspiration to her followers. And as always, she will share her secret to being a successful Businesswoman. A productivity tip for Entrepreneurs. Be aware of when your high points are in the day and when your low points are. As far as your mental capacity, your exhaustion. When your mind is sharpest when you can be productive. A significant mistake and what she learned from it. I tend to default to knowledge as security. Whenever I'm feeling anxious, I'll see a course and buy it. I'll feel insecure about my business, but I think I should have trusted myself and noticed that I had everything I needed to succeed without looking for more. Because there's so much out there, you could take courses all day and never stop. And I get to this realization that instead of spending money for more knowledge, you should be spending on the people who can do it for you much faster and much better. You don't have to learn how to do it. You also need to learn how to do everything right.  ------------- Learn more about Yael Bendahan and Baby Proof Business right here: Website: https://yaelbendahan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyaelbendahan/?hl=en

ABOUT:  In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits with Aryeh Sheinbein – founder of Helping Success Entrepreneurs with Investment Strategies. A leading Business Strategist.   We'll discuss Aryeh's secret to being a financial expert and how he manages to stay on top of the game. How he keeps a number of outstanding Entrepreneurs, including Dr. Vo himself, don't make a wrong decision but only the right one.  And as always, we'll dive into our popular segments: BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.  Be prepared for the next day. I'll look at my calendar for the next day at night because it will give me a mindset or get me thinking about what my day looks like? Instead of just showing up unprepared and be like, "oh, what do I get to do today?" I'm going to bed a little bit more prepared for the next day.   Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur. So I have one digital tool and a non-digital for old-school kinds of things. The nondigital would be an Old school planner. I like writing down all the stuff. The digital is a calendar, I just want to know what everything is going to be like, keeping me posted. But everything else I like handwritten. The other digital would be Otter like you send yourself a voice note or what you're thinking about. When you can't really type, it will remind you of things and ideas you need to remember.  Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? Atomic Habits to Classic, the reason is I love everything. It really gets you to understand, like what makes success, what gets you to change? What is a habit, and how to kind of go about it? There are so many great books out there, but for me, the books that really resonate are the ones where you actually can take something, like an actionable step.  LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.  I wish I had encouraged my kids to make more mistakes because, like we live in this perfectionist world, or at least I, I mentally am always like, no, we want to get it right—all these standards. And like the idea that. Failure is much more of a learning tool If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say? No matter where they are, whether they're an entrepreneur, a dentist, or a doctor where they have like 50 practices or one they're successful, everyone is successful on some level. We've all kind of bet on ourselves, but I would go back and tell myself my younger self two key things. Number one, bet on yourself, hard,  ------------- Learn more about Aryeh Sheinbein and get advice straight from the finance expert himself: Websites: https://resultsdrivenadvisory.com/ https://futurefundme.com/  Connect with Aryeh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aryehthebusinessman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aryehsheinbein  

ABOUT:  In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with one of the most inspiring women and entrepreneurs who break one of the stereotypes amongst women, the founder of GeekPack Julia Taylor!  Under her circumstances, Julia finds a way to earn money that fits her current situation. She also finds a way to help other women, empowering them of what society thinks is not for women. We also talk about Entrepreneur tips and learning from past mistakes.  BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE  Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.  Put your phone out of your reach! If you need to focus and finish work and be productive, my phone cannot be within reach. It's a big distraction. Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur.  A coach, get a coach but get the right one. Take your time finding the right one because you're not just going to pay this person; you're also going to spend an amount of time and resources with them. The biggest thing is that This Coach can affect the beginning of your business. It's an investment so, be picky! Business is a long journey; you'll need guidance. Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? Bob Iger's The Ride of a Lifetime. There is something about Bob Iger's book; he was the CEO of Disney for a long time. From his very humble beginning, his leadership style to being the CEO of Disney. The cares for his business, his team, and every single employee I have so much respect for. And for me, my business and my team are the most important. Pour into your team, and they will pour into your customers, clients, or community.  LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from. A lot, I love to refer to them as lessons learned. Every single thing that I've done that didn't work out or didn't go the way I wanted or planned. You know, make a mistake, but learn or get something from it as I said, my journey of learning to code and finally starting a business and finally finding clients that didn't happen in a snap. So, because I was afraid of doing something wrong or it not being right, that's why. If someone walks up to you like a younger version of you and wants to do what you do, how are you going to explain it? I would start with two things, learn a skill, whatever that is, that can be turned into a service that you can offer, and then find a communal. If those two things are combined, you're unstoppable. And if other people want to learn that too, start teaching it. I'm a big believer in leading with value, giveaway advice, be to an extent, just be the person that is helpful and kind. That goes the extra mile because people will remember that. And if you want to create a movement, the community creating your own, a community that people are proud of being a part of that they feel like part of a tribe. Spend lots and lots and lots of time with them.  Learn more about Julia Taylor and her community right here:  Website: https://geekpack.com/  

ABOUT:  In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with his friend; she's one of his coaches and mentor. She helped so many people worldwide to create better courses. to become better business people. She's the founder of Funnel Gorgeous and The Digital Insiders Life and the mastermind behind the Marketers Heart event, Julie Christine Stoian.  In this episode, Julie talks about how Funnel Gorgeous, where you can shop gorgeous templates for your funnels and more. Her The Digital Insider high-end mastermind program, where you can have a year-long investment, application only style coach program with the best marketers in the industry. We also talk about Entrepreneur tips and learning from past mistakes.  BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs. So there is a superpower that a lot of entrepreneurs overlook. It's the superpower of being a great ignorer. The ability to ignore creates the level of focus that you need to get things done. People think they should ignore all the noise. But miss some of the good stuff too, because there's not enough time in a day. If you want that book written, if you want that blog post out, you're going to have to ignore good things, to make that happen. It doesn't mean ignore forever, but that mindset shift will change how you focus your day.  Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur. I have a love affair with Google tasks. So I use a Google calendar. Basecamp isn't going to tell you what to do, but your calendar will. And so I have started taking my tasks for the day, my meetings, my reminders, everything, and it is on my calendar. Google tasks allow you to sync with all your devices, other people can add tasks.  Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? "Made to Stick" was a business strategy book that impacted me, and "Overshoot," was written in the eighties, and it's all about how we build our civilizations in our society—thinking that we have limitless resources when we don't. It's causing a significant shift in my thinking about life.   LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.  Shifting what you're doing because you think something didn't work. I launched a course, and I think it doesn't perform as I expected. I changed my strategy, and it was the biggest mistake.  If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say?  I would say figure out what you want and trust yourself. I have struggled with anxiety because I'm unwilling to let my intuition speak up.  Learn more about Julia Christine Stoian and her Funnel Gorgeous right here:  Website: https://www.funnelgorgeous.com/ To apply for her coaching program: https://juliestoian.com/digital-insiders-life/  How to get in touch with Wendy:  Personal Website: juliestoian.com

ABOUT:   In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with chair stylist Wendy Conklin. Wendy is a former teacher and writer turned into a chair maker. She built her own company, called Chair Whimsy; her chairs bring smiles to her customers. But her company also helps others learn upholstery, how you can sell it.  Wendy explained how she took a leap of faith from a secure corporate job to starting her own business in this episode. We also talk about Entrepreneur tips and learning from past mistakes.  BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs.  Batching content is a big productivity tip for me. So I post every day on social media, on Facebook, and on Instagram. I batch all my content and put it in a plan that helped me stay on top.  Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur.  Honestly, for me, Google calendar keeps me on task.  All my appointments go in there. I live and die by my Google calendar. That's the only way I'll ever remember that I've got a phone call or a zoom call or a meeting with somebody, a personal appointment, even scope goes on there because it matters in my work life.   Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? "How Luck happens" is one of my most favorite ones right now. It's is by Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh. I am a firm believer in making your own luck. LEARNING FROM THE PAST What's one of your more significant mistakes? But a mistake that you learned from.  One of my biggest mistakes is once or before I let a customer pour all their drama on me instead of just refunding their money right away. You don't need the negativity and move on.  If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say? I would say don't be afraid to try things and to fail. Because there are so many, what we call failures, things that don't work out the way you think, but often when you look back, life is a journey. Learn more about Wendy Conklin and her company Chair Whimsy right here: Website: https://chairwhimsy.com/ How to get in touch with Wendy:  Email: info@ChairWhimsy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chairwhimsy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairwhimsy/

ABOUT: In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Anika Watkins, the founder of Moxie Copywriting, an e-commerce store that provides Copy that Converts! Her agency, lets business owners focus on their expertise by taking the whole process of copywriting off their hands. In this episode, Anika shares with us just how important copywriting is for businesses, how she got started with this now full-time hustle, and how she was able to turn things around for her business and her family. BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs The number one key thing I do is never go to bed without having a clear game plan for the next day. Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur Slack. It is a great tool for communication, especially with your team internally. And that's the biggest thing that we use it for.  Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? It is Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. LEARNING FROM THE PAST What is your biggest mistake and what did you learn from it? So I would say the biggest mistake that I made was not doing something I enjoyed more in the first seven years of my business.  If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say? I would have told myself to take bigger risks because I think it also ties into what I just said about your passion because I feel like I wasn't passionate about what I did for the first seven years.  Reverse Engineer Your Business or Side Hustle If you want to have any sort of copywriting content writing business, you have to be really, really good at writing. So invest in some training. Spend a ton of time reading books about copywriting and content writing and get really, really good at the craft. Learn more about Brittany Long and her company Win With Systems right here: Website: http://www.moxiecopywriting.com/ How to get in touch with Anika: email: info@moxiecopywriting.com

ABOUT: In this episode of the Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews the Queen of Evergreen herself - Brittany Long. Brittany is a former teacher turned online marketer. She has built an amazing company, called Win With Systems, that helps entrepreneurs grow their business through "evergreen" email sequences. In this episode, Brittany explains how businesses are losing money by sending out ineffective emails and how small changes to email campaigns can bring in more revenue. We also talk about Entrepreneur tips and learning from past mistakes. BIG ENTREPRENEUR THREE Share a productivity tip for Entrepreneurs I think the biggest way you can get more out of your day is by not letting fear stop you from doing the things that you know, you need to do.  Share a tool that has helped you as an Entrepreneur I really like the app, otter.ai. It's a voice recording memo. The reason I love it is because, as I go on a walk, I usually have my best ideas when I'm moving like on a walk. But if I don't have any kind of paper with me, I lose it by the time I'm done. Share your favorite Business/Philosophy Book. Why its Your Favorite? I had a hard time narrowing it down between two - one is clockwork and one is built to sell. LEARNING FROM THE PAST What is your biggest mistake and what did you learn from it? I think my biggest one was trying to fit my abilities into what I thought I was supposed to be doing. If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, what would you say? I think I would tell her to be open to possibilities, just because I haven't seen somebody do something that I want to do before doesn't mean it's not possible. Reverse Engineer Your Business or Side Hustle Start with a side hustle. I'm so glad I did that because it (not only) gave me a little bit of that financial safety net but it also allowed me to try a bunch of different things without a huge commitment. Learn more about Brittany Long and her company Win With Systems right here: Website: https://winwithsystems.com/ How to get in touch with Brittany: email: brittany@winwithsystems.com