Doctor Entrepreneur Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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. 

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. 

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Learn more about Amisha Shrimanker and Copy Crew!

Websites: https://thecopycrew.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopycrew/ 

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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. 

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Learn more about Dr. Portia Jackson here:

Websites: wealthyandfulfilled.com

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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!”

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Learn more about Steve Sims here:

Websites: https://www.stevedsims.com/

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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.

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Learn more about Yael Bendahan and Baby Proof Business right here:

Website: https://yaelbendahan.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyaelbendahan/?hl=en

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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,

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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