Many doctors dream about building something beyond clinical work, but they do not always know where to start. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jo Watkins to talk about the journey from GP to entrepreneur, why clinicians need to know their "why," how to start before feeling ready, and why choosing a niche is one of the most important steps in building a life-first business.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Jo Watkins is a UK-based general practitioner turned entrepreneur, podcast host, and mentor on a mission to help health professionals break free from clinical burnout. Known as a human catalyst, she spent two decades in medicine before building multiple ventures, from food and property startups to digital youth platforms. As founder of The Start Up Support Surgery, Jo now helps doctors, nurses, and practitioners shift their mindsets, build personal brands, and create profitable, life-first businesses on their own terms.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://www.jowatkins.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249774052212671/?ref=share_group_link

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjowatkins

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DrTalks

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Patients do not just choose doctors based on credentials. They choose the doctor they trust. In this episode, I sit down with Tim Bouchard, Owner and CEO of Luminus, to talk about patient-centric marketing, authentic video, websites that reduce friction, and how independent practices can compete by becoming the face of their brand.

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About the Guest:

Tim Bouchard is the Owner and CEO of Luminus, a strategic healthcare marketing agency that helps independent medical practices acquire patients and build sustainable growth.

With more than 20 years of digital strategy experience, Tim helps healthcare leaders move beyond transactional ad tactics and complex jargon by creating authentic, patient-centric messaging.

As host of the Healthcare Marketing Edge podcast, he shares strategies for using video content, brand authenticity, and empathetic marketing to earn patient trust and scale modern practices.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://luminus.agency

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbouchard

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/63GUjydhuI1lyHEy1pwuIO?si=5aafafd91f584b9b&nd=1&dlsi=7be4b4e9e8c9463d

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luminusagency

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Concierge and DPC practices are growing fast, but many doctors are still missing patients who are actively searching online. In this episode, I sit down with Steven Schwartz, founder of Concierge Medical Marketing, to talk about websites, Google Business Profile, SEO, Google Ads, AI search, and automation. We also cover how doctors can stop losing leads by building smarter follow-up systems.

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About the Guest:

Steven Schwartz is a digital marketing veteran with over 25 years of experience in web design, SEO, and patient acquisition. After leading teams that served more than 2,400 clients across multiple industries, he shifted his focus entirely to healthcare and founded Concierge Medical Marketing. Today, Steven helps physicians transition out of traditional insurance-based systems into thriving Concierge Medicine and Direct Primary Care models. He is also the author of The Definitive Guide to Winning With Digital Marketing for Concierge Medical Practices and Just Ask Maddy, host of the Concierge Medical Marketing Podcast, and creator of the Concierge & DPC Growth Network.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://glassenberg.com / https://www.levelex.com

X: https://x.com/samzg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glassenberg

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Video games are not just entertainment anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Sam Glassenberg, founder of Relevate Health Games, formerly Level Ex, to explore how game design is being used to train doctors, teach patients, and improve healthcare education. We talk about neuroscience, AI, digital therapeutics, CME, and why learning by doing may be the future of medicine.

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About the Guest:

Sam Glassenberg is a veteran game designer, tech entrepreneur, and CEO of Level Ex, a company pioneering video games designed to train doctors and transform healthcare education. Holding a Technical Emmy for his work on Microsoft's DirectX team, Sam spent over a decade leading graphics and game development at LucasArts and Hollywood studios before pivoting into medicine. Today, through Relevate Health Games, formerly Level Ex, his work uses neuroscience, physics-based simulations, AI, and game design to help healthcare professionals learn faster, lower cognitive load, and practice safely through play.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://glassenberg.com / https://www.levelex.com

X: https://x.com/samzg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glassenberg

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Burnout is not always obvious from the outside. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chrissie Ott to talk about why so many high-achieving doctors feel disconnected, even when they look successful. We explore joy as meaning, alignment, and delight, how personal mission can guide better decisions, and why slowing down may be the first step toward healing the healer.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Chrissie Ott, MD, FAAP, PCC, is a triple board-certified physician, certified executive coach, and systemic well-being leader dedicated to helping high-performing clinicians, leaders, and creatives navigate burnout and reclaim their life's equation for maximal joy. Dual-trained in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Ott's career spans primary care, acute hospital medicine, and serving as a medical director for medically complex children. As the CEO of Joy Point Solutions and host of the Solving For Joy podcast, she blends applied neuroscience and positive psychology with her background in integrative medicine, human nutrition, and the arts.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://chrissieottmd.com and https://www.joypointsolutions.com

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solving-for-joy/id1762515642

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Functional medicine is entering a new phase. In this episode, I sit down with James Maskell, founder of Evolution of Medicine, to talk about what comes next for independent clinics. We cover membership-based care, group medical visits, precision brain health, clinical networks, and why doctors may need shared systems and community support to scale their impact.

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About the Guest:

James Maskell is a health economist, healthcare entrepreneur, and community builder focused on flattening the curve of healthcare costs. He is the creator of the Functional Forum, the world's largest integrative medicine conference, and the founder of Evolution of Medicine, an organization dedicated to preparing health professionals for a new era of personalized, predictive, and preventative care. He is also the best-selling author of The Evolution of Medicine and The Community Cure, where he advocates for group medical visits and community support as tools for addressing chronic disease.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://www.jamesmaskell.com

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmaskell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesedwardmaskell

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Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolution-of-medicine-podcast/id926399327

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01C4xvwXi10zGd2aoHiMc4?si=2a5312f19fd94321

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Building a medical practice takes more than being a great doctor. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mikel Daniels, founder and Chief Medical Officer of WeTreatFeet Podiatry, to talk about his journey from employee doctor to 10-location owner. We cover practice acquisition, EBITDA, valuation multiples, labor challenges, service lines, and what entrepreneurial doctors need to know before they scale.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Mikel Daniels, DPM, MBA, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon and the founder and Chief Medical Officer of WeTreatFeet Podiatry, a premier multi-location group practice serving Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Daniels specializes in advanced wound care, diabetic foot health, limb preservation, and sports medicine. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, completed his surgical residency at the University of Maryland/Mercy Medical Center, and holds an MBA in Healthcare Management. Consistently recognized as a Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine, he is also a frequent speaker, industry consultant, and medical media contributor.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://wetreatfeetpodiatry.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wetreatfeet

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Most doctors do not have a value problem. They have a visibility problem. In this episode, I sit down with Daffnee Cohen to talk about how functional and integrative providers can attract more patients online without burning out. We cover AI, Instagram, email marketing, SEO, supplement sales, content consistency, and why doctors need to stop comparing themselves and start showing up.

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About the Guest:

Daffnee Cohen is a digital marketing strategist, business consultant, and the founder of Daffnee Cohen Marketing. Specializing in functional, integrative, and concierge medicine, Daffnee has spent over a decade helping clinicians scale their practices into 7-figure engines. By blending AI tools with authentic storytelling and doctor-led video marketing, she helps medical professionals amplify their online presence, attract high-value patients, and boost revenue without compromising their clinical integrity.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://www.daffneecohen.com

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daffnee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaffneeCohen/#

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaffneeCohen/videos

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Most doctors were never taught how to build a business that gives them freedom. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Isaac Jones, founder of Health Experts Alliance, to talk about why traditional practice models keep clinicians trapped, how to simplify into a scalable signature program, and what doctors can do now to increase income, impact, and freedom without burning out.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Isaac Jones, DC, is a functional medicine and longevity expert, speaker, and host of The Longevity Leaders Podcast. After building a successful brick-and-mortar facility, he saw the limitations of traditional, insurance-dependent models and spent over a decade pioneering scalable virtual healthcare architectures. As the founder of Health Experts Alliance, Dr. Jones has trained thousands of doctors, chiropractors, and health practitioners to step out of the time-for-money trap by using AI integration, automated client acquisition, and structured high-ticket virtual health programs to build scalable freedom businesses.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://healthexpertsalliance.com

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drisaacjones

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrIsaacJones

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrIsaacJones

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longevity-leaders-with-dr-isaac-jones-podcast/id1807563290

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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Most practices do not have a lead problem. They have a follow-up problem. In this episode, I sit down with Kade Wilcox, CEO of Boost Patients, to talk about why new patient leads slip away, how fast follow-up changes conversion, and why AI texting plus real human patient concierge agents can help practices book more consults from the marketing they already pay for.

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About the Guest:

Kade Wilcox is a seasoned digital marketing executive, business consultant, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience building and scaling marketing agencies. He is the CEO of Boost Patients, where he helps elective healthcare practices, including ophthalmology, bariatric, plastic surgery, and beauty-focused practices, follow up with new patient leads, nurture them, and book them for consultations. Through his work, Kade helps practices strengthen the revenue foundation behind their marketing by improving lead response, patient communication, and consult booking systems.

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Social Handles:

Websites: https://wilcox.co; https://boostpatients.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadewilcox

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DrTalks

Website: https://drtalks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsummits

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSummits

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drtalks

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