106 - How to Build a Thriving Practice and Online Platform with Dr. Akil Palanisamy

Published: June 6, 2018, 7 a.m.

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It\\u2019s another beautiful day for listening to the\\xa0Healthpreneur\\xa0Podcast! Welcome back to the show. Today we have Dr.\\xa0Akil\\xa0Palanisamy\\xa0giving us the lowdown on how he\\u2019s balanced his\\xa0online and offline\\xa0business.\\xa0\\xa0

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Dr.\\xa0Akil\\xa0is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine and helps his clients heal from serious health conditions with compassion, insight, and in-depth knowledge.\\xa0 His book, \\u201cThe\\xa0Paleovedic\\xa0Diet,\\u201d combines his expertise in Ayurveda with the Paleo diet, and he even had a beverage company that offered unique\\xa0Ayurvedic\\xa0blends.\\xa0\\xa0

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Now, Dr.\\xa0Akil\\xa0has moved into a business model that he loves which combines in-person connection and interaction with the freedom that comes with being online. Tune in to hear his eye-opening thoughts on social media,\\xa0rapid\\xa0growth, and expanding\\xa0your knowledge when having a private mentor isn\\u2019t in the cards\\xa0(or the budget)\\xa0yet.\\xa0\\xa0

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In this episode,\\xa0Akil\\xa0and I discuss:\\xa0

  • His in-person and online practices.\\xa0\\xa0
  • How his mindset changed his business.\\xa0\\xa0
  • The right and wrong way to use social media.\\xa0
  • Why growth isn\\u2019t always a good thing, especially when it isn\\u2019t sustainable.\\xa0\\xa0
  • Rock-solid business plans, partnerships,\\xa0and why daily consumer interaction is key.\\xa0
  • His experience working with a mentor and how you can still learn on a budget.\\xa0\\xa0

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3:00\\xa0\\u2013\\xa07:00 -\\xa0Akil\\u2019s\\xa0business model\\xa0and how he balances his on and offline work\\xa0\\xa0

7:00 \\u2013\\xa011:30 -\\xa0The challenges when moving online;\\xa0Akil\\u2019s\\xa0organic process and philosophical shift\\xa0

11:30 \\u2013\\xa017:00 - Distraction and comparison; the double-edged sword of social media\\xa0

17:00\\xa0\\u2013\\xa024:00 -\\xa0Akil\\u2019s\\xa0beverage company\\xa0and what he learned about growth and connection\\xa0

24:00\\xa0\\u2013\\xa030:00 - Mentorship as the best investment he\\u2019s ever made and how to stay focused\\xa0

30:00 \\u2013 34:00 \\u2013 The Rapid Five\\xa0

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