MSMP 35: Dr. Mark Wade on Virtual Summit and Online Strategy

What Does MSMP 35: Dr. Mark Wade on Virtual Summit and Online Strategy Talk About?

In this episode of Mads Singers Management Podcast, Dr. Mark Wade shares his journey from being a postural neurologist running a brick-and-mortar clinic to founding Virtual Summit, an online institute that creates software for running virtual summits. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to a location-independent business and the key strategies that helped him succeed, such as focusing on engaged and qualified participants. The episode covers topics like branding relevance, lessons learned from running virtual summits, management mistakes, and his mission to help entrepreneurs through collaborative strategies.

We are trained by society/peers/culture/human programming to go with norms. The truth is you can and be whatever you please to be at whatever age, whatever circumstances, whatever anything else.Dr. Mark Wade

Who Is Featured on MSMP 35: Dr. Mark Wade on Virtual Summit and Online Strategy?

Dr. Mark Wade is a Postural Neurologist with a doctorate and certifications in neuroscience and human function. He has run a posture clinic for over ten years and is the founder of Virtual Summit, an online institute that provides software for running virtual summits. He focuses on helping entrepreneurs build online businesses through collaborative strategies.

What Are the Key Takeaways From MSMP 35: Dr. Mark Wade on Virtual Summit and Online Strategy?

• Dr. Mark Wade built Virtual Summit by leveraging his expertise in neurology and applying collaborative online strategies.
• Branding relevance is crucial for virtual summits to attract the right audience and establish credibility.
• Key lessons include the importance of having engaged and qualified participants rather than just a large number of attendees.
• One management mistake Dr. Wade made was not delegating tasks effectively during the transition to an online business.
• Dr. Wade's mission is to help entrepreneurs succeed online by providing tools and strategies for running virtual summits.

He finally found the rhythm when he profoundly understood that one of the takeaways which made him successful in the industry was to have people who are engaged and qualified.Dr. Mark Wade

Is MSMP 35: Dr. Mark Wade on Virtual Summit and Online Strategy Worth Listening To?

This episode is highly recommended for entrepreneurs and business owners who are considering transitioning from a traditional brick-and-mortar model to an online business. Dr. Wade's insights on leveraging collaborative strategies and building a location-independent company are invaluable. Listeners will gain practical advice on branding, audience engagement, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Who Should Listen to MSMP 35: Dr. Mark Wade on Virtual Summit and Online Strategy?

• Entrepreneurs exploring online business models
• Business owners interested in virtual summits
• Health professionals considering digital expansion
• Managers seeking collaborative strategies

What Are Listeners Saying About This Episode?

We are trained by society/peers/culture/human programming to go with norms. The truth is you can and be whatever you please to be at whatever age, whatever circumstances, whatever anything else - be it whether from being a neurologist to being a person who advocates online collaborative strategy.  

This pathway is precisely what Dr. Mark Wade followed through. 

Joining me in today’s episode of Mads Singers Management Podcast is Dr. Mark Wade, founder of Virtual Summit to share to us how he was able to build the company he owns now through online collaborative strategy. 

Dr. Mark Wade is a Postural Neurologist who earned his doctorate and a couple of certifications concerning neuroscience and human functions. He currently runs a posture clinic for over ten years now. 

In the same manner, he also owns Virtual Summit - an online institute, a sAAs company wherein every person involved is location dependent. He focuses on helping other entrepreneurs through collaborative strategies just as how he was able to build his online business by creating software(s) to allow him to create this company to run those summits.

Dr. Mark Wade’s turning point was when he was contemplating that he wanted to help a lot of people and wanted to give online business a try. After clarifying things about the online business, he now heads a company called Virtual Summit, an online institute creating software(s) to allow him to create this company to run those summits.

In running the online business, the transition was a challenge as he was used to having a brick and mortar business to completely location dependent. He finally found the rhythm when he profoundly understood that one of the takeaways which made him successful in the industry was to have people who are engaged and qualified.

Key Learning Points:

1. Dr. Mark Wade’s Virtual Summit Business Journey - 2:17, 3:04, 13:37
2. Dr. Mark Wade’s Insight on Branding Relevance in Virtual Summits - 8:22
3. Lessons that Dr. Mark Wade learned in running Virtual Summits - 14:36, 17:04
4. Dr. Mark Wade’s Management Mistake - 21:00
5. Dr. Mark Wade’s Mission  - 25:47
6. Dr. Mark Wade’s Onboarding Process - 31:13
7. Dr. Mark Wade’s Management Tips - 38:48

Resources Mentioned:
1. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't
Author: Jim Collins

Connect with Dr. Mark Wade on the following online handles:
1. Website
2. Facebook Community
3. Instagram