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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with LaTanya White, Dov Gordon, and Anisha Robinson Keeys

April 24, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces a panel format featuring Dov Gordon, Dr. LaTanya White, and Anisha Robinson Keeys, who share their insights and experiences. The conversation highlights each guest’s favorite business books, offering listeners valuable recommendations to enhance their entrepreneurial knowledge.

Dr. LaTanya White is a pioneering thought leader in Wealth Equity and a trailblazing researcher dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers to economic advancement. As the founder of Concept Creative Group, a global professional development firm, she has spent over a decade empowering more than 10,000 Black entrepreneurs to build sustainable wealth. Recognized by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Senate, Dr. White’s work is driving real change in racial equity. Her mission is to close the wealth and skills gap for Black and brown families—helping them move beyond generational wealth to establish lasting family dynasties. Learn more at https://meetdrwhite.com

Dov Gordon is Master Networker and marketing expert. He’s the Founder of The Joint Venture Marketing Mastermind, JVMM is a highly curated, under-the-radar network of “thought leader” entrepreneurs who promote, learn from and support each other.  For more information head over to his business website: www.ProfitableRelationships.com

Anisha Robinson Keeys is a Fractional Talent Acquisition Director with over a decade of expertise in helping businesses build high-performing teams. She specializes in identifying top talent, optimizing hiring processes, and developing strategic recruitment plans that fuel business growth. A sought-after speaker, Anisha shares insights on diversity, corporate sponsorship, personal branding, social media strategy, and fundraising excellence. Passionate about empowering small businesses, she equips leaders with the tools to attract, hire, and retain the right people, ensuring they scale successfully and sustain long-term success.  Learn more here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisharobinsonkeeys

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Podcasts Mentioned: 

  • Think Like a Champion with Russell Wilson and Harry Wilson
  • Stuff You Should Know by iHeart Podcasts
  • Membership Geeks with Mike Morrison

Apps Mentioned: 

  • Workflowy
    ClickUp
    OneNote
    Loom

Old School Marketing Tips: 

  • Write good old fashioned thank you notes by hand
  • Get people’s attention and interest so they want to learn more
  • You have to have a unique selling proposition. What is the result that you enable?
  • Be in the room, in person or virtually with a camera on.

Books Mentioned: 

  • Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright
  • The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
  • The Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
  • 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan

Connect with LaTanya White:

Website: https://meetdrwhite.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dynasticwealth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetDrWhite
Instagram:  
https://www.instagram.com/meetdrwhite
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/meetdrwhite

Connect with Dov Gordon:

Website: https://www.ProfitableRelationships.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dovgordon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfitableRelationships
Youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/@ProfitableRelationships
Telegram:  https://t.me/dovgordon

Connect with Anisha Robinson Keeys:

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

 

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Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business, Leadership, Sales, SmallBizChat, Teams, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business books, business education, Business Strategies, dream team, entrepreneurship, expert insights, generational wealth, joint ventures, Panel Discussion, recruitment, small business advice, Small Business Management

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