Many have found that the pandemic which COVID-19 is an immense challenge to the modern world. What we thought was an intermittent disruption to our lives is going to be around for a while, and we do not know how long it’ll be. The pandemic has increased the digital realm in many ways, and in a world of rapidly changing technology, using the power of digital technology is of the utmost importance.
But, Digital entrepreneur Dr. Jay Feldman accepted the pandemic as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. “We can’t wait for the opportunity to present itself. We must act now,” Dr. Feldman tells us in an exclusive interview.
Dr. Jay Feldman began his career in Osteopathic Medicine at Touro Medical College in New York City. It was in medical school that he realized his love for entrepreneurialism. What started as an idea that was simple to his the business partner of his current, Scott Bartnick, has now grown into a seven-figure media empire in only six months.
Feldman, as well as Bartnick have teamed up with their knowledge in e-commerce, digital marketing, and public relations to create an efficient media agency called Otter Public Relations, which is a company that focuses on assisting founders, authors, and coaches thought leaders. Others get past the glass wall and join an established media.
Feldman’s expertise in medicine allows for an alternative approach to flexibility in a situation. “As an ophthalmologist must think about your feet. Even a few seconds could change everything. It is imperative to be flexible and react quickly.”
Feldman used this philosophy and applied it to how he ran his business.
We had a chat with Professor. Feldman as he gives us his tips for his success and how he worked swiftly to change his business to adopt digital marketing and engage customers in a different method.
Dr. Feldman’s Secrets to Success:
Create an Inner Circle Of Entrepreneurs.
Begin to surround yourself with people who share your passion. Make a home for your family with people dedicated to helping each other.
Master Your Craft.
Begin by mastering your trade, and later begin to offer your services at very modest prices while you study and grow. One method to accomplish this is to develop cases to test your skills.
Ask for Constructive Criticism.
Dr jay Feldman was willing to share his mind and explain how he viewed the pandemic as an opportunity instead of a roadblock. In addition, Feldman has developed Otter PR over the last six months. Still, he also profited from the new opportunities presented by the pandemic and created REX fitness, an easy-to-access, cost-effective home gym.
“In an ever-changing world, it is necessary to be one step ahead.” Feldman is aware of the importance of both physical and mental wellbeing. Creating a cost-effective and portable home gym can allow more people to access the necessities for good well-being.
Currently, fitness and health are seen as commodities; however, Feldman is not in agreement. It is a biological need and shouldn’t be restricted to the wealthy. In addition, REX Fitness is available to people of all ages at a low price. However, REX Fitness’ mission is to bring an exercise program and training for free into the homes of those who are unable to exercise without risk because of COVID-19.
In The International Business Times, Dr. Feldman is the entrepreneur to watch out for in 2022 and we can discern the reason. From running multiple successful businesses and host of the award-winning show Mentor’s Collective, Feldman is a person that should be on everyone’s radar.
It was in January of 2020, and Jay Feldman. DO decide it was time to retire from medical practice. After many years of working in business and marketing, the doctor tried to reconcile his medical training with his company. He was under increasing pressure from his medical school to close his business and for good, insisting that he shouldn’t pursue both simultaneously.
In an incident that devastated Dr. Jay Feldman and became the official beginning of the concept of Otter PR, the woman from California was adamant about the company’s program being shut down by citing specific posts dating from 2007. it led to a media storm, and Feldman began looking for assistance and eventually discovered a person from Upwork whom he employed to improve the situation.
The publicist he hired ended up giving him poor advice, causing the situation to worsen, leading to his leaving his medical residency and his professional career due to a news story that went wrong. At this moment, Dr. Jay Feldman entered a journey of understanding how the media worked and how to establish connections with journalists, manage the aftermath of a crisis in PR and control the online reputation.
In March 2022, Feldman reached out to his former business colleague, Scott Bartnick, with the idea of a new venture. Otter Public Relations was founded that same week. Feldman set to work locating clients for him to try his unique skills in PR. Feldman collaborated with publicists and reporters from across the country to master the game and develop the shaky PR service business that was in place.
The first five employees they hired collaborated with them in their tiny home in downtown Orlando. After proving their value to their clients, like the hotel Le Bijou which went mega-viral in the media, they got more contracts from giant corporations. In the latter half of 2022, Otter PR moved into its first office and began building an empire.
Today. Dr Jay Feldman runs the fastest-growing PR company across the nation, with over 35 employees and two cities. The company’s success and Feldman’s can be traced back to the struggles he endured in his first job, medical. In his interviews, Feldman says, “There is a silver lining to everything. Even though the trail was rocky, I would never trade it for anything.” In addition to managing Otter PR full time, Feldman teaches health courses and develops educational content for social media.
