Edward Martin, DC

Dr. Edward Martin is a chiropractor, motivational speaker, public speaking and marketing coach, and the author of the forthcoming book How to Attract More Chiropractic Patients by Using Public Speaking. Dr. Martin offers public speaking and marketing seminars, as well as individual coaching sessions. He also offers coaching sessions on the phone for chiropractors around the country. For more information, contact him at 818-314-2054 or edwardm77@gmail.com.

Previous Articles

Attract More Patients: Master the Art of Public Speaking
October 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 10)
Get New Patients the Easy Way
June 15, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 13)
Get New Patients the Easy Way
January 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 01)
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