Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Nina Evans, Owner of Get Fit Toronto, located in Toronto, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a small intimate health and wellness studio space at the Northeast end of Scarborough. We offer group physical and mental wellness programs & classes for children and adults, mostly in the surrounding area.
Tell us about yourself
My own personal health and fitness journey started about 20 years ago when I was overweight and considered morbidly obese, around 225 lbs. I was in my mid 20's and told by my doctor I needed to manage some health concerns before they became a real problem. The fear of the possibility of my health declining at such an early age snapped me into a whole new mindset. I learned everything I could about fitness and nutrition to change my life around. After doing it for myself, I had an overwhelming feeling to want to help people feel better about themselves and life. Even if it was with tiny little steps, that was the start of my business 15 years ago. My motivation is hearing about people's struggles and the desire to help them get thru them. Knowing that I might just say or do one thing that could change someone's life for the better.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being able to stay in business for as long as I have, having learned all of what I have, and having met so many cool people along the way.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Managing time and having enough time to cover everything. Lots of long hours.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Get organized, don't just jump in.
- Keep detailed records.
- Analyze the competition.
- Understand and be prepared for the risks and rewards.
- Stay focused.
- Be prepared to make sacrifices.
- Provide great customer service.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: http://www.getfittoronto.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfittoronto/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-evans-39b6a81b/
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