Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in mental wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Josh Gardner, Owner of Havenwood Academy, located in Cedar City, UT, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Havenwood Academy provides residential treatment services to adolescent females who are suffering from early childhood trauma and attachment issues.

Tell us about yourself

I started out working at Havenwood Academy as their accountant and grew into a CFO and owner role. What truly motivates me is the opportunity to build an organization that creates a better life for employees and for customers.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment is helping create an organization that puts its employees first. Our staff is priority number one because they create a beautiful experience for our customers. We offer the highest pay in the region and excellent benefits.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Being a business owner means being on call 24/7. It's hard to adjust to the dynamic of never being able to sign off completely.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Leadership is more important than anything else.
  2. It's impossible to do it alone. Find trustworthy partners to work with.
  3. You'll never be perfect, but 1% better each day will make you the leader in your space within a few years.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: http://www.havenwoodacademy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HavenwoodAcademy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkgardner/

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