Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Jarrett Gil, founder of Lean By Design, located in Dallas, TX, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I offer nutrition and fitness private coaching programs that teach grown adults how to build a LEAN body design past their prime! Too many men and women over the age of 30 with belly fat, lackluster energy levels, low libido, limited muscle mass, and depressed moods aren't the byproducts of aging. FOOD IS MEDICINE. And instead of learning how to design a healthy lifestyle, they jump from one fad diet to another. My mission is to educate and prevent further fad diet failures.
Tell us about yourself
I was a medical sales rep for over a decade and realized I didn't have a career. I had a job. At the age of 40, I quit my job and followed my passion, which I now consider my career. Coaching those who are coachable is what drives me because I believe that motivation is short-term. You need to DRIVE. And when I have so many people who rely on me for guidance, it provides the fuel for my drive and wakes me up early!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Any time I receive a referral from a current or previous client. It's a beautiful compliment.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
You take on many roles in the first couple of years, and often times you are learning on the fly.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Create a structured and detailed marketing plan. There are plenty of resources to learn how.
- Learn how to properly build a sales funnel.
- DO NOT QUIT! There will be times when you want to. There will be several times when you want to.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
One other final tip to share. Do not compare yourself to others in your industry. You are unique in your own way. Be that way.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.leanbydesign.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_jarrettgil/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanbydesign/
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