Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Charles Curtis, owner of 12 Weeks to Wellness, located in West Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
12 Weeks to Wellness is a client-centered service that helps individuals make a positive, notable, and lasting change for a better life. This inspiring and proven health and wellness-based coaching system from a certified life and health coaches give individuals exceptional coaching, tools, and resources needed for them to finally break free from old, unhealthy habits and achieve their goals. Fifteen thousand happy clients cannot be wrong! Through our coaching, many, many people have experienced the freedom of being happier, healthier, more productive, resilient, in better shape, and more satisfied with their lives, at home and at work. We work primarily with employees, organizations, Employee Assistance Providers, Wellness Consultants, brokers, and health clubs, providing the administration and customer service as a scalable and turnkey provider for their clients.
Tell us about yourself
I lived my passion for helping people and organizations. To this day, the drive for customer happiness and success has been no. 1 and has never wavered. The love of working with people to help them discover real, positive change to get that little extra happiness, well-being, and sense of accomplishment in life is all that matters. Through 12 Weeks to Wellness and his other affiliate company, Curtis Health (http://www.curtishealth.com)
I carried my love of fitness, wellness, and helping people that spans over 40 years. From working with Paralympians, world-class entertainers, and everyday people, my team and I have brought years of experience and commitment to helping clients make a difference in their life; after working with physically challenged individuals while at the University of BC, I started Curtis Personalized Health Management Ltd, a fitness, wellness, and lifestyle consulting company for individuals and corporations. As one of the pioneers of Personal Training and running a successful company, I felt they could help even more people through a positive lifestyle and healthy habits change coaching as a complement to the physical side of a balanced lifestyle.
12 Weeks to Wellness evolved into telephonic coaching and online wellness resources and services. To this day, the drive for customer happiness and success has been no. 1 and never wavered. Even with over 15,000 customers through the 12 Weeks coaching experience, the love of working with people to help them discover real, positive change to get that little extra happiness, well-being, and sense of accomplishment in life is the ultimate gift.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Seeing customers accomplish what they set out to do. Seeing our team flourish, be happy, and support clients and each other better than anyone else. Growing the business on happy, referring customers. All while experiencing a healthy bottom line that can continue to change lives.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Balancing the needs of clients, staff, and family with time.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- If you have passion for what you do. Persevere. Keep going.
- Know your interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Hire others that are better at aspects of the job than you.
- It is not about you. It is a privilege to work with customers. Always keep that in perspective.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Don't let what people think of you get in the way of what needs to be done.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.12weekstowellness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/12weekstoWellnessHealthCoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12weekswellness/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/12-weeks-to-wellness-inc./
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