Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health & wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Stacey Lemire, Founder of Awaken Austin, located in Austin, TX, USA.

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

I call my business Awaken Austin. My customers are people who not only wish to get out of pain and poor body posture habits that create pain and discomfort over time. They know how important it is to stay healthy and fit to age well and efficiently. Everyone has a relative who appears "old" while they are young. My clients choose to avoid that whole scenario!

Tell us about yourself

My business is named Awaken Austin because I desire to wake people up to their potential to be healthy with easy movement in their joints and muscles and joy-filled in spirit habitually in their everyday lives. After almost 30 years of introducing people to their bodies and minds and how everything works together, I desire more and more to help people live the pain-free lives they deserve!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is still doing the day-to-day work of massage therapy and related bodywork, close to 30 years from my initial training! Practicing what I teach others has helped me keep a long and healthy career, which is uncommon in my profession.

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

The hardest thing about being a business owner is doing all the necessary activities to increase the client list and income, upgrade the business, and stay in business. Working on the company is key to working IN the industry - taking care of your clients! I have learned that automating processes and hiring out necessary tasks that don't require my attention is the best investment any business owner can make. And it is the best way to free up time working IN the business instead of ON the company.

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

First, do you have the personality and drive to run your own business? Only some people are cut out to be entrepreneurs.

Don't do it because you think you "should" or because you think that's the only way to be successful in your career.

Next, who do you want to serve, and how can you best serve them? Know who they are and speak their language so they can receive your message.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.awakenaustin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakenAustinSouth/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceylemire/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceylemire/

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