Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Angela Strotman, Founder & CEO of Collaborative Wellness Partners LLC, located in Hamilton, OH, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
A mental health practice that prioritizes collaboration and treating the whole person. This practice serves primarily as a medication management provider for those with mental health disorders or seeking overall wellness. We accept both cash pay as well as commercial insurance.
Tell us about yourself
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I had been working in private practice and then, in 2020, began to re-evaluate my services and the general needs of the community. Previously I was working for another practice that was not in my immediate community; I saw a tremendous need for those in my community. I also wanted to have more ability to work with other professionals to collaborate and take a more team approach to care for my patients. I decided to start my own practice with my primary goal to collaborate and treat the whole patient and root problems. Mental health and educating others on how to better help them on their journey is what drives me. I have a passion for helping others be able to put together the full picture and achieve mental and medical wellness.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment has been my amazing contractors and friends. I have a tremendous team that all share similar goals and have a wide variety of skills that help us achieve and meet those goals.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things as a business owner is boundaries and making sure there is balance. As a wife and mom of three, I have had to work to have this balance so that I can still be present with my family while also being able to address business needs as well in a timely manner.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
The top three tips I would say to anyone looking to start, run or grow a business today would be:
- Market and general research - find many resources and learn as much about the entire process as you possibly can. Once starting the process, ensure that you are able to complete any role of the team at any given time if needed.
- Network and get to know others in your field. Looking at those in similar roles as well as those who may be a potential resource.
- Delegate and remember that your time is money.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://collaborativewellnesspartners.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWPforyou/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwpforyou/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwpforyou/
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