Customizable Health and Wellness Programs

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dale Meier, lifestyle coach at TLS Healthy Lifestyle Solutions, located in Lewes, DE, USA.

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

I provide in-person or virtual education on how to develop a healthy lifestyle for individuals, families, and patients in health professional practices. The scientifically researched program I use is based on low glycemic impact foods, relaxation therapy, stress reduction techniques, supplementation, and exercise recommendations.

Tell us about yourself

My first career was as a Special Educator, where I taught newborns to adults. I worked in the NYC school system, in a one-room school for special needs infants and toddlers in CT, and helped physically challenged adults in group homes as a respite worker in NY. After staying home with our two children, I wanted to offer parents healthier options for themselves and their children to help them with preventative health and behavior problems and to help them to create a healthier and happier lifestyle. So I found a program that I became certified in that was educationally based and where I thought I could make a difference in the community. I became a Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coach and then went on for further training and got certified as a Healthcare Business Coach so I could offer wellness programs and services to licensed healthcare providers. I love making a difference in people's lives so that they can look and feel their best by making better choices and developing healthier lifestyles.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I have worked with many small and large groups in schools, health departments, fitness facilities, and physician offices. I love when I get a text, phone call, or written note (even a bouquet of flowers!) from a client who has successfully continued following the healthy lifestyle program and finally feels like they have control of their life. I also love running into a client in the grocery store and seeing the healthy food choices in their basket after several years since they completed my program.

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

The hardest thing is finding clients who are ready to make a positive change in their life so they can look and feel better. There are so many quick-fix programs out there that work initially, but because the client was not taught the reason behind healthy eating, they resort back to their old routine and get discouraged.

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

Three tips that I would recommend are to find something that you are passionate about, develop a good business plan, or partner with a company that has one, and stay consistent with your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. Most of all, surround yourself with positive people who love and support you.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.tlsslim.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dalemeierTLS/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-meier/

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