Live a More Comfortable and Fulfilling Life

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with James Whitmore, Owner of Evolutionary Medicine LLC., located in Bend, OR, USA.

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

We are an Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine clinic, treating mostly chronic & acute pain patients, but also treating people for fertility, postpartum care, urological or digestive conditions, anxiety/depression, adjunctive treatment for cancer, and many other conditions.

Tell us about yourself

I live to serve. I enjoy helping people, and I like to fix things. Helping people's bodies to function more optimally leads them to feel better in their bodies and live a more comfortable and fulfilling life. I have great respect for my patients and am honored to fill the role of healer and guide in their lives.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I live by the philosophy that "The true value of my worth is not in how high I rise, but in how many I bring with me." That said, my biggest accomplishment is in filling my office with people who are generous, caring, and supportive of one another and taking good care of them.

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

The most challenging thing is wearing so many different hats. I'm maintenance, IT, HR, CEO, and Manager, as well as seeing patients. We're a small office, with only five employees, but there are so many moving parts to it.

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

Start cheap, and grow slowly. When I started, my model basically boiled down to low overhead.

Don't get too focused on building the perfect business straight out of the gate. You may create your dream, only to find out that it's a nightmare, and here you are in a 5-year lease.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.evolutionarymed.com/

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