Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dega Schembri, Owner of Fit Physique, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Fit Physique, Inc. is a fitness business with a full-service Gym, Foundation Fitness Cleveland Park, and our on-site group fitness program.
Tell us about yourself
I started my business in January 1983 because I fell in love with working out through group fitness classes. Offering classes at the workplace provided so many benefits to me that I knew others would benefit as well. Each day I'm motivated to work because I love what I do, and I feel like I am doing my part in helping others lead healthy lives.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
There are many accomplishments that I would brag about - longevity being one of them. But my biggest would be, because of that longevity, the positive influence my business has had on hundreds of others both in improving their health and also on hundreds of others in employing or putting others on the track to a career in fitness.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest thing about being a business owner is managing staff, putting out fires, and trying to please your clients/customers daily.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Believe in yourself, your product/service, and your success.
- Be prepared to work hard with little rewards, especially financial ones.
- BE PATIENT, don't give up, and grow as you can.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://foundfitpt.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundFitPt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundfitpt/
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