Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Katie Brock, Founder of Haven Wellness + Spa, located in Overland Park, KS, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Haven is a holistic self-care sanctuary with wellness services and a shop centered on healing. We provide a safe space to explore a variety of modalities and support you along your healing and self-care journey. Services offered include massage and cupping therapy, infrared sauna therapy, psychic readings, energy and sound healing, nutritional therapy, facials and waxing, and more!
Tell us about yourself
My deep healing journey began in 2014, and I found my passion for holistic healing, self-development, and spiritual awareness which led me to massage therapy and energy healing. Massage therapy can help people honor and connect with their bodies and heal trauma which is a gift I’m grateful to be able to share with others. My daydream was to create a wellness collective where people could come to heal and rejuvenate. I now have a team of providers, clients, and loved ones that show their love and support, and they keep my “why” strong and keep me motivated to pour my heart and soul into the business daily.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
The accomplishment I’m most proud of is that my intentions with the business and my work are felt and well received, all of the heartwarming testimonials I’ve received as well as winning Best Massage Therapist in KC in 2020 and 2022 and Best Massages & Spa in KC in 2021! I am very proud of my ambition, ability, and determination and for owning a successful business at a young age despite having no formal business education.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The most difficult part of being a business owner is the constant responsibility, tough decisions, and sacrifices that must be made for the business to run, thrive, and grow. It’s been 7 years, and I still work 7 days a week and long hours most days. I’m still working on a work/life balance!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Not everything you try will turn out a wild success every single time, but that doesn’t make them failures. Get comfortable with mistakes because they can sometimes be the catalysts for the biggest breakthroughs!
- Listen to your intuition and let it guide you - always.
- Don’t compare yourself or your business to what others are doing. Everyone brings their own magic, and YOU are what makes your business unique. Stay inspired but always strive to make your personal mark in your industry by expanding boundaries and exploring areas that you haven’t seen yet!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.havenwellnessop.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/havenwellnessop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havenwellnessop/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-brock-0bb130113/
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