Healthy Habits Made Simple - Health Haven Technologies
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Edward Gent, Co-Founder of Health Haven Technologies, located in London, UK.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Health Haven is the only one-stop-shop that allows newcomers to the fitness world, gym-goers, and personal trainers alike to search, find and connect with the services and people they need to level up their health. With countless fitness professionals on the platform, Health Haven is guaranteed to have your back (arms, legs, and the rest) covered - as our reviews testify to, our dedicated team of fitness fanatics is always at hand to save you time, money and energy in your journey towards better health.
Tell us about yourself
I'm a fitness lover by nature, always being a dedicated all-rounder and participator in many sports, from boxing to motor racing. It wasn't until I started paying attention to my immune system and inflammatory responses to what I ate, though, that I really started to take things seriously. Now a level 5 EQF-qualified sports nutritionist, I take great pride in helping many autoimmune disease sufferers feel better and relieve symptoms day-to-day through targeted advice I've refined over the years through tireless research. I love to see people thrive and witness big differences in people's quality of life - that effect is so profound when dealing with those who suffer greatly in different ways every day. Just small changes to their habits can have gargantuan effects.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment was the moment I delivered my first nutrition plan for a client through the Health Haven app for the first time and realized the fruits of my own labor. It took years of work to design and develop, and I would never have thought there'd be hundreds of people from around the world using it today!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The endless dedication to the cause is required from you on a day to day. You have to be willing to drop all pride you may have and be willing to take multiple risks for extended periods of time. This exhilarating roller-coaster way of living is both enticing and, at times, cumbersome at the same time when you feel your to-do list has stretched beyond infinity.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Firstly, do it because you love it, not just for the sake of it; otherwise, the day will come when it gets hard, and you will almost certainly give up. Secondly, be as lean as you can. Look for any way you can to reduce costs in the early stages so you can maximize your revenue per user. Lastly, spend as much time as it takes to build a solid team. This is everything - without the right people and the right relationships, a business is going nowhere. Check out Angel list's website for finding Co-Founders if you don't already have a good friend who you want to go in on it with!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.healthhaven.co.uk/personal-trainer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthHavenOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthhavenuk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthhavenuk
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