Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Schree Updike, Founder of Healthy Living with Schree, located in Baltimore, MD, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I offer wellness coaching, whole food nutritional supplements, and essential oils. I want to offer my clients a whole wellness approach to their wellness coaching. My clients are anyone who is looking to improve their wellness by setting goals and working on those goals together to achieve a healthy and active lifestyle that benefits them.
Tell us about yourself
I started my business because I was looking for a career that could be flexible around my kids and spouses schedules since I have three special needs children and my spouse is in the military. I knew that health and wellness was my passion and decided to turn that passion into a career to support my family. My motivation is to help my clients find their motivation and passion to help them build the skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I have been able to volunteer with many military spouse organizations and help influence other spouses to start their businesses or to work on their wellness journeys. I have loved making a difference in people's lives, even if it had no monetary value to me. My goal has always been to make an impact in the health and wellness industry, and as long as I'm doing that, I will be happy.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
My biggest hurdle has been the struggles with the competition in the health and wellness industry. There are so many coaches and experts out there that it is sometimes hard for clients to decide who to go with. So I have struggled with client acquisition and retention, but I know that the right clients will find me, and I will be able to help them achieve greatness.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
I would say if you are on the fence about starting a business, just go for it and take the chance. You'll never know unless you try. You can't fail if you don't try, and you can't succeed if you don't try. Also, every roadblock is just another stepping stone on the way to success. They will guide you towards your goal in the end. Find a mentor or a group of link-minded friends for the support that you can go to for advice or resources. Having a support system of people that know what it's like to run a business is crucial and will help you get through the tough times when you want to give up.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.healthylivingwithschree.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthylivingwithschree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthylivingwithschree/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schreeupdike/
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