Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Mitch Harb, Co-Founder of HIDEF Physical Therapy, located in Seattle, WA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a Sports and Orthopedic Outpatient Physical Therapy clinic. Our customers are anyone with a sports injury, acute injury, or post-surgery, as well as anyone that is active and wants to improve their life.
Tell us about yourself
Mitch is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist/ Nutritionist and Co-Founder of HIDEF Physical Therapy. Growing up an athlete, Mitch has been a lifelong mover that has always been passionate about fitness and health. He has worked with Pro Athletes, Youth Athletes to Retirees in their 60-70's. Mitch also came from a business background and received a degree in Business Administration from Central Washington University and handles the Business Development/ Operations for HIDEF. Each day he is motivated to build a brand that changes lives on the patient side as well as the practitioner side.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I'll never forget when I first started my own business; everyone said, "you can't quit; what about health insurance?!". So, a meaningful moment for me was when I was not only able to get myself health insurance but also provide it for our employees.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest part is the constant pressure that comes with it. It never goes away. You just get more comfortable with it.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Get your expectations set correctly. If you expect it to be hard and take time, you'll be able to do what it takes.
- Get a customer first. Stop worrying about your logo or business name. Figure out if the idea is even something other people want to pay for.
- Start today and give it all you got. You'll either be successful, or you'll realize it wasn't something you actually wanted to do.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.hidefpt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hidefmitch/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchharb/
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