Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in pet care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Judith (Judee) Macias-Harris, Founder of LED Dental Wellness, LLC., located in Chandler, AZ, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We make an edible cream for pet dental health called Prep4Pets (www.prep4pets.com). Prep4Pets is a sustainable, edible product that helps address bad breath in our companion pets. Our customer is the person who understands the benefit of preventative methods, like using Prep4Pets, to reduce dental risks for gingivitis and periodontal diseases.
Tell us about yourself
I am a speech-language pathologist. I recognized early on the devastating effects of gingivitis and periodontal disease in both vulnerable (“fragile”) human and pet populations since they increase the likelihood of serious health complications. In 2017, I started experimenting with methods to address oral cavity health for those populations most at risk. In 2021, I was awarded a patent for her work on an LED toothbrush (The LightBrush). My novel approach seeks to find treatment methods aimed at the prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation of cognitive conditions, oral infectious control, and dysphagia/feeding difficulties, for both adult and pediatric populations. I have been in private practice (Logopedia Speech Therapy Services) since 2013.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a co-business owner has been creating not one but two products that work in tandem. Our Prep4Pet product is Part 1 of a two-step process to improving oral cavity health. Part 2 will be using this product with our patented LED toothbrush (The LightBrush).
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Accepting that uncertainty and consistent work is part of the plan. No complaining or explaining; just keep doing and moving forward. No stone can be left unturned!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Start with your vision, align yourself with a partner, and network! Resources are everywhere.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.prep4pets.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prep4PetsandTheLightBrush
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prep4pets/
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