Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kate Maguire, Founder of CLM Health Group Inc., located in Hamilton, ON, CA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

CLM Health Group is on a mission to help people live healthier lives! We are specialists in launching innovative and remarkable natural health products into the natural health channel. Our products are carefully selected and come from around the world. We ensure they are high quality, scientifically supported, and meet all Health Canada regulations. We warehouse our inventory in Hamilton, Ontario. We have a team across Canada that introduce and place our lines into retail and pharmacy channels. We are strongly focused on education, information, and personal engagement and utilize modern digital strategies to bring attention to our partner's products.

Tell us about yourself

I had a life-changing experience when I was 27 with my own health issues. Modern-day medicine and pharmaceuticals were suggested, and I pursued another route. My experience with natural health solutions was so profound that I knew I had to work in the natural health field someway or somehow. I was always sales-driven, ambitious, and strongly desired to be successful. I realized I could marry the two concepts of a passion for natural health and my love and pursuit of business. That drove me to start my own sales, marketing, and distribution company in the natural health channel. I wanted to let the world know that there are other options in health, and this was my way to do it. Bringing products to market that help people, not hurt them.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment was the launch of Ascenta NutraSea Omega 3 Fish Oil into the Ontario market. I sold over 5 million dollars of fish oil annually in just Ontario alone. Much bigger projects are in the works now, and I am looking forward to these accomplishments coming to fruition!

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

One of the hardest things that come with being a business owner is feeling alone. The financial risks are yours and yours alone (unless you have a partner).

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Only do it if you love it, or your desire to work for yourself is strong. It is a tough road, and you need to have the passion for it to stay at it.
  2. Go learn what you don't know. The biggest mistake of mine was thinking I knew or could figure it out. Read the books of people who have done the things you need to do, and learn from them.
  3. Believe in yourself and do not take advice from anyone who has not attempted to do what you want to do or done anything themselves.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

My wish for the world would be health and love for themselves and their bodies. We only have a short time on this earth to enjoy ourselves, and it is so much better to be healthy. Think of the mountains you want to climb, the mountain bike you would love to ride, or the walk you'd love to do with your children. Being fit and well makes these activities not only possible but enjoyable.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://clmhealth.com/
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3RgZyML
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemaguireofficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemaguireofficial/

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