Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Lisa Balsdon, Founder of Live In Motion, located in Las Pilas, Alajuela, Costa Rica.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My business is now an online coaching business geared towards health, fitness, and nutrition coaching. My clients are mainly women in midlife, with who I can help create an honest and loving relationship with their bodies as they build sustainable habits!
Tell us about yourself
I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Instructor, Mat Pilates Instructor, and soon-to-be Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist. I started over 22 years ago working for a popular, well-established gym in Ontario, Canada. I loved helping people and always wanted to be able to give more. I kept educating myself, working with clients, and learning about their patterns and their struggles. I built my own business right from my previous home in Ontario. Once the pandemic hit, I pivoted my business from in-person to online and moved to Costa Rica, where I continue to work with clients from all over North America. I am motivated each day when I see breakthroughs in my clients. When I see and hear their WINS and the excitement in their voices when they have accomplished their goals each week!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishments are my clients! The ones who continue to live the lifestyle through health, wellness, and vitality.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The hardest thing(s) to remember is that I cannot change them all! It is heartbreaking when you see people not comply or show up for themselves. I take it personally, and I always have to remind myself not to. I personally work directly with my clients all of the time; I am in the trenches with them; I am always all in and show up 100%, and when they don't, it is gut-wrenching. (That's my truth)
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
My top tip is to be all in! Be present, know your clients and know the service you want to provide - be clear! After that, it is up to you! Everyone is different!! Create your own uniqueness. Work from the heart! (That was more than three tips)
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://liveinmotion.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveinmotion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabalsdonliveinmotion/
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