Functional Ingredients - Maypro Industries
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Steve Yamada, President, and CEO of Maypro Industries, LLC., located in Rye, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We supply unique science-based proprietary and branded ingredients, commodity, and short-supplied ingredients. We also supply branded finished products through direct online channels.
Tell us about yourself
I started my business as a Japanese entrepreneur in New York to support health by supplying nutritional foods supplements.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I am the first person who supplied Omega 3, Coenzyme Q10, Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulphate, etc. We also supply condition-specific nutritional foods supplements.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Human Resource Management, especially after COVID.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Do you have good health?
- Do you have a real continuing passion.
- Are you really capable in some special areas.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Do you have a strong mind?
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.maypro.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-susumu-yamada-12b08b10/
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