Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Joseph Freda, Co-Owner of Nirvana Wellness Medspa, located in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a Philadelphia family-owned and run Wellness MedSpa that provides traditional MedSpa services like Laser hair removal, IPL, RF Microneedling, Botox & fillers, and non-invasive body contouring. Unlike traditional MedSpas, we offer relaxing spa services like facials, massages, and infrared sauna. We couple this with health coaching to help our clients feel radiance, inside and out!
Tell us about yourself
When I was a young boy, I watched my father grow his company (Vector Marketing) from a small, three-office family business to a large, multinational business doing over $170 Million dollars a year. This inspired me! It also cursed me in a way... I worked for 25+ years in the corporate world and could not find happiness. I needed a business of my own. As fate would have it, when the pandemic hit, my wife was laid off by the large center-city Philadelphia spa she had been working for. This led to a good deal of soul searching. Unsure if either of our careers, we decided to take matters into our own hands and start our own business. We absolutely love being able to make our clients feel great about themselves while providing a rewarding and lucrative opportunity for our employees.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Finding out that we won a "Best Of" from Philly Style Magazine! It is truly an awesome feeling to have all of your hard work and dedication recognized.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The hardest thing as a business owner has to wear many hats. It reminds me of the guy you see in the circus, spinning plates on sticks. You get them all spinning, and then you are constantly running back and forth, keeping them going. If, at any point, you take your eyes off a plate, it can crash to the floor. Keep them going and have your audience cheering!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
If you are thinking about starting a business, it is extremely important to prepare for everything to cost twice as much as you think and take three times as long. Stay on top of everything, don't let it fall behind. Trying to play catch up feels terrible and can be avoided. Spending some time talking with someone that can help and guide you through some of the typical challenges can be a huge help. Take advantage of the many places you can go to get free help and mentorship.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Owning a business can be stressful! You will lose sleep over it. You will have nightmares about it. You will wonder why you did it. But, at the end of the day, the rewarding feeling you get from it is beyond compare.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.nirvanawellnessmedspa.com/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/NirvanaNoLibs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.wellnessmedspa/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nirvana-health-and-beauty-llc/
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