Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dwayne Hagenow, Regional Manager of Restore Hyper Wellness, located in Westport CT, Stamford CT and Woodbury NY.

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

Our business is Restore Hyper Wellness. We are a franchise that reaches clients of all ages and backgrounds. Anyone looking to feel and do their best is our client base.

Tell us about yourself

My background is in sports medicine, and I started studying cryotherapy and looking into more efficient and cost-effective ways for people to recover. Through this research, I began running a small cryotherapy business and later came across Restore Hyper Wellness; as I was looking into a model very similar. I decided it was the perfect fit for my passion for health and wellness. My motivation is my family and my clients. I see clients daily that are struggling to find ways to feel their best, and through our services, many of these clients leave with a new sense of hope and recovery that makes coming to work every day simple and fulfilling.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is finding like-minded people that want to help others feel their best and to be able to give them the opportunity to make a living doing what they love to do. Also, I love that we have given our communities more options for education and access to recovery modalities.

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

One of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner is trying to manage all emotions and teams all at once. We currently have 3 locations across 2 states, each with upwards of 300+ members as well as many non-members, so it is difficult to make sure each of our members and clients is taken care of and has their demands met while also ensuring each team member that is contributing to this success is recognized and heard each day.

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

Do something you're truly passionate about, as that will drive you through the difficult days. Have a plan A, B, C, D, E, F, G, ETC, as no matter how well you think you thought something through, something can and will occur that you did not expect. Find the right people to help bring it all together, and they will be invaluable to your success.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.restore.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-hagenow-49939982/

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