Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Mike Schmidt, Founder and Owner of SuperfoodSuperhuman LLC., located in San Diego, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I own a nutrition consulting business working with busy professional clients to help improve their energy and happiness in both life & work. I have an online course that teaches people how to create healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle with nutrition, sleep, & mindset as the main pillars of focus.
Tell us about yourself
I'm originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and I injured my shoulder 4+ years ago doing calisthenics. This led me to study the human body, which trickled into nutrition. Then I moved to SoCal, knowing that it is a "wellness mecca." During the pandemic, I reflected a lot about my true passion and purpose in life, which is to help others become the best version of themselves through holistic nutrition and wellness. I am motivated by creating a paradigm shift in the healthcare space and spreading the ripple effect of positivity which happens through prioritizing self-care.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment to date, after launching my Instagram page in January 2021 and filing my LLC in July 2021, was exiting the corporate world and quitting my 9-5 to pursue my passion and purpose in life. In my first full calendar in business, I will hit 6-figures, which I would've never thought possible just 12 or so months ago. It's true—chase your passion, and the money comes naturally!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Patience is hard, and it's something I work on daily. The pressure of going "all-in" on yourself can be heavy and stressful at times. I'm a very disciplined person, but without mandatory 8 AM meetings like I had with my corporate job, it is crucial to remember your why and stick to a regimen that can help your business and yourself grow 1% better each day.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Meditate, practice mindfulness, and create a "white space" to find out what you are truly passionate about in life before you go chasing the "freedom" and money benefits of being an entrepreneur. Don't just do it for the money, do it because you feel a purpose and calling to carry out a meaningful mission.
- Don't just "quit your day job" out of the blue. Start a "side hustle," build out a proof of concepts, build a repeatable system, and use your paychecks to invest back into your own business!
- Think big picture, especially during the rough patches, and remember that if entrepreneurship were easy, then everyone would do it. Always remember your why. Also, keeping a list of encouraging comments/texts/things that people say to you is a great tool to reference when things get difficult!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.superfoodsuperhuman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.schmidt.167527/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superfoodsuperhuman/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-schmidt-b8484694/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superfoodsuperhuman
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