Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Joseph Pearson, owner of The Strength Feed, located in Raleigh, NC, USA.

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

The Strength Feed is Raleigh's only athletic performance facility. We work with all ages on general and specific qualities to help anyone become more athletic! We work primarily with youth sports and local teams. We also love our adults that understand athleticism builds quality of life in the long term.

Tell us about yourself

I was a manager at another gym that didn't live up to the customer care that I wanted to provide. I set out on my own, thinking that training would be a side gig to a "grown-up" job. In almost a month, I had 40+ clients and needed to start looking for my own place.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

The knee-jerk reaction would be to boast about the new 10,000-square-foot facility we just opened. But the real answer is twofold. I am super proud of the staff and people I get to work with every day. They match the quality of service I have always wanted to give my clients, and they do the same with theirs. The second point is for the kids. We have so many successful athletes come through our door that keep continuing to be bigger and better things. After they do well in high school, it makes me the proudest to see them in college dominating because of the hard work they have put in to get there.

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

There is a saying that when you become a business owner, everyone is your boss now, and sometimes it feels that way.

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

Do everything you can yourself in the beginning; it gives you a great perspective on how to shape the business. Hire people that are good people regardless of qualifications. Invest heavily in those said people. They will be your most expensive asset but also give you the most return.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

If you want to become more athletic regardless of background or age, give us a call!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.thestrengthfeed.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thestrengthfeed
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrengthfeed/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeedStrength
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3PRNcKd

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