Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and fitness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Sekou Kone, owner of THETAEKGUY, located in Houston, TX, USA.

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

Although the name of my business suggests martial arts in general and Taekwondo in particular, TheTaekguy is a multidisciplinary fitness/wellness enterprise with a focus on positive fitness strategies that bring about a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Tell us about yourself

As a child, I had a difficult upbringing, which made me question everything about my existence. In the search for self-identity and belonging, I discover Martial Arts. At 14, I started training in Taekwondo in earnest. Fitness and exercise became my greatest passions in life. It taught me patience, empathy, endurance, a positive attitude, and self-control. I dealt with my childhood trauma and later life challenges by breaking a sweat and working out my body. Before I'm halfway through, I feel a huge sense of accomplishment, calmness, and JOY.

Teaching, of course, is also near and dear to my heart, which does the work that I do as a coach and trainer is a confluence of my great loves. I enjoy every moment that I spend passing on Taekwondo, boxing, and kickboxing techniques. When you train with THETAEKGUY, you know that you are getting a full-package, well-rounded program that includes workouts, techniques, healthy diet/eating habits, and mental conditioning.

I always tell my clients that we must take care of ourselves from the inside out, which is why we focus on positive encouragement; our body listens to our mind and heart.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

The biggest accomplishment as a business owner is always bettering myself to provide the highest level of service to my clients. It's an ongoing process; therefore, you never accomplish it to the fullest; there's always room for growth. One of the biggest accomplishments for any entrepreneur, in my opinion, is when you see a positive impact of your services on your clients. That is why we always have our clients' interests at heart, doing everything in our power and beyond to ensure that their needs are met.

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

The hardest part of being an entrepreneur for me is the fear of not following through on our promise to meet each of our clients' needs. To be honest, my passion for my work sometimes takes over the need to pay the bills :). I've been working hard to find a healthy balance.

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

This might sound cliché and overused, but here it is again: Find your purpose, what you love and are naturally good at, then improve that skills, professionalize it; only then that you should make it a business. In French, we say "on ne met pas la charrue avant les boeufs," meaning we don't put the cart before the horse. It takes passion, patience, and practice to grow a business, not just money or the drive for the latter.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

I care about every single one of my trainees as family members. I'll always be here to listen, no matter what's going on in your life. It's an honor to be a part of your journey, and I want you to feel supported in every way.

I put in a lot of hours and a lot of effort into staying sharp and staying fit. There is nothing quite like the feeling that I get when I have completed a rigorous workout session. I want you to experience that feeling for yourself – and come to appreciate it just as much as I do. Your fittest and best self is just around the corner, waiting for you to show up. Let me show you the way!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://thetaekguy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTaekGuy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetaekguy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaekguy

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