Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Marien Zanyk, founder and CEO of Zaneez™ Freestyle Fitness (dba W2Designs LLC.), located in South Glastonbury, CT, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
ZANEEZ® Health & Fitness offers our first of 3 products to improve Orthopedic mobility. The lightweight, easy to use AnkleSTONE® protects and revitalizes your feet and ankles while improving mobility, flexibility, and health. AnkleSTONE® is an innovative all-in-one orthopedic device that provides effective therapy when used regularly to maximize overall foot and ankle conditioning and recovery from various foot and ankle conditions. With 8 out of 10 adults suffering from foot and ankle conditions, we know that our market of millions of people will enjoy this global solution for an everyday problem.
Tell us about yourself
Hello, my name is Marien, Dr. Marien J. Zanyk, president & CEO of Zaneez Health & Fitness – makers of AnkleSTONE®, BEDROK®, and WillowWORX®. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology and am a published BioMedical Scientist with degrees in Genetics and Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
My expertise involves musculoskeletal recovery, and before embarking upon my current development projects, I worked as a medical device consultant to orthopedic and neurosurgeons. Recognizing that there was no orthopedic appliance specifically designed to relieve foot and ankle pain while enhancing mobility, I set myself to answer that vital need. After years of development and design, the result is AnkleSTONE®. This intelligently designed and extremely effective medical device provides foot and ankle conditioning and the relief from discomfort and pain you need, simply and affordably.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Being at my current phase is quite rewarding as we bring the product to fruition. Manufacturing in the USA, initial sales, and promotional connections, this present growth stage is the best and my biggest accomplishment at the time.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The isolation and need for hard, primitive courage can be challenging. Positive thoughts must always be renewed, and the executive must be driven to accomplish one step at a time.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- The world will let you know if it is valuable to pursue or not.
- Hold your conviction as the discovery is yours to take.
- Innovation is nothing without the courage to unleash it... so be prepared to be a warrior.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://anklestone.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anklestone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anklestone_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marienjzanyk/
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