Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Clayton Cross, co-owner of COAST Performance Rehabilitation, located in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
COAST is a multidisciplinary rehab company that wants to change how injury rehabilitation is done. Our mission is to help people be strong and capable of performing in life, recreation, and athletics.
Tell us about yourself
I grew up with love for sports and loved jobs where I got to work with people. I knew which university I wanted to attend after high school. I saw they had an Athletic Therapy program, so I applied, got in, and have never looked back. I love helping people get out of pain and understand their bodies and how to take care of them.
The business world has been my latest passion, and learning the ins and outs has provided me with a new interest and challenge.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Creating a space where people can be happy, learn, grow and have the means to support themselves.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Balancing life and business and having the energy to do both well.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Have love and passion for what you do. This will shine through into your business and attract people.
- Find a mentor(s).
- Find access to capital (loans, grants, etc.) and start saving funds to help you start.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Be prepared to put in long hours, which isn’t necessarily a negative thing. It’s a chance to invest this time and energy into yourself. What you do in your early years sets you up for your later years, so front-load your life when you have the luxury of taking risks and failing because time is on your side, and you can always bounce back.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.coastperformancerehab.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coastperformancerehab/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/atclaytonc/
https://www.instagram.com/coastperformancerehab/
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