Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Amy Bantham, Founder of Move to Live More, located in Somerville, MA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Move to Live®More is a research and strategic consulting firm addressing physical inactivity, obesity, chronic disease, and social determinants of health through cross-sector collaboration and innovation. Move to Live More services include:
- program design, implementation, and evaluation
- qualitative and quantitative research
- translating research into policy
- case studies and best practices
- strategic planning and coalition building
Our clients come from the healthcare, health & fitness, and community sectors, including Special Olympics, The Daily Mile, and IHRSA—The Global Health & Fitness Association.
Tell us about yourself
I started Move to Live More because I didn’t see that anyone was exactly doing what I wanted to do, which was to connect these three sectors - maybe two out of three, but not all three. My mission (for my organization and my life) is to help people live healthier, longer, and more active lives. That is what I am trying to accomplish - getting the world moving.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is the ability to help clients solve problems to have a real public health impact. I am a connector — of people and ideas. I like looking at a problem and seeing the solutions from a vantage point far above the silos that exist across sectors.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things about being a business owner is balance. This is a calling for me, not a 9-5 job. It is very hard for me to stop thinking through problems and possible solutions when there is so much to do to move the dial on improving individual and community health.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Work on what energizes you and absorbs you, making you completely lose track of time.
- Partner with people that you trust and that complement your skill set.
- Communicate the value of what you do clearly and constantly.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I draw inspiration from thought leaders that are working in this space. For example, people do innovative work in their communities to overcome barriers to physical activity in underserved populations. I feature some of these thought leaders on the Move to Live More podcast.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.movetolivemore.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovetoLiveMore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetolivemore/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/movetolivemore
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybantham/
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