Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Nigel Smith, Co-Founder of Empower Research, located in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Researching novel therapies (psychological as well as physical) for populations in need, particularly focusing on first responders and military personnel.
Tell us about yourself
I am a career firefighter and see nearly every day that research, as well as expanded treatment options, are needed, and this is where my passion comes from.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Having our work internationally recognized and published.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Patience. Particularly when it comes to aspects such as financing. It’s natural to want to move forward with research as well as solutions as fast as possible, but there are many necessary steps that must be worked on first.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
To not delay or wait for the “right timing.” To be open-minded and adaptable rather than set in ways or ideas. That there is no secret ingredient to succeeding, just hard work.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://empowerresearch.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_research/
If you like what you've read here and have your own story as a solo or small business entrepreneur that you'd like to share, then please answer these interview questions. We'd love to feature your journey on these pages.
Turn your craft into recurring revenue with Subkit. Start your subscription offering in minutes and supercharge it with growth levers. Get early access here.