Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and nutrition but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Devan Patel, Owner of Zen Nutrients, located in Lutz, LF, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
They say pharmacists are one of the most trusted professionals in the world. Well then, if you take the trust and wisdom of a pharmacist and combine that with the knowledge and expertise of a physician, this equals Zen Nutrients.
At Zen Nutrients, our pharma-grade products are designed to be targeted for specific medical conditions to improve health outcomes, increase compliance and reduce costs. Zen products are formulated with research-backed, premium quality organic and bioavailable ingredients.
We manufacture our supplements in the USA in a state-of-the-art FDA-registered facility following Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), using non-GMO ingredients. Best of all, we 3rd party tests to ensure top quality and safety.
The category of customers we focus on are neuropathy, wound healing, surgery recovery, scar reduction, plantar fasciitis, rosacea, acne, and skin health. At Zen, we focus on "healing from within."
Tell us about yourself
As a clinical and compounding pharmacist, I have a passion for helping patients get better, especially when traditional prescription medications have not worked well. In many instances, I have found natural medications to have a better upside.
While working in this field, I have created some unique formulations to help many frail patients improve their quality of life and, in many instances, heal faster. So what started as a passion has now become a thriving supplement and nutraceutical company.
What motivates me daily is making an impact on someone's health. I'm not going to make everyone happy, but if I can make a positive difference in my community, it keeps me stoked and energized.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
In 2020 we received the Amazon's Choice Rating for WoundVite®. Amazon recognized us as the best in the category, and now we the #1 Most Comprehensive Surgery, Wound, and Scar reduction support supplement in the United States.
WoundVite® was formulated using pharma-grade and research-backed ingredients. Our results speak for themselves, and we have well over 2,000 positive reviews and more than 100,000 happy customers using WoundVite®.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
While we know Amazon is a wonderful platform to easily purchase products; there are flaws within the review rating system. It has been very challenging to deal with fake negative reviews and comments from competitors.
It's sabotage at your finest level. As an owner, you have to stay focused on keeping your customers happy, delivering quality, and providing true value to them. Naturally, you will build a solid and reputable brand, but it just makes the process harder.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
I'm a strong advocate of learning the job task yourself first, then delegating it to scale up. There are several dishonest companies that may take advantage of you, especially when you don't know how something works.
It's easy to get distracted and frustrated when things don't go as planned. Be laser-focused on your goals, and don't give up.
I have found using Fiverr to be very helpful in finding talented help to build your business.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Focus on organic marketing growth. It's a better long-term solution to build trust and happiness with your customers. We have over 100 awesome medical blogs on our website to help customers "heal from within."
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://zennutrients.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZenNutrients/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen_nutrients/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devan-a-patel-39058b170/
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