Ep. 168: In this episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I’m sitting down with my husband and Bloom co-founder, Greg, to share the story of how we turned our scrappy startup into a thriving business. We’ll dive into our entrepreneurial journey, from selling PDF workout guides and resistance bands to scaling Bloom into a wellness powerhouse with millions of products sold. Along the way, we’re sharing lessons learned, mistakes made, and tips for starting your own business. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a side hustle or building an empire, this episode has something for you. Tune in for inspiration, actionable advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at our path to success! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Greg’s Instagram click here! Sponsored By: If you are ready to start your entrepreneurial journey, head to shopify.com/mari and see how easy it is to bring your idea to life. Whether it is a side hustle or a dream business, there is no better time to start than now! Show Links: How I Transformed My Life: 90 Pounds Down with Discipline and Goal Setting Check out the Strength by Mari app Bloom Colostrum Bloom Greens Bloom Sparking Energy Bloom Creatine Topics Discussed 00:00:09:00: Introduction 00:01:04:00: How Greg sets business goals 00:01:44:00: Their business story 00:03:17:00: Their first product 00:05:09:00: First website 00:06:52:00: First physical product 00:09:45:00: Finding a warehouse 00:10:40:00: The reason behind their first products 00:11:51:00: Social media 00:13:59:00: Advice for running paid ads on social media 00:15:55:00: Mari’s social media community 00:18:10:00: Starting Bloom Nutrition 00:21:36:00: Launching pre-workout 00:24:40:00: Shopify 00:27:17:00: Launching greens 00:29:41:00: Community feedback 00:32:58:00: Product with subscription 00:23:57:00: Advice for getting started 00:36:29:00: Advice for someone with a 9-5 wanting to start a business 00:37:57:00: No end goal in mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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