On this episode of the Strong New York podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Dom Iacovone, Co-founder and CEO of Raw Nutrition—one of the fastest-growing brands in the supplement space. Dom shares his journey from leaving medical school to launching a multi-million-dollar company, opening up about the hard lessons, high stakes, and personal sacrifices along the way. He talks about the challenges of the supplement industry, the power of community, and his game-changing partnership with Gymshark.Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, aspiring founder, or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this episode is packed with real talk and valuable takeaways.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:15 Event Announcement: Strong New York00:39 Welcome to the Podcast00:49 Guest Introduction: Dom Iacovone02:19 Dom's Journey in the Medical Industry03:11 Building a Successful Supplement Brand04:52 The Role of Influencers in Branding06:58 Family and Personal Life13:29 Challenges of Social Media and Parenting20:58 Gym Business Ventures23:37 Finding the Right People in Business26:04 Managing a Large Team26:36 The Role of a CEO27:40 Building a Strong Team28:59 Dealing with Industry Hate29:51 Innovative Business Strategies31:12 Challenges and Inspirations36:06 Brand Identity and Copycats38:50 Scaling and Selling the Business41:00 Future Goals and Reflections51:05 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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