The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
I’ve built my business gradually, so I’ve never come up against any huge challenges. I do think that keeping time and structure when you’re your own boss can be a challenge, but I also really love the autonomy and flexibility, and mostly not having to answer to anyone.
This is a job where you’re constantly required to keep up to date and informed. There’s always new research coming out regarding health as well as seminars to go to and products to learn about. It’s a career with a continuing education and, when you work for yourself, you’re responsible for making sure this happens, but I love to do that so it’s not a problem.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
The pros are getting to do things your way which enables your strengths to develop, and I think the world needs more of that sort of freedom. The other obvious one for me is job satisfaction. When you contribute to people’s health and happiness and they’re truly grateful to you for it, it’s pretty nice.
Hopes and dreams: What next
I would love to open clinics all over New Zealand, that would be great. We’ll see!
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