Top Tips For Starting A Business: How We Started Bloom

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!

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• How I Transformed My Life: 90 Pounds Down with Discipline and Goal Setting
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• BloomColostrum
• BloomGreens
• BloomSparking Energy
• BloomCreatine

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