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Hey everybody, Rather than say what I need(not sure), I will say what I have and where I am. I appreciate any and all genuine advice. I'm open to books, websites, crazy ideas, anything you think will help.
1year ago I got together with a friend who started a supplement company. I really liked 1 of his products but he had low/moderate success selling it. He said he wanted to get out of the business and didn't want to be known as the "supplement guy" I told him that I'd like to give it an overhaul.(He had misprints on label & would get defensive during local demo's.) He would be the sole supplier for me and I would revamp the product & find a way to get it to more people.
My background: I have been a professional trainer for 18yrs, managed fitness retail stores, I have run fitness dept for nationwide club/gym, & a former gym/studio owner.
Haves: I have approx. $1,000-$1,200 I can sacrifice monthly I currently have approx. 8+hrs I can devote daily to this business I have about 16,000 empty bottles and labels boxed & paid for. I can have the product consigned if need be. I have family that can help 1 full time 2 part time.(phone sales)
Have nots: A clear path A laser focus on it's niche' Brand protection-------who can help? LLC----working on it now Business plan---------Should it be 1st? Can I honestly get a grant with no history or credentials? Team-lawyer,accountant...what do I need? contracts with supplier, stores I consign to etc.. Where do I find out about how to get this off the ground?
I feel like I keep hitting dead ends and spinning my wheels.
Thanks again ps. This is my 1st post on any site, ever. Sifu: What is the highest level of technique you hope to achieve? Lee: To have no technique. Sifu: Very good.
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