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. Sign up to my personal newsletter: https://marillewellyn.com 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:04 How Greg sets business goals 00:01:44 Their business story 00:03:17 Their first product 00:05:09 First website 00:06:52 First physical product 00:09:45 Finding a warehouse 00:10:40 The reason behind their first products 00:11:51 Social media 00:13:59 Advice for running paid ads on social media 00:15:55 Mari’s social media community 00:18:10 Starting Bloom Nutrition 00:21:36 Launching pre-workout 00:24:40 Shopify 00:27:17 Launching greens 00:29:41 Community feedback 00:32:58 Product with subscription 00:23:57 Advice for getting started 00:36:29 Advice for someone with a 9-5 wanting to start a business 00:37:57 No end goal in mind 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!