About Austin Collins:

Austin Collins is a visionary 28-year-old entrepreneur and the CEO of 5Strands, dedicated to revolutionizing personal and pet health through accessible wellness insights. A former student athlete at Columbus State University, Austin leveraged his understanding of health and performance to create 5Strands. The company offers functional health assessments for both people and pets, blending Austin’s expertise in social media marketing, e-commerce, energy medicine, and customer engagement to foster a holistic approach to wellness. His leadership extends to educating individuals and businesses on optimizing health, emphasizing a proactive and inclusive approach to wellness for all family members, including pets. This commitment underscores Austin’s belief in the transformative power of personalized health insights and his influence as a dynamic force in the wellness industry.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger and Austin Collins discuss:

• Frequency-based technology for health insights
• Holistic approach to wellness for humans and pets
• Journey to six figures without outside investment
• Importance of customer education and relationships
• Potential for network marketing expansion

Key Takeaways:

• By analyzing hair samples, 5Strands empowers individuals and pet owners to gain deeper insights into their unique health needs, enabling them to make more informed dietary and lifestyle choices.
• Recognizing the interconnectedness of human and pet health, Five Strands offers comprehensive testing solutions for both people and their furry companions. 
• Rather than seeking external investment, the founders of 5Strands opted to bootstrap the business, forgoing salaries in the early years to prioritize employee compensation and build a strong financial foundation, and this strategic decision allowed the company to maintain control and flexibility, ultimately contributing to its steady and sustainable growth.
• As 5Strands continues to expand, the potential for a network marketing approach has been identified as a promising avenue for further growth. 

"As a pet parent, it's wanting to give your pet a voice and just wanting them to live a longer and happier kind of life because they can't speak. They can't tell you how they feel about the food that you're feeding them or the bed that they're sleeping in.” — Austin Collins

Connect with Austin Collins:  

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-collins-b087a2160/

Instagram Business Handle: instagram.com/5strands_

Link to Gift from Austin Collins:

Get tested today to learn more about proper dietary habits and lifestyle practices for you and your pet!

If you’d like to have yourself, your family and/or your pets tested, you can order your tests using this link: http://www.5strands.com/#badass

*Jennie will receive an affiliate commission with your order. Your order helps to feed hungry children… mine! LOL 

Connect with Jennie:

Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/

Email:  [email protected]

Facebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPL

Facebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniebellinger

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMastery

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Show Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.