Siwat Siengsanaoh is a classic entrepreneur and in today’s episode, Siwat outlines the steps he took to launch the recovery beverage, Recoup Wellness.

Today, Recoup can be found in over 30 stores throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, they have relationships with large distributors, and they have a thriving online business. But it wasn’t always this way. In fact, just five years ago, Recoup Wellness was just a line item in Siwat’s idea journal. An idea led to Siwat purchasing a juicer, which led to formulation, which led to his first sale, and the rest is history.

Some of the lessons we cover are:

1)      The importance of surrounding yourself with people who are doing the things you want to do.

2)      How to seek input from others and pivot when necessary.

3)      The grit, determination, and perseverance required to be an entrepreneur. 

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When you meet Quan Huynh today, you see a business owner, a non-profit executive, a  published author, and an all around smart, thoughtful, and kind person. But it wasn't always this way. The son of Vietnamese immigrants, Quan's childhood was met with racism, the death of a parent, and a loss of faith. He felt lonely and out of place until he found acceptance and a place of belonging within a violet gang, which ultimately led to a high speed chase down the 405 freeway and a life sentence for the murder of a rival gang member. It took over 10 years, but after reading books on the Saints, personal growth, and entrepreneurship, he learned how to take accountability and embrace self love and self acceptance for the first time.      

When you look at Brendan Russo today, you see a super fit guy. He has finished 5 marathons, a 50k (31 miles) ultramarathon, and is a wellness enthusiast!

But it wasn’t always this way. At one point, Brendan was almost 300 lbs, and was playing the role of the fun overweight friend, brother, and son. He felt uncomfortable in his own skin but chose to ignore his discomfort and embrace the role that he had grown accustomed to. This all changed after a visit to the doctor. What ensued is the embodiment of the Take The Next Step mindset.