Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast

Today’s guest is an expert in Functional Medicine, a podcast host, and an entrepreneur! Please welcome to the show Kristin Oja, Founder & CEO of STAT Wellness. Kristin joins host Sarah Tourville to share her holistic approach to functional medicine, challenges of managing a service-based business, and patient experience in healthcare innovation. Learn with Sarah about Kristin’s leap into her passion and how it’s grown over the last few years!

Takeaways:
  • Entrepreneurs should pursue their passions with determination, embracing minimal viable product (MVP) and lean startup methodologies to achieve sustainable growth. 
  • In healthcare and service industries, it is crucial to prioritize customer or patient experience as a fundamental growth strategy, investing in quality service and transparency. 
  • Invest in building a team that shares your vision and passion. Encourage ownership and accountability by recognizing contributions and fostering a culture devoid of ego. 
  • Prepare for inevitable business challenges by developing resilience among your team and maintaining open lines of communication with your clients or patients. 
  • For scalable business models, focus on systematizing operations without compromising on the unique value proposition that sets your business apart. 
  • Engage with entrepreneur networks and communities to gain insights, support, and mentorship critical for navigating the complexities of business leadership.
Quote of the Show:
  • “We’re really putting the health back in healthcare.” - Kristin Oja
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Taking Flight is produced and sponsored by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

Creators & Guests

Host
Sarah Tourville
Sarah Tourville is the CEO and founder of Media Frenzy Global along with being the Communications Co-Board Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and an Advisory Board Member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
Producer
Bekah Chenel

What is Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast?

Embark on a journey of entrepreneurial discovery with Sarah Tourville, the Communications Board Chair of the Atlanta Chapter Entrepreneur's Organization. In this podcast, Sarah engages in heartfelt conversations with guests from EO Atlanta. Guests share their “First Flight Chronicles" and capture the pivotal moments when they took their initial leap, providing listeners with an intimate look into the challenges and triumphs of the startup world. Join us for a bi-weekly dose on Wednesday’s for an inspiring exploration into the essence of entrepreneurship. This show is proudly sponsored by EO Atlanta.