102. (PART 1) GLP-1s: The Good, The Bad, The Myth's... with Jenny Haiar

This episode dives into the merger of CPM and CSU fitness centers, along with a new partnership between CPM and Jenny Haiar's business, Ivy and Company, a health and wellness provider. This collaboration aims to address health comprehensively by merging fitness and wellness services. The discussion ranges from industry insights to myths surrounding GLP-1 medications, with an emphasis on growth, partnership, and a holistic approach to health.

1. Origins and Inspiration

• Question: Can you take us back to when you first started IV & Company? What inspired you to start, and how did it all begin?
• Insight: Learn about Jenny’s initial inspiration for IV & Company and the key moments that led her to this unique career path.

2. Transition from Nurse to IV Company

• Question: What motivated you to transition from the hospital setting to a more innovative, entrepreneurial healthcare environment?
• Insight: Discuss the motivators behind Jenny’s move from traditional nursing to the wellness-focused world of IV therapy.

3. Lessons Learned

• Question: What are some of the biggest lessons you learned from starting your first business? How did these shape your journey in building your brand?
• Insight: Valuable insights into the hurdles and learning moments that Jenny faced, offering listeners real-life takeaways.

4. Scaling and Expansion

• Question: As an early adopter of IV therapy, what challenges and opportunities did you encounter as you expanded?
• Insight: Jenny shares the highs and lows of scaling a new service in the healthcare space and her strategies for growth.

5. Community Building

• Question: How did you approach building a community around your brand, and what advice would you offer others looking to foster a supportive environment?
• Insight: Jenny’s approach to cultivating a community of trust and support and advice for those aiming to build their own community.

6. Addressing Misconceptions

• Question: What do you believe is the biggest misconception about IV therapy?
• Insight: Jenny debunks common myths about IV therapy, providing clarity on its true benefits and applications.

7. GLP-1s and Wellness

• Question: Could you share your perspective on GLP-1s? How do they help, and who might benefit from them? What’s behind the controversy?
• Insight: Jenny’s professional insights into GLP-1s, their uses, benefits, and why they’re a hot topic in wellness.

8. Industry Trends

• Question: How has the IV therapy industry evolved since you began? What trends can we look forward to over the next 1-5 years?
• Insight: Jenny forecasts exciting developments in IV therapy and wellness, sharing what’s next for the industry.

9. Personal Wellness as an Entrepreneur

• Question: Balancing a business in the medical industry is demanding—how do you prioritize your health and wellness?
• Insight: Jenny discusses her personal wellness routines and how she avoids burnout.

10. Personal and Professional Fears

• Question: What are some of your personal and professional fears, and how do you manage them?
• Insight: A deeper dive into Jenny’s challenges and how she navigates them.

11. Future Vision