Welcome to the Grit Daily Startup Podcast, where your host, Sebastian Rusk, interviews Gill Valerio. Valerio was passionate about fitness and opened three gyms. When COVID hit and his third gym failed, Valerio pivoted and started his own marketing business, Elevate Marketing Solutions. Valerio has worked with more than 300 health and wellness offices in a span of three years. His business focuses on digital marketing through various channels, as well as an inbound call center which serves as an extension of their clients’ offices. Valerio emphasizes the importance of dedication and believing in oneself, despite failure. He also encourages not letting age or youth be a barrier to starting a business and maintaining determination to reach the end goal. Lastly, Rusk reminds the listeners to stay up to date with the latest startup news and subscribe to the podcast.
Timestamps:
[00:03:08] Successful Digital Marketing Strategies for Health and Wellness Services
[00:09:05] Perseverance and Dedication for Startup Founders
Topics:
- Failing, Pivoting, and Succeeding in Entrepreneurship
- Creative Problem-Solving in Business
- Combining Passions of Fitness and Entrepreneurship
- Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses.
