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    Money Matters:The Business of Bodywork and Independent Health Educators

    en-usMay 29, 2019
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    About this Episode

    Today the ladies share another conversation about business and entrepreneurship in the field of Wellness, Bodywork, and fitness. This time a closer look at what these types of jobs may look like.  The differences between being an independent contractor and owning your own facility.  There are definitely pros and cons to both styles of business and it will really depend on your stage of life and what level of time and money you are able to commit to its growth. We’ve just scraped the surface on this topic.

    What does money look like for you? What is your enough? How are these fields changing? Fitness and health based business are growing and thriving. More and more people are seeking to be proactive in their health, fitness, stress reduction because our lifestyles are requiring it more and more. 


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