In this conversation, Joe Welstead, founder of DrinkOSHUN, shares his journey from professional swimmer to successful entrepreneur in the supplement and electrolyte industry. He reflects on the challenges he faced early in life, the lessons learned from building his previous venture, Motion Nutrition, and how he applied those insights to create a unique, health-focused approach to electrolytes with OSHUN. Joe dives into the role of mentorship, community building, and launching a profitable business from day one. He emphasizes how quality supplements and a clear health mission can fuel long-term business growth, proving that in entrepreneurship, a focus on consumer well-being beats hype-driven marketing.

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Takeaways

• Early rejection fueled Joe’s determination and resilience.
• Transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur brought unique challenges.
• Deep research into nutrition shaped Joe’s first steps in entrepreneurship.
• Motion Nutrition was founded to fill a gap in the supplement market with clean, high-quality products.
• OSHUN launched with a focus on everyday health benefits of electrolytes, not just performance.
• Community engagement began before the product launch to validate market demand.
• Mentorship played a pivotal role in Joe’s entrepreneurial growth.
• Being profitable from day one allows OSHUN to control its business direction.
• Product quality is more important than marketing gimmicks for long-term business growth.
• Building a network through genuine relationships creates lasting success in entrepreneurship.

Chapters
00:00 From Swimmer to Entrepreneur: The Journey Begins
13:56 Building Motion Nutrition: The Rise of a Supplement Brand
26:33 Product Focus: The Power of One with OSHUN
29:18 Community Engagement Before Launching OSHUN
33:02 The Importance of Early Feedback in Entrepreneurship
34:30 Leveraging Athletic Experience in Business Growth
37:32 Building a Strong Network for Mentorship
40:24 Profitability from Day One: OSHUN’s New Approach to Supplements
43:11 Creating a Sustainable Business Model in the Health Industry
46:14 PodClose.mp4