Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephen Zieminski.
Hi Stephen, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Fitness and nutrition have been part of my life. My father introduced me to running at an early age. Growing up, that meant more 5k road races than I can remember and weekends at the track. That led me to attend the University of Florida, where I ran on the cross country and track teams, ultimately becoming a two-time All American for The Gators. After college, I moved to New York City and got a job at a big bank, reaching my goal of working on Wall Street. It was while I was working for an investment bank when the idea for Naked Nutrition was born. Supplements should be simple, healthy and effective. Most of the supplements on the market were using long lists of ingredients that offered little nutritional value. I envisioned products that would be made from the best ingredients and as few of them as possible. Naked Nutrition launched in 2014 with five single-ingredient supplements and has grown to offer over 35 products.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Everything can be running smoothly for weeks at a time and then all of a sudden blow-up. My motivation is growth, so I focus my attention where it’s needed most at that moment. The past year for example brought numerous new challenges along with a substantial increase in sales. Naked Nutrition’s product development is all about sourcing the best ingredients. Prior to COVID, we sourced by meeting farmers and businesses in person. Now I have to be more creative in how we find and vet the best vendors for the brand.
As you know, we’re big fans of Naked Nutrition. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Naked nutrition’s product development process starts with looking at the nutritional supplement space and pinpointing products that can be improved through either better ingredients, fewer ingredients, and sometimes both. We strip away all of the marketing and gimmicks that many companies use today. We sell products with only the purest ingredients. At Naked Nutrition, we strive to help you meet your nutrition and fitness goals by being transparent about what we sell. That way, you know exactly what’s going into your body, and what’s more important than that?
From Grass-Fed Whey Protein to Pea Protein Powder to Organic Brown Rice Protein Powder, Naked Nutrition provides the purest supplements. Our proteins are loaded with essential amino acids and no artificial sweeteners or colors. Our commitment to offering the best protein powders and supplements extends to all our products, including Powdered Peanut Butter, Casein Protein, Creatine Monohydrate and more. No additives means your body gets more of what it needs and not what big agribusinesses use to pad their bottom line. Naked nutrition’s goal has always been to be a nutrition company with nothing to hide.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
In my mind, the most important skill and mindset to have as a business owner is one of a problem solver. Regardless of how many competent and highly skilled people you work with, there are always going to problems that require your attention. Tackling problems effectively and efficiently is the #1 indicator of a successful business in my opinion.
Pricing:
- Naked Pea (5 lb) $54.99
- Naked PB (2 lb) $18.99
- Naked Whey (5 lb) $89.99
- Naked Greens $29.99
- Naked Collagen $41.99
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Naked Shake (Vegan), $39.99
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nakednutrition.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakednutrition/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nkdnutritioninc
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8bDK0jnfeORjQBWTz8bew
- Other: https://www.amazon.com/nakednutrition
