Dr. Jason Wersland: The Origins and Impact of Theragun, The Importance of Recovery, Creating a Unique Brand & a Positive Community

Dr. Jason Wersland: The Origins and Impact of Theragun, The Importance of Recovery, Creating a Unique Brand & a Positive Community

In this episode of the Strong as F#CK Podcast, host Kenny Santucci welcomes Dr. Jason Werslans, the founder of Therabody, to discuss their incredible journey from the inception of the Theragun to its current status as a global brand.

Kenny and Dr. Jason delve into the personal sacrifices and passion behind building a successful business, the importance of fostering genuine connections at events like Strong New York, and the impact of Therabody's products on people's lives. Dr. Jason shares his experiences with the challenges and triumphs of staying true to his mission of improving lives through wellness innovations. Tune in for a profound conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the science behind recovery and wellness.

Dr. Jason Wersland is the inventor of Theragun and Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Therabody. Actively involved in the company’s research and development process, Dr. Jason has been instrumental in driving the progression of Theragun through 6 generations and in developing the brand’s full ecosystem of award-winning products, content and services. Therabody finished 2023 having launched 10 new products and earning 34 awards including Fast Company 2023 World Changing Ideas, TIME 2023 Best Inventions, Popular Science Best of What's New Awards 2023, and more.

00:00 Introduction and Season Two Kickoff
00:51 Special Guest Introduction: Dr. Jason
01:53 Feedback on Strong New York Event
04:49 Theragun and Beyond: Dr. Jason's Journey
11:47 Building a Successful Brand
15:25 The Importance of Relaxation and Recovery
19:29 Creating a Community and Event Reflections
32:09 Genuine Passion and Generosity
32:44 Creating a Unique Brand Experience
34:10 Challenges of Scaling a Business
34:59 The Power of Personal Interaction
36:47 Early Days and Breakthrough Moments
40:53 Dealing with Copycats and Competition
43:03 Inspiring Passion in Employees
47:59 Balancing Family and Business
51:37 Emotional Resilience and Neutral Thinking
55:07 Exploring Psychedelics for Healing
01:02:09 The Importance of Research and Innovation
01:04:31 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift. The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life. Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as fuck buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space. With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications. Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life. You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.