From Medical School to a Billion Dollar Brand with Dom Iacovone

On this episode of the Strong New York podcast, Kenny Santucci sits down with Dom Iacovone, Co-founder and CEO of Raw Nutrition—one of the fastest-growing brands in the supplement space.  Dom shares his journey from leaving medical school to launching a multi-million-dollar company, opening up about the hard lessons, high stakes, and personal sacrifices along the way. He talks about the challenges of the supplement industry, the power of community, and his game-changing partnership with Gymshark.Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, aspiring founder, or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this episode is packed with real talk and valuable takeaways.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:15 Event Announcement: Strong New York00:39 Welcome to the Podcast00:49 Guest Introduction: Dom Iacovone02:19 Dom's Journey in the Medical Industry03:11 Building a Successful Supplement Brand04:52 The Role of Influencers in Branding06:58 Family and Personal Life13:29 Challenges of Social Media and Parenting20:58 Gym Business Ventures23:37 Finding the Right People in Business26:04 Managing a Large Team26:36 The Role of a CEO27:40 Building a Strong Team28:59 Dealing with Industry Hate29:51 Innovative Business Strategies31:12 Challenges and Inspirations36:06 Brand Identity and Copycats38:50 Scaling and Selling the Business41:00 Future Goals and Reflections51:05 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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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.