Hedge Funds to Health Coach: Jenn Trepeck from Salad With a Side of Fries

Building a side hustle while working a full time job can be difficult, but this week's guest was able to turn that side hustle into her now full time job after years of work. Jenn Trepeck joins us this week to talk about her transition from working in hedge funds into creating her business, Better Life Now LLC, and her podcast, Salad With a Side of Fries. Jenn talks about how she utilizes her podcast, Salad With a Side of Fries, to help promote her health coaching business and how she helps her clients live happy, healthy lives. Jenn teaches her listeners how to make healthful decisions in their everyday lives (yes, even when we eat out). Jenn and Traci talk a little about their new business which they are co-founders of, and why Jenn decided to take that leap. Tune in to learn more from today’s expert. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [6:43] Jenn shares her background prior to starting Better Life Now LLC.
• [8:23] How did Jenn transition from working in hedge funds to health coaching? 
• [10:39] How did Jenn turn her side hustle into a full time job?
• [12:38] Where did the catchy name, Salad With a Side of Fries, come from?
• [14:06] Jenn shares how the podcast is structured, including expert guests.  
• [15:07] How do you monetize a podcast?
• [16:43] How many employees work at Salad With a Side of Fries?
• [17:25] Is Jenn certified with a nutrition certification or how does she provide the information she shares?
• [19:30] How can you make restaurants and take out fit into your health goals?
• [22:30] How do you understand what’s in the food when you choose to eat out? 
• [26:20] Why did Jenn decide to be a co-founder of an industry trade organization?
• [29:43] What should you think about when getting into a business partnership?
• [32:03] How can people get in contact with Jenn?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Protein and fiber at every meal makes removing fat no big deal. It is 100% possible to get these things into a meal even when you are eating out. 
• Jenn offers an affordable and info-packed membership that includes a weekly recipe, a monthly curated article or study to dive into topics not covered in-depth on the show, discounts from Jenn and her partners, and a one on one quarterly live session to help keep you on track and meet your health goals while enjoying your life. That’s a steal! 
• Getting into a business partnership is not something that you want to jump right into. You want to feel like you have a good relationship with the person that you’re going to be working, ensure that they have the same mission, values, and work ethic as you.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Salad With a Side of Fries Website

Salad With a Side of Fries Podcast

Better Life Now Website

Ask Brien Radio Show

Podcast Professionals Association

BIO

“My passion for nutrition and helping others stems from “kicking my food issues” with my own weight management saga.

I believe that the greatest accountability is paying it forward! That’s why I teach the nutrition education we are all supposed to know but no one ever taught us, along with the science behind food, fitness, and health.

After I graduated from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, I founded Better Life Now LLC while working full-time in hedge funds. In 2019 I took my practice from side-hustle to full-time self-employment and launched my podcast, Salad With a Side of Fries. On the show, we offer science-based tips and tricks for how to achieve wellness and weight loss for real life - because who wants a life without fries or dessert?!

Due to my decade-long experience of working with clients, I have gained insight into the health and food industry and the how-tos of building a business. On the subject of business, I can help you by teaching critical pieces every entrepreneur should know, how to make your side-hustle into your full-time job, ways to sustainably achieve success without burning out, contemporary networking, and how to prioritize wellness while pursuing your projects.