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 Message
00:15 Event Announcement: Strong New York
00:39 Welcome to the Podcast
00:49 Guest Introduction: Dom Iacovone
02:19 Dom's Journey in the Medical Industry
03:11 Building a Successful Supplement Brand
04:52 The Role of Influencers in Branding
06:58 Family and Personal Life
13:29 Challenges of Social Media and Parenting
20:58 Gym Business Ventures
23:37 Finding the Right People in Business
26:04 Managing a Large Team
26:36 The Role of a CEO
27:40 Building a Strong Team
28:59 Dealing with Industry Hate
29:51 Innovative Business Strategies
31:12 Challenges and Inspirations
36:06 Brand Identity and Copycats
38:50 Scaling and Selling the Business
41:00 Future Goals and Reflections
51:05 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
