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
