David Ingalls is the CEO and one of the founders of Zing bars which makes nutrition bars without allergy-aggravating gluten, wheat or soy protein. David received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and graduated from Bastyr University with a Masters in Nutrition. He has a private practice at the Seattle Healing Arts Center has been practicing as a registered dietitian since 2005.
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In this interview, David answers the following questions:
- 1:00 – What was your inspiration for starting Zing Bars?
- 3:25 – How did Zing Bars evolve into a retail product?
- 5:14 – How much research did you do before starting the business?
- 7:20 – What are some of key business skills that students should work on now that will help to create a successful practice or business?
- 9:50 – How has hands on experience prepared you for your private practice?
- 12:15 – Why are vision and passion so important for driving the direction of Zing Bars?
- 14:00 – Did you feel pressure to make Zing Bars look, feel and taste like the other nutrition/energy bars on the market?
- 15:40 – How did the David and his team decide to call the company Zing Bars?
- 19:00 – How do you deal with the perceived conflict between helping people AND running a profitable business?
- 24:40 – How can students get the most out of their time in school to set the stage for success once they graduate?
- 27:18 – What’s the best way to get in touch with you for questions?