We were lucky to catch up with Hector Vela recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hector , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?
Service to many leads to greatness! This is something we live by. Our mission is to help and encourage others live a healthy and active lifestyle. We enjoy meeting new people and believe everyone deserves this opportunity. Today, so many people don’t know how bad they feel until they start feeling great! Through good nutrition, exercise and a positive, strong mindset we are able to make the changes necessary for the better of a new person. We have witness results like weight loss, weight gain, more confidence, stress relief, overcoming depression and many more. As a former bartender I’ve personally dealt with alcoholism and depression through some tough times in life. I worked in a toxic environment which led me to a number of bad decisions with some hardcore consequences. Because of those experiences I became passionate in offering a safe place for our community and online. A place where there’s no shame or guilt however, hard work and dedication are required if you want to level up in life. I want to see everyone grow in all aspects of life. Mind, body and soul. Every small win counts and that’s what keeps me going!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am a former bartender. I was overweight living a life with no direction making great money but living recklessly. I did this for 7 years! Hitting rock bottom not once, twice but three times! I always new I wanted to be a business owner but didn’t really know how! I came across a business opportunity on Craigslist. This opportunity was an offer to become a wellness coach which felt right since I’ve played sports all my life and consider myself a leader to some extent. Through this opportunity not only did I find a business but I found some of my greatest friends today. I jumped on a program which included supplements, workouts and community. At first I was super skeptical because everyone was extremely nice and genuinely wanted to see you win. Coming from the bar I was used to seeing the opposite. I quickly drop 27lbs, got my abs and confidence back! That spark a light in me. Today, I’ve apply the same systems back in my community. What makes us unique is we genuinely care for others. Our office is a nutrition shop where you can find and purchase healthy smoothies and energy drinks. As an incentive we offer community workouts for all levels! We are proud of the community we’ve built throughout the years. A diverse community full of joy and eager to change for the better. Growing up I was blessed by my parents and never missed a meal. However, I was never educated on the importance of good nutrition. My parents did the best they could. I don’t blame them. Today I get an opportunity to educate others on nutrition and how to break off from generational chains like sicknesses, negative self talk and poor habits. The first step is making a decision!
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
Personal development has changed my life! This is an amazing way to level up. Personal development is the process of enhancing one’s awareness, identity, talents, potential, skills, and aspirations in numerous areas of life. Before jumping into business I never knew personal development existed. Some of my virtual mentors in that area are Jim Rohn, Ed Mylett and Eric Worre. The best way to tap into their content is through YouTube university! I invest plenty of time learning on YouTube. As a fitness coach I like to share my morning routine. This includes doing fast pace cardio on the treadmill, on incline and reading for 30 minutes. It’s a game changer. Rember, leaders read!
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
Business is not only about money and material things. As a bartender I was “living the life”. Unfortunately I carried that same poor mindset into my business for years. I would put money before relationships. This was a mistake! I wasn’t taking advantage of anyone or being shady however, I saw everyone with a dollar sign. My leadership skills where not the best. I would bring people down for not working hard instead of building them up and loving them where they where. With the years I discover the power in building relationships and focused on what I could control. Without people and my team there’s no business. That require me to work on myself and lead from a place of love with clarity. Yes, sometimes is tough love but I expect that from someone who wants the best for me as well. The best gift we can give others is becoming the best version of ourselves. The best gift you can give a business person is a referral. 
Contact Info:
- Website: https://form.jotform.com/223607099914160?fbclid=IwAR26-G3UQF8IwLRwC0SehM06-9T9W7dta1UGN-Qoh2aUOTpY2CeKUJ2t2JU
- Instagram: Hectorvela100
- Other: Business IG- @mvpmesquite