The Strong New York Podcast From Medical School to a Billion Dollar Brand with Dom Iacovone
Aug 13, 2025
Dom Iacovone, Co-founder and CEO of Raw Nutrition, shares his remarkable journey from medical school to a thriving supplement brand. He discusses the trials of the industry, the power of community support, and innovative marketing strategies. Dom reveals how strategic partnerships, like his collaboration with Gymshark, have propelled his brand, while emphasizing the importance of authenticity in entrepreneurship. He also reflects on the balance between personal life and business, and the necessity of building a strong, resilient team.
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Lead By Serving Your Team
- As CEO, focus on removing obstacles and giving teams the tools to succeed; lead selflessly rather than by ego.
- Build a culture by serving the company and developing people, not by asserting authority.
Internal Promotions And Second Chances
- Dom promoted people internally and rescued talented staff displaced after PE rollups, turning janitors into COOs and warehouse kids into executives.
- He prioritized people who grew with the company over hiring distant corporate consultants.
Compete With Data, Not Noise
- Dom focuses on product and community innovation outside sports nutrition norms rather than obsessing over competitors.
- He tracks data weekly and ignores brand noise, letting internal progress guide decisions.