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<p><img alt="Image blog Momenteo" class="aligncenter size-full" src="http://blogmanagement.momenteo.com/Content/blog-img/20231128140111291Photo-Chlo%C3%A9-Brassard.png" /></p> <p><em>Entrepreneur Profile - Meet inspiring people who have chosen to make a living from being self-employed. Discover their story and unique way of life through a very human perspective. This month, we meet Chlo&eacute; Brassard, who is a nutritionist-dietician.</em></p> <p></p> <h3>1-Tell us about yourself</h3> <p>My name is Chlo&eacute; Brassard; I am a nutritionist-dietician and owner of Chlo&eacute; Brassard Nutrition, located in the Lanaudi&egrave;re region.</p> <p></p> <h3>2-Where does your interest in nutrition come from?</h3> <p>The science of nutrition is constantly evolving. The quantity of information regarding food and nutrition online and in the public sphere is impressive! It was important for me to improve my knowledge and guide people through all this. Everybody eats, but everyone does it differently, according to their needs and objectives. Therefore, the field of nutrition is very individualized and varies a lot from someone to another. From eating disorders to children and chronic illnesses, no day is the same.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3>3-How did you become self-employed?</h3> <p>On an impulse! I love the flexibility of working for myself. It allows me to guide my clients at my own rhythm and according to my values and with my clinical judgment.</p> <p></p> <h3>4-What is the most challenging part of self-employment?</h3> <p>Time management! Whether it is to take the time to manage schedules, answer emails, plan the future, evaluate which projects are the most relevant to develop the clinic, guide our clients more efficiently, or simply find some time to rest.</p> <p></p> <h3>5-Tell us about your work routine.</h3> <p>When we are a nutritionist, no day is the same. It is one of the beauties of my work. Generally, I start my day by managing emails and appointments; then, I prepare to meet some clients or patients (it is my favorite part!) The other projects of my day will depend on the moment, whether it is blog articles, preparing conferences, writing file notes, or accounting.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3>6-What are the online tools you could not live without?</h3> <p>My must tools are the Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Drive, and Meet), Momenteo, and Canva. I constantly use Google Calendar to plan my meetings with my clients, plan my personal appointments, and better manage my time.</p> <p>Momenteo allows me to manage my business finances better and helps me project myself to the future regarding my financial projects. It is also with this tool that I can easily manage my invoicing.&nbsp;</p> <p>For its part, Canva helps me create tools to guide my clients better and create content for social media.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3>7-How did you learn about Momenteo, and how long have you been using it?</h3> <p>It is a psychoeducator colleague who owns a clinic who introduced me to Momenteo and recommended it heartily. I have been using it for more than six months now, and I could not work without it!</p> <p></p> <h3>8-What makes Momenteo different from other accounting tools?</h3> <p>The interface is easy to use and browse, especially when we are a self-employed worker. Before I decided to go with Momenteo, I explored several options; however, Momenteo looked like the most logical option and the easiest way to start. Sending and customizing invoices are a must. I also like the option of connecting my Stripe account, which allows me to receive payments online easily and safely.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3>9-How did you find your first customers?</h3> <p>With the help of Google Maps (!) and word of mouth. Because of the polyvalence of clinical nutritionists in Quebec, we are able to guide many types of very different clienteles. Needs are plentiful.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3>10-What are your tips for someone who wants to meet a nutritionist?</h3> <p>There are many preconceived notions about what a nutritionist-dietitian can do, whether it is in the public or private health network. I often recommend people to visit the website of the order of <a href="https://www.dietitians.ca/">Dieticians of Canada</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>When we meet a health professional, it is important to feel comfortable and to connect with them. Several nutritionists provide a discovery call where it is possible to verify if your specific needs can be met and if the proposed approach suits you.</p> <p>Finally, just do it! Many clients told me that they were scared to be grounded or to be put on a diet when entering my office for the first time. The good news: it is not how it works! Meeting a healthcare professional should not be stressful or guilt-creating.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <h3>11-Why are you proud of being an entrepreneur?</h3> <p>It is an important challenge to become an entrepreneur; there are a lot of uncertainties. Ultimately, when we guide people to reach their goals, it gives sense to everything we do.&nbsp;</p> <p>As I often say, my goal is not to sell appointments. My objective is to guide my clients through their journey, whatever the reason for seeing me. Supporting a client through a better relationship with food, guiding a family regarding their newborn&rsquo;s allergies, and optimizing how someone lives with a chronic illness is what allows us to continue what we do, even when we are an entrepreneur.</p> <p></p> <h3>12-Do you have any big plans for 2024?</h3> <p>Although I cannot say much about it, our clinic should increase in 2024! To be followed!</p> <p></p> <h3>13-How can we contact you?</h3> <p>It is possible to contact me directly on my website: <a href="https://www.chloebrassardnutrition.com/" target="_blank">https://www.chloebrassardnutrition.com</a></p> <p>If you want to book an appointment: <a href="https://www.chloebrassardnutrition.com/rendez-vous" target="_blank">https://www.chloebrassardnutrition.com/rendez-vous</a></p> <p>It is also possible to contact me by email: info@chloebrassardnutrition.com</p> <p><br /> &nbsp;</p>