X Marks the Spot of the trendy and thriving nutrition go to store, The Spot Nutrition, located in downtown Dubuque at 356 Main Street. From delicious teas and protein coffees to protein donuts, whatever is created Hits the Spot. Plus, any order is ready On the Spot for easy pickup or delivery.
When husband and wife team Alex and Angela Lee were presented with the opportunity to take over the business founder Brittany Tyson had started, they knew this was an opportunity to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test. Tyson had owned the business for three years, befriending the Lees who were regular customers and sharing with them the business side of Herbalife and what it offered to both the entrepreneur and user. Taking over The Spot has been a family venture for the past three years, and the Lees have not had time to look back.
Both Alex and Angela are graduates of the University of Dubuque, where they acquired undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees in business administration and communications respectively. Their degrees are helpful, but their commitment to the community is what really makes their business thrive. Last year they were named one of 365ink Impact Award Winners for their commitment to the community. They have also been honored with other awards, including the Dubuque Main Street Award and Young Professionals of Dubuque Award for best Business.
Alex himself is a part of nine different boards and organizations; they have participated in Dancing with the Stars for the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce and are always looking for ways to give back and connect within the community each day. Angela says, “That is what builds a strong community that works together.”
The Spot Nutrition is exactly what its name states- a nutrition club. Customers can take advantage of all the products sold under the Herbalife brand, which is what the Lees endorse and sell. This brand of products works with distributors who share their product with the public, which is how Alex and Angela got started. Herbalife offers a variety of products helping its customers work to achieve their personal goals, whether it be weight loss, fitness goals, daily health and nutrition, or skin and body care.
Delicious and nutritious drinks are not all the couple offers at The Spot. This club also doubles as a hub for health and wellness to the community. Customers can work with the Lees to create an individualized health plan by creating a wellness profile, completing body composition evaluations with their onsite InBody Scale, and designing meal programs utilizing the Herbalife products they offer. Monthly body transformation challenges are also a highlight of the business. Personal trainer Maria Ruiz is also on site ready to offer her personal training expertise live or virtually to those looking for more individualized attention for their goals. All of these are what makes the Spot Nutrition the neighborhood “go to” for helping individuals in the community lose weight, gain muscle, or simply just create and live a healthier lifestyle.
As part of this wellness opportunity, The Spot Nutrition works to offer the community healthy drink alternatives. The drinks they provide are clean, sugar free energy drinks, high protein shakes, protein coffee, greens drinks, and drinks that boost the immune system. Caffeine free options are available, as well as kid-friendly options, and even drinks pregnant women and those living with diabetes can love! Angela says, “There’s a drink available that’s a healthier choice, no matter where you are at in your health and wellness journey.” The drinks on the menu are meant to give more energy throughout the day, without all the sugar and the inevitable crash at the end of the day. They also work to fit within the meal plans and diets of those looking for something that may be higher protein, low carbs, low sugar, or even sugar free.
A daily menu of drinks can be found in the store or on the business’s Facebook page The Spot. The store is typically open from 5 AM to 5 PM, with curbside pickup all day and free delivery from 7 AM to 11 AM with a two-drink minimum for those within five miles or a three-drink minimum for those over five miles. Alex is the delivery driver, which Angela says makes customers feel safe, receiving their drink from the owner himself. Angela says many customers and businesses in the area take advantage of the delivery service, which has been a great way to network and meet more people in the community.
The Spot Nutrition not only offers the opportunity to come in and enjoy a drink or order one for delivery; it also has a membership program which allows customers to become preferred members and make all the drinks that are made in the store in the comfort of their own home. This membership program includes advantages like an immediate twenty percent discount on all products as well as an opportunity to earn points and increase the discount to forty percent, free shipping on all orders over $150, a $20 credit on the second order, rewards program, and online ordering with no minimum purchase.
Although it was a challenge to come into an existing business and create their own path, the Lees have done just that. The two have worked together to help build relationships within the community and build up their clientele, all while working to create and maintain a balance with their family. Angela says, “There were a lot of challenges, but we stuck it through, and our customers have been with us every step of the way.”
Alex and Angela are not slowing down. They have big plans to continue their mission of promoting health and wellness within the community, as well as recruiting more people to be part of their business opportunity. They are currently in the planning process of offering free workout classes and are hoping to restart their walking group, offering individuals an opportunity to be more physically active without the financial stress. Protein donuts are also going to be making a comeback alongside a new menu item of protein bites. One thing is for sure; The Spot Nutrition is leaving its mark on Main!
The Spot Nutrition is located at 356 Main Street in Dubuque. They can be contacted at 224.566.3934, Thespotnutritiondbq@yahoo.com or visiting their website at TheSpotDubuque.com.
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