We had the good fortune of connecting with Shane Skaar and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shane, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
The birth of Streignth all stems back to a chest condition and surgery I had when I was 15 years old. Growing up being extremely insecure with a victim-mentality, I want to inspire as many people as possible to take control of the cards that are dealt to them and become the best version of themselves. Throughout our brand, we preach “it’s not what happens to you that defines you, but how you respond to it that does. These are the foundations I’ve set since day 1 of starting Streignth back in 2019. Everything successful all starts with the values and principles behind it, and I truly believe we have something special that we will continue to spread and grow for years to come.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Streignth is so much more than just its clothes- it’s what the clothes emobody. My brand is about becoming the best version of yourself on a daily basis- physically, mentally, and spiritually. We’ve been very fortunate to gain a lot of growth within the past 5 months especially, and it’s because of consistently showing up everyday and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish so far, but I’m even more excited for the immense potential the Streignth Team and I have. We’ve been able to add some bigger names on the team recently who completely embody the Streignth mentality, and I’m so thankful to be able to work with and communicate with these individuals on a daily basis. Meeting and collaborating with people who all want to get better and make a difference makes Streignth the dream job for me. I’ll never take this opportunity and platform we have created for granted.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m currently in La Crosse Wisconsin- been here for the past four years and have loved it. If my best friend was visiting the area, I’d take them to a few hot spots; the bluffs, riverside park, District 901 gym, and most likely finish it off with a night downtown lax. It’s a small, yet beautiful city.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Darian Doan, my best friend. He’s starting a supplement brand very soon that I’ll be collaborating my clothing brand with, and we will be a dynamic duo in the fitness industry is the plan. I appreciate everything he does as both a friend and to help grow Streignth into what it is today.

Website: streignth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shane_skaar/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCww1jW2PLaWhzw6tK3cd79g

Image Credits
Pictures taken by Kevin Kustief

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