Jennylyn Mercado: The mom-preneur

MANILA, Philippines – Jennylyn Mercado expanded her horizon when she entered the world of business.

It was December last year when Jennylyn started putting up her salon and spa business which she named “Fit & Form.” It opened last June and is located in Kamuning, Quezon City.

“Originally hindi siya ganito, e, fitness center siya. ‘Yong first idea namin fitness center,” she said about her business. “Naiba na lang siya kasi naisip namin baka hindi pa mag-work, kasi ‘yong location namin baka di mapuntahan, parking hindi masyadong madami.”

“So naisip namin para one-stop shop, girlie stuff ganyan na puwede mag-nails, spa, massage na nasa isang lugar lang,” she added.

Despite her busy schedule, Jennylyn tries her best to be hands on in monitoring the development in her establishment. She even had to hire a different contractor after she was not satisfied with the first layout.

“Another gastos pero, sige na, para matapos na,” she relates, laughing. “Kasi ayaw ko naman mag-settle na lang ng gano’n, e, kasi hindi maganda, hindi ka happy tapos sige lang? Sayang naman. Gusto namin lahat ng area puwede sila mag-picture, relax, ‘yong colors maganda, pati lighting maganda.”

The Kapuso actress admits she doesn’t know anything about putting up a business, yet this didn’t stop her from giving it a shot.

“Pinasok ko lang siya for my future, kung anuman ang mangyari sa showbiz. Mayro’n lang akong ibang pinagkakatiwalaan na tao na nagha-handle nito,” she explained. “Lagi akong nagri-risk, kasi kapag hindi mo sinubukan tapos hindi mo naranasan, panghihinayangan mo siya.”

Aside from her salon and spa business, Jennylyn also has a franchise of Elorde Quantum Fitness Gym, and now preparing for her coffee shop business.