Our 5-Year Update: Growth, Healing & What’s Next

Hey there! Miro here (and Amadeus too).

Five years ago, we sat down and filmed a video to share the real reason we started Bestmade. With no script or fancy setup. Just a dad and his son talking about health, struggle, and hope.

We weren’t trying to sell anything. We just wanted to connect. And to say, “Hey, if you’re going through something hard, we get it.”

Well, a lot has happened since then. So, we figured it was time for an update.

Today we’re sharing how Amadeus is doing now, how our little company grew into a global team, and why we’re more committed than ever to helping you live a healthier and more natural life.

Amadeus’ Health Story

If you’ve been with us for a while, you might’ve seen the video we filmed five years ago: me and my son Amadeus, sitting down on a Saturday to talk about why we started this whole thing.

Back then, we shared our family’s story, especially Amadeus’ health journey. When he was a toddler, he had a ton of health challenges: seizures, diet-controlled diabetes, celiac disease... you name it. He was in and out of hospitals, and we were trying everything we could: doctors, specialists, tests, more tests, more meds… But nothing seemed to really help.

There was even a point when we were told he might not walk. That he’d never ride a bike. That he'd basically be limited in how he lived his life.

But we didn’t give up. And we started exploring natural health options: homeopathy, better nutrition, physical therapy, and a whole lot of trial and error. It was a full-on lifestyle shift. And Amadeus, even as a little guy, just kept pushing.

There’s a funny story in the original video about him climbing therapy steps with his face because he was too weak to use his legs. That kind of determination? You can’t teach that.

Fast forward to today: Amadeus is 23 and living abroad. He originally moved to Croatia for school, and ended up staying to build a life there. He’s explored new places, met incredible people, and figured out how to live fully on his own. All while still being part of the company and helping us grow from across the globe.

Honestly, it’s kind of full-circle. The kid who was once too sick to ride a bike is now traveling, biking, working, managing a remote team, and living independently in another country. 

He said something really cool in our latest video:

“I used to be the sick kid. Now I’m just a normal guy doing normal stuff, and that feels really good.”

And that’s the real win. Not just better health, but a whole new sense of self. That’s what natural health is really about: living fully, feeling free, and not being stuck in an identity that doesn’t serve you anymore.

A Global Family: Behind the Scenes of BestMade

It’s kind of wild to think about how far we’ve come. Not just in what we do, but who we get to do it with.

Five years ago, we were four people crammed into a small office, doing it all: packing boxes, answering emails, writing product descriptions, and trying to help people feel better. Now we’re a 25-person team spread out across the globe. And somehow, it all works. Everyone’s here for the same reason: to help people feel better, naturally.

Earlier this year, we even brought a bunch of our remote team together for a meetup. People flew in from Brazil, Canada, Europe, all over. And yeah, it was awkward for like… 90 seconds. Then suddenly, everyone was hugging like they were long-lost cousins. It was amazing. 

And here’s something we’ll never forget: we asked them, “What do you think Bestmade is all about?” And every single person, without us feeding them anything, said the same thing: “We’re here to help people. We want to make people healthier.”

That hit us hard in the best way. Because it means the way we treat our customers, the way we build our products, the way we talk about health, it all comes through. And that means the world to us.

And while the heart of what we do hasn’t changed, just about everything else has. We’ve grown into ten times the space, added new tools to the website (like our remedy picker, which we’ll share more about soon), and built so many new ways to serve you better.

So yeah, we’ve grown. A lot. But we’ve never forgotten why we started: to help people take charge of their health, and to never give up on hope.

Staying True to Our Mission

One thing that hasn’t changed in the last five years (and won’t ever change) is our mission.

From the beginning, we’ve said it loud and clear: We’re not here to replace your doctor. If you’ve got a broken arm or something serious going on, go see a doctor. No question about it. But when it comes to chronic issues or stuff that’s just not getting better, we believe you should have more tools. More options. More ways to take care of yourself and your family.

That’s why we’ve always focused on natural remedies. They’re not a miracle fix, but one part of a bigger picture. For some people, that means starting homeopathic remedies. For others, it’s diet changes, lifestyle shifts, or mindset stuff. It’s all connected.

And during the whole COVID mess, something really interesting happened. People started questioning things more. Looking for alternatives. Wondering, “Is there something else out there that could help?” Suddenly, natural medicine wasn’t just for the “crystal-wearing weirdos” (as we joked in the video); it was something everyone started getting curious about.

That shift made us double down on what we believe in. We’re not here to push products. We’re here to help people. That’s the mission. Always has been.

New Tools: The Remedy Picker & Website Upgrades

One of the things we’re really proud of is how far we’ve come with the tools we offer on our website, especially our Remedy Picker.

Now, if you’ve never used it, here’s the quick version: you tell it what you’re dealing with (like, let’s say you’ve got a cold) and it’ll start asking follow-up questions, just like a real homeopath would.

“Do you have a runny nose? Is the mucus clear or yellow? Are you hot or cold? Any other symptoms?”

It narrows things down to something that actually makes sense for your specific case. Because natural health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are our products.

We also added a better search function to the site, so if you’re looking for something like “menopause” or “headaches,” it’ll help guide you to the product that fits your exact type. You might not know this, but even with something like menopause, there’s not just one experience, so why would there be just one remedy?

And we’re not stopping there. We’re still updating the Remedy Picker to work better on phones (because let’s be honest, most of us are looking this stuff up at 3am on our phones), and we’ve got more improvements coming soon.

At the end of the day, we just want to make things easier and more helpful for you, so you can take better care of your health.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for BestMade

So… what’s next?

Honestly? A lot. We’re not slowing down anytime soon.

We’ve got a bunch of exciting things in the works: new courses to help you understand natural remedies better, more tools to make it easier to choose the right products, and just more ways to support you on your health journey. 

And behind the scenes, we’re shifting a bit too. I’m starting to hand off more of the day-to-day stuff to Amadeus and the team. Not disappearing, don’t worry. Just quietly stepping back to let the younger guys bring in fresh energy, new ideas, and even more connection with you guys.

Everything we’re building, everything we’re updating, every decision we make, it all comes back to that one simple mission: Help people live better, naturally.

And we’re just getting started.

Our Community

Now, we know we’ve mentioned this already, but we really mean it: thank you.

Seriously. None of this would be possible without you.

If you’ve been with us since the early days or you just found us last month, your support, your stories, your trust… it’s what keeps us going.

We’re a family-run business, and you’re part of that family. We’ve grown together. We’ve learned together. And we hope that in some small way, we’ve helped you or your loved ones feel a little better, a little stronger, a little more hopeful.

And if we’ve done that, even just a little, then we’re doing our job.

So from all of us here at BestMade, thank you. Truly.

If you feel like sharing, we’d love to hear your story. What’s helped you? What are you still figuring out? What’s worked, and what hasn’t? Drop us a comment, send an email, or tag us on social. We’re always listening, and we genuinely care.

Here’s to the next 5 years! Let’s keep growing, healing, and living well... together.

For all the details, watch our 5-year update video below:

This is our 5-year update!