Driving the Business: Beauty Brands & Entrepreneurship

Ep 010 - A Discussion on the Hustle & Grind of Entrepreneurship with Transient Intellect Jason

Sep 6, 2018

Surround yourself with smart, ambitious people. The team that helps me produce this show - the transient intellects - are a talented group of people that truly embody driving the business. While working through a technical challenge my audio engineer, Jason, and I get into a thoughtful conversation about the hustle and...

Ep 009 - Facing Disappointing Nos & Cosmoprof 2018 Review

Aug 21, 2018

After watching a young man's response to a disappointing professional set back I'm reminded how important perspective is in life. I share a hard no I received in my career and what my response was after the initial shock and disappointment. Check out the video from Zakeel Gordon on LinkedIn - here - to see for yourself...

Ep 008 - Instagram's IGTV & How Email Marketing Can Change Your Beauty Business

Jul 16, 2018

I'm baaaack and excited to be back in front of the mic and sharing with you. In this episode I share whats been happening with me the last few weeks...and its happens to EVERY entrepreneur. I then highlight one of Instagram newest launches with IGTV and what it means for consumers and advertisers. Finally we dive deep...

Ep 007 - Karonda Cook: Is Your Beauty Brand Ready for Retail Distribution

Jun 13, 2018

Y'all this episode is pure FIRE. I'm bringing you the inside track on what retail buyers are looking for when assessing new brands. Karonda Cook is the former Director of Merchandising for Sally Beauty who successfully grew her beauty categories double digit while sitting in the driver's seat. She is teaching a...

Ep 006 - Industry Shows & Why Every Entrepreneur MUST Have a Tribe of Advisers

Jun 7, 2018

Today's episode is more of a rant that the typical structure of other episodes. I tackle upcoming industry shows you should attend and why. Then I deep dive into why EVERY entrepreneur should have a tribe of advisers and how you can build yours without having Oprah on speed dial. Get ready because this episode could...