Podcasts about curlmix

Is it STILL January? On today's show: Mandi and Chris are at the Brown Table talking about his new move to SF, how he navigated dating after divorce (babe!) and we quickly cover the stock market tumble for tech giants and how bird flu is decimating our wallets. Then...we're joined by the curl queen herself, Kim Lewis, the founder of CurlMix, to share an insider's POV on the retail rollercoaster: With big retailers like Target rolling back their DEI initiatives, Kim's keeping it real about the impact on Black-owned brands. Will boycotting work? What's the bigger picture here? How can we best support the brands we love without feeding into companies that don't love us? How can new entrepreneurs stay motivated when funding is drying up and Voldemort is bullying corporations into dropping commitments to diversity?--Send us your questions if you want to be featured on the show! @brownambitionpodcast on IGor email us brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it STILL January?  On today's show:  Mandi and Chris are at the Brown Table talking about his new move to SF, how he navigated dating after divorce (babe!) and we quickly cover the stock market tumble for tech giants and how bird flu is decimating our wallets.  Then...we're joined by the curl queen herself, Kim Lewis, the founder of CurlMix, to share an insider's POV on the retail rollercoaster: With big retailers like Target rolling back their DEI initiatives, Kim's keeping it real about the impact on Black-owned brands. Will boycotting work? What's the bigger picture here? How can we best support the brands we love without feeding into companies that don't love us?   How can new entrepreneurs stay motivated when funding is drying up and Voldemort is bullying corporations into dropping commitments to diversity? -- Send us your questions if you want to be featured on the show!  @brownambitionpodcast on IG or email us brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.  Don't forget to follow us on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're discussing the inspiring journey of Kim Lewis, CEO of CurlMix, as she shares her experiences and insights on building a successful business and challenging societal norms.  The conversation highlights the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, her experience with Shark Tank, fundraising insights and how her relationship with money has changed throughout her entrepreneurial journey. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to challenge the status quo and build a life of purpose and impact.We explore her early entrepreneurial aspirations, the dynamics of working with a partner, and the importance of open and honest communication. Kim opens up about her time in the traditional workforce and how those experiences ultimately led her to pursue entrepreneurship. She shares her experiences with $100k in credit card debt and the lessons she learned from it. The conversation also highlights the importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurs and explores alternative funding strategies, particularly Kim's successful utilization of crowdfunding to fuel CurlMix's expansion.We challenge traditional notions of work-life balance and discuss the importance of prioritizing experiences that nourish the soul. Kim shares her evolving relationship with money and success, emphasizing the need to focus on purpose and impact rather than solely chasing numbers. This episode is packed with Kim's vibrant personality and wisdom, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and people seeking a more fulfilling life.To learn more about Kim, visit her website, listen to her More Rounds podcast, or follow her on Instagram.Visit the Curlmix website to learn more about their products and mission.   Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

This week our financial besties are joined by Kim Lewis.Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC's Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. Less than six months later, Kim's talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M, multiplied CurlMix' sales into the millions, and grew the CurlMix team to 30+ full-time staff…all while raising two small children.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week our financial besties are joined by Kim Lewis.Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC's Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. Less than six months later, Kim's talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M, multiplied CurlMix' sales into the millions, and grew the CurlMix team to 30+ full-time staff…all while raising two small children.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with Kimberly Lewis, the CEO of Curlmix and 4C Only, who shares a valuable lesson on the significance of prioritizing self-care and joy in life, even amidst business success and responsibilities. Kimberly recounted her personal journey of realizing that she had sacrificed her joy, peace, and happiness in pursuit of business goals and financial success. Despite reaching significant revenue milestones, she found herself lacking personal satisfaction and fulfillment. Guest Spotlight: Kim Lewis is not your average CEO. Her journey began with a setback, but through unwavering determination and a relentless work ethic, she transformed challenges into triumphs. As the mastermind behind CurlMix, Kim disrupted the beauty market with a revolutionary concept, offering DIY boxes for curly hair. After strategic experimentation and research, she pivoted CurlMix to focus on their hero product - Flaxseed Gel, creating the first 4-step Wash and Go System to empower individuals to master their curls in just 21 days.   How to Connect with Kim: INVEST in Curlmix! Follow Kimberly on Instagram Learn more about Kim  

CurlMix founder Kim Lewis is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, the award-winning hair care brand with a really smart tag line: master your curls in 21 days. Kim's landed SO much press—her brand has been featured everywhere from Forbes and Entrepreneur Mag to Refinery 21 and Vanity Fair, and a lot of this she actually managed to secure without the help of a publicist (she tells us how in the interview!). The business has hit over eight figures in revenue, and raised $4.5M+ in equity crowdfunding from their community. It wasn't always this smash-success, though, CurlMix is actually Kim's third swing at entrepreneurship.  Listen to the interview for the full story. Links Join our retail bootcamp: https://bestie.femalefounderworld.com/retail-bootcamp Join the group chat for Business Besties: https://app.geneva.com/invite/0b2faef0-d78b-4a44-a6cd-e8ed794eb887   Invest in CurlMix here: https://wefunder.com/curlmix  Get the Female Founder World newsletter https://femalefounderworld.beehiiv.com Become a Business Bestie subscriber: femalefounderworld.com/subscriber Get our quick case studies on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy Check out Kim's business: curlmix.com 

In this episode, Kim Lewis, the founder of Curlmix, shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a successful entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank and Oprah's favorite things. Kim reflects on her high school days spent in extracurriculars and honors programs, showcasing her strong work ethic from a young age. Tune in to learn more about Kim's inspiring story and the lessons she has to offer for aspiring entrepreneurs.Contact InfoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimlewisceo?igsh=dXhlMDFhc3JtM3oxSONW Resources:Signup for PodProMax: https://podpromax.com/Signup for my new pocdasting course:https://schoolsovernowwhat.thinkific.com/courses/podcast-secrets-revealed-the-courseDownload my ebook "Podcast Secrets Revealed":https://shawnanthony.lpages.co/podcast-secrets-revealed-ebook/Support SONW with Patreon and get exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/schoolsovernowwhatJoin the SONW Academy for 1-1 Coaching from Shawn:https://www.schoolsovernowwhat.com/academyAbout School's Over...Now What?Join Shawn Anthony as he talks to fearless business leaders who've shattered conventional wisdom to achieve massive success. In each weekly episode, our guests share jaw-dropping stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Most importantly, they've answered the question we've all asked “School's Over…Now What?” Get inspired and access cutting-edge strategies that'll transform your business and life. New episodes every Friday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.Contact InfoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnranthony_/Website: https://www.schoolsovernowwhat.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwYX2OncZFiq6Vv8EYKceA/Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnranthony_Press/Interview Requests: fenton@schoolsovernowwhat.com

In today's episode, we're diving into the inspiring journey of Kimberly Lewis, the genius behind Curlmix, a wildly successful hair product company.Picture this: Over the span of 10 years, Lewis hustled her way to snagging over $10 million from investors to supercharge her business. From scoring a small $25K angel investment to nailing a whopping $4.5 million from crowdfunding, she's done it all!In our chat, she spills the beans on how to crack the investor funding code, sharing her top tips for crafting a killer pitch and building a business that's set to soar. But that's not all! Lewis also champions the power of perseverance, urging fellow entrepreneurs to hang in there through the highs and lows. Plus, she's all about crowdfunding, making it possible for regular folks like you and me to get in on the startup action.So, get ready for a ride packed with valuable lessons and insider secrets from Kimberly Lewis herself. It's time to level up your entrepreneurial game!Listen to the full episode to hear:Learn how Kimberly Lewis secured over $10 million in investments for Curlmix, from a modest $25K angel investment to a groundbreaking $4.5 million crowdfunding success.Discover valuable tips on crafting a winning pitch and building a business with potential for success, straight from Lewis herself.Understand the importance of persistence in the face of challenges and the transformative power of crowdfunding in democratizing investment opportunities.Gain insights into the journey of an entrepreneur who turned her dream into a thriving business, and find inspiration to take your own entrepreneurial endeavors to the next level.Learn more about Kimberly Lewis:Curlmix: https://curlmix.com/Invest in Curlmix: https://wefunder.com/curlmixWork with Gillian Perkins:My Funnel Breakdown: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-funnel-breakdown-trainingApply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

In this episode, join Business Ninjas host, Andrew, with Tim Lewis, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of CurlMix, as they talk about the beginnings of CurlMix.CurlMix was created to serve curly women and create clean, natural hair products that are easy and effective, every woman—even women with 4C hair and gray hair—can do a Wash and Go!CurlMix has revolutionized the Wash and Go with their simple four-step approach and technique that works! Nearly 9 out of 10 women who try a CurlMix Wash and Go System become repeat customers.Learn more: https://curlmix.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

Is your business spending more than it should? Today on the TSP show, we hear from two inspiring entrepreneurs; Kim Lewis and Nicole Brown, they share how hiring an accountant changed the trajectory of their businesses. When you're experiencing issues with cash flow, the first step you should take is enlisting a dedicated accountant who can assess your company's weekly spending. Nicole is the founder of Izzy and Liv, a fashion t-shirt brand that inspires and reflects the shared experiences within black culture. Her fun and sassy designs empower black women to express themselves with clothes that affirm their shared identity! Today, Nicole shares how she not only recovered from her cash flow problems but by addressing her spending habits, with a trusted accountant, she was able to rebuild Izzy and Liz into a multi-million dollar lifestyle brand!Similarly Kim Lewis learned that to be an effective CEO, she needed to master her company's finances and hire multiple accountants to handle her multifaceted business. She created CurlMix, a fully natural hair care line for black women. As Kim has grown the capacity of her business, CurlMix has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things List in 2020 and is currently valued at $30+million dollars. These women know what it takes to build, finance and maintain a multi-million dollar business and the consensus is to get deeply acquainted with your company's weekly spending habits and hire a dedicated accountant! You can't grow if you don't know where your money is being spent. By knowing your budget, in and out, you can actually prioritize spending and protect your company's budget from unnecessary wasteful spending. If you want to learn how to properly manage the finances of your business, listen now!Want to keep up with Nicole Brown? Find details here:► Website:IzzyandLiv.com► Youtube: @IzzyLiv► Instagram:@IzzyandlivWant to keep up with Kim Lewis? Find details here:► Website:Kimlewisco.com► Coaching: 7 Sessions to 7 Figures► Instagram:@kimlewisceoWant to keep up with Traffic Sales and Profit? Find details here:► Podcast: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/podcast► Get your FREE Traffic Sales and Profit Book here https://freetspbook.com/tsp-book► Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/trafficsalesandprofit► Upcoming Live Events: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/events/► Join our FREE Traffic, Sales & Profit Facebook Group:

Kim Lewis credits her community for helping her get over her doubts about the purpose of her natural hair care line, and says they helped her realize all the good she was really doing. Kim believes how you feel about your hair can give you the confidence you need to go after your dreams. Kim shares with Jeanne all her struggles with hair care from a young age, why she turned down the sharks on ABC's Shark Tank, the kismet of finding the perfect location for her business, and at the end of the day how the relationships with our closest family and friends can make or break our success. About Kim: She's the creator of CurlMix, a Chicago-based brand of hair products for curly hair. Their mission is to serve Black women and create clean, natural hair products that are so easy and effective to use. Kim's journey into entrepreneurship began after her husband Tim's amazing "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" win, where he put his knowledge of random facts to good use by winning $100,000.00. After her first failed startup of a niche social network, Kim launched CurlMix in 2015, which started as a Do-It- Yourself box for curly hair. After two years of stagnation, Kim sought advisors and pivoted CurlMix in January 2018. She turned their best- selling boxes into a complete hair-care line. After turning down a six-figure deal on Shark Tank in 2019, CurlMix's sales catapulted to $6 million in annual revenue. In 2020, the Lewises landed on the Forbes' "30 under 30" list, and Kim was included in Crain's Chicago Business' "20 in Their 20s" list. After landing on Oprah's Favorite Things, CurlMix was listed at #93 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America.Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: @curlmix | Instagram: @kimlewisceoKimlewisceo.com

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If you're a long-time fan of Shark Tank, you know the iconic line “and for those reasons, I'm out” when a Shark bows out of a potential deal. It's rare however, that the entrepreneur seeking an investment actually turns down a Shark, but that's exactly what today's guest did. Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of haircare brand CurlMix, appearing on Season 10 of Shark Tank with her co-founder and husband and ultimately rejecting Robert Herjavec's offer of $400,000 for 20% of her business. Despite not landing a deal, CurlMix has since done $20 million in lifetime sales and successfully raised funds by leaning on their own community. In today's case study, Kim gives us the unique launch strategy behind her equity crowdfunding campaign that raised $1 million in 4 hours - and ultimately $4.5 million from 8,000 everyday investors, many of whom are CurlMix customers. Borrow Kim's powerful approach to build momentum for your next launch.Connect with Kim:https://curlmix.comhttps://kimlewisceo.comhttps://www.instagram.com/curlmix/If you enjoyed today's episode, please:Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped!Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you.Leave a positive review or rating on Apple Podcasts or SpotifySubscribe for new episodes every Monday.Want to hear all the ins and outs of what is happening in our business? Check out all our previous quarterly income reports at https://ellenyin.com/incomereport!AppSumo is every bootstrapped business owner's best friend, offering exclusive lifetime deals for software, courses, templates, and more at STEEP discounts. Go to appsumo.com/collections/ceo to view my curated collection of the best tools to help your business thrive!

Grow your business into a multi-million dollar e-commerce business with help from Kim Lewis. In this episode, Kim Lewis shares how social media fits into an e-commerce strategy and creative ways you can leverage your marketing efforts through social media. She also shares the dos and don'ts of social media and e-commerce. As CEO and Co-Founder of Listener Brands, which carries CurlMix & 4C ONLY as portfolio companies, Kim Lewis attributes her success to a resilient spirit and a strong work ethic. Her company employs a full-time staff of 30+ minorities and women. Looking toward the future, Kim is focused on expanding the business and being an active mother to her two baby boys. CurlMix is only one of the several brands in the Listener Brands portfolio, and she plans to continue to make stellar brands that listen.——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the show

#127 - In this week's episode of Subscription Box Basics, Julie and Renae will give you a recap, highlight and special takeaways about the Sub Summit 2022.SUMMARY:Sub Summit Preparations and Meeting Friends (2:15)Live Broadcast of Subscription Box Basics Podcast (7:38)Opening Ceremonies (9:13)Julie and Renae Presentation (11:00)Other presentations that we love (19:31)Jess and Becky's Presentation on Simplicity (19:38)Kimberly Lewis from CurlMix about Shark Tank Story  (20:41)Takeaways (22:30)Cube Awards (24:50)Closing Ceremonies (29:30)LINKS AND RESOURCESSubscription Box Bootcamp: https://www.subscriptionboxbootcamp.com/Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/subscriptionboxbootcamp/Sparkle Hustle Grow: https://www.sparklehustlegrow.com Use the code SBBPODCAST to get $10 off of your first boxThe Subscription Box Planner digital download (1/2 year digital version for only $25): https://julie_ball--jessicaprincipe.thrivecart.com/sbp-download-q34/Playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BCtIjRDO4PAgaMtUqs0NN?si=76VRV1wNQdyBUX7r7up2CA

Running a business is hard work, but more and more women are entering the entrepreneurship space while also balancing their family and personal lives. On today's episode, Kimberly Lewis, co-founder of CurlMix joins us to discuss her business journey, her experience on Shark Tank, and the future vision she has for her growing business. Kimberly pivoted CurlMix while 7 months pregnant by focusing on one amazing product that helps women style their curls. After selling hundreds of products within hours of launching their new product, CurlMix was quickly put on the path to success. She has learned how to create her own hair product as well as the networking, marketing, and investing that goes into running a business with the support of her husband. While she has faced significant hurdles, Kimberly was always determined to overcome these struggles and find innovative ways to fund and expand her business. Inspired by her mother, Kimberly's passion for entrepreneurship continues to grow and she hopes to make CurlMix public in the near future. Join us today as we discuss: ·       Creating CurlMix as a vertically integrated business ·       Finding success and co-founding a business ·       How they expanded their network and found funding·       The hurdles she has faced and overcome Learn more about CurlMix and Kimberly: https://www.curlmix.com/Listen to the full podcast or use the timestamps below to jump to a specific section. 1:32 – Welcome Kimberly Lewis!2:41 – Pivoting her business 6:50 – How did investment funding work?9:49 – Her experience on Shark Tank14:46 – How did she know how to make a hair product?18:36 – Running a business is not for the faint of heart 20:00 – Funding for her business against hurdles 22:00 – Where does she get her inspiration?23:19 – Advice she'd give to women starting their own business 24:37 – Other topics Kim wants to highlight 25:26 – How does she reach her customers? Resources:Find a Purse Strings Approved Professional - Click HereCheck out our Facebook Page - Click HereJoin our community of Financially  Fearless Women - Private Facebook Group

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EPISODE SUMMARYIn this Episode of Black Businesses Matter, I get to talk with hair trailblazer, Forbes coveted 30 under 30, shark tank participant, and co-founder of CurlMix Kimberly Lewis. We get to share Kim's amazing story on the place of pivoting and talk about thriving black businesses. We get to hear Kim's journey before CurlMix in traveling. We hear Kim's plans on how to service her customers better, how to educate, and how she is building the sisterhood community. She shares giving her customers a chance to be shareholders and how she got comfortable in the space of getting funding for her business. We also dig deeper into why representing ALL black hair is important. Lastly, we get into why black businesses matter and of course, what brings Kim joy.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…Kim's journey in travelingSharing the need to pivot (importance of being the painkiller vs the vitamin)Pivoting to service customers betterWhy does black culture matter?Why do black businesses matter? Advice on online businessesWhat brings Kimberly Lewis joy? Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify! To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/To connect with Kimberly Lewis/CurlMix:Visit website: Curlmix.com Visit Curlmix's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channelVisit Curlmix's IG:  instagram.com/curlmix/Visit Kim's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimandtimlewis/To join Curlmix's masterclass sign up by clicking here!If you have a brand in personal care, you can reach out to Kim for advice!Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter AONMeetings AONMettings is an affordable premier virtual meeting platform for any business or organization.

 Kim and Tim Lewis are truly an inspiring success story. They're happily married with 3 kids. They run a business that just raised $4 Million in crowd-funded equity. They've been on Shark Tank and they were featured as one of Oprah's Favorite Things. They have huge goals for the future. So what is their brand Curl Mix? It's a line of hair care products formulated for curly hair…and it has a raving fan base.  In this merchant success episode we unpack some key lessons including: How Curl Mix got started and how doing FB lives from the shower helped their products go viral How they got on shark tank and tips for doing the same The definition and explanation crowdfunded equity  3 tips for raising $4.5 million + of crowdfunded equity How CurlMix plans to become a black-owned P&G How to increase recurring revenue Plus more!

Meet Kim LewisKim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. Kim and Tim, her husband and co-founder, operate a manufacturing facility in Chicago, where they employ a full-time staff of 30+ minorities and women.They appeared on the 10th season of Shark Tank where they turned down a deal from Robert Herjavec who offered $400K for 20% of their company. Following their episode, CurlMix became one of less than 40 Black, women-owned companies to raise over $1M in venture capital funding; specifically, raising a seed round of $1.4 million, led by former LinkedIn CEO, Jeff Weiner.On this episode of Making It HappenKim recently made history by allowing her customers and the community to invest in and own shares of CurlMix. She raised $5M in two months, which is only fitting since the community is at the heart of every decision Kim makes.On this episode, Kim talks with Katie and Jenny about:The first investor check she ever receivedHow she turned a Shark Tank appearance into more investor meetingsHer advice on finding the funding for your business

Our new segment, What I Know Best, hones in on a superpower of the founders and thought leaders from our biweekly, longform interviews. This week, Kim Lewis, the CEO and cofounder of CurlMix, explains how to sell anything, when face to face with a potential customer.

Our new segment, What I Know Best, hones in on a superpower of the founders and thought leaders from our biweekly, longform interviews. This week, Kim Lewis, the CEO and cofounder of CurlMix, explains how to sell anything, when face to face with a potential customer.

Kendra talks with Kim Lewis (@kimandtimlewis) about CurlMix's (@curlmix) humble beginnings as a DIY subscription box to becoming a sophisticated community-centered operation and fastest-growing privately owned company in the world.  Kim shares background stories about her early flaxseed gel experiment that supercharged sales to a million; clenching rounds of investments through networking and; offering equity to brand supporters. She gives tips for building a brand with a Co-Founder and the success that led her to be named #93 on the Inc 5000 list, be featured in Forbes 30 under 30, Shark Tank, Oprah's Favorite Things and achieve many more accolades. “I want my customers to feel that they are creating value with every purchase they make. Crowdfunding allows my customers to earn shares of the company so that when they are buying Curlmix on their monthly subscription, they are also getting the equity.” - @KimandTimlewis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kendra talks with Kim Lewis (@kimandtimlewis) about CurlMix's (@curlmix) humble beginnings as a DIY subscription box to becoming a sophisticated community-centered operation and fastest-growing privately owned company in the world.  Kim shares background stories about her early flaxseed gel experiment that supercharged sales to a million; clenching rounds of investments through networking and; offering equity to brand supporters. She gives tips for building a brand with a Co-Founder and the success that led her to be named #93 on the Inc 5000 list, be featured in Forbes 30 under 30, Shark Tank, Oprah's Favorite Things and achieve many more accolades. “I want my customers to feel that they are creating value with every purchase they make. Crowdfunding allows my customers to earn shares of the company so that when they are buying Curlmix on their monthly subscription, they are also getting the equity.” - @KimandTimlewis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with Kimberly Lewis whose company CurlMix was too big for a Shark Tank. That's a bad joke, but this is a great conversation about an amazing Beauty brand for the people. Get your notebooks ready for the ultimate case study on Faith and Drive.Hosted by Jonny Price & Katie PowersProduced by William (Classic) Thomas

This month's episode of unEntitled Expressions presented by Jack Daniel's celebrates #BlackBusinessMonth with Chicago's very own @CurlMix founders, @kimandtimlewis. Check out Kim and Tim's story and how they went from pitching their business on primtetime television to operating one of the highest earning e-commerce #BlackOwned beauty brands. My co-host @thereisnojake also takes us through how to enjoy a neat pour of my favorite Jack Daniel's Tennesse Honey.Catch the interview on my IGTV, the iHeart Radio App or at unEntitledExpressions.com.@JackDaniels_us #sponsored #21+ #JackDaniels #JackDanielsTennesseeHoney #BlackBusinessMonth #BlackOwnedBusiness #CurlMix #KimandTimLewis

On this episode of the Subscriptions: Scaled podcast host Nick Fredrick is joined by Kimberly Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder at CurlMix, and Tim Lewis COO/CTO and Co-Founder at CurlMix. Kim and Tim share their entrepreneurial journey in the founding of their company, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After many starts and stops at the beginning, they were having trouble finding funding for their idea of a social network for women with natural hair, despite talking to numerous VCs and angels, and entering pitch competitions. Meanwhile, Kim signed Tim up for a spot on the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. He won $100,000 and that provided the funding they needed.The social network evolved into a subscription service for natural hair products for natural hair, but they have retained the social aspect as part of their marketing and customer retention strategy. Blog posts, live shows on Facebook, and customer testimonials all work to keep customers engaged and happy, keeping cancellations low.They share the lessons they have learned along the way to scale the business to what it is today, lessons that are valuable for any rising entrepreneur to learn from. @Tim Lewis@Kimberly Lewis@CurlMixCurlMix@NickFredrick@rebar-technologyRebar TechnologyReady to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.

Learn how CurlMix was started with $100k won on a game show and scaled into an 8-figure brand.CurlMix was funded with $100k co-founder Tim Lewis won on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire".Since that initial investment, CurlMix appeared on Shark Tank and hit $1M+ in monthly revenue. This interview originally aired from Wavebreak's new podcast: Glam & Grow! Hosted by Takara Sewitt, Wavebreak's Director of Brand Partnerships, she interviews leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands every week.Subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast at glamandgrow.coJoin Our Private Email ListOur industry-leading DTC newsletter is trusted by ecommerce and marketing leaders at top brands like Goop, Skims, Cartier, Walmart, and thousands more.Click here to sign up ->Links MentionedCurlMixGlam & Grow PodcastLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by KlaviyoKlaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.

On this episode we're joined by Kim Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Curlmix. The main focus of this episode is fundraising for DTC brands. Kim talks about when to decide if fundraising is right for your business, the steps you need to take to ensure it, and how to stay motivated through what can be a very long and frustrating process. Kim's story and experience is unique, like all of our customers, but specifically due to the fact that she was fighting an uphill battle as under 5% of fundraising goes towards businesses owned by women of color. The lessons learned apply to everyone, and the tenacity Kim showed is an inspiration to many. Follow us on social at: Twitter - @klaviyogrowthInstagram - @klaviyogrowthFacebook - @klaviyogrowthYouTube - Klaviyo SuccessThe Klaviyo Podcast is a way for marketers to learn email marketing, sms marketing, and ecommerce marketing from industry experts and peers. These should provide insights on how to increase your email marketing revenue, increase conversion rates, improve open rates, and generally provide email marketing best practices.

I'm celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Side Hustle Pro all this month with video interviews with some of my favorite guests of all time! (So you can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app or watch on the Side Hustle Pro YouTube Channel) Today in the guest chair, we have Kim Lewis, the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC's Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal.  Less than six months later, Kim's talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M. CurlMix's sales catapulted to $6M in annual revenue and they have earned over $13M in lifetime sales – all online.  On this episode, hear how CurlMix: Went from a DIY box for curly hair to launching their own products Empowers, educates, and grows their community and customers with weekly Facebook lives Turned down an offer on Shark Tank Started their Equity Crowdfunding campaign How they juggled raising two kids while building a huge business Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by: AWeber Many thanks to our awesome sponsor AWeber. Side Hustle Pro listeners can try AWeber's PRO plan right now, no risk, no credit card. Visit AWeber.com and enter code HUSTLEPRO for a free 30-day trial of AWeber's PRO plan.  Links mentioned in this episode CurlMix Backstage Capital Traffic Sales Profit Building A Story Brand Book (*affiliate link*) Google Trends SEM Rush Ezra Firestone Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro CurlMix - @CurlMix #SideHustlePro

On this episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic duo Kimberly and Tim Lewis, CEOs and co-founders of CurlMix. Not only are the pair business partners, but they're also married childhood sweethearts.CurlMix is a beauty brand selling clean and simple formulas. Kimberly and Tim begin the episode by discussing the unique and unconventional way the brand started.Throughout the episode, the couple talks about their journey to success, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they experienced on the way. They also talk about their marriage and how it works running a business together.We learn how the business has expanded over the years and when the pair first realized they were on the path to success. We also discover CurlMix's hero products and what makes them so special. These include the flexi gel, moisturizer, and body butter.For the marketers out there, Kimberly and Tim also go over the strategies that have worked best for CurlMix. The episode concludes with Kimberly and Tim dishing out their best advice for those working (or are considering working) with a spouse or family member.Discover Kimberly and Tim's unconventional path to beauty brand success by tuning into our latest episode of the Glam & Grow Podcast.Check out CurlMix's extensive collection of clean and simple beauty products by browsing the CurlMix website. This episode is brought to you by Wavebreak8-figure ecommerce stores hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver. Most ecommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our ecommerce email marketing agency helps qualified stores recapture 6-7 figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team of email specialists manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

Kim Lewis started out by selling a subscription box of DIY hair products. Now she has a mult-million dollar hair care line that is based on serving a community of people and building relationships with her customers. In this episode we discuss her journey and the strategies she uses to continue to grow. Check out […] The post EU212: How Kim Lewis Grew CurlMix to a Multi-Million Dollar Business appeared first on eCommerce Uncensored.

Kim and Tim are the co-founders of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. Their innovative take on clean beauty hair products has won them praise from top industry publications such as Refinery29, Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and ABC TV. Though CurlMix is making waves in the curly hair space, that wasn't always the case. Their story is one of trial, error, an triumph. Website: https://www.curlmix.com/ Thank you for leaving a Google Review Today http://bit.ly/2LeR4WX on what you enjoy about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive weekly updates and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox!https://bit.ly/34LALts

Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. Less than six months later, Kim’s talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M, multiplied CurlMix’s sales into the millions, and grew the CurlMix team to 30+ full-time staff…all while raising two small children. “Support this podcast with small monthly donations to help keep this podcast going.” --> https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support Business Beauty Network Virtual Summit Replay: https://mailchi.mp/businessbeautynetwork/uf0m6m00ey Support the podcast with your T-Shirt purchase. --> https://business-beauty-network.myshopify.com/ Connect with Brandi: https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call Connect with Curlmix: @curlmix, Facebook Twitter and Instagram @curlmixers, Pinterest #curlmix, TikTok curlmix.com https://www.curlmix.com/pages/invest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support

It’s hard to explain why the bathroom is a key player to women’s conversations, but we tried because it’s a real thing. From first times, to heart to hearts, in your own bathroom or at a bar, a lot goes down in those four walls besides just going to the bathroom. JoJo, Kimmie, and Nika are joined by special guest, Kim Lewis, CEO of CurlMix, to talk about brands that have the bathroom at the center of their strategies and how to rebrand that beloved room. You’re going to want to pull up a chair for this one.  A word from our portfolio: Public Goods is your one-stop shop for organic and fair trade groceries, safe and sustainable personal care, and plant powered household cleaners. Visit publicgoods.com to check out our latest products.Host: Joelle CosmasGuests: Kimmie Carey, Nika Longo, Kim Lewis of CurlMixFollow Us⁣:LinkedInInstagramTwitter

Joining me on the show today is Kimberly Lewis, Founder of CurlMix.Curlmix is a haircare brand for curly hair, made simple. But as many stories go, the brand wasn’t always what we know it as today. When Kim started the brand back in 2015 it was originally a subscription DIY beauty and haircare box. When it was failing and Kim was close to giving it all up, she pivoted and went on to scale the brand to a 1M that same year. Since then the brand has had continued growth, and in this episode Kim shares all! From her numbers to her growth strategies, how she identified the pivot and the books every entrepreneur should read.LINKS WE MENTION: CurlMix’s WebsiteCurlMix’s InstagramKimberly’s Instagram Female Startup Club's Instagram In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Listener research: If you’re interested in being part of listener research please reach out to Doone directly at hello@femalestartupclub.com

In today’s episode, Jordan speaks with Kim Lewis, CEO, and Co-Founder of Curlmix - clean beauty hair products for curly hair. Kim shares how their business pivoted until their successful breakthrough with millions of dollars in just a couple of years! Learn more about their marketing strategies, how they sought help from investors to fund their business, and how they finally got featured in Shark Tank’s Season 10. You won’t afford to miss this insightful episode! KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEKim saw the need to manufacture and mass-produce their own effective hair care products for curly hair which were hard to find in the market. Kim and her husband courageously pivoted three times in their business, always learning from each experience until they discovered the massive need for their new products. This business breakthrough scaled from $100,000 revenue to $5.5 million dollars!When they reached millions of sales, they started to run email marketing to reach new customers.Always wear a learner’s hat. Seek advice and guidance of expert coaches who are beneficial for your business success. Keep on learning eCommerce best practices from the business people in your network. TODAY’S GUESTKim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, an innovative clean beauty hair products for curly hair. She and her husband, Tim has quickly shifted CurlMix into a multi-million dollar brand - a major business breakthrough in just a couple of years. Currently, they run a manufacturing facility in Chicago and employ full-time staff and people of color in their community. CurlMix has been notably featured in Shark Tank and published in Refinery29, Ebony Magazine, and ABC TV. Visit CurlMix’ website and explore its products. Connect with Kim Lewis at LinkedIn. Follow Kim and her husband’s whereabouts on Instagram: @kimandtimlewisIf you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand click here:https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-planIf you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!https://mindfulmarketing.co/applyWant to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind

Today’s guests are Kim and Tim Lewis, co-founders of CurlMix, a brand focused on clean beauty hair products for —you guessed it—curly hair. This is the second company that they’ve started together, but they’ll be the first to tell you that their first was a failure. Still, they grew from the experience and attribute the success of CurlMix to the lessons learned from that first failed business. As you’ll learn in this episode, Kim and Tim are innovative, driven, and work exceptionally well together. We’ve had a few founders on this show before who are married, and it’s always immediately apparent why both the marriage and the company are successful. Kim and Tim perfectly complement each other’s skillsets and have such infectious energy that it’s a no-brainer why they were chosen to appear on not one, but two TV shows. Listen in as we cover everything from how they funded their first company on Tim’s winnings from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, how they grew CurlMix’s sales from $140k to $1M in only one year, and why it’s so important for them to be the entrepreneurial role models they never had while growing up in Chicago’s South Side.

Arlan Hamilton is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $10 million and invested in more than 130 startup companies led by underestimated founders. Arlan’s brand new book "It's About Damn Time" was published on May 5, 2020. On this episode, you will hear Arlan talk about: What inspired her to share her life lessons and practical guidance in her new book How she built her own venture capital company, despite not having the background, network or resources of a typical venture capitalist Why she decided to focus her financial investments on underrepresented founders How new entrepreneurs have a unique advantage during the current crisis – and how established entrepreneurs can get themselves “unstuck” Success stories from the start-ups that Arlan has invested in, including CurlMix (a subscription box for do-it-yourself hair products), Paladin (a pro bono platform for lawyers to increase access to justice), and Bippy (an eco-friendly personal wellness brand) Learn more about Arlan and order your copy of "It's About Damn Time" at itsaboutdamntime.com.   Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for all the latest news and updates about my podcast!

EP #24 Tim and Kimberly Lewis are the co-founders of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. They were featured on Season 10 of Shark Tank, a critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning reality show. With a bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Marketing from the University of Illinois and a relentless drive, Kim has bootstrapped CurlMix to over a million in sales in just 12 months. Shortly after Shark Tank, Kim also raised a seed investment of $1.2M from the CEO of LinkedIn and other partners and grew CurlMix to over $5.5 Million in sales in a calendar year. Recently Kim was featured on Forbes 30 Under List and gave birth to her second baby boy in 2 years. Kim and Tim now operate a manufacturing facility in Chicago and maintain a full- time staff of 20+ employees, employing minorities, working moms, and women while enjoying her growing family. This is their Homecoming story. Episode #24 is now streaming on Applepodcast, Spotify, Anchor.FM, Pocketcast and anywhere you stream podcast. #vision #dream #plan #execute #realestateinspiration #realestate #justdoit #naturalcrownproperties #lifeinspiration #entrepreneur #doubledownbrothers #hgtv @thedowningbrothers #spotify #anchorfmpodcast #applepodcast #googleplay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-downing/support

Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Kim Lewis, the Founder of CurlMix. Kim and her husband Tim are two entrepreneurs I really admire. They are teammates in life, love, and business and their hard work has really paid off.  Since this episode originally aired, they’ve grown exponentially, appeared on Shark Tank, turned down a $400,000 offer from the Sharks, and have turned CurlMix into a company with a $12 million dollar valuation. In this episode, you’ll hear them in the early days, before they zeroed in on MAKING products and were still selling do it yourself kits.  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher  This episode is brought to you by: Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.  Links mentioned in this episode Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject.  Social Media Info KimandTimLewis - @KimandTimLewis CurlMix - @curlmix Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro

As an entrepreneur you hear “no” a lot but, CurlMix had the power to say no and  turn down a $400k investment and are now a $12 million company. Today, we have Tim Lewis (co-owner) of Curl Mix ...who is going to tell how his story evolved from the Power of NO.

Kimberly Lewis, co-founder of CurlMix, took her company’s sales from zero to one million dollars in just a year. But before CurlMix’s success, Lewis and her co-founder, her husband Tim,  had already failed at one business--and they were struggling to make their new business, CurlMix, sustainable. So, they changed tactics, did the research and decided to design the business entirely around what the customers really wanted. And, it worked. Last year, CurlMix was featured on Shark Tank, where they boldly turned down Robert Herjavec’s offer. Spoiler alert: Lewis says that the controversial decision was the best thing they’ve done for their business yet. CurlMix is projected to reach $10 million in sales this year!   To learn more, visit: https://electriceye.io/podcast   Resources: Learn more at curlmix.com Instagram: instagram.com/kimandtimlewis Facebook: facebook.com/curlmix

Marriage takes work. This is especially true when you literally work with your spouse. Having your partner at your side all day at work and then for the rest of the night at home isn’t for everyone, but for married entrepreneurs, Kim and Tim, they couldn’t see life any other way.Kim and Tim Lewis, the Co-Founders of Curl Mix, which was featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank shares their story of young romance, failed business, and bouncing back to be a force to be reckoned with. Learn how Kim started Curl Mix alongside her husband, how she became a self-taught freelance photographer, and what she learned in the process.She and her husband/co-founder Tim have gone from mixing small batches of their clean beauty product for curly hair in their South Side kitchen to moving into a small business incubator on the city’s Near West Side.Employing a staff of 25, Kim and Tim get to help people feed their families and pay their mortgages. It’s the satisfaction of providing opportunities for others that keeps them going. And the love they have for one another that is at the heart of this story.

Meet Kim Lewis - CEO and co-founder of CurlMix – a clean beauty brand for curly hair.  Kim discusses her early interest in entrepreneurship, dives deep into the company's early days, and discusses the PIVOT that changed the company's trajectory for the better. Kim opens up about the keys to growing and scaling your company and why there is power in saying NO. (The couple walked away from a deal on SharkTank in 2019 with no hesitation!) You'll learn how Kim was able to MAKE it happen and own a Curlmix manufacturing facility in Chicago, employ workers full-time and make an impactful dent in the haircare space as a Black female entrepreneur. Make sure to follow on social @dreamsindrive and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive when sharing! USE THE CODE "DREAMSINDRIVE" FOR 20% OFF YOUR CURLMIX PURCHASE: JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: www.dreamsindrive.com/join  FIND KIM & CURLMIX ONLINE: Web: http://www.curlmix.com IG: http://www.instagram.com/curlmix IG: http://www.instagram.com/kimandtimlewis FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com  

Reaching World sits down with Kim Lewis, co-founder of CurlMix, and talks about the story of how she became a successful entrepreneur. Kim highlights important mindsets and skills she and her husband have developed, and shares their unique experience on the hit show "Shark Tank" on ABC. Hear about their episode and journey here on Reaching World Podcast.

This is part three of the live taping discussing entrepreneurship with the CEO of CurlMix! She drops major gems and discusses how she took her company from an idea to a 7-figure business - without selling one item in stores! Whew! And, it all started because she wanted to confidently wear her natural hair! We chat business, marriage, and everything in-between! ****************************************Ashley Kirkwood is a business lawyer, entrepreneur, coach to business owners and author! She negotiated her way to a $280,000+ salary before leaving it all to coach and serve as a lawyer to entrepreneurs. She now owns her own law firm and diversity consulting firm, Mobile General Counsel, P.C. Work with her today! Shoot her an email at info@mobiegeneralcounsel.com. Want to join our e-mail list? https://mailchi.mp/e6d23c7a35cc/alistWant to follow Ashley on Instagram? https://www.instagram.com/theashleynicoleshow/Follow The Currency of Confidence on Instagram? https://www.instagram.com/thecurrencyofconfidence/Want to join my Office Hours program for entrepreneurs? https://gumroad.com/l/OfficeHoursWithAshWant to schedule a one-on-one consult with Ashley? https://www.mobilegeneralcounsel.com/schedule-appointment/ ****************************************Follow CurlMix on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curlmix/Shop CurlMix products - https://curlmix.com/

Meet the co-founders of Backstage Capital Headliner CurlMix, Kim + Tim Lewis. CurlMix started as a DIY hair care products subscription box and through customer demand grew into a whole hair care line. Join us as we discuss mixing family and startups, finding the right business model, building to customer demand, deciding if venture capital is right for your business, and learning to succeed as a startup founder without a network or money. Recorded at SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas. Special event: Brooklyn Popup Shop with CurlMix – July 21, 2018 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-pop-up-shop-with-curlmix-tickets-47529434819 Full show notes: http://backstagecapital.com/podcast/curlmix/ Credits: Executive Producer: Arlan Hamilton Host + Producer/Editor: Bryan Landers Theme by: Janine Additional Music by: vbnd

Today's guests are my favorite business couple:  Kim and Tim Lewis of Curlmix.   They launched Curlmix in 2015 to a whopping two orders.  After contemplating quitting her second business, Tim convinced Kim to give it one more shot and this time around, she took no prisoners.  She contacted media outlets, bloggers, including Hey Fran Hey and Natural Chica, she got coverage in Refinery 29 an Essence and when they relaunched, they sold 100 boxes on their first day! Since then, Curlmix has done more than 350K in business, have launched the Curlmix DIY party, city tours and have been featured in BuzzFeed, Refinery29, Allure, Essence, Ebony, ABC News Chicago, Naturally Curly and more.   They launched their first pre-mix line in March 2017 and that planted the seed for the much-needed pivot they just made in their business. In this episode, Kim and Tim get very honest about some of the mistakes they made in their business, what some of their biggest challenges are and their light bulb moment that turned their business around.   To learn more about this episode, visit www.artsteele.co/curlmix. Let's keep in touch.  Find me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook!  

Welcome to the seventh episode of Dreams Inspire Reality podcast. This week I sat down and spoke to Kimberly Lewis. Kim is the co-founder of CurlMix, the first DIY brand for curly hair. Her innovative take on Do–It–Yourself hair products has won her praise from top industry publications such as Refinery29, Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, Hype Hair Magazine, and Naturally Curly. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics & Marketing from the University of Illinois, Kim has taken the DIY spirit to heart, building CurlMix from the ground up. Kim was a runner-up in the Black Enterprise Pitch Competition and the winner of the Association of Women Inventors and Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition.  

Patrice Perkins turns creative dreams into reality.  While in law school, Patrice saw a need to make intellectual property law accessible and approachable for creative entrepreneurs.  So in 2010, she founded Creative Genius Law to partner with creative professionals with vision who need legal guidance to protect and leverage their intellectual property.   Some of Patrice’s most notable clients are Luvvie Ajayi of Awesomely Luvvie, Tees in the Trap, by Arsha Jones, Kim and Tim Lewis of CurlMix, Lauren Ash of Black Girl In Om, Jetta Bates-Vasilatos of Bravo’s Tour Group and Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes – these are just to name a few! Want to be in the know?  Follow her Instagram page at @creative_esq to witness her tremendous expertise in action.  She has become the go-to lawyer for entrepreneurs who want a breakdown of the latest trademark and copyright disputes and court decisions. Patrice and I talk about how she carved out her niche, the ins and outs of trademark law; like naming your business, applying for a trademark and why DIYing your trademark application or using LegalZoom is a bad idea.  We also discuss more complex strategies on how to structure your trademarks, licensing agreements, using the likeness of celebrities on your products, copyright issues with tee-shirts, and some popular celebrity trademark issues.  Legal disclaimer:  All information on this podcast and on the website artsteele.co or creativegeniuslaw.com – including downloads or any email courses are for informational and educational purposes only.  Your listening to this podcast, or downloading the worksheets does not create an attorney-client relationship with me, Patrice Perkins, my law firm or creative genius law.  If you have any specific questions, please consult with an attorney authorized to practice law in your jurisdiction. To find out more about Patrice or this episode, visit www.artsteele.co/ep24-patriceperkins

Today on the show, we have a woman who dived into an industry she knew absolutely nothing about and with sacrifice and grind, has been able to grow a profitable company. Her name is Kim Lewis and she is the Creator of CurlMix. I first learned about CurlMix when I went to a conference where Kim was a vendor. I saw her table set up and the eye catching CurlMix boxes and I remember thinking, what a cool idea, I wonder what goes into producing those. Later, we connected on Facebook and through her daily updates, I really get to see the behind-the-scenes of building a new, young company from the ground up. One of the reasons I was and continue to be so in awe of Kim, is that she has accomplished so much under the age of 30. And that’s not to say us over 30 peeps aren’t as impressive when we start companies. I’m just always fascinated by people, especially black women, who are starting companies at an age when I was having a quarter life crisis and still figuring out my next career moves. On today’s episode, Kim gets into: What starting her first (and unprofitable company) taught her about being a business owner The importance of validating your idea How she secured press coverage BEFORE her launch Why if you're completely happy with the first version of your business, you waited too long to launch Tips on saving money to ship your physical products and much more I really love what Kim had to share. Bonus Freshbooks has a special offer for my Side Hustle Pro listeners. You can get a free, unrestricted 30 day trial of Freshbooks, just go to FreshBooks.com/SideHustlePro ​and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section Listen on Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Brand In Color Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Side Hustle Pro is now over 2000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: KimandTimLewis - @KimandTimLewis Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro