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Are you ready to excel in all areas of life while balancing motherhood? Welcome This Week's Guest Melody McCloskey Melody McCloskey is the co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the premier platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments. Supporting more women-run businesses than almost any other destination, StyleSeat has powered over 200 million appointments, in over… The post Boss Mom Blueprint: Building a Thriving Business While Being a Mom with Melody McCloskey |221 appeared first on Melissa Vogel.
Sponsored by Nick Stenson Beautyhttps://bit.ly/teasexnickstensonUse code VOLUMEUP at checkout for 20% off your first orderSponsored by JCPenney Salon and Beautyhttps://jcp.is/3TTouNZ Interview with Melody McCloskeyMelody McCloskey is a trailblazing entrepreneur, celebrated as the co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the beauty and wellness industry. Her brainchild, StyleSeat, stands as the foremost destination for booking appointments, notably empowering women-led businesses across diverse sectors. With an astounding reach spanning over 16,000 cities in the United States, StyleSeat has facilitated a staggering 200 million appointments. Since its inception in 2011, Melody's brainchild has catalyzed over $12 billion in revenue for small enterprises. Melody's creativity lies in her creation of a dynamic marketplace that empowers independent beauty professionals to not only manage but also expand their ventures. Simultaneously, it provides clients with a seamless avenue to explore and book an array of beauty services. Her expertise spans a diverse range, encompassing business development, women in business advocacy, beauty industry insights, small business management, tech innovations, marketing strategies, and investing. As an entrepreneur, Melody McCloskey stands as a pillar of innovation, reshaping the landscape of beauty and wellness services while championing the cause of women entrepreneurs worldwide. Links: https://www.styleseat.com/m/provider/onboarding/signup?source=sidebar&coupon=EeQuX6bn (sign up with this professional discount)https://www.instagram.com/styleseat/ https://www.instagram.com/melody/?hl=en News from TheTease.com:https://www.thetease.com/put-some-spring-in-your-step-with-these-april-hair-and-beauty-launches/ https://www.thetease.com/these-products-are-key-to-achieving-festival-ready-beachy-waves/ More from TheTease.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig)Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com)Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.comCredits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey....
Today's guest, Megan Cox is the dynamic founder of Genie Supply, based in Bedford, Indiana. An MIT alumna with a background in chemistry and business, Megan launched her cosmetics brand "Wink" in 2013, after discovering a novel chemical solution to her beauty problem of thinning lashes. Drawing from her global manufacturing experience, including hands-on problem-solving in China, she established Genie Supply, a beauty lab for entrepreneurs like herself, in 2018. Under her leadership, this beauty lab has since empowered over 400 nascent beauty brands through their development and launch, championing clean beauty and fostering entrepreneurial success along the way. This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn Connect with Megan: geniesupply.com@geniesupplyinc (instagram)@geniesupply (tiktok) Beauty Biz Brunch: businessbeautynetwork.com/events We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/Connect with Brandi Taylor & BBN: https://linktr.ee/BtaylorJoin The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribehttps://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
This week Lindsay is joined by Melody McCloskey, the CEO of the wildly successful company- StyleSeat. They go deep into all things imposter syndrome and how to finally overcome it, how to build your mental resilience, navigating motherhood, and the change of perspective that it brings to being a CEO and business owner. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro To Episode 03:01 - The History of StyleSeat 07:14 - How to maintain Self Belief in the early years 10:52 - The State of Entrepreneurship in 2024 16:52 - Ease is a State of Mind 21:41 - Finding Joy whilst being Being a CEO 27:08 - How Motherhood changes Perspective 31:24 - Being Genuine on Social Media 34:55 - The Day in a Life of a CEO 43:49 - Your Company is like a Relationship 47:03 - The Key Principle of being an Entrepreneur 54:50 - How WFH Affects Family Life 59:19 - Closing Thoughts RESOURCES + LINKS Join The Société: The Place to Build A Freedom-Based Business Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More. Get $25 Off An Appointment Of $100 or More at StyleSeat With Code “BossBabe25” FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Melody McCloskey: @melody
On this week's episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Melody McCloskey to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Melody is a trailblazing entrepreneur, celebrated as the co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the beauty and wellness industry. Her brainchild, StyleSeat, stands as the foremost destination for booking appointments, notably empowering women-led businesses across diverse sectors. With an astounding reach spanning over 16,000 cities in the United States, StyleSeat has facilitated a staggering 200 million appointments. Since its inception in 2011, Melody's brainchild has catalyzed over $12 billion in revenue for small enterprises. Melody's creativity lies in her creation of a dynamic marketplace that empowers independent beauty professionals to not only manage but also expand their ventures. Simultaneously, it provides clients with a seamless avenue to explore and book an array of beauty services. Her expertise spans a diverse range, encompassing business development, women in business advocacy, beauty industry insights, small business management, tech innovations, marketing strategies, and investing. As an entrepreneur, Melody McCloskey stands as a pillar of innovation, reshaping the landscape of beauty and wellness services while championing the cause of women entrepreneurs worldwide. Enjoy this episode!! JOIN STYLESEAT TODAY - USE CODE ‘FRIENDS25” TO SAVE $$$ https://bit.ly/FIBStyleSeat Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com TRAVEL SURVEY - TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN BEAUTY https://bit.ly/FIBTravelSurvey [SAVE YOUR SPOT] DMV BUS TRIP TO THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC - MAY 5, 2024 https://bit.ly/FIBBusTrip ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I'M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: StyleSeat (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/styleseat StyleSeat (Website) - https://www.styleseat.com Melody (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/melody Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PLANNER How many times have you heard about people leaving their high-paying jobs, to build a business empire that doesn't have much to do with their education or work experience? I'm sure the answer is not many but some people like our guest for today Melody McCloskey have. From being a product manager to the founder of a successful business StyleSeat, this superwoman is living proof that trusting your abilities can help you achieve wonderful things. It was a really intimidating process for me but I had to go out there and just do it.. Key takeaways #1 Transformation in the beauty industry 15 years ago, beauty standards were like the cover of Vogue magazine, if you didn't fit in the skinny white girl type, you didn't fit in at all but now beauty standards are so much more inclusive now which does not only affect us at an individual level but also as professionals in the beauty industry. There is now much more scope to express your natural creativity, therefore, right now is the golden opportunity to join the beauty industry if you are passionate about it. #2 Effective failure management Failure sound intimidating to you? As an entrepreneur, it shouldn't. If you want to build a business that lasts, get comfortable with experiencing failures. Accept the situation, adapt, and use it as a valuable learning opportunity. Timestamps 0:12-4:36 Melody shares how she built her business StyleSeat which empowers beauty professionals by helping them increase revenue through efficiency and client acquisition. She also discusses the financial battles she fought to pursue entrepreneurship. 34:41-37:26 Melody provides valuable social media marketing advice for beauty salon owners who want to establish a strong portfolio and digital presence, and explains how simple things when practised consistently, create a huge impact. Key Quote “As an entrepreneur, you need to understand that even when you get successful, you will have to deal with problems, that rollercoaster is a constant, no matter how big you grow.” Make sure to check out our podcast for more beauty content. About Guest https://www.styleseat.com/m/ CODE: LKG25 Sponsors Sky Premium Life Products https://skypremiumlife.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/skypremiumlife/ Code for 15% OFF : kgpodcast15 Flawless Beauty Accounting - 50% OFF your first month using code: KG50 https://flawlessbeautyaccounting.co.uk/ Instagram: @flawlessbeautyaccounting TNB Skills Training Our funded apprenticeships now come with exclusive access to the High Performance Stylist Platform Apply now quoting KGPodcast www.tnbskillstraining.co.uk/contact/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeofkg/message
Today's guest is Sonay, your dope email marketing girlfriend! Hailing from Detroit, MI. Sonay is dedicated to empowering women business owners to stay consistent with their marketing efforts by elevating their email marketing game. Her done-for-you service gives SHEos time to focus on the things that give them life! Download the freebie: Must Use Code: BIZBEAUTYNETWORK https://sonayandco.myflodesk.com/bmcbeautyed Connect with Sonay:https://sonayandco.comhttps://instagram.com/sonayandco/https://www.facebook.com/sonayandcowww.linkedin.com/in/sonaywilliams businessbeautynetwork.com Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
In this episode of Real Talk, I shared my insights on marketing and sales strategies for beauty professionals. Drawing from my experience, I stress the importance of consistent marketing to attract and retain clients in a competitive, post-pandemic market. I discuss the need for a strong marketing mix and the power of showcasing one's work. I also share practical tips like following up with clients and collaborating. Additionally, I advise on personal and professional development, including seeking mentorship and coaching. businessbeautynetwork.com Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by: StyleSeat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
In this episode of BBN, we explore Jessica Kidd's inspiring journey in the beauty industry. Starting at 19 and now a pioneering entrepreneur, Jessica shares her story from obtaining her Cosmetology License and Public Relations degree to relaunching her brand in Baltimore. She delves into creating a standout customer experience, the importance of continuous education, and adapting post-pandemic with innovative ventures like House Of Bombshell LLC and The Beauty Hub. Jessica's commitment to innovation and education in the beauty industry shines through as she discusses her strategies for success and plans to keep disrupting the market. Connect with Jessica Kidd: Shop 15% Off when using the code BBB at checkout!www.thehouseofbombshell.com @Jessicakidd__@houseofbombshell@jointhebeautyhub Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi Taylor & BBN: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribehttps://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
Join Krista as she dives in to an inspiring conversation with Melody, the founder and CEO of Style Seat. Melody takes us along for the ride as she discusses conceiving the idea of StyleSeat, facing self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and finally building a successful platform driven by a passion for supporting small businesses. Melody shares insights on overcoming perfectionism, the early challenges of fundraising as a non-technical, female founder in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of aligning personal growth with business objectives. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence, embracing curiosity, and the significant impact of fostering a positive mindset. Throughout the conversation, Melody and Krista explore the broader implications of entrepreneurial experiences on personal development and fulfillment. 00:00 Welcome to Color Outside the Lines: A Candid Chat with Melody 00:37 The Birth of StyleSeat: From Idea to Reality 02:43 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Taking the Leap 07:09 The Power of Conviction and Embracing Imperfection 08:08 Navigating the Funding World as a Female Founder 11:50 Lessons in Resilience and Rejection 16:12 Embracing Rejection and Trusting Your Gut 20:06 Navigating Intuition and Passion in Business 20:31 Identifying Your True Calling and the Birth of StyleSeat 22:43 The Impact of StyleSeat: Empowering Small Businesses 24:07 The Resilience Required to Sustain a Business 25:43 Beyond Financial Success: Finding Deeper Fulfillment 28:02 The Personal Growth Journey of Running a Business 30:04 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Reflection for Success 34:52 The Power of Optimism and Being Kind to Yourself 38:29 Looking Forward: The Future of StyleSeat and Personal Mantras Use Code COLOR25 to get $25 off a minimum service of $100 on StyleSeat Connect with Krista at https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcoachkrista/ Connect with Melody at https://www.instagram.com/melody/
In this episode, we dive into the world of attracting clients through targeted ads on social media. Our guest, Stephanie, brings a wealth of experience, having transitioned from being a marketing director in high-tech companies to running her own successful marketing agency. Currently residing in Italy, Stephanie is on a mission to empower beauty business owners to conquer self-doubt and imposter syndrome by helping them discover and engage with their ideal clients through a robust personal brand strategy. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of understanding your target audience, tailoring your offers to meet their needs, and leveraging the power of video ads to draw in potential clients. Through her program, The Ad Lab, she equips entrepreneurs with the skills to navigate the complexities of Facebook and Instagram ads effectively. Additionally, Stephanie hosts engaging online events aimed at enhancing various facets of branding and business growth. Tune in to gain valuable insights on optimizing your marketing efforts and attracting clients through strategic social media advertising. Connect with Stephanie Michell:instagram.com/stephaniemitchellmarketingwww.sunnystorm.marketing Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi Taylor & BBN: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribehttps://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
Beauty Biz Chat, where we delve deep into the journeys of those who've made a significant mark in the beauty industry and beyond. Today, we're honored to have Gary Gereau, a name synonymous with innovation, dedication, and purpose in the realms of hairstyling, education, and personal development. Connect with Gary: Instagram :gereaugaryFacebook :gary GereauGaryGereau.myshopify.com Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/BtaylorJoin The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribehttps://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
In this episode, Mariah discusses the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome among beauty professionals. She explains that imposter syndrome is not an inherent part of one's identity but rather a "thought error" rooted in long-held negative beliefs. Mariah encourages listeners to challenge and stop agreeing with the narrative that they are not enough. She offers strategies to manage and change these thinking habits, such as compiling evidence of one's capabilities and intentionally deciding to believe in oneself. Mariah goal is to help listeners shift their mindset, overcome insecurities, and confidently pursue their entrepreneurial journey in the beauty industry. Connect with Mariah: https://msha.ke/thelifecoachforhairstylists?fbclid=PAAaZhwlpQfSMqpYT8mQU0mbciwW1uOODwYrUC1kn3L-VGHzS8RlZBdPACAtk Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/BtaylorJoin The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribehttps://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
The guest for today's Beauty Biz Chat, Mckenzie Oha, is a beautyprenuer, wife, and mother. Having acquired a license for styling, she has been in the industry for 9 years. As one of the partners of the largest rental based salon structure, SALON AND CO., located in West Bloomfield & Shelby Twp in Michigan, Mckenzie has been an integral part of the salon's success. Additionally, her establishment, SALON AND CO SUITES, has won multiple awards, including Top Salons & Top Salon in Michigan with Bellami Hair Extensions in 2023. Join the Palooza event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palooza-2024-tickets-803238055647 Connect with McKenzie: https://www.salonandcompanymi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonandcompanymi/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzieeoha Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/BtaylorJoin The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc This episode is sponsored by StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
In today's episode let's dive into what it takes to Craft a Marketing Plan for Success. Register for the: Beauty Biz Marketing Planning Workshop 2024- Part 2 https://BeautyBizPlan2024.eventbrite.com Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn We are the #1 on Feedspot 35 Best Beauty Business Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/beauty_business_podcasts/ Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/BtaylorJoin The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc Get Your Free Ebook- Affirmations For Beauty Pros: https://mailchi.mp/xquisitelooks/affirmation-e-book-freebie This episode is sponsored by: StyleSeat --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/support
In this podcast episode, Mariah discusses ten unhelpful habits that hairstylists and beauty professionals should leave behind in 2023. These include the all-or-nothing mentality, scarcity mindset, pointless venting, being a lone wolf, neglecting self-care, hustling without a plan, comparing oneself to others, being a copycat, obsessing over business, and over-consuming. Mariah emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and strategic planning. She also encourages listeners to seek support and guidance in overcoming these habits, offering her own coaching program as a resource. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to engage in further discussion on Instagram. Connect with Mariah:https://msha.ke/thelifecoachforhairstylists?fbclid=PAAaYSZYCqXGTeC3i_EwE3i9LZ_7R_FMJQOTYUdHAcILvYW3blXxtnlz1LdyY Mariah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifecoachforhairstylists?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: hello@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com This episode is sponsored by: StyleSeat
Today's guest is Chrystal Graves a dynamic industry leader, shaping every line of business she enters with innovation and heart. With years of experience as an educator, salon owner, and now a tech startup founder, she has established herself as a trailblazer in the field. Chrystal is the founder of Liquid Hair Institute, an empowering community that provides the essential training, tools and support needed to run a profitable, sustainable, and welcoming business to retire on your terms. Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn Connect with Chrystal and Liquid Hair Institute: https://www.liquidhairinstitute.com/https://www.instagram.com/liquidhairinstitute/https://www.facebook.com/groups/allhairacademycommunityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystallallhairacademy/ Join our vibrant community at Liquid Hair Institute: Community: Join Here Rate Optimizer Tool: Download Here Visit Our Website: Learn More Connect with Brandi & BBN: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc Get Your Free Ebook- Affirmations For Beauty Pros: https://mailchi.mp/xquisitelooks/affirmation-e-book-freebie This episode is sponsored by: StyleSeat
Meet Ashlee – a successful entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and owner of a thriving beauty salon. With over a decade of business experience, she's a leading executive artist in North America. In 2018, she founded "Lashout by Ashlee," a premier eyelash extension boutique, and in 2019, expanded to become a top distributor of lash supplies with "Lashout Express." Her captivating presence and commitment to empowering others make her a dynamic speaker. Beyond her achievements, Ashlee is a proud mother of three inspiring daughters. Check out StyleSeat: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn Connect with Ashlee: https://www.instagram.com/ashleerouge/?hl=en Connect with Brandi: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.comBook a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc Get Your Free Ebook- Affirmations For Beauty Pros: https://mailchi.mp/xquisitelooks/affirmation-e-book-freebie This episode is sponsored by: StyleSeat
In this episode, dive into the fascinating journey of Melody McCloskey, co-founder, and CEO of StyleSeat. Learn how StyleSeat has revolutionized the beauty and wellness industry, supporting women-run businesses and powering over 200 million appointments across the United States. Try StyleSeat free for 14 Days: https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn Connect with Melody: https://www.instagram.com/melody/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@melodymccStyleSeat.com https://www.styleseat.com/join/?coupon=bbn https://www.tiktok.com/@styleseat Connect with Brandi: https://linktr.ee/Btaylor Join The Community: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbnp/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor Email: info@businessbeautynetwork.com Website: businessbeautynetwork.com Book a free Beauty Pro Discovery Call with Brandi: https://beautybusinessnetworkpodcast.as.me/dc Get Your Free Ebook- Affirmations For Beauty Pros: https://mailchi.mp/xquisitelooks/affirmation-e-book-freebie This episode is sponsored by. Magic Mind Use the code: brandibbn
Two percent of venture capital money goes toward women-owned businesses. Still, in 2023. It's still somewhat shocking to me. Our guest, Melody McCloskey, co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the premier platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments, is one of those lucky 2 %. She started her business in 2011, ironically right next to the two Instagram founders who would ask her thoughts on what Instagram photo filters she liked. As a woman, she's learned how to grow a business from the ground up and push through the boundaries of being a female tech business owner, what you need to know to pitch yourself for venture capital funds the right way, and why it's so important to have a good money team in place. She's sharing all the juicy bits in this episode and the money lessons she's learned. Links StyleSeat https://www.styleseat.com/m/ Melody on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melody/ 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Freebie https://bit.ly/10moneyq Timestamps [00:00:46] Lack of venture funding for women. [00:05:51] Taking unconventional risks in business. [00:09:56] Normalizing talking about finances. [00:11:11] Doubting and building a business. [00:16:04] Founding documents and equity. [00:18:48] Seeking support in starting businesses. [00:24:30] Starting StyleSeat near Instagram founders. [00:28:09] Lack of venture funding for women. [00:30:55] Women's impact on venture capital. [00:34:07] Different paths to success. [00:39:54] Branding and design importance. [00:43:29] Have a clear vision. [00:45:35] More funding for women SPONSORS Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring the show. Head to www.factormeals.com/etm50 and use code ETM50 to get 50% off. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to NetSuite for sponsoring the show. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist for free at www.netsuite.com/etm. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to AirDoctor for sponsoring the show. Head to www.airdoctorpro.com and use promo code ETM and depending on the model, you'll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off. How To Connect with Shannah: Download 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://bit.ly/10moneyq Join the Everyone's Talkin' Money Newsletter, where you get insider tips, exclusive content, and takeaways from each episode https://tinyurl.com/etmnewsletter Ask Shannah a question on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/ Submit a money question for Shannah to answer in an upcoming episode https://tinyurl.com/askshannahq Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Embracing Erosion, Devon provides his analysis of the top four product marketing trends to keep an eye on and speaks with thought leaders at the Product Marketing Summit in San Francisco. Devon and the group dissect trends such as career fragmentation and ownership, customer-centric roadmapping, product marketing KPIs and how to support business growth, and creator marketing. Guests include: Viv Luu, the Product Marketing Lead for Uber Freight Dana Wolfe, the Sr Director of Product Marketing at Omada Health Suyog Deshpande, the former Product Marketing leader at the likes of Samsara, Amplitude, and Salesforce Meenal Relekar, product marketing leader at StyleSeat, and formerly of Doordash, and Dropbox --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devon-orourke/support
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Melody McCloskey, Co-Founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the premier platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments, has powered over 200 million appointments in over 16,000 cities across the United States since its launch in 2011. And generated over $12 billion in revenue for small businesses! You are going to love hearing from Melody how she started and built a service that has grown to what it has today. I love StyleSeat and I know you are going to love this exciting conversation. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/400 To learn more about Melody McCloskey and StyleSeat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodymccloskey/ https://www.instagram.com/melody/ https://www.instagram.com/styleseat/ https://www.styleseat.com/m/
Navya is the Chief Product Officer at Peek.com, responsible for scaling the industry-leading Peek Pro platform, known as "Shopify for the Experiences economy" with $2B+ bookings. Peek.com helps consumers book fun activities (such as boat rentals and cooking classes), and provides experience operators with powerful software tools to grow their businesses. Prior to Peek, Navya built new business lines at StyleSeat, the world's largest marketplace for beauty services that has fueled billions of dollars in beauty services. She has also managed large-scale products at Uber, Disney and Goldman Sachs. Navya holds an Electronics Engineering degree from University of Sheffield, UK, a Masters in Computer Science from Stanford and a MBA from NYU Stern. In this episode of the Product Science Podcast, we cover the major inflection points in Navya's journey to CPO, how Navya talks about the ROI of product investments, and how she chooses the key KPIs and assumptions that she uses to model ROI. Read the show notes to learn more: www.h2rproductscience.com/post/the-navya-rehani-gupta-hypothesis-cpos-should-measure-product-roi-in-business-outcomes
On episode 208 of the Discovering Multifamily Podcast, Ryan Mapes joins us as the Co-Founder and CEO of Release: Release connects multifamily real estate owners with working capital - without adding debt or equity dilution. Ryan previously spent 15+ years leading growth strategy and execution for early stage, high growth startups with a focus on two-sided marketplaces. Most recently led growth at BlackBird (acquired by Surf Air). Prior to BlackBird, I led growth at several venture-backed startups including StyleSeat, Hired.com (acq. by Vettery), Bloc.io (acq. by Thinkful), and Movoto.com (Recruit Holdings). YouTube: https://youtu.be/RNB3zG-3DtUWebsite: www.redknightproperties.com/media iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discovering-multifamily/id1506820688 #financialfreedom #passiveinvesting #activeinvesting #investsmart #investwisely #buildingwealth #multifamily #podcast #Red Knight Properties #Anthony Scandariato #Brian Leonard #investing in real estate #investing in multifamily #investing in syndication
The seventeenth episode of The Product Management Leaders Podcast is now live!Our aim with this podcast is to connect you with some of the top PM leaders and share their real-world strategies and tactics for building world-class products.In today's episode, Grant Duncan speaks with Navya Rehani Gupta, the Chief Product Officer at Peek, a Series C startup offering booking software for experiences. She has worked in Product at Uber, Disney, Goldman Sachs, and StyleSeat. She also has Masters degrees from Stanford and NYU. Her answer to the toughest product decision is one of our favorites yet! Leave us your thoughts about the episode and subscribe to be notified of the upcoming ones!This podcast is sponsored by Voximplant, the leading serverless communications platform and no-code drag and drop contact center solution.Voximplant enables product leaders and developers to integrate communications into their products such as embedding voice, video, SMS, in-app chat, and natural language processing and it enables customer service teams to run their whole operation from one place. Join over 30,000 businesses trusting Voximplant such as Burger King, 8x8, and Hyundai.https://voximplant.com/If you have any questions, tweet Grant at twitter.com/grantmduncan
On this episode Morgan researches and compares booking softwares with listeners. During this free game episode we outline why a salon centered software is essential for the success your business. View the links below to research and browse which softwares may be best for you ! Resources Vagaro: http://sales.vagaro.com/ Styleseat: https://www.styleseat.com/join?source=header_for_business Square: https://squareup.com/us/en/appointments Acuity: https://acuityscheduling.com Whenever you see "#FreeGame" on any of our episodes, this is a signal to pull out your pen, pad and soak up amazing beauty business industry advice and/or tips. Make sure to follow us on all platforms after the episode: Morgan D. Instagram: @Beautybusinessduval Miya. Instagram: @Miyawithani Book your complimentary 30 minute Strategy Call with us using the following link: www.beautybusinessresource.com
In this week's episode, Jenni sits down with Michael Arietta, CEO of Garden City, to discuss how we need to think differently after the Great Resignation. Michael shares two important points: 1. We have to recognize the importance of the work we do. Why do we do what we do? Nothing is more important than your mission.2. Culture is our greatest competitive advantage. For those of us who are thinking deliberately and intentionally about culture, it is our advantage in keeping and retaining, and building a great staff.About Michael Arrieta:Michael Arrieta is a private equity investor, venture capitalist and former technology entrepreneur.He is the Founder & CEO of Garden City Companies, a purpose-driven holding company that acquires and permanently holds small to mid-sized family-owned companies. Once acquired, Garden City seeks to grow them via culture, technology, and strategic sales relationships.In 2016, he also founded MAV Ventures to serve as Michael & Veronica Arrieta's private family-office investment company. They have now invested in nearly 100 companies and funds including Impossible Foods, Lime, Blue Bottle Coffee, Tonal, SalesLoft, Styleseat, Pray.com, OneFootball, Unqork, etc.Michael was an early employee at DocuSign where he served as Global Vice President, General Manager, and Chief of Staff to the Chairman/CEO. DocuSign ($DOCU) has now achieved a $50B market cap with 5,000 employees.Prior he was a leader at Wyse Technology, which sold to Dell in 2012 for $1B+ where he went on to serve as the youngest-ever Chief of Staff at Dell.Michael is the cofounder and Board Director at New Story, a non-profit that has built 2,000+ new homes in developing countries and known for creating the world's first 3D printed home. In 2016, he was recognized by Forbes as “30 under 30” for his social impact.He graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management, lives in Atlanta and has a wife and three children.Michael is passionate about helping companies grow and people thrive, while honoring God in everything he does.Connect with Michael:LinkedIn
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y'all we have been gone too long not to have a proper catch up with everything going on in the culture. From facelifts to facing the truth that Soulja Boy has really done it all and lives to throw it in our faces. The HK ladies also discuss their major anxieties that come with trying to book an appointment on StyleSeat and the inevitable judgment from bringing recycled weave to the chair. Black Business of the Week: https://www.instagram.com/cise.store/ FOLLOW Highkey on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2lUJCp4 FOLLOW Highkey on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2kmmShB Email Highkey: highkeythepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW Alisha on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2lCrHU3 FOLLOW Alisha on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2k5RwLW SUBSCRIBE to Alisha's Channel: https://bit.ly/2lFnAGG FOLLOW Yvanna on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2lxylLj FOLLOW Yvanna on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2klb8fi SUBSCRIBE to Yvanna's Channel:https: //bit.ly/2lULkXw
In this episode: Melody McCloskey - CEO of StyleSeat, a booking platform that connects stylists and beauty professionals with clients. Since its founding in 2011, StyleSeat has powered 150 million beauty appointments and generated over $6.5 billion in revenue for beauty professionals. The company has created a loyal community of the country’s leading hair, makeup and nail stylists.Camille Ricketts - Head of Marketing at Notion, a popular workspace collaboration and productivity tool that has developed an almost cult-like following of users.Eric Lam - Founder of AspireIQ, an influencer marketing and community building platform that works with big brands like Walmart and Marriott as well as with startups to help them identify and activate their most valuable brand advocates, empowering them to share their passion for their favorite brands with the world."4B with Margit" is a Clubhouse show for raw and unfiltered advice from comms and marketing experts who have seen it all, as well as insider stories from the builders and pioneers who were in the trenches. Think “Scandal” meets “Halt and Catch Fire.” Catch it live Wednesdays 4-5 PST. For our upcoming schedule of Clubhouse conversations, visit a16z.com/clubhouse.
The CEOs of GOAT, StyleSeat, Cameo, Faire, Whatnot, and Neighbor join a16z partners Andrew Chen, Connie Chan, D'Arcy Coolican, Jeff Jordan, Katie Baynes, and Anne Lee Skates to talk about the cold start problem, 2020 metrics, growth, and the tricky business of scaling a marketplace company.See more marketplace analysis, including a ranking of the 100 largest marketplace startups & private companies, in the Marketplace 100.
Hi you guys, It’s Rosestyles26. This podcast is about my excitement about my degree path, music career and also I explain how I got to become the ambassador of Styleseat. Moral of the story: ambition and hustle is what it takes and also loyalty to make it in this industry. To all my industry babes; stay loyal to the game and you’ll come out clean everytime. Thank babes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rosestyles26/support
When I planned the first Rebelle Conference, I created the event that I wanted to attend. I found speakers that I wanted to learn from. I scheduled workshops that I wanted to go to. And I filled our planning team with people who I always wanted to work with. People told me that I should be thinking about the customer. But what happens when you ARE the customer? Sometimes you have to follow your own experience and block out the naysayers to create what you want to see in the world, whether that’s a conference like me or a company like today’s guest. When Katerina Schneider realized that she couldn’t find a prenatal vitamin that she trusted, she decided to make one. Katerina is the founder and CEO of Ritual, a vitamin company dedicated to creating the purest, most effective vitamin formulations, and sharing every ingredient, source and scientist that made our vitamin a reality. Before Ritual, Katerina was a Venture Partner with Troy Carter in his investment fund, AF Square, where she managed an active portfolio of over 70 investments, including Styleseat, Dropbox, Warby Parker, Spotify, Uber, and Lyft. Listen to the full episode to hear: How Katerina's changing the vitamin industry through science and technology while creating an experience that makes you want to keep taking your vitamins Ritual’s origin story and what inspired Katerina to start this company How Katerina's growing her company while growing her family How being selfish is how you serve others Learn more about Katerina: ritual.com Follow Ritual on Instagram Follow Ritual on Facebook Rebelle Member Spotlight – Sydney Bass: chicstripes.com Follow Sydney on Instagram Follow The Profitable Stylist on Instagram Learn more about Shannon Siriano Greenwood: Rebelle Community Rebelle Con Follow Rebelle Con on Facebook Follow Rebelle Con on Instagram
When I planned the first Rebelle Conference, I created the event that I wanted to attend. I found speakers that I wanted to learn from. I scheduled workshops that I wanted to go to. And I filled our planning team with people who I always wanted to work with. People told me that I should be thinking about the customer. But what happens when you ARE the customer? Sometimes you have to follow your own experience and block out the naysayers to create what you want to see in the world, whether that’s a conference like me or a company like today’s guest. When Katerina Schneider realized that she couldn’t find a prenatal vitamin that she trusted, she decided to make one. Katerina is the founder and CEO of Ritual, a vitamin company dedicated to creating the purest, most effective vitamin formulations, and sharing every ingredient, source and scientist that made our vitamin a reality. Before Ritual, Katerina was a Venture Partner with Troy Carter in his investment fund, AF Square, where she managed an active portfolio of over 70 investments, including Styleseat, Dropbox, Warby Parker, Spotify, Uber, and Lyft. Listen to the full episode to hear: How Katerina's changing the vitamin industry through science and technology while creating an experience that makes you want to keep taking your vitamins Ritual’s origin story and what inspired Katerina to start this company How Katerina's growing her company while growing her family How being selfish is how you serve others Learn more about Katerina: ritual.com Follow Ritual on Instagram Follow Ritual on Facebook Rebelle Member Spotlight – Sydney Bass: chicstripes.com Follow Sydney on Instagram Follow The Profitable Stylist on Instagram Learn more about Shannon Siriano Greenwood: Rebelle Community Rebelle Con Follow Rebelle Con on Facebook Follow Rebelle Con on Instagram
We have Lauren Pufpaf, Co-founder & COO of Feed.Fm, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on how music and fitness are intimately connected along with life as an entrepreneur and DJ. Everywhere you turn, music is there, molding our emotions for the moment. Lauren is a house music DJ with over 20 years of experience, appearing in cities all over the world. She meshes a passion for music (and a vinyl collection) with 15 years of proven success building emerging startups into lasting brands. Before co-founding Feed.fm, Lauren held executive leadership positions at companies including Styleseat, Blurb, Current.TV, and LiquidSpace.In today's episode, you'll hear:Lauren’s life as a DJ and what initially got her interested in itLauren’s background and the surprising lessons from being in the marching bandFeed.Fm's origin storyThe evolution and process for finding your sweet spot in the marketAbout maintaining your mental health and sanity while building your companyThe benefits of having co-foundersHow music impacts your fitnessHow Feed.Fm measures the effectiveness of musicLauren’s biggest challenge at the moment (and I’m sure you can relate)A framework for making decisions and knowing if something is a good opportunityHow to go about building a teamThe unique challenges of being a female entrepreneurThe vision for Feed.Fm in the coming futureLessons and insights gained during the lockdownAbout juggling motherhood and personal well being on top of being an entrepreneurA discussion on music and Marvin Gaye (you know this put a smile on my face)And much moreConnect with Lauren & Feed.FmConnect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpufpaf/Lauren's Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/laurenli01/Feed.fm website: https://feed.fm/(Blog article) Helping the Heart Find its Rhythm: https://blog.feed.fm/helping-the-heart-find-its-rhythm(Blog article) How Music can help with Dementia: https://blog.feed.fm/how-music-can-help-with-dementiaWork with JulianBook a private consultationConnect with JulianTwitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
We have Lauren Pufpaf, Co-founder & COO of Feed.Fm, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on how music and fitness are intimately connected along with life as an entrepreneur and DJ. Everywhere you turn, music is there, molding our emotions for the moment. Lauren is a house music DJ with over 20 years of experience, appearing in cities all over the world. She meshes a passion for music (and a vinyl collection) with 15 years of proven success building emerging startups into lasting brands. Before co-founding Feed.fm, Lauren held executive leadership positions at companies including Styleseat, Blurb, Current.TV, and LiquidSpace.In today's episode, you'll hear: Lauren’s life as a DJ and what initially got her interested in it Lauren’s background and the surprising lessons from being in the marching band Feed.Fm's origin story The evolution and process for finding your sweet spot in the market About maintaining your mental health and sanity while building your company The benefits of having co-founders How music impacts your fitness How Feed.Fm measures the effectiveness of music Lauren’s biggest challenge at the moment (and I’m sure you can relate) A framework for making decisions and knowing if something is a good opportunity How to go about building a team The unique challenges of being a female entrepreneur The vision for Feed.Fm in the coming future Lessons and insights gained during the lockdown About juggling motherhood and personal well being on top of being an entrepreneur A discussion on music and Marvin Gaye (you know this put a smile on my face) And much more Connect with Lauren & Feed.Fm Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpufpaf/ Lauren's Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/laurenli01/ Feed.fm website: https://feed.fm/ (Blog article) Helping the Heart Find its Rhythm: https://blog.feed.fm/helping-the-heart-find-its-rhythm (Blog article) How Music can help with Dementia: https://blog.feed.fm/how-music-can-help-with-dementia Work with Julian Book a private consultation Connect with Julian Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes
We have Lauren Pufpaf, Co-founder & COO of Feed.Fm, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on how music and fitness are intimately connected along with life as an entrepreneur and DJ. Everywhere you turn, music is there, molding our emotions for the moment. Lauren is a house music DJ with over 20 years of experience, appearing in cities all over the world. She meshes a passion for music (and a vinyl collection) with 15 years of proven success building emerging startups into lasting brands. Before co-founding Feed.fm, Lauren held executive leadership positions at companies including Styleseat, Blurb, Current.TV, and LiquidSpace.In today's episode, you'll hear: Lauren’s life as a DJ and what initially got her interested in it Lauren’s background and the surprising lessons from being in the marching band Feed.Fm's origin story The evolution and process for finding your sweet spot in the market About maintaining your mental health and sanity while building your company The benefits of having co-founders How music impacts your fitness How Feed.Fm measures the effectiveness of music Lauren’s biggest challenge at the moment (and I’m sure you can relate) A framework for making decisions and knowing if something is a good opportunity How to go about building a team The unique challenges of being a female entrepreneur The vision for Feed.Fm in the coming future Lessons and insights gained during the lockdown About juggling motherhood and personal well being on top of being an entrepreneur A discussion on music and Marvin Gaye (you know this put a smile on my face) And much more Connect with Lauren & Feed.Fm Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpufpaf/ Lauren's Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/laurenli01/ Feed.fm website: https://feed.fm/ (Blog article) Helping the Heart Find its Rhythm: https://blog.feed.fm/helping-the-heart-find-its-rhythm (Blog article) How Music can help with Dementia: https://blog.feed.fm/how-music-can-help-with-dementia Work with Julian Book a private consultation Connect with Julian Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/executive-health/message
Meet: Kunal Haria, Data Engineering Manager at StyleSeat. He has his Masters in Information Management from Syracuse University. What you'll learn: Interviewing - tips for data engineers, from resumes to whiteboarding Transition to Management - lessons learned going from a lead to a manager Buy vs Build - how to evaluate to build in-house vs buying an off the shelf solution If you want to connect with Kunal, please reach out to him via Medium: https://medium.com/@dataengineering
Today Kareem and I had a real conversation about the barbershop world and Royalty Barbershop. Kareem opened Royalty Barbershop in 2015 and just launched Spiritual Motivation Activewear. Follow Kareem on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram:@royalty_barberstudio and @spiritualmotivation20_ Book an appointment with Kareem on StyleSeat: www.styleseat.com/kareembalson2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shopdownsouth/support
Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst thinks the investing landscape focuses a great deal on the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs -- in plainspeak, that's stuff that isn't really essential. Or, in Kunst's words, the kind of product that answers the question: "what will make you feel better in the moment?" Her investments are in companies that supply basic needs. "There's the whole thing on the bottom: where you do you live, where do you eat, how do you feel loved?' Kunst said on the Modern Retail Podcast. That includes Zero, which calls itself "the first plastic-free grocery delivery service" -- and is available in the Bay Area only, for now -- and StyleSeat, which aims to help beauty professionals run and grow their personal businesses. Kunst also started a scout program -- "when a venture fund pays for you to angel invest" -- and Chrysalis, a fellowship for tech workers laid-off as a result of the coronavirus (and curious to start their own businesses). "This wasn't us flying everybody to a private island for six weeks, it was 'hey, we have a Slack channel,'" Kunst said. "When you provide space for people, a lot of creativity just kind of flourishes." "We didn't turn people into founders. We took people that we believed could be founders and we showed them that a lot of what was holding them back was that zero to one. Candidly, they didn't even need an idea. Not every person started their own company. A lot of them joined with other people," Kunst said.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Lo Toney is the Founding Managing Partner @ Plexo Capital, a very unique firm making both direct investments and fund investments. They have invested in Precursor, Boldstart, Female Founders Fund and WorkBench on the fund side and then PlayVS, Replicated and StyleSeat on the direct side. Prior to Plexo, Lo was a Partner @ GV (Google Ventures) and before that was a Partner with Comcast Ventures where he led the Catalyst Fund. Before venture Lo was an operator enjoying exec roles at Zynga, Nike and eBay. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Lo made his way into the world of venture with GV and how that led to his innovating on the venture model investing in both funds and directly with Plexo today? What were Lo's biggest takeaways from his 5 years as a Partner @ GV? 2.) How will GPs raising today be impacted by COVID? How does this differ dependent on the stage they invest and the size of fund they are raising? How does Lo advise managers communicating with existing and new potential LPs today? 3.) What does Lo mean when he discusses your "minimum viable fund size"? How does Lo advise GPs when it comes to closing strategies? How much do they need for first close? How many closes should there be thereafter? Should they take the money when it is on the table? 4.) How does Lo feel about anchor LPs taking/investing in the GP? What are the benefits for the manager of doing so? Why does Lo believe there is such a binary view towards it? Why does Lo disagree with the benchmarks set of what a GP commit "should be"? 5.) Why does Lo believe we will see the hybridization of GP/LP over the coming years? What are the benefits of having your LP also direct invest? What are the core challenges to the model? How does Lo envisage the world of venture evolving over the next decade? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Lo’s Fave Book: Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?: How Reginald Lewis Created a Billion-Dollar Business Lo's Most Recent Investment: PlayVS As always you can follow Harry and The Twenty Minute VC on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Instagram here for mojito madness and all things 20VC.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Sarah Kunst is the Founder and Managing Director @ Cleo Capital with a portfolio including the likes of StyleSeat, Glow Bar and PlateJoy to name a few. Prior to venture, Sarah served as a senior advisor at Bumble where she focused on their corporate VC arm, Bumble Fund, and on the board of the Michigan State University Foundation endowment. If that was not enough, Sarah is also a contributing editor @ Vanity Fair. Due to her success, Sarah has been named a Future Innovator by Vanity Fair and a top woman in VC by Wall St Journal. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Sarah made her way into the world of venture from Bumble and how that led to her founding Cleo Capital? 2.) Does Sarah believe VCs really are still "open for business"? What does Sarah make of all the dry powder sitting on the sidelines? How does Sarah think reserve allocation strategies will change today? Why does Sarah believe another great vintage of funds is to come, as it did in 08'? 3.) What would Sarah most like to change about the world of venture? Does Sarah agree that GP commit expectations prevent diversity in venture? How was the fundraising process for Sarah? How can VCs prove skin in the game without having personal capital? 4.) What is the #1 piece of advice Sarah is giving her founders in these COVID times? How does Sarah advise her founders on approaching the talent market today? How does Sarah advise her founders on burn and capital allocation given COVID? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Sarah’s Fave Book: Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep Sarah’s Most Recent Investment: Planet Forward As always you can follow Harry, The Twenty Minute VC and Sarah and on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Instagram here for mojito madness and all things 20VC.
Melody McCloskey is the founder and CEO of Styleseat, an online platform for stylists, barber shops, and beauty salons to manage and grow their business. Without knowing how to write a single line of code, Melody hustled her way to launch Styleseat without raising any outside capital then to billions dollars in transactions. We talk about her mission to build a women-driven business, going the least taken path in Silicon Valley by building a profitable business, and how she's managing being a CEO while being a new mother. Enjoy this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growth-minds/support
Melody Mcloskey founded StyleSeat - the premiere marketplace for beauty and barbering services. It has generated more than $6.5 billion in revenue for its small business customers and powered more than 120 million appointments in 16,000-plus cities across the U.S. But Melody actually sat on this idea for two years. She was passionate about it, but she was afraid of taking the leap. She had so many personal doubts, fears and insecurities holding her back. So, what did it take for Melody to finally dive in and just go for it?
Melody Mcloskey founded StyleSeat - the premiere marketplace for beauty and barbering services. It has generated more than $6.5 billion in revenue and powered more than 120 million appointments in 16,000-plus cities across the U.S. But Melody actually sat on this idea for two years. She was passionate about it, but she was afraid of taking the leap. She had so many personal doubts, fears and insecurities holding her back. So, what did it take for Melody to finally dive in and just go for it?
One too many bad hair cuts led Melody McCloskey to start an online booking platform for individuals to efficiently book services with beauty professionals in their area. But Style Seat wasn't an overnight success story. After countless rejections by investors, Melody bootstrapped the business until she could prove her concept. Now the platform in generating billions in bookings. Yola and Melody get into how she was able to her idea into a billion-dollar company and how you can too! Connect with Yola Robert: @yolarobert Find the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast Connect with Melody McCloskey: @melody Produced By Dear Media
Hey everyone, today I share the mic with Melody McCloskey, CEO of StyleSeat, the largest marketplace for beauty services. Tune it to hear Melody share how she encountered a problem in the marketplace and then set out to solve it, how someone with no background in tech built a booking company for stylists that earned $1.7 billion last year, how StyleSeat acquired 10K clients with essentially no marketing, and why she chose an equity-based model for her employees. Click here for show notes and transcript. Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe to Growth Everywhere on iTunes. Get the non-iTunes RSS feed Connect With Eric Siu: Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @ericosiu
We go "Out and About" with Tahir Woods, Celebrity/Platform Barber and so much more. Tahir has been featured on Bravo and BET and has been called upon to groom some of Atlanta's top celebrities. Take the journey with Tahir who overcome the mean streets of Philly to becoming one of Atlanta's premier Master Barbers. During episode 4, Tai gives you a front row seat to his his story and journey. Looking for a barber in Atlanta...visit StyleSeat and book Tahir Woods today, but you better hurry because he stay's booked! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/officiallyout/message
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Choose wisely. Local Lookout (1 of 2) Gold Coast Ghal (IG @goldcoastghal) Take a culinary trip to West Africa, visiting select dishes along the way that encompass the vibrancy and culture of respective countries with Gold Coast Ghal. Drinks are unlimited while supplies last. Come chop, laugh, and experience great vibes with good people. Be sure to get your ticket on IG @goldcoastghal (Seattle) Local Lookout (2 of 2)- Extensions by Royce (IG @extensionsbyroyce and https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/royceaverybonilla) Royce is the owner of Lillie Royce Salon in the U-Village area. Offering Silk Press, Color, Extensions & Treatments. Her mission is to uplift and nourish the spirit one person, one heart, one hair at a time! Book Appt on StyleSeat https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/royceaverybonilla Black Sushi https://slnc.ticketleap.com/black-sushi-illegal-art-and-fashion-show/ Original music by Kenneth Bradley of Kennethology.com Cop some dope gear at www.BrokenKidsBrand.com Produced by Matt Lassen.
Melody McCloskey is the founder of StyleSeat, a San Francisco-based SaaS company that has raised $40 million in funding, powers billions in transactions and is recognized in 82% of American cities. StyleSeat provides tools for beauty professionals, which lets them run their entire business with just one piece of software. If StyleSeat sounds like your typical booming, industry-disrupting tech startup, don't be fooled. McCloskey is dedicated to running her company in very atypical ways, and in today's interview, she shares how bucking Silicon Valley norms can help you achieve tremendous success—on your own terms. For example, her startup is led overwhelmingly by women, a rarity in an industry with persistent gender gaps. The company has also chosen to stop raising money, and without a marketing or sales team, it barely invests in marketing. McCloskey loves what she does and her business decisions are not solely driven by a pursuit of revenue and growth like many of her peers. Her goal is to empower female business owners with amazing products so they can do what they love as well. When they win, she wins. Check out the interview to learn McCloskey's unique approaches to funding, growth, and staffing, along with other priceless lessons. Key Takeaways Why McCloskey, against popular opinion, is not interested in raising any more money The primary engine behind StyleSeat's exponential growth Why the startup walked away from a billion-dollar business model Why McCloskey keeps her team smaller than most comparable startups
Me neither. Then Jersey-based hairstylist Barri, aka Ruby Red Roots, schooled me all about dyes, porosity, and other things you need to know to maintain healthy hair. Barri tells me about how she decided to turn her lifelong passion for hair care and styling into a career and became an Aveda Institute trained stylist. We also chat about the changes you should make to your hair care routine as the weather gets colder and how to choose the best chemical color based on your hair type and undertones. These are the shampoos Barri mentioned: Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo Aveda Smooth Infusion Mizani Fiberfyl Follow Barri on Instagram at @rubyredroots; Book an appointment with Barri on StyleSeat. Visit her salon at 313 Irvington Ave in South Orange, New Jersey. Follow @PoisedPodcast on Twitter and Facebook and use #PoisednPolished to continue the conversation! Follow Esta Fiesta on Instagram and Twitter Sign up for the newsletter and visit poisednpolished.com for a complete list of past episodes and resources and visuals from this episode.
"I want to make impact. I want to help small business owners be successful and feel fantastic about themselves." With a mission like that, how do you make it happen? We chat with Melody McCloskey, co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the leading destination for booking beauty and wellness appointments.Melody co- founded StyleSeat in 2011 to simplify the process of booking beauty appointments. With StyleSeat, industry experts are provided a place to showcase their work, connect with clients, and build their business while clients can discover new services and providers and book appointments on the go. Melody opens up about her journey building a top online booking service that not only helps stylists earn more but also serves a huge market need. Building a technology company is no easy feat and Melody discusses what entrepreneurs need to focus on if they want to be successful as well as some of the challenges she is currently facing within the business. To date, StyleSeat has powered over 50M appointments in over 16,000 US cities and has powered over $3 billion in appointments. *SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/melody-mccloskey-styleseat IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Melody as a child - How Melody leveraged her college internship to get a full-time job - The art of perfecting your hustle - Curating your friendship circle - Why Melody sat on the StyleSeat idea for two years - How to find courage to get started - How to know when your idea is special - The importance of validating your idea + surveying your test market - Basic business fundamentals - The early days of StyleSeat - Tips for raising capital + fundraising - Why obsession + passion for your vision is important - What Melody tells every new employee - How to use data to grow your business using the top 5 metrics method - Switching from a free to paid model - Navigating challenges - The importance of looking and feeling your best *SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join *RESOURCES: www.dreamsindrive.com/free Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *twitter.com/dreamsindrive *instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Melody on Social: *instagram.com/melody *twitter.com/melodymcc *www.styleseat.com Follow Rana on social: *instagram.com/rainshineluv *twitter.com/rainshineluv
I am Thee, Tasha Reneè, I love the Lord. I am a wife of 20 years to my love, my everything and very supportive husband, Rico. We have 4 children and a grand baby/son. I work for the Government, 23 years, currently specializing in Consumer Affairs. I'm self taught and now certified in makeup artistry, I have certifications in microblading and eyelash extensions. I have a private salon by appointment only, where I service regular and new clients by word of mouth and StyleSeat. I travel with and to clients. I have taught skills that I've learned over the years at Ave Academy Beauty School, private lessons, events and speaking engagements. I am the lead makeup artist for Author Crysta Wicks and her brand, The Boss Wife Enterprise, I've had the pleasure of attending look and learn classes, gaining knowledge and techniques from Celebrity Makeup Artist: Danessa Myricks, Beatface Honey, Renny Vasquez, Marie Antionette amongst a few, I attended a Chicago look and learn class and was the muse for Celebrity Makeup Artist and Instructor, Buntricia Bastian, I've learned more techniques and business knowledge during a hands on class taught by Celebrity artist Alaina and her husband, owners of Houston based salon, Color Dujour, I was hired as the only makeup artist doing every actor and actress onset for the Webisode Pilot "The Real Untruth" written/produced by Chicago based writer LaKesha Jones, assisting her was L. A. based celebrity producer, Jerry Jackson). Read More By Visting www.beautifulbytasha.com
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Melody McCloskey is the Founder & CEO @ StyleSeat, the largest and fastest growing marketplace in the $78b beauty and wellness industry. They have raised over $40m in challenging funding conditions from some of the true greats of the business including Alfred Lin @ Sequoia, Chris Sacca, Jeff Clavier, Aileen Lee, Lightspeed, the list goes on. As for Melody, as well as running StyleSeat she is also a mentor for the Thiel Fellowship working with some of the brightest and best next generation entrepreneurs. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) What was the origin story of StyleSeat for Melody and how did Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp come to be angel investors? 2.) Melody has previously stated that 'CEOs do not have all the answers'. What did Melody find most challenging that she struggled to answer? How has her approach to decision making and delegation changed over the last few years? 3.) Melody has been CEO for 6 years, a rarity in tech today, so what has been the core to her success long term as the leader of StyleSeat? 4.) With $40m in funding over 3 rounds, how did Melody find the fundraising experience? How did she feel the rounds differed? What does Melody believe she did well and what would she improve for further rounds? 5.) How does Melody approach transparency internally with fundraising? Should founders tell the team about fundraise opportunities? When is the right and wrong time to do so? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Melody’s Fave Book: Hard Thing About Hard Things As always you can follow Harry, The Twenty Minute VC and Melody on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Snapchat here for mojito madness and all things 20VC. Foundersuite makes the leading CRM for raising startup capital. Since March of 2016, Foundersuite customers have raised over $130M in seed and venture capital. Foundersuite’s CRM sits on a database of over 50,000 investors, which will help you quickly populate your fundraising funnel including a beautiful and easy-to-use investor update tool, and the recently launched a new portal that helps investors and accelerators track their portfolio companies on a single dashboard. For a whopping 40% off a Monthly or Annual subscription use the code “20MinuteVC” at checkout. Greenhouse Software designs tools that help companies hire great people and ultimately build better businesses. Greenhouse works with over 1,500 of the world’s most innovative companies such as Airbnb, Slack, Snap Inc. and Lyft. A wrong hire is not only costly for a company but can also turn an employee into an unhappy one. With Greenhouse’s Applicant Tracking System, companies can make well-informed decisions and hire qualified candidates who are empowered to do the best work of their careers. Anybody who has a company that’s scaling quickly but has trouble hiring and retaining the right people. Visit www.greenhouse.io today to discover how your company can grow.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Paige Craig is a Founder and General Partner of Arena Ventures. He is an experienced angel investor who has invested in over 110 startups in the last seven years, including companies like Lyft, AngelList, Wish, Postmates, Twitter, Styleseat, Zenpayroll, Quizup and more. Paige spent the first half of his career in the Marine Corps and US Intelligence Community and later launched a defense contractor, driving alone into Iraq in 2003 with just $10,000 and expanding operations across the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Africa and Southeast Asia. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Paige made his way into the wonderful world of VC? 2.) What were Paige's biggest takeaways from his previous career in the military? How did this shape his investment thesis? 3.) Arena VC have both the fund and the AngelList syndicate, why did Paige choose this dual model? What have been the drivers of it's success? 4.) What does Paige believe makes a great VC? What aspects of himself would he like to improve upon? Is an inherent fight mode common among VCs? 5.) What advice would Paige give to someone looking to start a syndicate? What would Craig recommend to someone looking to join a syndicate? Items Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Paige’s Fave Book: Ender's Game Paige’s Fave Blog or Newsletter: Mattermark Daily As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC, Harry and Paige on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Instagram here!
You’ve probably noticed the ongoing debate about whether or not we’re in a tech bubble. Headlines are always gushing about the latest companies with billion dollar valuations. There’s a lot of investment capital out there right now, and if you’re a startup founder who hopes to raise money, you might be wondering what it takes to attract some of that capital to you . You have to figure out what to say to attract investors, but here’s the thing: depending on whether it’s your first fundraise or a follow-on round, you have to take a different approach. So, what do investors look for in a startup ripe for Series A versus Series B? When should you stop bootstrapping and search for seed funding? To help us out with these questions, I’ve invited Melody McCloskey, the CEO & Co-Founder of StyleSeat, who has successfully raised $39.9M for her company through 4 separate fundraising rounds, ranging from seed to Series B. Each round was different, and it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Melody. Hear how she succeeded in her 4 rounds and learn: Why it’s important to start bootstrapping before you consider taking capital; What investors are looking for at different stages, like seed, Series A, and Series B; and How to pitch investors who know very little about your industry.
If you’ve been following along with FemgineerTV, you’ll have learned what the investor-founder dynamic is like from the viewpoint of an entrepreneur. In the last episode, I sat down with the CEO & co-founder of StyleSeat, Melody McCloskey, to understand what it takes to raise capital at the various stages of a startup, from Seed to Series A and beyond. In today’s episode, we’re going to get the opposite perspective by diving into an investor’s mindset. We’ll try to understand what compels them to write a check and, more importantly, how they add value beyond a check. (That’s right, they’re not just a source of capital; they can be an indispensable partner!) I’ve invited Shruti Gandhi to chat with us. Shruti is the founding and managing partner at Array VC, a fund that invests in early stage startups. She began her career as software engineer. Since then, she has been a startup founder and an investor in five funds; now, she has started her own. Having been in many roles, Shruti understands the importance of capital, but she also knows firsthand that founders need help beyond the check. During our conversation, you’ll learn: How investors can help you accelerate your company’s sales How investors test a founder’s commitment to their product and company How to work with different types of investors: corporate, institutional, and angels Why investors look for founders who have been an early employee at a startup before striking out on their own How to dig into an investor’s thesis to find out if they are a right fit for you
“Technology is the most extensible and scalable thing that you can leverage to build almost any type of idea.” “We were the black sheep of startups… in an industry that a lot of guys in tech just didn’t get.” - Melody McCloskey About: Melody McCloskey - Founder of StyleSeat Overview: Melody is a young, technology driven entrepreneur. She started StyleSeat to help provide hairstylists and salons a successful platform that will increase their business by 70%. Melody McCloskey Highlights: Background: Starting in her early 20's, Melody has been involved in the tech for the past 10 years- which began on the product side. After working for a TV network started by Al Gore where she was brought on to focus on helping monetize the network online, she decided to start her own company. Melody felt that after being in the entrepreneurial world for so long, it was time for her to venture off and do something that she was extremely passionate about. Starting StyleSeat: Melody sat on the idea for a couple of years before launching because she felt that the platform she wanted to develop was almost too obvious of a need that there was sure to be some competition. Eventually, it got to the point that Melody was so obsessed with her idea, that her fears faded away. Finally, she didn't care if the idea didn't succeed, She just had to do it. Despite the hard times, she shares how rewarding it’s been for her to start this company. What is StyleSeat: The beauty industry is one of the fastest growing industries out there. StyleSeat is a business platform and tool for hairstylists and salons. StyleSeat grows their clients' revenue by about 70% in the first month just by helping things run smoother. It's a great resource to help discover, book, and pay for online beauty appointments. How is StyleSeat monetized: There is a premium package that StyleSeat offers that does more than just help with small tasks. Currently, StyleSeat has 3 Millions users. Loreal is now using StyleSeat as their preferred partner and is really excited about the free services they offer and the easiness of the platform. How it all got Started: The first thing Melody did was build a working prototype with an engineer she found on craigslist, based on designs that a good friend of her’s created for equity in the company. Melody then bootstrapped the company for the first year and a half. After that point, their numbers started to show that the business was becoming successful. Since then StyleSeat has received funding and has raised a total of $14 million. StyleSeat has now been in business for 3 ½ years. How StyleSeat Secures Users: Word of mouth is by far their most successful way of adding users to their platform. They made sure that the experience for each new user was one that they wouldn’t forget. They continually focus on better supporting their users, and expanding their platform. Future for StyleSeat: For the first couple years, StyleSeat spent their focus on being a valuable business tool for stylists and salons. Now, that they have created just that, they've launched their first consumer app that consumers will be able to use for booking their appointments, etc. In the coming months they are focusing on becoming a true marketplace for their clients and consumers. Success on the First Try: Melody states that even though this is her first startup, she had some great mentors that taught her life lessons that have shaped the way she’s created this company. She felt that by having such influential mentors, she had a leg up on what to do to create success. Each piece of advice she was given motivated her to keep going and take risks. She was taught to have the right kind of attitude and be positive. Advice for Startups: Don’t let what’s out there, or the rules; stop you from doing what you’re passionate about. Don’t be afraid to ask people for help, and seek out those who have the knowledge that will help you go further. Figure out your distribution as fast as you possibly can. When you can figure out how to speed up that wheel as it turns, you’ll be more successful. Having a co-founder that you have a great relationship with is also one of the most important things you can have when you’re starting a company. Melody and her partner have set long term and short term goals that have helped them come to where they are now. Melody also states that having good friends that you really trust and will support you no matter how many bad days you have has been helpful. She says it’s important to have an outlet outside of the company. Take Away: Melody teaches us to take action on our good ideas, even if we're afraid of the competition or what might already be out there. During the interview she said she knew that if she didn't start this company, and someone came out with her idea months later, she would have hated herself for it. Don't wait around- just start it now! Connect With Melody: Website | @MelodyMcC If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Sponsor: Flitch Creative Build your brand identity with Flitch Creative's eXpress Packages. All eXpress Packages include free website and email hosting for 12 months. Use promo code "OUTLIER"
Join Mike Sheffield as he interview Entrepreneur Melody McCloskey of StyleSeat. Melody shares her personal experiences to teach us about the need for mentorship.
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