In this episode, Chanel Jenae, the visionary behind the skincare brand ARCONA® Skincare, shares her journey from being an esthetician trained in Paris to leading a brand beloved by celebrities and featured in top publications. Chanel opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building ARCONA®, emphasizing the importance of staying true to your brand's core values rather than chasing trends. She reflects on the power of mentorship, the significance of customer feedback, and the lessons learned from years of navigating the competitive beauty industry. This conversation offers a candid look at the realities of running a successful skincare brand while highlighting the personal philosophies that have guided Chanel's path to success.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - The Call That Sparked a Dream: Mentorship Moments
• 00:01:00 - Meet Chanel Jenae: A Journey into the Beauty Industry
• 00:01:39 - From Glamour to Grit: Chanel's Background and Entrepreneurial Drive
• 00:03:44 - Crafting a Vision: The Birth of ARCONA®
• 00:06:56 - Redefining Beauty: Signature Facial Contouring Unveiled
• 00:07:59 - Behind the Formulas: Product Development Insights
• 00:10:24 - The Hustle and the Wins: Challenges and Successes on the Road to Growth
• 00:16:42 - From Solo to Squad: Building a Team That Thrives
• 00:20:16 - Listen to Your Market: Customer Feedback Shaping Product Evolution
• 00:27:43 - Cracking the Code: Breaking into Major Retail
• 00:28:54 - Hands-On Experience: The Assistant's Take on Product Quality
• 00:29:36 - The Retail Game: Nordstrom Partnership Journey
• 00:31:35 - Networking that Pays: Building Relationships and Sales Strategies
• 00:36:53 - Luxury Meets Wellness: Expanding into Spa Doors
• 00:40:15 - Mind Over Matter: Mindset and Self-Care for Business Success
• 00:48:04 - Wisdom for the Bold: Essential Advice for Aspiring Beauty Entrepreneurs
• 00:51:38 - Onward and Upward: The Future of ARCONA®
• 00:53:56 - Signing Off: Conclusion and Farewell

Links and Resources

• Chanel on Instagram
• ARCONA® Skincare
• ARCONA® Skincare on Instagram
• Aggie on LinkedIn
• AB Creative
• Aggie on Instagram
• 5 Days to Growing Your Iconic Beauty Brand (and Having Your Most Profitable Holiday Season Ever)

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