Tiny Apartment to Tremendous Success: Sugared + Bronzed with Courtney Claghorn

Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast

After bootstrapping for the first nine years in business, Courtney Claghorn, CEO of Sugared + Bronzed, successfully scaled her once apartment-based company. Courtney's commitment to providing a streak-free, safe tanning experience has made her company one of the most sought-after in the industry.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

  • How Courtney took a chance on starting a business based on a skillset, she didn't have
  • Pivoting and rebranding as Sugared + Bronzed scaled
  • How Courtney and Sam went from bootstrapped to securing the first commercial location
  • The strategy in navigating the difficulties and limitations of COVID
  • The importance of taking pride in an upbeat environment and team
  • Would she change anything if she could start over
  • Courtney's tangible tips for productivity

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