Episode 52: Tiny Apartment to Tremendous Success: Sugared + Bronzed with Courtney Claghorn
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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