

Selling The Secret Hair Care Tactics of Fashion Week Models with Colm Mackin
Colm Mackin joins the Wavebreak Podcast to break down how he and his wife grew an interesting idea few people were thinking about into a successful business.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The details behind Colm’s previous career structuring investments for hedge funds and Helen’s previous career as a competitive hair stylist.
- The story from Fashion Week that led him and his wife to starting Act + Acre.
- The flywheel responsible for generating 150 pieces of press (so far) this year.
Colm Mackin is Co-Founder and CEO at Act + Acre, a modern hair care wellness brand that exists to make you think differently about the health and care of your hair.
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