How I Built This with Guy Raz Serial Entrepreneur: Marcia Kilgore (2018)
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Aug 12, 2019 Marcia Kilgore shares her remarkable journey from a cash-strapped newcomer in New York to a thriving serial entrepreneur in the beauty sector. She recalls how her bodybuilding background gave rise to a skincare empire with Bliss, attracting a slew of celebrity clients. After selling Bliss, her new ventures like Soap & Glory and FitFlop illustrate her relentless entrepreneurial spirit. She emphasizes the blend of luck, hard work, and a commitment to customer satisfaction that fuels her innovative drive.
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Negative Spa Experience
- Marcia Kilgore had a negative experience at a high-end spa where the esthetician criticized her skin.
- This inspired her to create a spa where clients would feel comfortable and accepted, regardless of their skin condition.
Bodybuilding to Personal Training
- Marcia Kilgore started bodybuilding as a teenager in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, due to boredom and a free gym membership.
- This hobby unexpectedly led to her career as a personal trainer in New York City.
NYC Move and Financial Struggle
- Marcia Kilgore moved to NYC with $300, intending to study at Columbia University, but her sister's financial situation changed.
- Left without tuition money or a plan, she found herself in survival mode.
