412 - Marketing Secrets from a VIRAL Beauty Brand | Laney Crowell
Oct 8, 2024
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Laney Crowell, Founder of Saie Beauty, shares her journey of disrupting the beauty industry with a clean, inclusive brand. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and the crucial shift from employee to entrepreneur. Laney reveals genius marketing strategies that helped her go viral on TikTok and emphasizes the importance of storytelling in branding. Additionally, she introduces the Stay Climate Initiative, highlighting her commitment to sustainability. Tune in for insights on building a meaningful, profitable business while staying true to your values!
Embracing failure as a learning tool cultivates resilience, reducing fear and intimidation in the entrepreneurial journey for aspiring women business owners.
Shifting from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one allows individuals to harness their creativity and independence, leading to a more fulfilling career.
Deep dives
Embracing Failure as Part of Growth
Women aspiring to start their own businesses often face the fear of failure, which can halt their progress. Fostering a comfort with failure is essential, as it cultivates resilience and grit, making the entrepreneurial journey less daunting. Practicing to fail, or experiencing setbacks, allows individuals to learn and adapt, thus reducing the intimidation that comes with starting a new venture. This viewpoint encourages a proactive approach, where understanding market dynamics can also offset fears, as knowledge of competition and industry trends fosters confidence.
Combating Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
Self-doubt and imposter syndrome are prominent issues many women face throughout their careers, often stemming from societal perceptions of confidence. The podcast touches on the idea that men typically do not exhibit the same level of doubt as women, highlighting a difference in how both genders operate in professional settings. Fostering a mindset of abundance and unwavering trust in one's abilities can help overcome crippling self-doubt. By associating personal confidence with feelings of security and trust, individuals can cultivate a more resilient self-image.
The Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
Transitioning from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur often requires significant mindset shifts. Acknowledging where one thrives is crucial, as many might discover their penchant for independence and creativity in entrepreneurial roles. The journey often entails overcoming past failures and understanding that traditional employment may not suit everyone's skill set and personality. Recognizing inherent entrepreneurial traits leads to a more fulfilling and successful path, enabling individuals to embrace their true vocation.
Building a Brand with Purpose and Community Engagement
Creating a successful brand requires a focus on storytelling and engaging the community in product development. Individuals are encouraged to test unconventional marketing strategies that resonate with consumers, often inspired by real-life experiences or memes. Emphasizing the importance of community feedback, new brands can derive insights directly from their audience, fostering deeper connections. This engagement ensures products meet consumer desires while driving brand identity, showcasing the value of collaboration and experimentation in effective branding.
Laney Crowell has disrupted the beauty industry in a BIG way. She exposed toxic makeup brands and built a viral beauty brand that's clean, climate-friendly, and adored by a tribe of RAVING fans. In today's MarieTV, Laney shares her top business lessons to help you break into a crowded industry, go viral, and turn massive profits by making a difference.
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
1:09 - How to overcome imposter's syndrome 4:27 - KEY mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur 7:22 - Idea for Saie Beauty 11:26 - Hardest part of business 13:55 - #1 way to make dreams real 15:11 - Starting with zero connections 18:30 - Why "it's not personal, it's business" is total BS 22:45 - Genius marketing tricks 26:00 - 3 words to stay sane 27:10 - The TikTok secret to viral growth 30:34 - How to be decisive 32:26 - Procrastination 38:12 - Competition and abundance 40:49 - Her first triathlon 42:42 - Everything is figureoutable! 46:10 - Big climate initiative 47:30 - A business and life you love Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3
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