In this episode of Raising the Barr, we sit down with Chloe Mac, the founder of Chloe Mac Consultancy. Chloe shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for beauty to leading her consultancy, helping small to medium-sized businesses develop their own beauty products. 
We dive deep into the product development process, from conception to delivery, and discuss the impact of branding and legalities. Chloe also highlights the role of TikTok in revolutionizing the beauty market and shares insights on micro-influencers and market trends. 
Join us for an inspiring conversation that's filled with actionable tips for budding beauty entrepreneurs.

00:00 Introduction

00:31 Chloe’s Journey into the Beauty Industry

02:20 The Birth of a Beauty Consultancy Business

03:54 Developing Custom Products for Clients

05:15 The Importance of Branding and Packaging

11:05 Challenges in Sourcing and Legalities

15:37 Client-Centric Approach in Product Development

16:27 Building Supplier Networks

17:55 The Impact of TikTok on the Beauty Industry

20:05 Challenges and Strategies for Small Businesses

23:26 Financial Benefits of Having Your Own Products

24:34 Future Trends and Innovations in Beauty

28:49 Chloe’s Top Tips for Success