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This is a quick episode where I just want to remind everyone how important it is that progress is often just staying the course. We don't need to always have some kind of crazy life event happening, if the course we are on is the one that leads to success then we need to stay on that path.

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This episode is action packed as we go over being innovative and efficient. Judah Bergman, Co-Founder & President of Joobaby does a great job of discussing the early days and getting Joolbaby's first product off of the ground by finding an empty space in the market. We then go through the episode learning more about how he had a vision, built the vision, shipped the vision and where that long term vision needs to go. 

Judah Bergman, the visionary Founder and President of Jool Baby, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2015 driven by a simple yet profound need—to ensure his son's safety without compromising the aesthetic of his home. This pursuit led to the creation of adhesive cabinet locks with a magnetic key, marking the inception of Jool Baby. Judah's vision was clear: to provide easy-to-use, hassle-free, and visually pleasing solutions to the everyday challenges faced by parents.

Drawing on his e-commerce background, Judah skillfully launched the cabinet locks on Amazon, sparking further exploration in the baby industry. Guided by a customer-centric philosophy, he transformed Jool Baby from a single-product venture into a respected brand, featuring award-winning, patented products that address diverse parental needs with innovative solutions. Taking the company from an omni-channel presence to major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Babylist, Judah aspires to make Baby Jool a globally recognized baby brand. His commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in his relentless dedication to improving lives through thoughtful product design. Meeting individuals expressing their love for Jool Baby products fuels his passion, emphasizing the brand's impact on keeping families safe and surpassing industry standards.

Navigating a career path marked by multiple pivots and challenges, Judah transitioned from a solo entrepreneur to co-founding Jool Baby with Isaac Sultan. Their millennial and Gen Z perspective has allowed them to understand and address contemporary parenting challenges, disrupting traditional players in the industry. One such disruptor is the Jool Baby Folding Potty Seat, offering a portable and stable solution for potty training. Its design, including suction cups for stability, caters to parents' needs while traveling, providing a secure environment for toddlers, and allowing families to venture out confidently.

Joolbaby links:

Website: https://joolbaby.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joolbaby/

Judah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-bergman/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5ED357B4-CB69-4528-B72D-0882EA936C34/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/joolbaby/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/joolbaby/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@joolbaby

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This is a shorter episode where I just want to remind everyone how important purpose is in everything we do. As the Cambridge dictionary defines it "an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen." It is so important that everything going on in our lives aligns with our purpose and who we want to be. 

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This episode we meet a gentleman on the course of Fox Hills. We talk about the area and I think it is a great example of how there is an opportunity to have awesome conversations all around us. Life is all about connecting with new and interesting people everyday. 

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In this episode we talk about how important it is to find a great mentor and to connect with those around us. It takes a village to build something great and achieve a dream. Cathy shares her 30 years of experience and how it began with others being kind enough to give to her as well as give her the flexibility to grow.

Cathy Pedulla has more than 30 years’ experience in the professional beauty industry as a top colorist, stylist, make-up artist, salon owner, educator, business strategist and brand builder. Her expertise, passion and knowledge of the industry are dynamic. She has been featured in “W”, Modern Salon Magazine, Launchpad, American Salon, Sophisticated Styles,Salon News, and other industry publications.

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Robin talks product strategy as well as looking for the right time to pivot a product into a new look. He lets us into his thought process as he guides Nicki Clarke into a day and age with modern products and modern solutions for salon artists everywhere. 

The path of taking a classic brand and bringing it into the new age where it not only looks beautiful but it WORKS. Using a strategy where it is about the product being a quality that salon artists want to sell to their clients the product sells itself rather than pouring money into a marketing budget for a sub par product.

The Robin Young strategy; create the best product on the market, get it into the hands of the best professionals and the product takes care of itself. Take the organic approach. This has given a reaction from the U.S. market that has EXCEEDED all expectations! We had a fantastic time at the American Beauty Show and he was well received!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngage1981/

Nicky Clarke US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyclarkeus/

PR Company: http://www.globalmediapr.com/

American Beauty Show: https://www.americasbeautyshow.com

Airstyle Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQKJRGYY/

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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFyIA757M_vORVHeM1276g

Robin Young is the Managing Director at Nicky Clarke, the renowned hair care brand with a rich legacy in the UK. With a strategic vision and unwavering determination, Robin plays a key role in driving the brand's product development within the UK and exploring new avenues for expansion beyond its borders. Since joining Nicky Clarke in 2018, Robin's approach has been instrumental in propelling the brand's global expansion. Under his leadership, Nicky Clarke has successfully entered untapped markets in South Africa and the United States. This international journey began with the strategic decision to bring the tools segment in-house by terminating a license agreement. It was accompanied by a comprehensive brand update and product range refresh, complemented by strategic investments in social media and PR efforts, leading to Nicky Clarke's successful relaunch in the UK market.

As Managing Director, Robin supervises sales channels in both the UK and the US. In the UK, the brand caters to end-consumers and salon professionals through traditional stores, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay, as well as their own website. In the United States, the focus is on the professional market, and Robin is responsible for overseeing the strategic launch of the brand online via SalonCentric.com and Amazon.com, with plans to secure distribution in salon professional focused outlets. Before joining Nicky Clarke, Robin Young gained extensive experience in the retail buying sector with two major UK retailers. As a senior buying manager for personal care products at Tesco, he managed a diverse range of products across the UK and central Europe handling supplier funding, cost price negotiations, promotional strategies, range selections, and market growth initiatives. Nicky Clarke is expanding faster than ever due to his efforts. 

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In this episode we start by discussing a new product from Nicky Clarke that Drew loves to use for all of his clients. We met right in the event of getting a great interview on the spot at the American Beauty Show! We talk about the Airstyle Pro which is one of the newest products Nicki Clarke has made. 

We also talk about Drew's unique path into becoming such a renowned hair stylist. Sharing his path as well as how he found many different mentors on his path that poured into and allowed him to find a path that makes him truly happy. He also talks about how important it is to stay tenacious since the cosmetology industry is not for the faint of heart.

Drew Noreen, a visionary salon and freelance hairstylist, colorist, and makeup artist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is renowned for his expertise in crafting classic glam looks. His artistic vision has been featured in numerous publications, walked the runways of New York Fashion Week, and been photographed on red carpets. With an eye for style and dedication to his craft, Drew's client roster includes celebrities such as Michael and Nicole Johnson Phelps, Perez Hilton, Angela Simmons, L’FREAQ, Kristin Cavallari, Megan Hilty, Malese Jow, and Sasha Pieterse. Drew's passion for beauty and creativity continually pushes the boundaries of industry norms, earning him widespread admiration and acclaim.

Drew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewjnoreen/

Nicky Clarke Airstyle Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQKJRGYY/

Nicky Clarke’s US PR Team: www.GlobalMediaPR.com

American Beauty Show: https://www.americasbeautyshow.com/

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In this episode we introduce this month's segment of the American Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago giving a perspective of someone who was covering the event as press and working the event. Talking about the amazing people we met, the show's impact and how people can best take advantage of opportunities like this. Below you will find links to the ABS and Savanna's content. 

Savana is a Musician & Model at Midnight Records LLC. Savanna is from Michigan. She loves to write songs inspired by poetry and stories. 

Savanna's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/savanna.com?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

American Beauty Show:
https://xpressreg.net/register/absh0424/error.asp?e=200

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In this episode we talk about the value of having loved ones to push you to take a chance on ourselves. This works best when we have a skillset to lean on and we just have to find the value in ourselves that we give to the rest of the world already. Mezar shows that before he was an "Auto-preneur" he was already building successful businesses. 

Mezar Chakwa is a serial auto-preneur and Fractional Marketing Executive. He leverages an AI workforce to automate 90% of his online businesses while working 5-hour work weeks and traveling the world with his family.

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In this week we go over the value of change and how important it is to push ourselves in our goals. We need to stretch ourselves and do things that we would normally never do but we don't want to stay doing things that don't align with us. Most will tell you that you should never quit something. Something we don't always talk about is how important it is to cut your losses rather than putting energy into something that doesn't align with your values. 

The challenge of trying new things is that not everything is for you. 

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