Cult products are almost impossible to manufacture.This coveted status grows organically and happens when a product resonates with a loyal, sometimes fanatic community of fans. In today's fast moving beauty space where trends happen at the speed of TikTok, achieving cult status that sticks can be elusive. It requires vision and serious business chops. This week, Kelly Kovack is joined by Ju Rhyu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Cosmetics. Ju explains how she self-funded the business' launch with one product on Amazon, built a brand that redefined the acne category and achieved a $630 million strategic exit in five years. 
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Cult products are almost impossible to manufacture.This coveted status grows organically and happens when a product resonates with a loyal, sometimes fanatic community of fans. In today's fast moving beauty space where trends happen at the speed of TikTok, achieving cult status that sticks can be elusive. It requires vision and serious business chops. This week, Kelly Kovack is joined by Ju Rhyu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Cosmetics. Ju explains how she self-funded the business' launch with one product on Amazon, built a brand that redefined the acne category and achieved a $630 million strategic exit in five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cult products are almost impossible to manufacture.This coveted status grows organically and happens when a product resonates with a loyal, sometimes fanatic community of fans. In today's fast moving beauty space where trends happen at the speed of TikTok, achieving cult status that sticks can be elusive. It requires vision and serious business chops. This week, Kelly Kovack is joined by Ju Rhyu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Cosmetics. Ju explains how she self-funded the business' launch with one product on Amazon, built a brand that redefined the acne category and achieved a&nbsp;$630 million strategic exit in five years.&nbsp;
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False Start To Fast Track - Ju Rhyu, Co-Founder and CEO, Hero Cosmetics

Editorial stories that provoke, inspire and educate, connecting the dots and offering a fresh perspective on the beauty and wellness industry through the lens of host Kelly Kovack. CEO and founder of BeautyMatter, she is an outsider with inside access, not afraid of having a point of view. It’s a Matter Of… is a weekly audio series featuring unfiltered conversations with thought leaders and change-makers about things that matter.

About BeautyMatter: BeautyMatter is a media platform that creates editorial content experiences for executives, leaders and big thinkers in the beauty and wellness industries. Founded in 2016 but informed by 25 years of experience, BeautyMatter has made its mark, gaining a global following and becoming one of the most influential voices covering beauty. An essential resource for insiders filling the void, connecting the dots, and providing a perspective that is informed, analytical, and has a compelling point of view. We curate, cultivate, and create content that informs and inspires those creating the future.

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Editorial stories that provoke, inspire and educate, connecting the dots and offering a fresh perspective on the beauty and wellness industry through the lens of host Kelly Kovack. CEO and founder of BeautyMatter, she is an outsider with inside access, not afraid of having a point of view. It’s a Matter Of… is a weekly audio series featuring unfiltered conversations with thought leaders and change-makers about things that matter. About BeautyMatter: BeautyMatter is a media platform that creates editorial content experiences for executives, leaders and big thinkers in the beauty and wellness industries. Founded in 2016 but informed by 25 years of experience, BeautyMatter has made its mark, gaining a global following and becoming one of the most influential voices covering beauty. An essential resource for insiders filling the void, connecting the dots, and providing a perspective that is informed, analytical, and has a compelling point of view. We curate, cultivate, and create content that informs and inspires those creating the future. Join our community by subscribing to our newsletter. Engage with us on LinkedIn.

Editorial stories that provoke, inspire and educate,&nbsp;connecting the dots and offering a fresh perspective on the beauty and wellness industry through the lens of host Kelly Kovack. CEO and founder of BeautyMatter, she is an outsider with inside access, not afraid of having a point of view. It’s a Matter Of… is a weekly audio series featuring unfiltered conversations with thought leaders and change-makers about things that matter.

About BeautyMatter: BeautyMatter is a media platform that creates editorial content experiences for executives, leaders and big thinkers in the beauty and wellness industries. Founded in 2016 but informed by 25 years of experience, BeautyMatter has made its mark, gaining a global following and becoming one of the most influential voices covering beauty. An essential resource for insiders filling the void, connecting the dots, and providing a perspective that is informed, analytical, and has a compelling point of view. We curate, cultivate, and create content that informs and inspires those creating the future.

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