In this episode of the Glow-Up Boss podcast, host Veronique Munro interviews Melissa Pruitt, founder of Melt by Melissa, about her journey from solopreneur to establishing successful brick-and-mortar beauty locations.

They discuss the essential steps for starting and growing a beauty business, the challenges and rewards of hiring and managing a team, and the importance of personal branding. Melissa shares her inspirational story of perseverance and strategic planning, offering actionable advice for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs looking to expand their business and create their own physical locations.

03:13 Melissa's Journey into Beauty 04:50 The Birth of Melt by Melissa 11:05 Challenges and Growth 20:49 First Hire and Expansion 28:59 The Power of Authentic Branding 36:32 Opening the First Brick and Mortar 43:26 Navigating Challenges and COVID-19 46:42 Pivoting to Online Sales 51:04 Future Plans and Advice for Solopreneurs

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