In this episode of the Brilliant Thoughts podcast brought to you by Success magazine, our host Tristan Ahumada sits down with guest Rachel Glass, the entrepreneur behind Gloss Lab, a membership-based beauty company based in New York. Rachel shares her journey from the idea stage to building a successful business, and her passion for her work is evident throughout their discussion.
The Making of Gloss Lab
Rachel reveals that the idea for Gloss Lab came to her during her college years, but she didn't act on it until later in life. She shares how she started with just an idea that something was missing in the industry and followed her gut to create a better experience for getting nails done. She also mentions her challenges of doubting herself and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. After working in finance for about ten years, she realized that getting a manicure was an important part of her routine that made her feel good and put-together. She saw an opportunity to turn this routine into a business and provide a convenient and luxurious experience for others.
More than just Mani-Pedi
Rachel explains that Gloss Lab is more than just a manicure service, it's about feeling good and doing good. She believes that when people feel good about themselves, they are more confident and empowered to take on their day. Gloss Lab focuses on providing a high-quality, personalized experience for its members, with a strong emphasis on customer service and attention to detail.
Breaking the Glass ceiling
Rachel also shares insights and lessons she has learned along the way, such as the importance of building a strong brand, creating a unique value proposition, and leveraging social media to connect with customers. She also talks about the challenges of building a business in a competitive industry and the importance of staying true to your vision and values.
Tristan even praises Rachel during the episode for her entrepreneurial spirit and the success she has achieved with Gloss Lab. He encourages listeners to check out Gloss Lab and learn from Rachel's inspiring journey as an entrepreneur.
Rachel Glass's story of building Gloss Lab is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and strategic thinking in entrepreneurship. Her focus on creating a branded business that provides a unique and personalized experience for her customers has led to her success in the beauty industry. Gloss Lab serves as a great example for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build a business based on their passion and values.
You can follow Rachel Glass’ instagram at @rachaglass, and visit Gloss Lab’s official website at www.https://www.glosslab.com.