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27 Sept 2021 · 1 h 20 min

Books from Marcia Kilgore

“How I Built 5 Multi-Million Dollar Companies: Marcia Kilgore”

2 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Originals
    Recommended

    Originals

    by Adam Grant

    Marcia Kilgore · ~00:42:57 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Psychology of Money
    Mentioned

    The Psychology of Money

    by Morgan Housel

    Marcia Kilgore · ~00:28:24 · on 10 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, Fit Flops, and Bliss spas, shares how she built multiple multi-million dollar beauty companies starting with $300 in New York. The episode covers her journey from personal trainer to spa empire owner, her business philosophy, and the personal sacrifices behind her success.

Talking points

  • Early life and move to New York with $300
  • Building businesses through customer experience and trust
  • Behavioral economics and psychology in sales
  • Uncompromising standards and customer gratitude
  • Connecting ideas from different fields
  • Learning from failure and hands-on experience
  • Personal loss as perspective on risk and success