Tiny Apartment to Tremendous Success: Sugared + Bronzed with Courtney Horne

After bootstrapping for the first nine years in business, Courtney Claghorn, CEO of Sugared + Bronzed, successfully scaled her once apartment-based company. Courtney's commitment to providing a streak-free, safe tanning experience has made her company one of the most sought-after in the industry.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

How Courtney took a chance on starting a business based on a skillset, she didn't havePivoting and rebranding as Sugared + Bronzed scaledHow Courtney and Sam went from bootstrapped to securing the first commercial location The strategy in navigating the difficulties and limitations of COVIDThe importance of taking pride in an upbeat environment and teamWould she change anything if she could start overCourtney's tangible tips for productivity

 

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