130. HOT GUEST: 18 years in business, 11 companies, and the $400 investment that turned into $150k months with Candy Kemp
Description
18 years in business and 11 successful ventures later, Candy Kemp shares the raw truth about building multiple six-figure businesses from scratch!
In this incredible conversation between two seasoned entrepreneurs, Peta Serras interviews the unstoppable Candy Kemp about her journey from makeup artist to building a skincare empire that hit $150,000 months before selling it just this year. If you're tired of overthinking your business ideas and ready to take bold action, this episode will ignite your entrepreneurial fire.
Key Topics Covered:
- How to start a business overnight without perfect planning or massive investment
- The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur - walking Oxford Street asking for rental space with zero backup plan
- Building Supple Skincare from $400 investment to $150,000/month in 9 months
- Why giving away 100 bottles for free was the smartest marketing move ever
- The psychology behind fear of success vs fear of failure
- How to trust your intuition and act on ideas before they pass you by
- Creating passive income streams that work while you're at the beach with your kids
- Why perfectionism kills more businesses than failure ever will
Connect with Candy:
- Candy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candykempco/
- Work With Candy: https://www.candykemp.com.au/businesslounge
- Candy's Hot Website: https://www.candykemp.com.au/
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro: Meet Candy Kemp - 18 years in business, 11 successful ventures
0:02:30 - From makeup artist to salon owner: Walking Oxford Street with zero plan
0:04:00 - The mindset of a natural problem solver vs playing it safe
0:06:08 - Why the "overnight brand" concept actually works
0:08:51 - Supple Skincare: The accidental $150k/month business story
0:11:38 - Starting with $400 and pre-selling before you have a product
0:14:00 - The power of giving away 100 bottles free as a launch strategy
0:18:17 - Selling Supple: Why she chose heart over highest offer
0:21:34 - Identity vs business: Passing the torch without losing yourself
0:26:24 - Rested and Rich era: Making $3.5k at the beach with your 4-year-old
0:32:02 - From idea to execution: Why speed beats perfection every time
0:40:16 - Following intuition: The universe gives you signs if you listen
0:45:15 - Fear of success: The self-sabotage pattern most entrepreneurs miss
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