”Building and Growing Worldwide in the Beauty Space” with Stephen Durham

In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, host Danny Flores sits down with Stephen Durham, CEO and founder of Bardot Vegan Beauty. With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Stephen shares his incredible journey—from running salons in London to launching international beauty brands in the U.S., Canada, and beyond.

Stephen discusses how he scaled his businesses from local salons to major retailers like Walgreens and why clean, vegan beauty is the future. He also reveals the secrets behind his unique distribution strategy, how he leverages hairstylists as key brand ambassadors, and what makes Bardot Vegan Beauty stand out in an ultra-competitive market.

What you'll learn in this episode:
✔️ The journey from salon ownership to building a global beauty brand
✔️ How to position a product in a competitive industry
✔️ The role of hairstylists in product marketing and distribution
✔️ Why defining your audience is crucial for success
✔️ Stephen’s approach to business growth, passive income, and entrepreneurship

 

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