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Marcia Kilgore's Entrepreneurial Journey and Success Story
TLDR Marcia Kilgore started her entrepreneurial journey as a personal trainer in New York, eventually founding multiple successful companies like Bliss and Soap and Glory, driven by her passion for creating new businesses and making people happy. Her latest venture involves launching an environmentally friendly bath product line called Soper Duper, showcasing her continuous innovation and success in the business world.
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Marcia Kilgore built five incredibly successful companies, starting from humble beginnings in Canada with just $300.
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Entrepreneurs increase their chances of success by planning and researching the marketplace, as seen in the stories of Arthur Blank, Bernie Marcus, and Jen Hyman, but Marcia Kilgore's journey into entrepreneurship was unplanned and evolved organically from her background as a personal trainer and aerobics instructor.
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Marcia Kilgore started her entrepreneurial journey in New York as a personal trainer, building up her clientele to fund her part-time classes at NYU, with no long-term plan in mind.
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Marcia Kilgore's reputation for clearing up bad skin led to her gaining a clientele that included famous individuals, prompting her to consider expanding her facial business beyond her small studio.
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Marcia Kilgore expanded her facial business, Let's Face It, by training employees and eventually opening a larger storefront called Bliss due to high demand for appointments.
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Marcia Kilgore founded Bliss as a non-judgmental, fun, and egalitarian day spa that attracted a diverse clientele, including superstars like Madonna and NYU students.
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Marcia Kilgore sold 70% of Bliss to LVMH for a significant amount of money because she was tired of the financial responsibility and wanted a change after years of hard work.
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Marcia Kilgore sold Bliss to Starwood Hotels and Resorts because she was tired of trying to teach the new leadership about customer service, leading her to take a break and eventually launch new brands like Soap and Glory.
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Marcia Kilgore launched Fit Flop, an ergonomic shoe line, alongside Soap and Glory, inspired by her personal training days and the desire to make walking more efficient.
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Marcia Kilgore's drive and passion for creating new businesses stems from the thrill of generating ideas and making people happy.
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Marcia Kilgore has founded multiple successful companies and is currently working on launching a new environmentally friendly bath product line called Soper Duper.
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Emma and Miles faced challenges with knockoff products after their successful Kickstarter campaign for Final Straw, leading to the creation of a new reusable product called Final Fork.
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