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Success story of EO Products in the natural body care industry
TLDR EO Products founders Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black built their natural body care brand over nearly 30 years without venture money, starting from humble beginnings in San Francisco, and eventually expanded their product line to around 35 items, securing big orders and getting their products into major retailers.
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EO Products is a successful natural body care company founded by Susan Griffin-Black inspired by essential oils.
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EO Products founders Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black built their natural body care brand over nearly 30 years without venture money, starting from humble beginnings in San Francisco.
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Susan Griffin-Black discovered her passion for natural body care products after being inspired by Neal's Yard Remedies in London, leading her to envision a new direction for her career.
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Susan Griffin-Black started working with Romy Frazier at Neal's Yard Remedies in London, and after working in the store for three days, she proposed opening similar retail stores in the US, which led to her decision to wholesale the products instead.
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Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black started working together, making products for Neal's Yard and learning how to make things by hand before expanding their product line and figuring out how to fill a large order efficiently.
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Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black faced financial challenges while running their company with essential oils, but decided to launch their own brand, EO Products, after receiving a small order from Bloomingdale's in 1995.
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Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black faced financial pressure while launching their business, EO Products, in 1995, but were determined to make it work despite the challenges.
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EO Products faced financial challenges in 1996 but managed to secure a big order from Mervins and eventually get their products into Whole Foods through creative marketing tactics, despite setbacks with changing buyers.
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EO Products acquired a private label making soaps and beauty supplies for other companies, purchased for $250,000, and expanded their product line to around 35 items, leading to a period of intense work and growth for the couple.
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The couple's business started to take off as major retailers like Walgreens and Walmart expressed interest in carrying their products, leading them to launch a second brand called Everyone in 2012 to meet consumer demand for more affordable everyday products.
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Susan Griffin Black and Brad Black attribute the success of EO Products to their shared values, determination, and the privilege of living their lives while running the business.
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