Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast

GLAMNETIC: From a tiny apartment to $50 Million in annual sales with Co Founder Ann McFerran

Episode Summary

Ann McFerran's journey is one of resilience and determination. Arriving in America at just 7 years old, she quickly adapted to life in America. After pursuing her education at UCLA, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology, Ann delved into her true passion: fine art. Her artistry spanned continents, with pop-art and abstract pieces finding homes worldwide. Yet, amidst her creative success, Ann grappled with insecurities about her lashes. The desire for a durable, easy-to-use lash solution spurred her entrepreneurial spirit. Recognizing the untapped potential in magnetic lashes, Ann embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. From product development in a tiny one bedroom apartment to marketing strategies, she honed her skills, paving the way for Glamnetic's launch in July 2019. Ann's tireless dedication and vision have not only transformed her personal beauty journey but have also revolutionized the beauty industry, offering a seamless blend of innovation and confidence to lash and nail enthusiasts worldwide. In this episode, Ann also discusses: From creating art to day trading to starting a brand Doing $1 million in revenue the first few months Pioneering organic ads, tik tok style The challenges of scaling so fast and doing whatever was required Launching innovative styles and colors and how their products are differentiated We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Ann’s journey and the growth of GLAMNETIC. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more. Be sure to check out GLAMNETIC at www.glamnetic.com and on Instagram at @glamnetic

Episode Notes

Ann McFerran's journey is one of resilience and determination. Arriving in America at just 7 years old, she quickly adapted to life in America. After pursuing her education at UCLA, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology, Ann delved into her true passion: fine art. Her artistry spanned continents, with pop-art and abstract pieces finding homes worldwide. Yet, amidst her creative success, Ann grappled with insecurities about her lashes. The desire for a durable, easy-to-use lash solution spurred her entrepreneurial spirit. Recognizing the untapped potential in magnetic lashes, Ann embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. From product development in a tiny one bedroom apartment to marketing strategies, she honed her skills, paving the way for Glamnetic's launch in July 2019. Ann's tireless dedication and vision have not only transformed her personal beauty journey but have also revolutionized the beauty industry, offering a seamless blend of innovation and confidence to lash and nail enthusiasts worldwide.

In this episode, Ann also discusses:

We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Ann’s journey and the growth of GLAMNETIC. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.

Be sure to check out GLAMNETIC at www.glamnetic.com and on Instagram at @glamnetic

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