Journey to Clear Skin: Judy Cheung-Wood's Entrepreneurial Story with Skin B5
In this episode, Judy Cheung-Wood, CEO and founder of Skin B5, shares her journey from town planning to establishing a successful nutraceuticals business. Judy discusses the personal struggles with acne that inspired her to develop Skin B5, the steps she took to launch her company, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she employed to grow her business. She also shares insights on the importance of personal branding, communication, and partnerships. Tune in to hear Judy's inspiring story and entrepreneurial advice.
00:00 Meet Judy Chung Wood: CEO and Founder of Skin B5
00:46 Judy's Personal Struggle with Acne
02:50 The Birth of Skin B5
03:25 The First Steps: Research and Development
05:10 The Breakthrough: Finding Vitamin B5
06:26 From Idea to Business Plan
08:56 Securing Initial Funding
11:10 Challenges and Early Successes
11:30 Skin B5 Today: A Holistic Approach to Acne Treatment
14:34 Family Reactions and Support
16:12 Navigating Partnerships and Ownership
21:05 Building a Sustainable Business Model
30:14 Expanding the Product Range
38:05 Keeping the Team Lean and Efficient
39:01 Outsourcing and Team Dynamics
42:30 Handling Skepticism in the Market
46:47 Navigating Clinical Trials and Dermatologist Support
50:06 Balancing Work and Life as an Entrepreneur
52:38 The Importance of Communication and Delegation
59:06 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Celebrating Success
01:13:11 Future Innovations and Export Market Expansion
01:15:26 The #CriticalFew Actions™
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This episode is sponsored by the CEO Masterclass.
