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How I Built a Business Around Products I Actually Use

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Ever held yourself back because you were afraid of what people might think? Yeah, same. In this episode, I’m finally talking about something I’ve danced around for years—my journey with Monat, network marketing, and why I changed my mind.
I used to believe that if a product wasn’t sold in high-end salons, it wasn’t good. I also thought MLMs weren’t for me. But after 24 years in the beauty industry (and experiencing my own hair struggles), I started asking different questions. What if I was wrong? What if I was letting fear make decisions for me?
So, I’m breaking it all down. The good, the bad, and why I’m finally ready to talk about it. If you’re curious about Monat, building a side income, or just getting over the fear of showing up, this episode is for you.

What We Cover:

Why fear stops us from making decisions—and how to move past it
My honest thoughts on MLMs and why Monat changed my mind
The simple business model that lets you start without reinventing the wheel
How sharing what you love (instead of "selling") makes all the difference
Why visibility is everything in 2025—and how you can start building yours

[00:01] – Let’s be real: Fear makes way too many decisions for us

[02:14] – My early days as a hairstylist & the myths I believed about success

[04:39] – The first time I tried an MLM (and what happened)

[06:51] – The biggest difference between starting from scratch vs. plugging into a proven system

[09:11] – Hair loss, hormones, and the moment I reconsidered Monat

[11:33] – Why most people struggle with scalp health (and what actually works)

[13:52] – The truth about mentorship & why doing business alone is overrated

[16:15] – Why I’m finally talking about this—and why I don’t care what people think anymore

[18:31] – How Monat saved me thousands on hair products

[20:52] – The future of business is visibility—here’s how to build yours

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