Nicole Gibbons on Disrupting a Century Old Industry, with Lindsay Pinchuk on Dear FoundHer…
Nicole Gibbons, Founder of Clare was interviewed by Lindsay Pinchuk on Dear FoundHer…on disrupting a century old industry.
"Building a business requires blind optimism and a lot of blind faith. You have to believe in yourself and your idea, even when no one else does." says Nicole Gibbons, Founder and CEO of Clare.
Today we're joined by the incredible Nicole Gibbons, founder and CEO of Clare. Nicole's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From working in PR at Victoria's Secret, to becoming a renowned interior designer, she saw a need for a better way to buy paint and turned the industry upside down. With her expertise and passion for design, Nicole built a brand that challenges the status quo and offers a transparent and modern paint shopping experience. Her story is a testament to the power of following your passion and never giving up. Get ready to be inspired by Nicole's journey and learn how she built a groundbreaking business from the ground up.
Top takeaways:
Building a community around your passion project can lead to valuable connections and opportunities.
It's important to stick with your passion and follow what truly makes you happy, even if it means leaving a seemingly dream job.
Timing is crucial in entrepreneurship, and success often depends on being in the right place at the right time.
Starting a business to solve pain points in an industry can be a powerful motivator and a unique selling point.
Building a business from the ground up requires a willingness to learn, network, and take risks, even in areas where you have little expertise.
Quotes:
"I just was like, ‘Okay, I'm going to do this, I'm starting to paint brand. And let me just figure it out one step at a time.’Because I think a lot of what entrepreneurship is problem solving.” (10:54 | Nicole Gibbons)
"I pretty much taught myself a masterclass in how to break into the VC world, how to figure out who the right investors are, how to target them, how to pitch them, how to create a pitch deck, and how to build a financial model." (23:45 | Nicole Gibbons)
"No one talks about how hard it is. No one talks about all the sacrifices that you end up making." (35:01 | Nicole Gibbons)
“Really think about your long term plan. I think a lot of startups fly by the seat of their pants, and they're taking things one day at a time. But think about the outcome that you want to achieve. And make sure that all the steps that you have in your journey are optimizing toward that outcome.” (45:31 | Nicole Gibbons)
About Nicole Gibbons:
To learn more about Nicole Gibbons visit her website:
Instagram for Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolegibbonsstyle/
Instagram for Clare: http://www.instagram.com/clarepaint
About the Lindsay Pinchuk:
To learn more about Lindsay Pinchuk visit her website (Lindsay Pinchuk).
About Dear FoundHer…:
Dear FoundHer... is a weekly letter to female entrepreneurs to inspire, motivate and provide actionable tips for success through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful founders and entrepreneurs who have paved the way. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, Lindsay Pinchuk, each week she picks the brains of some of her closest contacts, offering them the chance to share their teachable moments as well as business, marketing, content, social media tips and more! Your journey as a founder is the ride of a lifetime, some come on in and join us!
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