StyleUp’s CEO, Kendall Herbst, was a fashion editor in NYC before being inspired to start her own company. She got her MBA from MIT Sloan, and during this time, she realized that there was no platform for actionable fashion advice, and no scalable service to help women with the question: “What should I wear tomorrow?”
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Business Failure
- Kendall went to China on a whim and realized the vastness of her mistake upon arrival. However, a lightbulb moment happened on the return flight, showing that no experience is ever a wrong one!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- StyleUp has focused on quality first and marketing second and has now distanced themselves from their competitors… Kendal shares all!
Current Business
- StyleUp is on the up and up with Kendall at the helm. Listen to their exciting plans for the future!
Small Business Resource
- inDinero: The fastest growing way for business owners to manage their money. Our real-time dashboard makes small business accounting easy for everyone.
- Clerky: Helps startups get legal stuff done right (and fast). Incorporation available now. Convertible notes, employee documents, NDAs, and more coming soon.
Best Business Book
- Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Interview Links
- StyleUp: Brings effortless joy to getting dressed with daily, weather-appropriate advice tailored to suit your life and style. It’s your shortcut to chic.
Sponsors
- Onnit: A health and wellness brand focused on Total Human Optimization. To get 10% off your supplement purchase go to Onnit.com/Fire
- Ontraport: An all-in-one small business management platform that integrates all the software you need to start, systemize and scale your business. To learn more, go to Ontraport.com/fire
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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