Original release date: May 18, 2020
Connie Lo and Laura Burget are the founders of Three Ships (formerly known as NIU BODY), a 100% natural and vegan skincare company. They started the brand when they were both 23-years-old, with just $4,000 and a huge problem to solve. Their mission is to make natural beauty accessible for all women.
Since launching 3 years ago, Three Ships is now carried in >350 retailers across North America, has thousands of 5-star reviews online, and has appeared in publications like ELLE, Popsugar, and Refinery29. We talk about starting their business when they were 23 years old, how they became co-founders, starting their business with just $4,000, how they built a following before they even launched a product, when they knew they were ready to take their side-hustle full-time, how they landed their products in large retailers, what they've learned about themselves as business owners, and so much more!
This episode is packed with insights and motivational stories from two passionate female entrepreneurs dedicated to changing the beauty industry.00:00 Welcome to Made It Happen Podcast00:48 Meet the Founders of Three Ships Beauty01:45 The Journey to Starting Three Ships Beauty04:01 Early Challenges and Hustle11:00 Marketing Strategies and Growth13:42 Product Development Process17:40 Retail Expansion and Major Milestones22:43 Challenges and Lessons Learned34:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs36:30 Future Plans and Final Thoughts