The sisters share the real story behind MinkiSoft—how years of frustration with products that didn’t work for their mixed-texture hair led them to create their own solution. They break down the importance of making products that actually work, why serving an ignored customer is a powerful business strategy, and how building a loyal community is everything. These hard-earned lessons are exactly what’s fueling their mission—and getting them ready to land on the shelves at Target.
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The sisters share the real story behind MinkiSoft—how years of frustration with products that didn’t work for their mixed-texture hair led them to create their own solution. They break down the importance of making products that actually work, why serving an ignored customer is a powerful business strategy, and how building a loyal community is everything. These hard-earned lessons are exactly what’s fueling their mission—and getting them ready to land on the shelves at Target.
In this episode, the sisters reflect on a game-changing lesson they learned early on: the power of sampling. At their first big trade show, they showed up timid and unsure—until a seasoned vendor neighbor pulled them aside and gave it to them straight: “Hand out samples—it stops people in their tracks and buys you time to sell!” They share the story of how that moment reshaped their approach, helped them connect with real customers, and why putting your product in people’s hands is one of the...
Native Hustle: From Rez Road to Target
The sisters share the real story behind MinkiSoft—how years of frustration with products that didn’t work for their mixed-texture hair led them to create their own solution. They break down the importance of making products that actually work, why serving an ignored customer is a powerful business strategy, and how building a loyal community is everything. These hard-earned lessons are exactly what’s fueling their mission—and getting them ready to land on the shelves at Target.
