130. HOT GUEST: 18 years in business, 11 companies, and the $400 investment that turned into $150k months with Candy Kemp

18 years in business and 11 successful ventures later, Candy Kemp shares the raw truth about building multiple six-figure businesses from scratch!In this incredible conversation between two seasoned entrepreneurs, Peta Serras interviews the unstoppable Candy Kemp about her journey from makeup artist to building a skincare empire that hit $150,000 months before selling it just this year. If you're tired of overthinking your business ideas and ready to take bold action, this episode will ignite your entrepreneurial fire.Key Topics Covered:How to start a business overnight without perfect planning or massive investmentThe mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur - walking Oxford Street asking for rental space with zero backup planBuilding Supple Skincare from $400 investment to $150,000/month in 9 monthsWhy giving away 100 bottles for free was the smartest marketing move everThe psychology behind fear of success vs fear of failureHow to trust your intuition and act on ideas before they pass you byCreating passive income streams that work while you're at the beach with your kidsWhy perfectionism kills more businesses than failure ever willConnect with Candy:Candy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candykempco/Work With Candy: https://www.candykemp.com.au/businessloungeCandy's Hot Website: https://www.candykemp.com.au/Timestamps0:00:00 - Intro: Meet Candy Kemp - 18 years in business, 11 successful ventures0:02:30 - From makeup artist to salon owner: Walking Oxford Street with zero plan0:04:00 - The mindset of a natural problem solver vs playing it safe0:06:08 - Why the "overnight brand" concept actually works 0:08:51 - Supple Skincare: The accidental $150k/month business story 0:11:38 - Starting with $400 and pre-selling before you have a product 0:14:00 - The power of giving away 100 bottles free as a launch strategy 0:18:17 - Selling Supple: Why she chose heart over highest offer 0:21:34 - Identity vs business: Passing the torch without losing yourself 0:26:24 - Rested and Rich era: Making $3.5k at the beach with your 4-year-old 0:32:02 - From idea to execution: Why speed beats perfection every time 0:40:16 - Following intuition: The universe gives you signs if you listen 0:45:15 - Fear of success: The self-sabotage pattern most entrepreneurs miss🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:Hot Business Audit: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/The $35 Offer: https://www.professionalbabe.com/the-35-offer/Business Bang: https://www.professionalbabe.com/business-bang/Spill your secrets (or ep requests, feedback, or praise to me) by sending me a text 💬Support the showIf you’re craving more, you can find me on Instagram @professionalbabe and make sure to subscribe to my email list which you can find at professionalbabe.com — word on the street is I give good email.