How Marcus Bowers Turned an $800 Investment into $100 Million in Sales With She's Happy Hair

02/15/22 • 55 min

The BLK Directory Podcast With Diamond Young

In this episode we have Marcus Bowers, Co-Founder of She's Happy Hair, in the guest chair. She's Happy Hair is the #1 Virgin Hair Supplier in the US and is a veteran-operated, black-owned business that recognized a void in the hair industry. There was a huge demand for high-quality, yet affordable human hair extensions, that many companies failed to meet. Co-founders and U.S. military veterans, Warren Broadnax and Marcus Bowers decided to fill that gap.
With a passion for entrepreneurship, She’s Happy Hair was formed in 2012. She’s Happy Hair has developed into a household name with locations across the United States.
In this episode we discuss:

Humble beginnings and the impact of serving in the US Navy has on your life (3:19)
Leaving the military and becoming an entrepreneur on accident (14:39)
The inspiration behind creating She’s Happy Hair company (25:35)
Leading by standing out from competitors and being innovative (28:05)
The evolution of the hair industry and how to fill in the gaps in your industry (33:40)
Difference between hustling and creating a business (42:10)
Initial investments - turning $800 into $100 Million with no business loans (45:10)
Create the plan but don't forget to implement the plan (50:50)
Advice with black entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs (53:10)

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Humble beginnings and the impact of serving in the US Navy has on your life (3:19)
Leaving the military and becoming an entrepreneur on accident (14:39)
The inspiration behind creating She’s Happy Hair company (25:35)
Leading by standing out from competitors and being innovative (28:05)
The evolution of the hair industry and how to fill in the gaps in your industry (33:40)
Difference between hustling and creating a business (42:10)
Initial investments - turning $800 into $100 Million with no business loans (45:10)
Create the plan but don't forget to implement the plan (50:50)
Advice with black entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs (53:10)

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Welcome back to a new episode! In the cohost chair, we have Jasmine Brown back with us. We had a chance to catch up and talk about black businesses, navigating the hair industry, elevating and pivoting in business.
Jasmine Brown is the definition of a Millennial Boss. She is a serial entrepreneur who is using social media as her vehicle to take faith, fitness, and finances to new heights. She’s the creator of Get Fit With Jazz, Jazz Got me Twisted, and a co-creator of Pray Girl Pray.

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