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Gregg Renfrew

Counter, Founder and CEO
EPISODE 268

Step back to move forward

Imagine this: you build a company from scratch, sell it at a billion-dollar valuation, get ousted, and watch it crumble under new leadership…

Then you buy it back, shut it down, rebrand it, relaunch it – and grow it all over again.

That’s exactly what Gregg Renfrew, the Founder and CEO of clean beauty brand Counter (formerly Beautycounter) has done.

In this episode, she opens up about the emotional and strategic rollercoaster behind one of the most dramatic stories in recent business history. She shares what she’s learned about product development, resilience, and why, sometimes, you’ve got to take a step back if you want to move forward.

You’ll also learn:

  • The power of emotional connection – and emotional distance
  • Why you probably have too many products
  • How Martha Stewart taught her NOT to lead
  • Her no-BS take on beauty standards (hint: it’s actually a lesson in confidence)

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  • Focus on your lane, not your competition
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Innovation comes from unlikely places
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Let go of what’s not serving you
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Even great people aren’t always right for what’s next
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Match your distribution channel to your message
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Arrogance has no place in the business world
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • In tough personnel conversations, clarity and empathy are key
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Get radically clear on your product lineup
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Your composure invites more honest debate
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • You might regret not following your gut
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO
  • Listen more than you speak
    Gregg Renfrew
    Gregg Renfrew
    Counter, Founder and CEO

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