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