What does it take to turn failures into stepping stones and build one of India’s largest salon chains while empowering thousands of women?

Find out in this inspiring episode! On this episode of the Via Vino: The Vino Supraja Podcast, Vino sits down with Mr. C.K. Kumaravel, Co-Founder and CEO of Naturals Salon & SPA, a trailblazer in India’s beauty and wellness industry.

From overcoming failures to scaling a business with purpose, Mr. C.K.K shares motivational insights into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and innovation. Discover how Naturals Salon empowers women entrepreneurs and helps them stay ahead in the competitive salon and spa market. Packed with actionable advice and personal anecdotes, this conversation highlights the transformative power of resilience and making a positive societal impact. Whether you're interested in business growth, motivation, or the beauty industry, this episode offers valuable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Topics:

• The entrepreneurial journey and experiences of Mr. C.K. in the salon industry.
• The influence of Mr C.K.K's father and the legacy of the sachet revolution in India.
• The importance of resilience and learning from failure in entrepreneurship.
• Empowering women entrepreneurs and challenging traditional gender roles.
• The evolution of the beauty industry in India and changing societal attitudes towards grooming.
• Strategies for maintaining quality control during business expansion.
• The vision for Naturals as a global brand and the significance of location strategy.
• The role of training and employee development in business success.
• The impact of personal experiences and family support on entrepreneurial endeavours. 

Key Takeaways:

'Entrepreneurship is your art of going from one failure to another without losing enthusiasm.’

‘When your mind is weak, the situation looks like a problem. When your mind is normal, it looks like a challenge. When your mind is strong, it looks like an opportunity.’

'Impact the world positively, even when you are down, even when you are small. That is the one thing which has helped me, and that is the point I want to leave to the audience.'

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