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Our guest host Calvin catches up with Michelle Young, Founder of POP UP Cosmetics. After identifying a substantial gap between American and Australian cosmetic prices, Michelle founded The Cosmetic Department & POP UP Cosmetics in a bid to make brand products more affordable for Australians. 

Calvin and Michelle talk about the story & business model of POP UP, and the adversities she encountered with global conglomerate in the early stages of her business. They discuss the importance of relationship building when dealing with wholesalers and buying products, logistics around running big teams of employees, and how to identify a suitable retail site.

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FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Take your dreams seriously as they are an indicator of your destiny”, Michelle Young
GREATEST LESSON(S) IN BUSINESS:
Never give up and you always find a way.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT CUB:
There is so much I love about CUB. The other business owners, the staff, the events. I feel I got my value after the first month.
In the past, some business groups have not been a match and I felt drained after events and it felt like an effort. However because of the people at CUB, it gives me energy and I look forward to the events, knowing that I am going to meet other great business owners who are up for playing a big game.