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May 2024
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The Product Launch Strategy That Earned ...

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Ann McFerran’s life changed when she invented magnetic eyelash extensions and launched her brand, Glamnetic. Discover her strategy for bootstrapping her way to $50 million in revenue after her first year in business. 
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