Billion Dollar NIGHTMARE! The Tragedy Of A Billion $$ Beauty Business - Nicola Kilner, The Ordinary

The Diary Of A CEO

  • Jun 5, 2023
  • 1:53:48
  • Full Episode

In this new episode Steven sits down with the CEO and Co-Founder of DECIEM and The Ordinary, Nicola Kilner.

0:00 Intro 02:39 Where do you come from? 05:36 Skills you learnt working at a big corporation 10:13 Starting your own business 15:14 Co-founders relationships 17:49 Building the best team culture 26:02 Work-life balance 31:38 Why do you call yourself 'an unqualified CEO’ 37:54 The Ordinary's success 45:14 My co-founder started acting differently 53:05 He fired me from my own company! 01:04:03 We had to take drastic measures 01:09:12 He shut down the company 01:17:27 A journalist told us the horrific news 01:27:21 Carrying on his legacy 01:28:34 Our company didn't have a strategy 01:32:19 The small details that got Deciem where it is today 01:36:21 Deciem stats 01:37:27 Advice to your younger self starting up 01:45:52 How are you today? 01:47:49 The last guest’s question

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Brief Summary

Nicola Kilner shares her journey building Deciem, the impact of Brandon Truaxe's mental health struggles, and the importance of kindness in leadership.

Key points

  • A Tragic Turn. The shocking news of Brandon's death sends shockwaves through the company and community.
  • Building a Family Culture. Brandon's troubled upbringing influenced his desire to create a family-like culture at Deciem.
  • Work-Life Balance Debate. A discussion on the evolving concept of work-life balance and personal happiness.
  • Imposter Syndrome. Exploring feelings of inadequacy and self-awareness in leadership roles.
  • Brandon's Sudden Change. Brandon's behavior shifts dramatically at the end of 2017, leaving everyone confused.
  • Fired and Confused. The emotional turmoil of being fired by Brandon amid his erratic behavior.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

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