Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole With Entrepreneur, Educator, and Public Speaker David Thurston

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are thrilled to be speaking to David Thurston on today’s episode of Inside Design. David is the CEO and Founder of Pulp Riot, an international professional hair color line that was acquired by L’Oreal in a multi-million dollar deal. We had the privilege of hearing David speak at Cosentino’s Global Design Summit and knew we had to bring him onto the show. Tune in to this episode to hear David share his business philosophies and what he has learned about success, stepping outside your comfort zone, and using social media to build an influential brand.</span></p> <p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[03:00] What comes first: The brand or product </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[05:00] The spiral staircase philosophy and David’s wishlist for success</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[09:20] Choosing to be uncomfortable and David’s early steps to leave the corporate world and pursue success</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[18:28] How can creative entrepreneurs use social media and collaborate with your competitors</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[23:09] The power of design and Pulp Riot’s unconventional product packaging</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[29:40] Travel, David’s new book, and thoughts on reaching success at a young age</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If you want to become successful you have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable is a muscle you exercise by leaving your comfort zone and taking a step towards your goals and dreams.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: