For two years, this cosmetic brand was stuck at the same revenue level — around $15k a month. On paper, that didn’t look terrible. But inside the business, things were getting harder every quarter. Margins were shrinking, profitability was eroding, and the founder felt trapped in a cycle of cutting prices and chasing influencers who brought more likes than buyers. The brand had no real relationship with its audience, no clear way of delivering value, and an e-commerce experience that frustrated customers instead of converting them. Growth felt impossible. Survival was the only goal.
