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Hi! I'm Kieran, founder of National Beauty Distribution. For a day job, I build brands within the hair & beauty industry

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The biggest event we've ever planned.. and how much it costs us 😲

Hey Reader, There's been a lot of buzz about NB Live, our upcoming event in February and I wanted to tell you a little more about what it is, how it came about, and how much it costs us to run! If you are a new subscriber and would like to read all my other emails so far, you can do so by clicking here. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about NB Live... Where did the idea come from? 💡 The idea for NB Live came about some months ago. Two colleagues of mine in Sweden...

Hey Reader, I know... no email from me for weeks and now, two within 2 weeks. There's a reason, I promise! If you are a new subscriber and would like to read the first four emails, you can do so by clicking here. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about our newest brands, as well as our new division... That's a dramatic subject line 😲 Yes, it probably is. But it's true. Let me explain. Around this time last year, I rolled our Beauty and Haircare divisions together and...

Hey Reader, My fourth email has been a little longer in the making than I would have liked, but I have waited (and waited, and waited) until I could tell you about one of the biggest brand deals in the company's history. If you are a new subscriber and would like to read the first three emails, you can do so by clicking here. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about our newest brand addition... Enough with the teasing… What’s the brand? ⭐ Color Wow. Arguably one of the...

Hey Reader, I’m back with the third email in this series. If you are a new subscriber and would like to read the first or second emails, you can do so by clicking here. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about our newest brand and, our latest e-commerce play. A brand I've wanted for a very long time ⭐ This is one I’ve wanted since I started in this industry. I have a couple of friends in other countries that distribute it, but as it’s Unilever owned, they very rarely use...

ELEVEN Australia Launch in Cork

Hey Reader, I’m back with my second email in this series. If you are a new subscriber and would like to read the first email, you can do so by clicking this link. As always, the purpose of this is to expand upon the information I share on Instagram and to be open and honest regarding the good and the bad of running a business. Here we go… 👉 Our biggest launch event to date… and how much it cost 💶 The Cork City Gaol building right before we opened the doors Some of you might have seen the...

Hi Reader, Thank you for being one of the first to sign up for my occasional email. My goal here is to build on the information I share on Instagram and to be open and honest regarding to the good and the bad of running a business daily. Without further adieu... Why Portugal? 🇵🇹 Since announcing that National Beauty Distribution would open in Portugal, I've been asked repeatedly, "why?". Besides the obvious tax (sometimes) and general "wanting to spend more time in the sun" reasons, personal...