Industry Wisdom from a Beauty Powerhouse with Reuben Carranza
Join host Tom Kuhn with Reuben Carranza, Group CEO of Bansk Beauty and Board Director for Amika, Eva NYC, and Ethique. With four generations of family history in beauty and 24+ years leading multi-billion-dollar brands like Pantene, Olay, and Olaplex, Reuben brings unparalleled perspective on what it takes to elevate professional beauty businesses.Discover why "the beauty industry touches more people every single day than any other profession" and how that creates extraordinary opportunity for salon and spa owners. Reuben shares insights on navigating rapid industry change, the capital markets' bullish outlook on beauty, and his personal "Pep Talk" system for staying grounded as a leader.From someone who "grew up folding towels and sweeping hair" to transforming iconic brands, learn why authentic human connection remains the irreplaceable foundation of our industry—and how to leverage that as your competitive advantage in an AI-driven world.
