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The interview features entrepreneur Damon Haley, co‑founder of Glow and Flow Beauty, discussing his transition from entertainment and sports marketing into the beauty-supply industry, his mission to elevate service for Black and Brown communities, and the franchising model he is rolling out nationwide. Hosted by Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass, the conversation highlights Haley’s business philosophy, community-driven approach, and long-term vision to create ownership opportunities through franchising.

The interview aims to:

How he moved from high-level event production and marketing (Nike, Pepsi, Coke) into beauty retail.

Haley outlines the disconnect between Black consumer spending and the lack of Black-owned beauty-supply stores.

A service-first retail model designed to uplift, educate, and serve Black and Brown consumers with dignity.

Haley frames franchising as a path for individuals to enter business ownership with support and a proven model.

He shares personal experiences overcoming naysayers and trusting his instincts.

• Black consumers spend heavily on beauty, but historically have not owned the supply-chain or retail footprint.
• Haley wants to change that by bringing ownership and pride back to local communities. 

• The stores celebrate culture (Breast Cancer Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month).
• Customer care is central—Haley emphasizes smiles, water for coughing customers, and creating “fabulousness.” 

• Haley believes franchising is more accessible than starting independently because:
  • You get a proven model.
  • You get supply-chain support.
  • You avoid costly mistakes. 

• Glow and Flow launched its own synthetic hair brand, SLAY (with 3 Ys).
• Synthetic hair dominates due to affordability.
• Human hair is sourced from Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia. 

• Beauty supply requires heavy up‑front inventory investment.
• Glow and Flow stays heavily stocked to maintain customer trust.

• Haley leverages his corporate marketing background (Nike, Foot Locker) to optimize retail presentation, customer experience, and product mix. 

• His exi