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Bettina O'Neill, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Scentbird, shares how she got into the fragrance industry, from her early days at Barneys to helping niche brands thrive. Bettina explains how up and coming fragrance brands can stand out in a crowded market, the importance of staying true to a brand’s identity, and the role of sampling in growing a loyal customer base. She also gives practical advice for founders on scaling their brands and navigating the complexities of retail partnerships.Chapters00:00:00 - How to Choose the Right Retail Partner for Your Brand’s Success00:01:00 - Meet Bettina O'Neill: From Barneys to Scentbird00:02:05 - Bettina’s Journey Through the World of Fragrance00:04:17 - The Secret to Building a Niche Fragrance Market00:05:54 - Standing Out in a Saturated Fragrance Market00:07:45 - How Scentbird Scaled to 700,000 Subscribers00:09:28 - Brand Growth: The Big Challenges and Key Strategies00:13:39 - Why Sticking to Your Brand’s DNA is Non-Negotiable00:15:59 - Leveraging Social Media and Sampling for Explosive Growth00:22:34 - How to Find Funding and Support for Niche Brands00:25:16 - What’s Hot Right Now: Fragrance Trends and Innovations00:26:13 - Neuroscience and Scent: How Fragrance Affects Mood00:27:24 - Launching a New Fragrance Brand in Today’s Market00:28:07 - Beyond Candles: Innovations in Home and Car Fragrances00:29:59 - Marketing Strategies That Drive Results for Fragrance Brands00:32:36 - Why Subscription Models and Discovery Kits Are Thriving00:33:35 - Sustainability and Clean Fragrances: The Next Big Thing?00:35:54 - Bettina’s Signature Scents and Personal Favorites00:37:28 - Advice for Aspiring Fragrance Founders00:40:59 - Fragrance’s Emotional Power: Why We Wear What We Wear00:41:24 - How COVID-19 Shifted Fragrance Trends00:43:16 - Pop-Ups and Signature Scents: What’s Coming Next?00:46:26 - Final Thoughts and What’s Next for the Fragrance IndustryLinks and ResourcesBettina on LinkedInScentbirdAggie on LinkedInAB Creative Aggie on Instagram5 Days to Growing Your Iconic Beauty Brand (and Having Your Most Profitable Holiday Season Ever) Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Beauty and the Brand? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube to leave us a review!
