What happens when you reach the top of your industry—and decide to start over?
ATWATER Founder and CEO Chris Salgardo joins host Kara Goldin on The Kara Goldin Show, episode 909, for a conversation about reinvention, entrepreneurship, and building a skincare brand informed by decades of beauty industry experience.
After nearly two decades at Kiehl’s, including serving as its President, Chris stepped away from the corporate world to create ATWATER, a skincare and grooming brand focused on straightforward, high-performance daily routines.
From Kiehl’s to ATWATER: Building a Brand of His Own
In the episode, Kara and Chris explore what his years at Kiehl’s taught him about creating brands that last, what inspired him to become an entrepreneur, and how his perspective on the beauty industry evolved from his earliest work as a makeup artist to leading established brands.
They also discuss common misconceptions about men’s skincare, why simpler routines resonate with consumers, and the lessons that come with starting something new after a long career.
Listen to Episode 909 of The Kara Goldin Show
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