Today we’d like to introduce you to Dae Carter.
Dae, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Moved to LA from Virginia after serving four years in the United States Navy. Came here with dreams of being in fashion so I attended FIDM. After getting in the fashion industry, I quickly realized it wasn’t for me. During my transition I cut all my hair off into a pixie cut. Me being me, I can never keep a hairstyle for too long so I started wearing wigs. Whenever I wore them, I would get plenty of compliments and people would ask if I sold them. That gave me the push I needed. I started to make them and sell them online. I then enrolled in cosmetology school to perfect my craft and received my license. I was making wigs but not selling enough to survive. I then got a job at one of LA’s top wig companies. After a couple of months of working, I got fired because the owner said I was basically too talented and he didn’t want me to take his customers. That gave me my push to go full force with my business. Then came GoldLabel Co. We have been in business for about a year and a half now and doing amazing.
Has it been a smooth road?
Starting GoldLabel Co. was nowhere near smooth. There were plenty of ups and downs as with any business. I failed many times and started over plenty. Building a solid customer base took so many days and nights of being consistent. So many tears and feeling like giving up. Starting a business really is the hardest thing you can do. It takes so much discipline and commitment. Missing out on activities, parties and vacations just because you have a bigger vision.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with GoldLabel Co. – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
GoldLabel Co. is a business specializing in hair replacement pieces and hair care products. I’m most proud of how far we’ve come and knowing that we have shipped wigs to every state in the US along with five other countries. What sets GoldLabel Co apart from the rest is simply our branding. Many customers shop with us because they love our packaging and branding.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love the wealthy factor of LA. What I mean by that is the luxury cars and homes that you could only dream of if you’ve never seen them in real life. Seeing some of the homes and cars really pushed me to dream bigger and go harder for what I wanted.
The thing I like least about LA is the homeless crisis. It’s getting worse by the season and it’s very sad that it’s become normalized to see daily.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.GoldLabelCo.com
- Email: info@goldlabelco.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/goldlabelco
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