Beauty Independent | In the Post-Girlboss Era, What Role Should a Brand Founder Play?
Nov 2022
Originally published by Beauty Independent on October 30, 2022
Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, shares why it is important for brands to have a founder that serves as their spokesperson.
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Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, discusses the importance of having a founder that serves as brand spokesperson with Beauty Independent.
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With a commitment to building lasting relationships, I take a bespoke approach to the individual needs of every client I work with, seeking to be their champion, trusted advisor and partner well before, leading up to and throughout any potential transaction that may take place.
Ashleigh Barker
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