Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffee N5 gives you everything you need to create lasting success. So, pour yourself a cup, tune in, and let’s turn your business ambitions into reality—one episode at a time!
Listen now and discover what it takes to build the business of your dreams.
Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Owning the Stage: The Global Vision Behind Cosmoprof with Liza Rapay
Beauty industry leader Liza Rapay joins Lara Schmoisman on Coffee Nº5 to unpack the strategy behind Cosmoprof’s global success, how brands can actually win at trade shows, and why purpose-driven leadership always scales better.
We'll talk about:
- Why building a show like Cosmoprof takes strategy—not just sparkle.
- What most beauty brands get wrong about trade shows.
- The mindset shift every founder needs before exhibiting.
- What Beauty New York is—and why it’s being called the Fashion Week of Beauty.
- Why storytelling, not just samples, makes or breaks a brand’s success.
- The resilience of the beauty industry (even through tariffs and global change).
For more information, visit Liza Rapay's LinkedIn.
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