# 57 | Candace Marino: $500K in Year One, No Investors, No Safety Net

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Podcast: [Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/splitting-hairs-with-tab-salsman-6475972)
Published: 2026-02-23T14:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5199

## Resource

Celebrity esthetician Candace Marino, known as The LA Facialist, sits down for a haircut and a real conversation about skin, longevity, entrepreneurship, and friendship. Candace and I grew up in the same small town. Long before the Met Gala, before Hollywood clients and A-list recognition, she was helping me with makeup on model shoots while I was building my career behind the chair. Our friendship goes beyond the beauty industry. We’ve supported each other from the beginning. In this episode we talk about skin health vs. skin trends, inflammation, over-exfoliation, barrier repair, acne myths, celebrity skincare expectations, and what actually creates long term results. Candace shares what she sees working with high profile clients and why education always beats hype. We also get into building a reputation in Los Angeles, earning trust, growing a brand without losing integrity, and what it means to evolve alongside your friends. Find Candace Marino Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thelafacialistWebsite: https://thelafacialist.com Location: 441 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, CACandace is represented by AFRAME talent agency. Follow Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman Instagram: @splittinghairspod

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