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Jim and Cheryl Markham (center, holding trophy) surrounded by their ColorProof family.
Jim and Cheryl Markham, industry innovators and husband/wife team, were honored by Beauty Industry West (BIW) with their Entrepreneur of the Year Award on June 13 in Los Angeles. Jim Markham, known for his work with Sebring, Markham, ABBA Pure and Natural, PureOlogy, and now, ColorProof, said, “It is with much gratitude that we accept this award and we’re pleased to share our story.”
The Markhams walked through the their years in the professional salon industry from Jim’s days as a celebrity stylist to their joint venture, PureOlogy, created in response to a dear friend’s discovery of ovarian cancer.
“We took out all the ingredients that her oncologist said were bad and made products that were good for you,“ said Cheryl Markham.
Jim Markham shared his Life Lessons and favorite quote with the audience:
Be persistent
Believe in yourself
Recognize opportunity
Take risks
Strive to be your best
Have integrity
Hope for a little luck along the way
"It's not where you've been but where you are going that matters. We are all designed to succeed. " --Jim Markham
More videos from the event and from The Markham’s presentation may be viewed at the MODERN SALON Channel on YouTube:
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