Makeup Artist by Day, Million-Dollar Real Estate Agent by Night | Claire Tan
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Show Notes
Claire Tan started her first business at 17 - not because she had a plan, but because she refused to work in a system where someone else decided how far she could go.
In this episode, Claire walks us through how she built Ladyy Claire Makeup into one of Singapore's first makeup-only bridal companies, pivoted into luxury real estate during COVID, and quietly became one of the most respected agents working with high-net-worth clients - all while being a self-described introvert who hides behind the curtains at parties.
We get into: why she broke her scholarship bond and never looked back, how she practiced three hairstyles a day and cried through all of it, how she lied about her age to land early clients (then revealed the truth after the job), what it actually takes to sell $3-5M properties as a 21-year-old, and the one belief she's still working on unlearning - that her self-worth equals her output.
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Trailer & Opening
(02:20) Starting a makeup business in Singapore at 17
(06:10) Why Claire chose entrepreneurship over a "safe" career
(10:34) Building resilience before success
(12:33) From makeup empire to real estate
(14:03) The skills Claire had to grind to improve
(17:25) Being an introvert in people-facing businesses
(19:17) What it really takes to succeed in real estate
(23:45) Building confidence by holding yourself to high standards
(25:27) What Claire is actively working on as a leader now
(28:49) A mindset shift for those still figuring things out
(30:47) "Good advice" Claire chose not to follow - and why
(35:13) Being underestimated in her business & career
(40:35) The belief Claire had to unlearn as success grew
(42:55) Closing
CONNECT WITH CLAIRE TAN
Main Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairetankt
Make Up Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyyclairemakeup
Real Estate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyyclaireproperties
CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU
Website: https://cheryllau.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau
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