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Attracting customers to your barbershop is the most fundamental way to build a successful business. In an increasingly competitive market, growing your client base starts with great haircuts and excellent customer service, but also requires creating an inviting atmosphere, strategically positioning your brand to stand out, connecting with your community and retaining high-value patrons. Understanding …
Alex Rodriguez, owner of Sir Cutz Barbershop in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a passionate professional barber with over two decades of industry experience. In this interview, we ask Alex to share his inspiring story, from how he started and the challenges he’s overcome to his favorite clippers. Whether you’re starting out or a seasoned pro, …
Getting more customers and building a loyal clientele as a barber is the simplest way to grow your business. After getting licensed, most barbers focus on attracting new customers to fill their schedules and increase their earnings, but sustainable growth can only happen by retaining existing clients. Ambitious professional barbers who want to successfully start …
Peter Gosling started Glassbox Barbershop with a strong focus on enhancing the haircut experience for men. The professional barber and educator prides himself on providing great haircuts that still look good when you come back and has been instrumental in pushing new trends into the mainstream. He says his success can be attributed to precision …
Properly asking your barber for the haircut you want is the easiest and fastest way to ensure a positive experience at your next barbershop appointment. Understanding and using barber terminology can provide specific, meaningful instruction, allowing you to communicate effectively and avoid disappointment. In this expert guide, we will teach you how to tell your …
King Brown is a timeless men’s grooming product brand based in Australia that blends the modern and classic for a heightened experience. In this interview, founders Daen Brown and Daniel Binskin share the story behind King Brown Pomade, including how the company was started, the challenges they’ve had to overcome, trends they see in the …
Josh Connolly, co-owner of Mātū Barber Company in Greater Manchester, is a skillful professional barber who manifests the entrepreneurial spirit, takes pride in his work and maintains a commitment to excellent service. With a successful barbershop in the United Kingdom, we spoke with Josh to get his unique take on everything from haircut trends to …
We recently had the privilege of interviewing Miles The Barber, a talented professional barber based in Los Angeles who has been cutting hair since he was a kid. We wanted to get his take on the latest haircut trends for black men, his favorite tools, the challenges he’s overcome, his advice to young barbers starting …