Barbers Gather ‘RoundThis Will Change Your Business Barbers, gather ‘round and pay attention.When it comes to choosing the perfect tools for your business, you know better than most that its never as easy as picking up a pair at your local barber supply shop. It takes research, it takes knowledge, it takes experience.And you know …
Better ShearsBetter Business You know that old adage, right? The tools make the man (and the woman, of course).Sure, we know that’s not necessarily true, especially when it comes to being a badass barber—what really makes the man or woman are the skill, talent, dedication, hard work, determination, commitment, and more. But, it’s also hard …
Barber SpotlightJohn Mosley: The Popular Nobody Maybe you know him, maybe you don’t—either way, that’s kind of the point.Meet John Mosley, the self-proclaimed Popular Nobody, a barber who’s climbed the ladder and become one of the most well-known in the industry.John has worked with professional athletes, rappers, and icons—and none of it has ever inflated …
The Florida Barber ExpoYou Can’t Miss This Event Barbers, your summer just got a whole lot better. Whether you live in the Southeast or you’re in need of a vacation, we have the perfect excuse for you to take a day off and level up your barber career.What is it?Well, it’s the Florida Barber Expo.What …
The Dangers of Barber DeregulationTwo Truths & a Lie At NAOB, we take a lot of pride in delivering blog posts, articles, and information to you every week that are packed with things you need to know, helpful education for your business, industry trends, and more.Our goal with our blog is to be a resource …
The Top Five Policies You Should Implement in Your Barber ShopWhich to Incorporate and Why They Matter No-shows. Wild kiddos running through your shop. Late appointments. Refund fiascos. Think hard about each and every one of these scenarios—have these happened in your shop? If you said yes to any of these things—or these stressed-out scenarios made you …
Mo’ Money, Less ProblemsThe Top Wasted Barber Shop Expenses You Need to Know About As a barber, there are few things more satisfying than running your very own successful barbershop.Think about it: as a fresh-faced barber going through training, as a youngster who dreamed of being a barber, as a professional working for a shop …
Love Your BossWork For Yourself It’s possible that you’ve been thinking about going out on your own and becoming a barbershop owner but the thought of crazy overhead of an entire building keeps you from pulling the trigger.For much of your professional life you’ve thought about becoming a successful entrepreneur, and who can blame you!The …
Why Barbers Quit: Part 3How NAOB Can Help Keep You In Love With & Inspired By Barbering If you’ve read out past two blog posts on this subject, you probably already get the gist of what we’ve been trying to say. If not, our Why Barbers Give Up in the First 3 Years Series has …
The Need-to-Know Tips for Self-Care In a Stressful Industry Let’s face it. No matter how much you love your barbering career, it’s pretty dang demanding.Even if you do go home every night after work singing the praises of your clients, your job, and your passion, the reality is, you’re still coming home exhausted, sore, and probably …