The new year is full of opportunities, both personal and in business. As a barber, you know trends come and go. Hairstyles that are hot right now may be old news next week. The key to continually improving your business in an industry that constantly changes is to establish yourself as someone who is both …
KEY TAKEAWAYS: As the new year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on the past while looking toward the future. With the changing calendar comes unlimited potential–the opportunity to shift perspective, adjust your approach, and create a brighter outlook for the coming months. For barbers, this can manifest itself in several ways, including revamping their space. …
Barbering is a trade that requires commitment. It takes dedication and time to hone your craft and sharpen your skills. There is no question that pursuing your passion for barbering is a practice of patience and perseverance. Achieving your dream and becoming a successful barber is a testament to hard work and a level of investment …
The Top Best Holiday Promotions for Your BarbershopHow to Maximize Your Profits this Holiday Season KEY TAKEAWAYS: The stockings are almost hung, the hot chocolate is warming up, and somewhere, Rudolph’s red nose has already started glowing. Yep, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, barbering pros–the holiday season but it’s also the best …
The time has come. Only a few more weeks remain in the year, and the festivities of the holiday season are bearing down. That’s right, beards and turkey are in full force.As the time of giving thanks draws near, it’s a useful exercise to reflect on the things for which you are grateful. For example, …
If you’re a barber in the biz, you know that Black Friday is more than just a day for consumers to scoop up sweet deals; it’s a day where you can score on some of the tools and equipment you’ve been dying for–at a discount. But let’s face it–Black Friday can get hectic AF. There’s so …
If you’re a barber thinking about forging their own path and opening their own barber suite, we’ve just got one thing to say to you–congratulations! Is this road easy? Nope–but it’s worth it, and we know that a barber like you can do anything they set their mind to. As usual, we’re here to help in …
We don’t want to put words in your mouth, but we can probably guess what some of you are thinking after reading this blog title. You might be thinking, “I run a barbershop–not a retail shop. Why do I need to focus on retail or product sales, anyway?” You’re making good points. Yes, you’re running a barbershop. …
The crunching leaves are falling to the ground. Pumpkin spice lattes are all around. The temperatures are cooling down. Yep, Fall season stuff abounds. You probably enjoy Fall as much as the next barber, but this season shift means more than just pumpkin patches, long layers, and a pivot toward winter–it also means there’s a new …
Unless you’re someone who like really enjoys cleaning (and more power to you if you are), it’s probably safe to say that you don’t love the barbershop sanitization process. Don’t get us wrong; we know that you have to sanitize your shop and your tools regularly–but that doesn’t mean it’s fun.Trying to figure out the …
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