Ep.15 Why Most Barbers Fail (And How I Built a 6-Figure Barber Business)

🔥 In this solo episode, I’m breaking down what it REALLY takes to build a successful barber business. No fluff—just the honest truths I learned from going broke, scaling my prices, and transforming my mindset.

If you’re a barber who feels stuck, overworked, or underpaid, this is for you.

👇 Timestamps & Topics 👇

00:00 – Why building a barber business is simpler than you think
01:30 – The myth of working 16-hour days to make more money
04:15 – My burnout from doing 27 haircuts a day
06:40 – The 3 types of clients: Free, Cheap, and Value
09:20 – Why you need to focus on mastery (not fancy tools)
12:00 – Viral videos vs. consistent small content
14:00 – The importance of getting licensed and outgrowing your garage
16:30 – Investing $4,800 in mentorship when I was broke
20:00 – My full pricing journey (from $10 to $100 haircuts)
24:30 – How specialization attracts your ideal clients
28:00 – Content strategy: Recording every haircut & staying consistent
31:00 – Why most barbers fail to build systems
34:00 – The power of taking vacations to reset your business
36:00 – High-ticket barber mindset & staying profitable
39:00 – Why common sense and customer service matter more than skill
41:00 – Action steps for barbers ready to level up

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👇 Leave a comment below: What’s your biggest takeaway?