The REALITY of a Barbershop Business: From Startup to Celebrity Clients with Cal & Dean

Welcome back to the Noble Barber Podcast! This week, Anthony sits down with two of the UK's most influential barbers, Cal Newsome and Dean Gleeson, who don't pull any punches when talking about the journey from being a working stylist to becoming a business owner. They get honest about the headaches of turning over a hundred grand and the truth behind opening your first shop in your early twenties…

0:00 - The Headaches of a Barbershop Business
1:37 - The Journey to Opening Their First Shop
4:00 - The Amicable Split of a 10-Year Partnership
5:16 - The Influence of a Young Apprentice on Business Growth
6:19 - Anthony Laban on the Importance of Being Your Best Self
11:00 - The Power of Networking and Community in the Barber Industry
14:51 - The Biggest Mistakes When Starting a Barbershop
17:01 - The Drive to Start Your Own Thing
20:49 - Debunking the Myth of the "Celebrity Barber"
26:34 - Dean Gleason's Most Surreal Celebrity Barbering Moment
31:36 - Kyle Newson on Launching His Own Product Line
42:19 - Education and Why It's Important to Find Your Own Path

They tackle the biggest myths in the industry, from the "celebrity barber" misconception to why charging your worth is more important than working for exposure. Hear their lessons learned from launching successful ventures like Cal's House of Wax product range and Dean's personal brand, Dean Gleeson Hair. It’s all about the crucial lessons of building a strong team, finding your tribe and why having the right people around you is key to your success.

This is an ESSENTIAL for any barber who's thinking about starting their own business or just trying to navigate the industry's ever-changing landscape.

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Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.