Success After Barber School

Tim Retic

Welcome to the Success After Barber School Podcast. Where we give advice to new and seasoned barbers on how to reach 6 figure incomes through training, mentoring and coaching. Each episode will feature a successful barber that will share their journey and struggles in becoming a barbering mogul. We are creating a fraternal order that will span well beyond our lifetime and allow us to connect with new and established trends in our industry, Hosted by me, Mr. T.I.M. founder and owner of Forever Faded Barbershop. Hop on the email list to get updates on the show and live notifications for the newest trends or to be featured on the show as the Barber Spotlight of the week. If you’re new in our industry or old in our industry and are ready to join the top 1% in earning a six-figure income, this is the show for you. Let’s go, Let’s GROW!

  1. EPISODE 1

    A Cut Above with Megan Ewing

    Anyone can learn to cut hair. The real challenge is becoming a master of your craft. Mr. T.I.M. talks with Megan, another successful barber who is still consistently making progress to master her craft. Megan shares how pursuing barbering just clicked naturally to her like meeting the love of her life. She also talks about barbering and how it’s about progress and continuously improving your techniques. All through the podcast, Megan imparted key elements to be a successful barber such as marketing yourself on social media to make sure that you will truly be a cut above the rest. Highlights 02:31 Mastering your craft isn’t even just about the haircut alone, I feel like it's about making your client feel good about themselves. 06:41 Consistently teaching myself different ways and different techniques because everything,  no matter what it is you're doing in life, there is always gonna be progress, you’re always gonna do something different, there is always gonna be change.  11:28 Marketing yourself on social media, putting yourself out there and also, putting yourself out there in the community of barbering because I went to two barber competitions and that changed the game for me 1000 percent.  12:57 No matter what anyone says around you, you’re gonna do great regardless.  13:50 If you love what you do when you start to do it, you’re great.  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast Megan Thee Barber Instagram

    17 min
  2. EPISODE 2

    Start Young with Nelly Martinez

    At a young age, Nelly discovered her love for hair. She loved the way it felt in her hands and how it changed people's appearances. This led her to pursue a career in barbering, and she has never looked back since. Nelly will share her story of becoming a female barber and overcoming the challenges that came with it.  She offers advice to other young women who are thinking about pursuing a career in barbering and reveals crucial parts of being a successful barber throughout the episode, such as marketing yourself to ensure that you will genuinely be a cut above the rest. Highlights:  01:04  I've been dealing with hair since I was 17 years old and I'm 39. 1:16 I was always working a full-time job and I just didn't really know what I wanted to do, as far as career wise, and I would always kind of cut hair on the side.  03:46 Patience is huge because, especially when I look at myself coming from the very beginning, I mean years ago,  people were even uncomfortable with letting a woman cut their hair at that point. 05:00 I experienced convincing people, even though I was a woman, that I was able to cut their hair because I think that was a huge thing at that time. 09:18 I would have pursued my career sooner than when I did and I feel like it was always a fear that I had. I think a lot of barbers have that fear. Contacts:  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast Nelly Martinez  Instagram

    18 min
  3. EPISODE 3

    From Passion to Profession with Albert Walker

    Finding meaning and purpose in your work is what can truly make you a successful barber. Passion for work is the intense enthusiasm and excitement for what you do, just like how Albert Walker feels about this creative profession. Albert and Mr. T.I.M. talk about how gratifying the work is when you can give people happiness by bringing out the best in them through amazing haircuts. Listen as they talk more about how barbering is both a blessing and a curse. Moreover, how vital it is to sow and reap in order to expect success to come your way as a barber. Remember that it takes more than just a sharp pair of scissors to achieve success.  Highlights: 04:51 I have a real love and passion for what I do. In the process of me trying to just understand what that life meant, something always drew me back to cutting hair. I just like doing it.  05:35 I enjoy knowing that I can lift the heart of a person by lifting their image, by enhancing their image and bringing out the best in them.  09:42 Sow, reap, repeat. You either sow in or you reap in something on somebody else’s sow.  10:45 The thing about barbering is, it’s a gift and a curse because you have to work hard and have to be disciplined and yet most barbers are people who cannot be disciplined in a lot of other fields.  13:57 It’s just so many phases that is from barbering, from the mental stamina that you have to have, the emotional stability that you have to have, all the way to skillset.  Contact:  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast ALBERT WALKER Twitter

    19 min
  4. EPISODE 4

    The Future of Being a Successful Barber with Alexis Adams

    Alexis Adams, a professional barber, joins Mr. T.I.M. in this episode. Alexis is passionate to create the future she envisions by being open to every opportunity that may come her way. As a professional barber, she knows that having conversations with clients is a must. This may seem like a small thing, but it can make a big difference in the long run and to build client loyalty.  Alexis talks about her journey in becoming a successful barber and that includes her realizing the opportunity to learn and grow by accepting criticism. Listen as they discuss more about time, discipline, and how to be your own boss in the industry.  Highlights  01:54 It’s not as easy as it seems, physically and talent wise.  03:54 Even the clients have followed me from my last job to where I am now. I learn so much more about them because I am able to actually talk to them, and sit and have a conversation.  06:47 I stopped letting myself be hindered by my own selfish reason. 08:31 How loyal clients can be has really been shocking me lately.  09:58 I can make my own schedule. I could take myself off for like three days and do nothing. That’s side of it like learning discipline and realizing that my time is what makes me money. Contacts:  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast Alexis Adams  Instagram

    22 min
  5. EPISODE 5

    Beyond the Technical Skills in Barbering with Chelsea Ard

    Mr. T.I.M. gets to talk with another successful barber, Chelsea Ard, who discovered her passion for barbering by her experiences in the salon and having fun experimenting with her brothers’ hair.  As a barber, Chelsea Ard knows that it takes more than just technical skills to give a great haircut. It's also important to make sure that customers are feeling comfortable and better than when they walked through the door. Chelsea shares what motivates her and how mentoring helped her master skills to become a successful barber. More importantly, she talks about how taking care of your body and putting yourself first are also skills that you need to value and to do.  Highlights 03:09 We are all going through stuff but if you can be someone, not sounding cliche, be a sunshine in the storm.  04:06 Take care of your body. Stand correctly. They don't teach you all that, with your shoulders, back, and how you hold your arms, and your hands, your feet, and how you position and that is needed.  04:39 You gotta find what works best for you.  07:35 The more our clients get to see your work, the quicker they’re gonna be able to get into your chair.  10:51 I feel like what a lot of people in this industry need to be aware of is, you come first, it’s not selfish to put yourself first.  Contact:  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast

    21 min
  6. EPISODE 6

    Importance of Time in the Barbering Industry with Chris P

    Barbering requires more than simply hair cutting. Mr. T.I.M. welcomes Chris P. to discuss what makes a good barber. Barbers must be innovative in cutting techniques and styles. Chris goes on to say that one should be able to hold a conversation, provide outstanding customer service, and make clients feel at ease even if you can’t please everybody.  Throughout the chat, Chris emphasizes the importance of time for any barber who wishes to succeed. He also suggests that assuring the quality of your work will help you deliver the greatest service to your clients.  Highlights:  01:19 I ran into a couple people that were pretty good at what they did. And I hung around them enough, where I felt like I needed to do the same thing. 02:36 Time is everything, you know. I need you to be there, if you want me to be there at a certain time, I need you to be as fluent with your time schedule as I am. 03:55 When I first started, I was kind of scared of cutting hair for a while. Until someone else came in and they were a little worse than me.  05:45 I had you, you know, Tim. He was cool with it. He was always pushing me, pushing me, pushing me, he kept putting people with long hair in my chair. Even though I told him I didn't like it, he continued to do it. 12:18 Start an LLC as soon as you start barbering because it just starts you off so much better. Contacts:  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast Chris P. :  Instagram

    16 min
  7. EPISODE 7

    Why Every Barber Should Know about Versatility with James O`Neal

    Barbering is more than just cutting hair. James O’Neal joins Mr. T.I.M. to share what exactly makes a great barber. Barbers need to be proficient in a variety of cutting techniques and styles and that is what you call versatility. James advises that one should know how to carry on a conversation, provide excellent customer service, and make clients feel relaxed and comfortable. James talks about how professionalism is essential for any barber who wants to be successful. Ensuring the quality of your work can provide the best possible service to your customers. Highlights  02:05 A light bulb kinda sparked and I was like I'm doing pretty good cutting my own hair. So, I think I could do pretty good cutting other people’s hair.  03:12 Professionalism first, and then the quality of the work and the cut next. 04:34 It don't matter how many followers you have or what you’re doing on social media, as long as the chair is spinning and you're making money. That's all that matters. 06:17 Going back to customer service, being able to relate to people. Just talking to them. Just getting them to open up to you. 08:16 Everyone's hair is cut different. I mean, you have to be definitely versatile because versatility makes the money  Contacts:  Mr. T.I.M. https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/mrtim Success After Barber School Course Get on the path to 6 figures today! Join the Enterprisers Club to Monetize Your Podcast James O’Neal  OffLimitsBarbershop Instagram

    20 min

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Welcome to the Success After Barber School Podcast. Where we give advice to new and seasoned barbers on how to reach 6 figure incomes through training, mentoring and coaching. Each episode will feature a successful barber that will share their journey and struggles in becoming a barbering mogul. We are creating a fraternal order that will span well beyond our lifetime and allow us to connect with new and established trends in our industry, Hosted by me, Mr. T.I.M. founder and owner of Forever Faded Barbershop. Hop on the email list to get updates on the show and live notifications for the newest trends or to be featured on the show as the Barber Spotlight of the week. If you’re new in our industry or old in our industry and are ready to join the top 1% in earning a six-figure income, this is the show for you. Let’s go, Let’s GROW!