This week on the podcast I was delighted to have the opportunity to chat to Seany B of Dublin’s top barbers shop, Cut and Sew. During the week, Seany was good enough to set aside time for me from his busy schedule to let me nose into the story of his journey.

What a journey it has been. From the outset, Seany speaks very openly about his younger years. How time spent in school was more about learning social skills rather than anything academic. Seany speaks about his time in London and the culture shock it was as a youngster.

Listening to the podcast you will learn that cutting hair was never really on the cards. Dreams of playing for Manchester United and even talk of trials for Chelsea are muted by his own mother. When it came to it, Seany, like so many who found school not for them, secured a carpentry trade at 16 and pursued his apprenticeship. But this path wasn’t exactly straight forward. Listen in for more.

I ask Seany about his transition from building sites to boutique salons. He tells me of the buzz he experienced from engaging with high end clients during his apprenticeship with Toni and Guy and how he would shampoo hairs or make coffee for the likes of Rosanna Davis, Dave Fanning or John Power. Tune in to hear all about this and of course the five brothers he used to hone his skills.

In the second half of the podcast, our chat moves to Cut and Sew. Seany reflects on how it all began. Listen in to hear how with the help of his mother’s hallway mirror and a spare chair from the kitchen, he began sowing the seeds of what would grow into a successful business. Seany speaks about his learning along the road and how adapting to your surrounding is often the key to success.

I ask Seany about how he has been so successful in growing the brand of Cut and Sew. Listen in to find out what could be considered to be an unexpected answer. Admitting, much of what he does is self-thought. Seany speaks about, that by surrounding himself with people with different skills sets he was able to achieve more than he could on his own.

Cut and Sew has been grown into much more than a barbers shop. I speak to Seany about how Cut and Sew has been a game changer in its industry, using the power of social media platforms to drive awareness, making history with a documentary called “Not Just A Barbershop” and growing the business through a clothing line as well as using this educational platform to give back to the community.

This week’s guest, Seany B, is a truly inspirational guy, first and foremost. A story of overcoming challenges to achieve a passion and a tale of sticking to your guns and not settling for less. Seany is all about doing his own thing the way he thinks it should be done. He stays true to himself and is happy to help out those who show like minded commitment.

Tune in to hear a story that is filled with positive energy and unbridled commitment. Seany was a pleasure to chat to, very generous with his time and spoke very openly and frankly about his journey to date. I feel anyone who listens to his words could only walk away feeling the better of it.

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