This episode Raf Flores is joined by Vienna Marie (Beyond our limits podcast) and Kevin Guanzon (Founder of The Stonecutters). They talk about how Kevin started The Stonecutters, a barber/creative space. We also get an insight of the barber world and Kevins journey from being a musician, videographer and howit lead to cutting hair.
We also hear their bad first date encounters, Vienna's perspective of the most attractive male hair cuts and a whole lot more!
Show notes:
- Introductions
- Introducing Kevin Guanzon
- The label of 'barber' vs 'hair-dresser'
- Origins of the Stonecutters
- Hair studio doubles as creative space
- Bringing the UK vibe to Western Sydney
- Kev's origins in videography - Soul Good & AJ Rafael
- Talking Cameras - Canon vs Sony
- Creating a community
- Creating an experience for customers instead of a trademark
- Building rapport and the best customer service
- speaking with clients
- males becoming more sensitive
- Old Man Mentality
- Masculinity as seen from a female perspective
- Males in creative field
- stigma of sensitivity
- relatable content
- Instagram eliminating likes
- What is an 'Influencer' ?
- Social Media
- New Clients like First Date
- Kev talks about his wife, Rachel
- First Date stories & etiquette
- Barber business - quality over quantity
- Hairstyles
- Cameras & Video Shots
- What Is your time worth?
- Advice for aspiring barbers
- Plugs and Socials
- The Cheatcoders Stash
- Outro
Follow the guys!:
The Stonecutters: https://www.instagram.com/thestonecutters
Vienna Marie: http://instagram.com/vnrxo
The Cheatcoders: http://instagram.com/thecheatcoders