On this episode of Indie Unplugged, B. Vaughan sits down with Richmond-raised, ATL-rooted multi-hyphenate J Bizz—celebrity barber, recording artist, entrepreneur, and community builder. From learning to count bars in a home studio to cutting hair for Redman, EarthGang, Usher’s tour pre-pro, film/TV sets, and major brand shoots, J Bizz breaks down how authenticity, relationships, and service turned a mobile barbershop into a career flywheel. He shares real numbers on premium pricing and retainers, why “free” can be the right play, and how Atlanta’s give-first ecosystem keeps opening doors.They also dive into his nonprofit Brand New Wave Cares and the “Sponsor a Service for a Kid” program boosting confidence (and saving families money) with monthly cuts and braids inside a South Atlanta elementary school—plus plans to scale vocational training. On the music side, J Bizz previews Not For Everybody (out now on even.biz), the viral single “Everybody,” upcoming drops with Translee & Gray, and the power of listener feedback sessions. If you’re indie and trying to balance art with a real business, this convo is a blueprint.

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