Joseph Mencel & Robert Ferrante discuss the pursuit of happiness in business, relationships and life. Owner of world famous barbershop, Robbie's Chop Shop, Robert's story is one of ups, downs, forward steps, backward steps, true courage, and invaluable lessons on business, relationships and life. From humble beginnings sweeping floors in a barbershop as a young boy, Robert pursued his passion with intent & purpose, ultimately building a world class barbershop brand and culture. Robert shares his experiences with scaling a business up, scaling it back down, hiring staff and building company culture. He then takes a deep dive into how he dealt with the breakdown of his marriage, his separation & his divorce while juggling the demands of a growing business. Joseph & Robert close out the episode with a discussion of mental health, in particular how to work through psychological trauma, and why seeking counsel should be encouraged instead of criticized. An entertaining, inspiring and uplifting episode that you'll want to share. Enjoy!