In the barbering industry, it’s easy to get burned out. Between long hours, dealing with customers who may not always be pleased with your work, and having to maintain a high level of skill, it can be difficult to keep your head on straight. In episode MR. T.I.M. invites Kira Lovelien to the show and they discuss some tips for avoiding burnout in barbering. He also provides some advice for maintaining your passion for the trade.

Throughout the chat, Kira emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and taking care of yourself mentally and physically. She also suggests that by taking care of yourself and setting realistic goals, you can avoid burnout and maintain your passion for the trade.

Highlights: 

01:27 - I took just a really big interest in getting down the technique of fading designs. I love doing design stuff like that.

03:10 - They'll text me like two minutes before like, oh, I'm just going to be like a half an hour late, but you still need to get me in and I'm, like, I can't really get you in like that and then they expect for me to kind of accommodate them. 

11:35 If we're talking like a burnout, kind of, I would say, I usually try to take a vacation, just get out of town and get my mind clear. 

13:15 - Because it is just iron, sharpen, iron and stuff. And that's why it's very important to at least tap in with the industry.

14:14 -  So when I left and came back after a month, I was like hustle hustle, hustle. So now it's kind of like I need that refresher.

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Barbering is more than just a job for Hosea. It's a passion and a craft that he fell in love with at a young age. Barbering is an art form, and Hosea takes pride in his work. He loves making people look and feel their best. Barbering is about more than just cutting hair; it's about relationships. It's about connecting with people and making them feel good about themselves.

Hosea has built strong relationships with his clients over the years, and he feels like barbering is his calling. Barbering is his passion, and he wants to share that passion with the world. Tune in to this episode and hear more stories from them and hear Mr T.I.M,’s motivational quote.

Highlights:

01:15 - Basically I would say what motivates me the most is the people that I come and contact with. Their lives, I feel like they're changed through the artistry of barbering.

03:04 - People maybe think that we try to do some type of a hustle of some sort but it's really an art and everybody approaches it in different ways.

13:55 - Passion really overtakes, because when passion really comes about, you don't do it just for the money, you do it because you love it.

17:20 - I would say that developing that passion is the key to any type of growth and success that you`re going to experience in the barbering field.

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Confidence is one of the most important traits for a barber to have. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the business for years, it's essential that you project confidence in your work. This doesn't mean that you should be cocky or arrogant, but rather that you should believe in your ability to provide a great experience for your clients. Confidence will help you to stay calm under pressure and make sure that each client leaves happy.

Being consistent is also important for any barber. Your clients should be able to rely on you to provide the same high level of service every time they come in. This means showing up on time, being well-prepared, and having a consistent grooming routine. If you can be counted on to provide a great experience every time, you'll build a loyal following of clients who will keep coming back. Tune in to this episode and hear more stories from them

In this episode, Mr. T.I.M. talks with Fernando Feliciano. Fernando was born and raised in Milwaukee and has been cutting hair since he was 8 years old, when he first started giving his brother and friends haircuts. Now, as a professional barber, he still enjoys helping people feel good about themselves by giving them the perfect haircut.

Highlights:

01:29 - It's more about inspiring people, talking to people, the conversations you have with your client and stuff, making them feel good about themselves.

02:48 - It takes a lot of more than what people think of just standing there and making money or cutting hair and getting a good fade. It’s more about how that person likes it.

05:52 - You`re born and raised here. There shouldn’t be one person that you know or ever know that doesn`t know that you`re a barber.

13:43 - The only thing is, I should have taken this career a lot more seriously earlier.

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Fernando

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There's nothing wrong with working for someone else, but at some point, you might want to strike out on your own and become your own boss. Michael Morris shares that it's not an easy process, and it takes time, but it's definitely doable if you're willing to put in the work. Michael also talks about how relevant it is taking the time to promote yourself. 

Listen as Michael discusses more with Mr. T.I.M. about how vital it is to improve the aspects in your life as well, not just your skills and talent in barbering that can take you to the next level on your own game of becoming a real boss. 

Highlights:

03:18 You gonna definitely have to have a little faith or something, you know and you gonna have to put in the work. 

05:56 I spent lots of my recent years working for somebody else and you know, it’s cool and all but I want to be on my own terms, I wanna work on my own schedule. I wanna be the boss of myself. 

09:00 I dedicate time in the morning, and time at night before I go home to pass out some of my business cards at local stores around. 

10:02 Just trusting the process, and just trusting on what I’m doing. I’ve been seeing the work that I’ve been putting in hasn’t gone to waste.

16:02 Don’t wait until you’re out of school to start promoting yourself. Start promoting while you are still in school.

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Creative energy, interaction, confidence. These are all important factors for success in any field, but they are especially important in the world of professional barbering. In this podcast, Mr. T.I.M. is joined by Chelsea Kuehl, a successful barber who shares her own journey to success. Chelsea talks about how she got into barbering by being inspired by the atmosphere and the creative energy around her. She talks about how this motivated her to learn more about the process and develop her own skills. 

Throughout the conversation, Chelsea provides valuable insights into the importance of confidence and interaction in the world of professional barbering. By sharing her own journey, Chelsea provides listeners with valuable advice for success in any field.

Highlights

03:18 Being able to interact with other people, that’s what motivates me and seeing a smile on someone’s face. 

04:14 When you have the confidence, I feel like sometimes that's all you need in order to succeed because if you doubt yourself, you’re not gonna go far.  

07:47 Being around with people who are passionate and care about what kind of work they’re putting out there, what kind of barbers they are, it inspires you to be better, and it inspires you to work harder to get to their level.

09:47 As long as you have a goal, you’re always gonna have the motivation to keep learning. 

11:03 Walk-ins will come and go but you need to get them to stay.  

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If you're thinking about becoming a barber, there's no time like the present. It's a profession that requires you to be skilled at cutting hair, and being focused is one thing that you need to work on to do a better quality of work. Neil Kelly joins Mr. T.I.M. to discuss how giving your all to your profession is essential.

Neil also shares how important it is to take the time to create a safe place for your clients where they can put their trust in you and feel comfortable. Listen as they discuss more about how there's no easy road to success, but if you're willing to put in the work, you can achieve great things as a barber.

Highlights:

07:21 I never like to lose at all, you know what I’m saying, I've always been in my mind a winner at everything. 

09:29 If you show up on time and you clock out on time man, you’d get everything in between and all that. 

10:50 The best barber is the available barber because that’s the person who can cut your hair right now. 

13:09 They wanna feel a safe place where they are not the same person that they was. 

17:44 I don't infuse nothing into my haircut and time because it’s work time, it's grind time. I'm focused on what I need to do. 

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Niel Kelly 

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Many people believe that being a barber is simply about standing up and cutting hair. However, barbering is actually an art form that takes years of practice to perfect. Joc Davis talks about how establishing networks is essential for success in a barbering career with Mr. T.I.M. and how it can determine your net worth. 

Joc shares how managing money is crucial as an owner of a barbering business. That is why it is as important to learn about it and be around people who know how to manage finances. Learn more about how tapping into the right networks and resources can be a great foundation to success in the barbering profession.

Highlights

01:57 The best person to network with is the person that is sitting on your chair. 

02:32 Your network is your net worth.

04:04 Being a barber is not about just standing up there and cutting hair. It is an art form of the profession. 

08:15 Money did not come with an instruction. At the end of the day, you’ve got to be self-taught or get around with people who know how to manage money.

11:01 You have the resources in front of you. You just gotta tap into that, so that you can use it to your advantage. 

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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 

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James O’Neal 

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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.

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Chris P. : 

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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. 

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