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Terry dives into his barber story! Matt & Terry reminisce about school and how Terry played catch up starting barbering later in life and much more!

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00:00 intro 
2:24 Barber School dayzz (video breakdown) 
5:08 Secret shopping for schools 
7:29 “Just an observation”
12:32 Terry’s background 
16:38 Discovering Barbering 
19:03 Did u have an actual barber? 
20:48 Terrys Junior Prom haircut 
22:43 How Old were u when u started Barber school? 
23:22 Matt was inspired
24:57 Terry doesn’t remember first client 
29:12 Terry plays catch up 
32:51 Terry Cuts MLB player
37:07 Practical test day. 
39:52 What did u take and learn from different shops?
41:05 Introversion 
49:53 Ideal Haircut? 
53:39 Terrys favorite service is…..
59:54 “I’m a nester” 
01:00:40 House calls
01:05:08 Nerves while cutting Celeb, family, barbers, friends.
01:10:24 A barbershop in your house 
01:14:04 Key factors in retaining clients 
01:16:54 Booking Apps 
01:23:21 Matt is ok with being an employee (it’s ok for the time being) 
01:25:11 “Price that cut” 
01:31:55 Outro/what has Matt learned from the pod

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Matt & Tony get nostalgic with some hilarious stories from their time in barber school and in the industry. Matt & Tony dive into haircut prices. Tony tells a once in a lifetime story involving Jay z, Just Blaze, & Memphis Bleek. 
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00:00 Intro
2:11 “How ya been?” 
2:42 Tony’s journey from NY to AZ, Barbering Realization, & starting barber school 
6:02 Barber school (first cut and horror stories) 
8:02 Matt’s first day @ BS 
10:05 Just An observation 
14:11 Tony’s worst moment in BS 
17:50 Dealing with anxiety in barbering. 
21:00 Tony’s morning walk ruined. 
25:03 Is barbering a talent? Or something that can be learned…
31:03 Perfectionalism 
38:36 @righteousbarber Reel
45:48 Client says “do whatever you want” 
47:43 “Price that cut” 
49:39 Regular people don’t care about haircut videos 
52:05 Other than the cut , people wanna see “YOU” 
55:59 “Price that cut” continued 
01:06:30 Matt’s shop prices 
01:10:37 Early life adversity 
01:16:33 Just Blaaazzze and Baseline studios 
01:18:53 Tony Playing fight night vs. Memphis Bleek and Hova in the studio 
01:24:56 Surviving and working at Toyota dealer 
01:28:26 Justifying Price 
01:32:54 Outro

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Brian tells his barber story (from landscaping to manscaping). Matt & Brian dive into IG Reels and Brian's unique content style.
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0:00 Intro
4:17 “Just an observation”
8:12 Our time in barber school
11:36 Brian’s IG presence 
13:40 From landscaping to manscaping 
18:25 Raising Arizona 
20:07 old jobs 
21:16 Matt got a parking ticket 
24:18 more job history 
26:24 dealing with the elderly 
26:57 ATL driving techniques 
29:54 First Shop 
31:35 Broken collarbone 
32:50 Strategy with clients u don’t like 
37:57 Bad time for wearing glasses 
39:22 Old dudes shoot the shit the best 
40:44 Covid times 
43:56 Fixer-upper 
44:35 Client wants to fight. 
45:12 The Anguished Barber and Bar 
48:53 JOANN fabrics thrived during Covid. 
50:28 I’m the boss now 
51:47 Carne Asada Grill (flame emoji) 
52:55 Cutting around Client masks in school 
54:25 Client balding excuses and shaving cheat codes. 
56:52 Client that relocated the same city that Matt Moved to. 
58:33 Favorite IG Reels trends 
01:01:40 Most Annoying Reels 
01:03:22 Future of Barbering? Robots? 
01:06:09 Support of Barber dream. Does anyone care? 
01:07:42 Hands are your livelihood. 
01:10:33 Barber is very hungry. Too hungry? 
01:10:58 Barber Bathroom etiquette 
01:13:55 “What my client did wrong…”
01:19:04 Barber shortage? Basic things Barbers need to do to get hired. 
01:21:39 “Matt and his Client” 
01:33:56 Outro

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Miguel tells his barber story! Matt and Miguel dive into scenarios that have happened in & out of the shop. Working most days side by side in the shop, Matt & Miguel have witnessed certain clients do certain things... Enjoy! 
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
2:41 old barber jacked up hairline
7:25 Where you from?
11:35 Barber school (night school)
14:45 Jobs worked in past
18:48 Huffers and puffers
22:00 Family support
23:45 My Day in the shop
28:00 Staying on time
31:16 Consultation 
41:45 Before & After 
42:23 Broccoli Top 
46:58 Miguel's late client
52:41 3 things that make me silent
55:37 Gloves VS. No gloves
01:00:37 The city we live in
01:03:04 Nerves cutting Celebs or Barbers
01:09:13 Neck Pain?
01:12:36 What to do when shop is slow
01:18:57 Business Cards
01:24:10 Social Media Algorithm 
01:26:05 Befriending clients (new friends)

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Fellow barber school colleague Brock James tells his barber story and background. We dive into the ups and down of raising a family while chasing a dream, the struggles of getting barber school, and being broke. Banter about all things barber life continues! 
-Barbers see things through a different pair of eyes watching TV
-Running late 
-Preferred clientele 
-Family support in barber quest 
-Anxiety

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