Ep. 3 - Becoming a 6 Figure Barber with Samantha Binns

Career on Course w/ Scott Jeffrey Miller

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In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Samantha Binns, a professional barber with 10+ years of experience in the industry. You'll hear about Samantha's career path, the day-to-day life of a barber, the skills and traits needed to succeed, different business models for barbershops, income potential, challenges of the job, and more.
Best Moments:
(04:45) Difference between barbering and cosmetology
(05:34) Barber school vs. cosmetology school
(09:40) Personality traits and skills of successful barbers
(10:59) Importance of communication skills as a barber
(14:03) Typical day schedule and responsibilities
(17:37) Service and income levels in different barbershops
(28:13) Building clientele and marketing yourself as a barber
(33:48) Challenges of being a barber
(36:57) Why people leave the barbering industry
(38:39) Pivoting to other careers as a barber
(42:28) Advice for prospective barbers
Guest Bio:
Samantha Binns has over 10 years of experience as a professional barber. She started her career working in restaurants before deciding to pursue barbering full-time. She is passionate about the hospitality and service aspects of barbering, and is a staunch advocate of continued education as a barber.

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