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Summary
John Mosley, a Dallas-based barber and CEO of Popular Nobody brand, discusses his career and the challenges and opportunities in the hair industry. He opens up about his role as the director of the Paul Mitchell Arlington barber program and the importance of teaching students not only technical skills but also business and marketing strategies. Mosley emphasizes the need to embrace social media and adapt to changing trends and techniques to improve yourself. He also addresses the issue of hiding income and encourages professionals to be transparent and show their financial success. Mosley discusses his approach to prioritizing opportunities based on happiness rather than money. He also shares insights on influencer marketing in the beauty industry and the importance of aligning partnerships with personal values.
Takeaways
- Teaching students business and marketing skills is essential for their success in the hair industry.
- Barbers and stylists should embrace social media and adapt to changing trends and techniques.
- Being transparent about income and showing financial success is important for professional growth.
- Leadership in the industry should be based on collaboration and inspiration rather than control.
- Continuous learning and personal growth are key to staying relevant and successful in the industry.
- Align partnerships with personal values and purpose
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:59 The Importance of Business and Marketing Skills in the Hair Industry
05:52 Embracing Social Media and Adapting to Changing Trends to Improve Yourself
08:49 Transparency and Financial Success in the Hair Industry
12:12 Leadership: Collaboration and Inspiration
15:03 Continuous Learning and Personal Growth in the Hair Industry
28:17 Choosing Happiness over Money: Prioritizing Opportunities
30:14 The Importance of Aligning Partnerships with Personal Values
32:47 Recognizing the Value of Educators in the Beauty Industry
33:17 Personal Hair Horror Stories: Connecting with Clients
47:00 Differences in Hair Practices: US vs Europe
