About this episode

Anna and Mirella interview barber Guy Quesnel about his experiences running a small business during retirement.

Anna and Mirella talk with senior citizen and local New Westminster, BC barber Guy Quesnel on operating his small business. Guy explains how he got into cutting hair, what the job has been like over the years including during the pandemic, the advantages of running a small business, and why he has chosen not to retire yet. We learn Guy has worked as a barber for many years beginning working for his father who originally owned the business. So you might say Guy is a bit of a staple in New Wes...

People in this episode

Hosts: Anna, Mirella

Guest: Guy Quesnel

Topics covered

• small business
• entrepreneurship
• retirement
• barbering
• pandemic impact

Keywords

• small business
• entrepreneur
• retirement
• barber
• New Westminster

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Westminster, BC

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