About this episode

The episode discusses the realities of barbers opening private studios and offers practical insights for barbers at every stage of their career.

In this special Haircon episode, we discuss, should barbers open a private studio, or are they making the move too early? Recorded live at HairCon Manchester, Anthony Laban sits down with Dan Gregory and Pete Cranfield to discuss the realities of studio life, building a loyal clientele, social media, pricing, no-shows, client retention and what it really takes to make a studio successful. From attracting customers and creating a premium experience to avoiding common mistakes and knowing when you're actually ready to go solo, this episode is packed with honest advice for barbers at every stage of their career. Whether you're considering opening a studio or looking to grow your existing business, this conversation offers practical insights from two of the industry's most respected names. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NOBLE BARBERS CAREERS & ADVICE APP! 👇 Website: https://www.thenoblebarber.co.uk FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Laban

Guests: Dan Gregory, Pete Cranfield

Topics covered

• barbering
• studio life
• client retention
• social media
• pricing
• business growth

Keywords

• barber studio
• clientele
• no-shows
• premium experience
• common mistakes
• going solo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HairCon, HAMLIN STUDIOS, The Noble Barber

Places: Manchester

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