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It's been a while, but we're Back.  We Welcomed three guests who graced our show in the past to catch up & speak on things that have went on in the Barber industry.    Time Stamps:  (09:38) Catching up with the fellas  (26:05) Suge has an idea of opening a shop of all Certified Counselors  (44:30) Entrepreneurial thoughts…CashApp, PayPal, Venmo new laws (57:23) Is it the school’s responsibility to teach business & financial literacy (1:12:27) Craziest Write off being an independent contractor  (1:16:46) Save ☝🏾 one haircut a week for a long period of time challenge.  (1:22:01) Creating content for social media… cameras  (2:08:50) Feelings on Booking sites Booksy, Squire, etc (2:25:53) What Barbers charge for a haircut 💇🏾‍♂️    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast    Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989  Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true  Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Growing up poor without a father, Will Stamm knew he had to make it happen without much support.  Lining his hair & beard at a young age turned heads & birthed a lucrative career in barbering.  Will Stamm appeared on the iCutMyWayOut pod to talk about his journey to barbering.  From commuting 3hrs round trip to attend barber school, moving to Atlanta, a horrible first shop experience after re-locating.  Will Stamm eventually overcame obstacles to own 3 barbershops & real estate.  Will also offer classes on leadership, & each one teaching one & much more. Enjoy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

This week we are joined by Celebrity Barber Chris Styles of Memphis.  Chris talks about his humble beginnings growing up in the housing projects in Memphis, picking up the clippers at 14 & it actually going pretty well. Cutting at Rec Centers, running from the Boards cause he didn't have license.  Ultimately Becoming the go-to barber for the like of Penny Hardaway, Yo Gotti & Zach Randolph.  So much knowledge & great info & stories.  Thanks for your support. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The Guys are back with another episode. This time we had the honor & pleasure of Chopping up with Barber Royalty @TheMarcusHarvey.  Marcus is a Master Barber with an exclusive celebrity clientele, curator, a social media influencer, comedian & a TV Show host. He takes us back to the beginning of his journey, getting his first job in a barbershop at the young age of 12, to an unfulfilled college experience, & ultimately enrolling in cosmetology school.  Marcus talks about why he chose cosmetology over traditional barer college.  His first experiences working in shops. Marcuse takes us along the journey to his first celebrity client, ultimate culminating with a close relationship with rapper Nas & how his life's view was changed forever.  So much knowledge, success from his art gallery/shop to barber conferences & much much more.  This is a must listen Enjoy!!!  Thanks for your continued support YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The guys are back at it with another episode of the iCutMyWayOut Pod.  This week we are honored to talk to a retired barber & current educator Yisrael Wright (@yisraelwright_) Yisrael hails from Freeport, IL & moved to Atlanta, Ga to begin a career as a barber. Yisrael used is prior experience in business & Marketing to take his barbering to the next level. The time & demands became too overwhelming so Yisrael decided to retire as a barber & take teaching classes about barbering & grooming to the next level.  Yisrael speaks on his humble beginnings growing up in the midwest & relocating to ATL & kind of falling into the barbering industry.  This brother is an author, an educator & an entrepreneur  thru & thru.  Shout out to the good brother Yisrael Wright for blessing the pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The guys of I Cut my way out are back with another episode.  We begin on a somber note as our community has to say RIP to two youngsters gone too Soon.  Bailey Dee & DeAngelo Williams.  This show is dedicated to two young men who passed away suddenly & we reflect on our own mortality.  Tough conversations!  We Segway into Week 4 at the Beard Culture & Art gallery & how things have been going at the shop.  When a barber can see that they've gotten better at barbering.  We also touch on NBA playoffs, Tank Davis boxing match & much more Thanks for your support & Enjoy! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

When you take a 4-6 hiatus from recording...You have to re-launch to let your listeners know you're back at it.  This is our re-launch episode.  We're back in @a_knoxthabarber4 new shop & we just catch up after a long layoff.  The Shop is also an art gallery so we go in depth about how everything came to fruition.  We then discuss Phase 5 of Covid19 meaning the State of Illinois is wide open again with very few restrictions.  How Covid19 inpacted our community, the nation & how we need to deal with things going forward.   Thanks for your continued support! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Back again with another dope episode.  This week we feature a great barber named Sasha (@She.cut.Me) from Milwaukee.  Sasha speaks on falling in love with barbering, breaking a mode not only that women can thrive in the profession of barbering, but really celebrating barbering as a real profession.  @She.Cut.Me also made history as being the only female barber to be selected to service NBA staff in the NBA bubble summer/fall 2020 in Orlando, FL. Great conversation, great energy...YOu will want to give this a listen. Thanks for your continued support! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The Fellas are back again with another great episode.  This week we chop it up with Maryland/Delaware barber Corey Ellis aka @buff_daBarber.  Buff talks about his origins in Maryland cutting with his older brother as well as just in his mother's yard.  Buff was destined to be a barber; when it was time to get his license, he was able to attain a grant to go to barber school for free.  Buff explains how he came to own  and operate two shops, becoming an ambassador for the 4 mas line of clippers. Last but not least his term finesseful & how it has equated to his success.   Enjoy & thanks for all the listener support! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989   Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Back With another episode.  This week we are joined by Ashley (@euphoric_fades).  We get into her origins & History becoming a barber in El Paso, TX. How she began her career in cosmetology before transitioning into being a barber. Taking a leap of faith & moving to Houston, TX.  When we recorded this episode, @euphoric_fades was only settled into her new environment for two weeks. We Discuss how she came to work in The Legendary @Smashthalegend new shop.  We last but not leased discussed the plight of a woman barber in a male dominated field & how Ashley navigates & ultimately excels.  Hope you enjoy! Thanks for all the support. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Back with another episode...This week we have the best barber n the 757 area code.  He goes by the name @Stylistking.  He tells us about his early years in the military & how close he was to becoming a full-fledged chef before becoming a barber.  From North Carolina, @stylistking became a regular Virginian by may of joining the navy.  Upon a release from the Navy, he wanted to be his own boss & bet on himself. Thats where barbering enters the equation...@Styistking had picked up the clippers & was given a test by his mentor to cut his own hair before he could cut anyone else's hair.  That determination has manifested itself into an illustrious barbering career that is just getting started.    Enjoy!!! Thanks for all of your support YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The Guys are back with another episode. This week we have the pleasure of talking with a great barber that has won over 25 barber competitions, a platform Artist & an Educator in the Barber industry.  Bobby Harris is a barber that has a purpose, mentored by his late Uncle Mike, Bobby tells us how he got his start in the barber industry, & ultimately rising to prominence as a battle champion.  He speaks on competing in the famed BronnerBros competition & teaming up with Kevin Kirk (KirkPro) to form a formidable barber battle & educator team.  Bobby is definitely pushing the barber culture forward & we hope you enjoy listening to his story & what he has to say.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The guys return with another episode.   This week we feature a great barber from the City oif Chicago Dajah Echols (Pronounced Day-Yah). Dajah takes us down memory lane as he grew up with aspirations of being a baseball player even playing in college at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Dajah graduated with a degree. in finance but just never wanted to work a 9-5.  He'd always cut hair as a hustle but close calls in the streets got him on the straight & narrow.  Getting his barber license was a tremendous challenge financially & time wise but discipline & perseverance prevailed & as they say "the rest is history."  Dajah talks about the Chicago barber scene, offering more than just a haircut, the importance of having a license & how his finance degree helps his overall brand & much much more YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Back with another episode.  Rare week with no guest but We have a spirited dialog about Covid-19 & the vaccine.  Both CoHosts have decided to take the vaccine & we discuss our thoughts as to why & how we came to that decision.  How exhausting the pandemic has been for the both of us & addressing the people who feel the Covid19 is a hoax & the vaccine is another genocide method.  It's official!!! Beard Culture is officially trademarked & owned by Ausharra. Congrats are in order.    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Icutmywayoutpodcast Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989  Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Welcome Back to another episode of I Cut My Way Out Podcast.  This week we are joined by State Farm insurance agent Joe Stovall.  Joe gives us game on investing in your life.  Life Insurance is a love purchase...Meaning you love your family enough so that when you pass away,  your love ones don't have to suffer in their way of living.  Joe also talks about how he began his professional career as a Chemist for Dow in Michigan, Whole Life insurance vs Term life insurance.  The importance of having health insurance and why the black delegation are skeptical of getting coverage historically.  It is definitely important to spread the knowledge and make sure our people, especially self employed, independent contractors make sure they have life insurance and health coverage.     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMsvU8x2a-FkCWBS-JwBgQ  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989  Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true  Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The guys are back with another episode of the I cut my way out podcast.  This week we are joined by South Philly barber and entrepreneur Faheem Alexander (@fahdabarber).  Fah takes us down memory lane to his youth sweeping up hair and keeping his neighborhood barbershop clean and it was then that he decided that barbering was what he wanted to do.  Fah made a promise to his mother that if she bought him his first pair of clippers that he wouldn't ask her to buy him anything else and that those clippers would take care of the family forever.  Brother Faheem elaborates on the Philadelphia roots from beards to enhancements and the famous C line.  Faheem details his joiurney to servicing the Roots and other notable celebrities ultimately working on the set of Jimmy Fallon, Coming to America II amongst other projects.  These days Faheem Alexander spends his time barbering, running his own shop & building that he took ownership of in 2017 and being an ambassador for Gillette shaving cream and razors and the clipper company @CaliberBeauty.  We would like to thank Faheem for taking the time to chop it up with us.  We Hope you enjoy this episode!!!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMsvU8x2a-FkCWBS-JwBgQ  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989  Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true  Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

The fellas return with another episode.  This week we feature Suge the barber, a Detroit native who like most was an athlete, but a rare condition shortened his football aspirations.  Suge left Detroit and hit hard times but was reluctant to return home where his support system was.  But during that time and struggle, Suge gained a passion for barbering by cutting charitably.  Struggling to pay for barber college, Suge made a way with the  help on others and faith in god and the rest was history.  We discuss his origins, the Detroit history and what makes the city unique and Suge's specialty..."The Man Weave"  Suge has an amazing journey and he's very transparent and vulnerable.  This will truly inspire and motivate. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMsvU8x2a-FkCWBS-JwBgQ Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Back again with another episode.  This week we converse with a great barber from Lafayette, Louisiana.  Phillip Walker aka @pskillz_337 was a HS scholar who was poised to become an engineer before the passion to barber overwhelmed him.  Pskillz_337 has established a great reputation in the barbering industry with his trademark "NO ENHANCEMENTS."  PSkillz actually elaborates how that came about and what it has evolved to.  His thoughts on if he woud ever use enhancements.  He speaks on being an ambassador for Wahl, his future goals, and would he ever leave the state of Louisiana.    Hope you all enjoy.  First Zoom episode YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMsvU8x2a-FkCWBS-JwBgQ  Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989  Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true  Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Back with a bonus episode...We have been interviewing barbers so much that the Hosts haven't been able to have a conversation on Wax.  We finally had a moment to discuss some current events.  The "Vid" visited one of our hosts.  We talk about the virus & the effect of it, vaccination; will we take it.  Finally spoke about the insurrection that took place in Washington , DC at the Capital building & the question that was posed...as members of the black delegation...Is this our fight?   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMsvU8x2a-FkCWBS-JwBgQ     Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg  iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true  Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support

Had the honor and pleasure to visit with a great barber and shop owner @Freestylzzbarber out of Decatur, IL. Episode was recorded on site in his shop that he owns.  We talked about how Freestylzz matriculated to Decatur from Chicago, his origins cutting hair and becoming a barber.  His father was a barber so the culture was in him.  Mike owns his shop called Freestylzz shop in Decatur, IL and he discusses the obstacles not only running the shop business but acquiring the building and upkeep of the building and business.  Very inspirational... Ownership isn't easy, but it's the real definition of freedom! Apple  podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-cut-my-way-out/id1534702989   Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RliFis3lc25CSOgy4dieV?si=OlW5227TSJW9ZViOU46YGg   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-i-cut-my-way-out-74638487?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true    Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/SW8IWrCkMcb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMsvU8x2a-FkCWBS-JwBgQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cut-my-way-out/support