Barber College Success

About the Guest: Joe McKenna: Joe McKenna is the founder of Cloudwise Academy, a platform that specializes in teaching marketing and AI skills to local businesses. He is also the creator of Crushingit AI, a program designed to empower small businesses to excel in marketing using artificial intelligence. Joe has over 15 years of experience in the digital marketing space and is passionate about maki...

Inclusivity in Barbering: Navigating Gender and LGBTQ+ Spaces The podcast episode, hosted by Craig Charles, features discussions on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment within barber colleges and barbershops for the LGBTQ+ community and those across the gender spectrum. Guests Noor, a barber from Asheville, and Clark, a student master barber from Johnson City, along with Jordan Barr, di...

Overcoming Adversity: A Journey to Barber College SuccessThis episode of 'Barber College Success' features a profound conversation with Shane, a student at Crown Cuts Academy, who shares his tumultuous journey of overcoming a difficult childhood, addiction, and personal loss to pursue a career as a barber. Hosted by Craig Charles, the podcast delves into Shane's struggles with drugs, alcohol, and...

The Intersection of Faith and Barbering: A Deep Dive This episode touches on the profound connection between the barbering profession and biblical teachings. Special guests include Pastor Antwann Yocum (The City Church) and Pastor Perry Stuckey ( Central Baptist Church), who discuss the historical significance of barbering in the Bible and its implications in modern times. They explore various bib...

In this emotional podcast episode, host Craig Charles from Crown Cutz Academy brings in two special guests, Shane and Lisa who share their personal experiences on overcoming addiction, jail time and other personal struggles. They discuss the importance of sobriety, mental health, education, support system and vocational resources in recovery. Lisa and Shane, now both students in Crown Cutz Academy...

On today's episode Craig sits down with Clarence, who recently retired after 50 years in the barbering industry. He shares his story and offers advice to those seeking a career in barbering. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of C...

Summary: Craig Charles and Jordan Barr discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship program in barber school and the importance of overcoming fear and building confidence as a barber. They also emphasize the value of continuous learning and the potential for success in the industry. Key Takeaways: Apprenticeship programs provide valuable real-world experience for barber school students. Overcoming fe...

About The Guest(s): Carmina "Mina B. Choppin" is a seasoned barber and educator with over 23 years of experience in the industry. She is known for her expertise in cutting men's hair and has a passion for teaching and helping others succeed in the barbering industry. Carmina has been successful both before and after the rise of social media, and she emphasizes the importance of building relationsh...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew chats with Elijah Rogers, who is in the process of transitioning careers. Take a listen and find out why he is moving from the medical industry to barbering. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/ IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Ch...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew sits down with Kole, a current high school student, who is interested in becoming a barber. They discuss the importance of inspiring the younger generations and to lead by example for the barbers of the future. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening!https://crowncutzacademy.com/ IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bo...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew sits down to discuss barber ethics and how important it is to follow the code. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson Ci...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew sits down with Jess Shepherd and Dante Brown to discuss the importance of female barbers and what it adds to the barber industry. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew talks about how to better serve the community that you are located in. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City, TN a...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew talks about knowing your worth, and how to become the barber you want to be. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew sits down with Wendy, owner of Alfa Workspace, and local author to discuss eating clean and treating your body well. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! Links from episode: https://www.facebook.com/alfaworkspaceinfo/ https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Succe...

On today's episode the Barber College Success crew discusses what it means to become a winning barber. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City, TN and Bristol, VA.   P...

On today's episode, Craig sits down with Dr. J (New Life Medicine), and Mario Hankerson (Attorney) to discuss addiction and mental health. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in J...

On today's episode, Craig, Ammi, and Jordan discuss shop landlords, and things you should look for before signing a new shop lease. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson...

On today's episode, Craig, Ammi, and Jordan discuss reliability, showing up on time, and making whatever shop you are in a better place for everyone. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with loc...

On today's episode, Craig, Ammi, and Jordan discuss how they have developed individuality in their barber careers. They go over some of the things that you can do to stand out and be different in the industry. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig...

On today's episode we celebrate 150 episodes by sharing a collage of a few of our favorites over the course of the podcast. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City, TN...

On today's episode, Craig, Ammi, and Jordan discuss some of the things you can expect during the process of moving to a new shop or opening up your own shop. They offer a few tips to help you on your journey in finding a successful barber career. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barbe...

On today's episode, Craig discusses customer service, why it is important, and ways you can improve your customer experience in the shop. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Jo...

On today's episode, Craig, Ammi, and Jordan phone in Samuel from out west in California. They discuss some of the things he has learned in the shop and what it's like owning your own place. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! Connect with Samuel on IG: @samuelcshears https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2   Barber College Succe...

On today's episode, Craig, Ammi, and Jordan phone in Jonathan Romero, a current grad student and barber. They discuss mental health, how to deal with it on a personal level, and also how to help those that come into your shop. Enjoy the episode, and as always, thank you for listening! Connect with Jonathan on IG: @jon_f_kennedy https://crowncutzacademy.com/  IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @...