The Noble Barber

Anthony Laban is in Bellingham with new shop owners Blade Cut and Sid Da Barber (Lewis Gumbrell) to discuss the intense reality of running your first bricks-and-mortar business…  They focus on two core themes: experience and adaptation. Blade & Sid reveal why years of hustle, education and competition were essential before they were ready to take the financial plunge. Most critically, they str...

Anthony Laban is back at Diligence in Guildford for Part 2 with owner Tom Hoffman and Fin Addison. They dive deeper into their business strategy highlighting  the single biggest reason barbers lose clients: the failure to sell products… Tom reveals their strategic solution for transforming retail from a burden into a profit centre, focusing on treating product recommendation as an essential profes...

Anthony Laban visits Diligents in Guildford to sit down with owner Tom Hoffman and his prodigy Fin Addison, cutting through the crap on what it really takes to scale a successful barbershop brand. Tom reveals the true financial reality of their high-end venture - from securing a £100k+ silent investor to the constant need for aggressive financial growth… This episode highlights that being a master...

Anthony Laban hosts a live panel from the Barber Connect stage with industry veterans Dan Gregory, Joth Davies and Sid Barber to tackle the digital world of men's hair. This episode cuts through the crap on social media, with the panel getting honest about the pros and cons of building a brand online… They discuss why consistency is more important than obsessiveness and share their top tips on how...

Anthony Laban returns to BarbersRide for another special episode from Captain Fawcett HQ. This time, he sits down with industry veterans Sid Sottung and Luke Ellis of Sink And Anchor in Edinburgh to get to the heart of the "employed versus self-employed" debate… They cut through the crap, discussing the realities of owning a barbershop in a modern world where skilled staff are increasingly choosin...

Anthony Laban returns with Gary Spencer and Gianni Cardinale for Part 2 in Michael Douglas’s Studio, cutting straight to the truth about building a successful brand. The trio dives into whether a brand is born from a carefully crafted strategy or if it happens by accident… Gianni shares how he meticulously planned the Cardinale Collective to be a high-end, minimal salon experience inspired by bran...

Anthony Laban is joined by Gary Spencer of the Great British Barber Bash and Gianni Cardinale for a conversation that gets to the heart of what makes a great educator… They argue that in an industry full of so-called "Instagram educators", true leadership is about more than just cutting hair well - it’s about the ability to teach, mentor and inspire a team. The trio explains why the hard-won journ...

Join us as The Noble Barber returns to BarbersRide 2024 for the second episode in our special series celebrating brotherhood, community and charity. Anthony Laban sits down with two industry veterans and long-term friends, Master Barber Dan Rix and Baldy (Daren Heywood Kenny) of Baldys Barbers, to get honest about what it takes to build a lasting career...  The conversation cuts through the crap o...

Anthony Laban travels to Belfast to sit down with two of the most influential figures in UK barbering education, Fiona Warnock and Justine Higgins from Belfast Metropolitan College. This episode is an essential listen for anyone in the industry, as Anthony seeks to find out why barber education on the UK mainland is failing and what can be learned from the success of Belfast Met. They cut through...

Welcome back to the Noble Barber Podcast! This week, Anthony sits down with two of the UK's most influential barbers, Cal Newsome and Dean Gleeson, who don't pull any punches when talking about the journey from being a working stylist to becoming a business owner. They get honest about the headaches of turning over a hundred grand and the truth behind opening your first shop in your early twenties...

Join us on this special episode of The Noble Barber podcast as we kick off a brand-new series recorded at BarbersRide 2024 — a 10-year anniversary celebration of barbering, brotherhood, and charity. Anthony sits down with key voices from the BarbersRide movement to uncover how a few passionate barbers on motorbikes raised over £200,000 for charity — and created a tight-knit UK barbering community...

In this powerful episode of The Noble Barber Podcast, we sit down with Killian and Junior — two respected voices in the barbering community — for a raw, unfiltered chat on confidence, imposter syndrome, the struggles behind the chair, and what it really takes to show up in this industry. Recorded live at HairCon Manchester, this conversation goes beyond fades and tapers — it’s about mindset, growt...

In this raw and honest episode of The Noble Barber: Connect , hosts Anthony and Luca sit down with Josh to uncover the real, unfiltered side of barbering that no one talks about. From burnout and finding purpose to rebuilding confidence after setbacks, this is the side of the industry that goes beyond clippers and fades. THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning b...

The barber industry is changing fast — and not always for the better. In this episode, we get brutally honest about what's working, what’s failing, and what needs to change. From the burnout of young barbers to the rise of influencer culture and the decline of real skill, it's time we talk about where barbering is headed. If you care about your craft, your clients, and your career — this one’s for...

In this episode of The Noble Barber, Anthony visits Belfast to sit down with barbering legends Paul Stafford and Neil Toner. Together they unpack the broken parts of the industry—from dying apprenticeship programs to the real reasons staff leave shops. It's honest, raw, and essential listening for anyone who cares about the future of barbering. 00:00 - This Will Piss Some Barbers Off... 01:32 - “B...

In this episode of The Noble Barber Podcast, Simon Shaw and Michael Damiano take us behind the scenes of Wild's unstoppable success. With 25 years of experience, Simon shares the secrets to staying relevant in the ever-changing barbering industry, while Michael reveals how he went from an aspiring barber to a global sensation with Wild. From exclusive insights on their epic Rockstar Popstar show t...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast a @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  0:00 The Reality of Barbering: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly 2:30 From Uncool to Iconic: The Evolution of Barbering 5:00 Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone: The Importance of Testing Yourself 7:00 The Barbering Journey: How One Decision Changed Their Lives 10:30 The Unseen Struggles of Stage Work: Blood, Sweat, and Tears 13:00 Learning from Mistakes: Cutting Your Knuckle...

This episode of The Noble Barber Podcast is a deep dive into the world of modern barbering, education, and community. Recorded live at the Great British Barber Bash in Belfast, host Anthony Leban sits down with MenSpire’s Owen Murphy and Jeffrey Batista to explore their unique journeys — from a small Irish village and the British Army, all the way to becoming leaders in one of Europe’s fastest-gro...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast  @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast  @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast  @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast  @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast  @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...

THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST  Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.  Please give us a follow on our socials: @thenoblebarberpodcast  @thenoblebarber barber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast...