Your Barber Podcast

Send a text Matt invites David on the podcast after David discovered YBP on Spotify. Since the age of 14 David has been cutting hair and has been licensed for 20+ years. David personifies what the podcast is about: The everyday barber that deserves his flowers because his years of flawless execution and loving what he does. David is very content with his place in barbering and never sees a life wi...

Send a text Matt invites Ryan White onto the show to share his barber story! Ryan is a unique barber because half of his barbering business is not in a concrete location. Mobile barbering is what fits into Ryan's busy work lifestyle best! Ryan is also a high School business teacher and uses his mobile barber business as an example for his students of what works and what doesn't in starti...

Send a text From playing in the Navy band, to Managing and operating restaurants & Clubs, Dave Green was looking for a change in career. *Barbering has entered the room* After navigating through the pandemic trying to spoil the intro his barber career, Dave, now 53 is progressing through the industry quickly! Dave continues to educate himself further with visiting barber schools, attending bar...

Send a text When it comes to staying busy, Jason Rios is your guy! He's been a shop owner for a few years, he instructs at two separate schools, he's a husband and father. Jason is also always networking and bringing the community together for various events and pop-up shows. Always trying to lead by example, Jason wants the young generation to learn from his mistakes growing up running...

Send a text Zino joins Matt to share his barber journey! Born in Venezuela, coming to America was journey in itself. The hustler inside of Zino propelled him to survive and advance. Today, Zino maintains regular high profile UFC fighter clients and has a funny story about Khabib & Drake. Zino also speaks on finding peace within himself during hurdles life has thrown at him all while striving f...

Send a text Matt invites Delmar, the Prvnce on the Your Barber Podcast! Delmar is the co-host of the Elevated Barbers Podcast & Owner/Founder of the Royal Lux Grooming suite in Gonzalez, LA. Delmar dives into his past progressions through his barber journey! Matt & Delmar flow through various topics such as: First time clients, daily routines, enhancements, & Andis clippers to name a f...

Send a text Matt invites on his co-worker, Wade Carpenter who at 50, has lived a very full life & has worked in many industries. Wade has achieved in  sports, modeling, acting, playing in band on major label, & becoming a black belt in jujitsu. After 2007, Wade decided to head towards the hair industry, and is still fulfilled behind the chair to this day! Enjoy this interesting episode of...

Send a text Matt invites Bradford on the pod after connecting on instagram! As always, Matt dives into his "Just An Observation," then Bradford shares his barber story! After obtaining his license in 2007, Brad began to from learn the industry and how he could benefit from it. After hitting a low and high point in the game as a barber, Covid changed everything and allowed Brad to pivot i...

Send a text Matt returns from vacation and links up with the last (but not least) of the  @barbercollegesuccess2167 trio, Jordan Barr! At 24, Jordan is the youngest guest on YBP to date! Matt rants in his "Just an observation" about taking a lunch. Jordan's shares his background and his near future plans on working in a unique suite situation. Enjoy this longer episode to make up fo...

Send a text Since Matt will be out of the country for a couple weeks, He decided to film the pod in the car during a 10 hr drive he had to make that day. Matt talks about taking time off, finally talks his clipper arsenal, & replacing old tools. Support the show

Send a text Matt invites on living legend from the South Bay, Ernie Garcia of Ernies chop shop. Ernie shares his barber journey of going to barber school out of high school and the hair industry being in the family.  Matt, always being intrigued by barbers with 30 years of experience, has plenty of longevity laced questions. Ernie being a huge fan of 50s culture brings an interesting experience in...

Send a text Matt invites on Rajiv to share his barber story before he gets his day started at the shop. Unlike most, Rajiv owned his FIRST shop before he even laid his hand on a clipper. Rajiv operates as a barber with mobility, hopping around into whatever work station is open that day between his 3 barbershops. Matt & Rajiv went to Mesa Barber school and Rajiv has employed multiple guests th...

Send a text Matt decides to take a different approach in this weeks episode of YBP inviting on his best friend, Mike Magee. Magee works in corporate marijuana and has made sacrifices having plenty of ups and downs getting to where he is now. Matt transitions into Magee's story after sharing what a pivotal year 2012 was for him. Enjoy this episode of two friends reflecting on the journey that...

Send a text Since the age of 14, Zane has been barbering in some form. Now at 30, Zane has made major leaps through the industry! Matt and Zane share their experiences & opinions on what the last decade was for them. Matt interviews Zane on various topics such as: Making a name for himself at Rutgers,  Exposure from celebrity clients, Knicks, Kicks, Ailments, Work ethic, being a shop owner, &a...

Send a text Ammi Fields is a new barbershop owner, instructor, husband, father of five, and podcast host. Matt delves in to how he does is all! Matt discovers that Ammi and him  have many things in common. After a couple weeks off, YBP is back!  Enjoy this inspirational and relatable episode! 00:00 Intro  5:02 Ammi reveals a telling podcast stat   5:30 YBP and barbercollegesuccess schedule  7:54 J...

Send a text Matt couldn't corral a guest fast enough for this weeks episode. This episode consists of a couple haircuts that Matt filmed in the shop that never found a way to be incorporated into the podcast until now! Both recordings took place back in February, so be aware that some of the subject matter will be dated. Matt's clients Mike Humphrey and Marc Russell are featured.  00:00...

Send a text Ernest the barber shares his barber story! Matt and E get nostalgic about the early barbering days. Matt found inspiration to become a barber going to Ernest as a client! Ernest is the prototype for hard work pays off and is reaping the benefits of progressing! Tune in to get inspired from E's story! CHECK OUT THE CHAPTERS BELOW 00:00 Intro 3:13 Just an observation  6:19 The &quot...

Send a text Matt Records his friend & client, Marc Russell in the shop for the the first in person YBP in history! Marc Russell  @betterwallet  is a self employed, debt-free financial coach who offers plenty of free and premium Webinars, courses, & transparent opinions. Matt and Marc shoot the breeze on how barbers could get a little more financially savvy in budgeting & investing.  (C...

Send a text Special guest Craig Charles is the owner of Crown cutz barber shop and Crown Cutz academy in Johnson city, TN and Bristol, VA! Craig shows love and joins the show to  drop some gems and answer questions Matt has for early in the game barbers.  Comment and tell me what you guys think! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 4:20 Just An Observation  10:57 Craig’s Background  12:39 College Football/NFL  13...

Send a text Matt invites barber school colleague Keith Rodriguez on the pod to catch up and speak on his new hurdles as a barbershop owner and the progression it took to get there!  Chapters! 00:00 Intro 3:10 Just An Observation  4:19 Keith’s Background  7:28 Exposure to barbering  9:09 Barber in a shiny suit  11:31 Matt hates getting hair on him  13:38 “Our hands are our money makers”  16:21 Keit...

Send a text Matt invites on Matt Thomas to give some insights in the health, wellness, & fitness sector. Matt Thomas is best known for his involvement in the world of chess boxing, his foundation, Brawl for a cause, and his company Fight and Flow. Matt B. has questions about low impact and longevity physically. Matt T. is also a certified yoga instructor and enthusiast so he has some suggestio...

Send a text Matt invites on Allen on to discuss his very unique barber situation. Allen lives by certain codes and isn't going to change for anyone. Matt is super intrigued by his free flowing lifestyle.  CHAPTERS  00:00 intro  4:42 Just an observation  8:06 Initial Barber interest  9:11 Moving on from Union work  10:44 Mom shot me down  12:53 Doors swung open  14:15 I’m late.  16:28 “This is...

Send a text The Hair By Shades & Shapes crew reunion. Matt seeks some perspective & wisdom on various topic and content from his former boss (Lukay) and former coworker (Kelli) CHECK OUT THE CHAPTERS 00:00 intro  2:23 Just an observation  4:09 Hair By Shades and Shapes m 5:22 “Where does your curiosity stem from”  11:04 Work/Life balance  20:24 Learning from your clients  21:21 Advice to s...

Send a text As if they were in the shop, Matt & Dustin shoot the breeze like barbers and clients do. Dustin asks Matt barber related questions, Matt explains client gripes to Dustin. Two different top 5's are discussed.  CHECK OUT THE CHAPTERS.  00:00 Intro 2:54 How we met  5:46 Just an observation  9:48 Tonight, on The Bachelor  13:03 ATL Rush hour  15:31 Top 5 Psycho cars  28:33 Traits...

Send a text Matt finally dives into his own barber journey. As he struggles talking about himself, Matt runs down his childhood, barber influences, trauma, relocation, and making it to the other side.  CHECK OUT THE CHAPTERS!  00:00 intro 3:05 Just an observation 5:25 Early barbering influences  8:20 FattyBladezzz 10:10 Scab lineup  13:09 Country Roads take me home  16:03 Didn’t know what to do af...