MODERN BARBER BUSINESS STAGE

FROM HOW TO MANAGE A TEAM MORE EFFECTIVELY, TO ADDING COLOUR SERVICES IN YOUR BARBERSHOP, THE BUSINESS STAGE HAS GOT IT ALL

INCLUSIVE BARBERING: GROWING TALENT, ATTRACTING NEW CLIENTS AND FRESH MANAGEMENT STYLES

CHARLES ROSE 12:00-12:40

Charles is Director of CRATE Cheshire, which comprises of three salons, a training academy and studio. Charles will speak on the shift towards gender neutral, short hair specialists and how this has allowed the barbering sector to bring in new talent. He will also cover management techniques and how he has grown his team and his client base.

EMBRACE THE FUTURE, EMBRACE PROSPERITY: HOW TO FUTURE PROOF YOUR BUSINESS

STEPHANIE STEVENSON 12:45-13:25

A business coach who specialises and has experience in the hair industry, Steph will be talking about human dynamics, AI and planting new seeds for tomorrow’s business requirements. This talk will centre around what barbers will need for the future.

NEVER THROW IN THE TOWEL

ANTHONY HUTTON 13:30-14:10

You might recognise Anthony Hutton as the winner of Big Brother series 6, but did you know that he is now a well-established barber, joining the industry in 2012? In this session, Anthony will openly talk from his own experience – going from postman to celebrity, including the dark days after his reality show win.

Anthony will share how barbering inspired him to love life again and to grow a charity project that’s all about supporting others.

STANDING OUT FROM THE BARBERSHOP DOWN THE ROAD

BALDY 14:15-14:55

Baldy’s Barbers is situated in a town of 30+ barbershops – and the number keeps on growing. Sound familiar? In this talk, owner, the eponymous Baldy, shares how he has stayed on top in a competitive market. Including how to price your services, how to market yourself, and how to attract the best talent.

MAKING COLOUR WORK IN THE BARBERSHOP

IAN HARROLD 15:00-15:40

Founder of two barbershop brands and American Crew’s All Star UK & Ireland educator, Ian Harrold is on a mission to open up the world of colour to barbershops. Ian will bust the common misconceptions about hair colour in barbershops. If you think you need extensive training and a new clientele to offer colour services in your shop, then this International Educator is here to prove you wrong.