
Philosophy of the Barber
Bree Neal
One on one conversations with barbers about their journey to and in the profession. Bree covers present day topics affecting the industry with cohost Cassy , as well as personal struggles and growth made possible by being a barber.
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A "Keene" Sense of Style - Jed Calhoun
Philosophy of the Barber
04/13/21 • 62 min
A conversation with owner of Jed's Barbershop in Keene, NH. Talking about his journey into barbering from a recent high school graduate jumping right back into the learning environment, to finding his way to shop ownership.

"A touching talk with Tooky" - Traci Pettengill
Philosophy of the Barber
04/20/21 • 90 min
A conversation with industry veteran Traci, owner of Tooky Village Barbershop. Talking about her journey from coast to coast, in cosmetology then to barbering. Discussing complacency, ways to run a shop, community ties, and more.

Perception vs Reality
Philosophy of the Barber
04/19/24 • 40 min
Bree and Cassy discuss the various perspectives of the industry and what professionals put out to the public, and what customers might expect because of it.

Barber vs Cosmetology - Continuing Education
Philosophy of the Barber
05/24/24 • 49 min
Bree and Cassy discuss education opportunities available in the profession, differences in philosophies of various institutions, and the differences between seeking knowledge in barbering vs cosmetology and ways it could improve.

A Rambling Man - Andrew Maki
Philosophy of the Barber
09/08/20 • 86 min
A conversation with a shop owner in the north country of New Hampshire, exploring his journey into barbering, opening two shops, and settling down in a close knit community. Listen to me talk with Andrew Maki.

History of Barbering - Part 1
Philosophy of the Barber
06/08/21 • 28 min
This is a new series of episodes where we will dive into the oldest barbering textbooks and publications available (to me) and find some nuggets of knowledge within their pages, as well as some seriously out of date information. Let's take a journey together... back in TIME!!!
Let's start with good ole A.B. Moler...

History of Barbering - Part 3 (Quack Edition)
Philosophy of the Barber
06/29/21 • 20 min
Going over some lesser known publications for the hair profession, from drugstore beauty tips to more reputable looking material... this will be FUN!

When to Turn Away a Client
Philosophy of the Barber
05/03/24 • 55 min
Bree and Cassy discuss the variety of circumstances when a professional may turn away a client, good bad or indifferent, along with some side tangent thoughts.

Barbers and Their Hobbies
Philosophy of the Barber
05/10/24 • 33 min
Cassy and Bree discuss the importance of having things to do between clients, the difference between being engaged with something vs being on your phone, and how reading can improve your life in so many ways.

"It was the Best of Times..." - Johnnie Stuart
Philosophy of the Barber
06/30/20 • 62 min
A conversation with a barber who started as an apprentice, and became a shop owner while working at a different shop. The interesting story of Johnnie Stuart!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Philosophy of the Barber have?
Philosophy of the Barber currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does Philosophy of the Barber cover?
The podcast is about Self Improvement, Conversation, Entrepreneur, Fashion & Beauty, Growth, Podcasts, Philosophy, Arts, Business and Hair.
What is the most popular episode on Philosophy of the Barber?
The episode title 'Experience Abounds - Vinnie Baiocchetti' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Philosophy of the Barber?
The average episode length on Philosophy of the Barber is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Philosophy of the Barber released?
Episodes of Philosophy of the Barber are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Philosophy of the Barber?
The first episode of Philosophy of the Barber was released on Jun 16, 2020.
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