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• 97: Why Most Barbers FAIL at Product Sales w/ Tom & Fin of Diligents (Pt.2)

  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 professional service - not just an upsell. They detail how they use staff commission, competitions and immersive product nights to motivate their team and move units (selling 300-400 products per month!) by ensuring everyone believes in the brand. The discussion also covers why having a team - the "banter and community" - is crucial for mental health, helping barbers avoid the stress and isolation of a solo career. Follow Diligents 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diligents_salons FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb 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.

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• 96: £100K Barbershop Funding: How To Scale A High-End Barbershop w/ Tom & Fin of Diligents

  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 barber is only 10% of the job; success requires delegating, mastering your books and embracing the role of a business leader. The key to their thriving culture is investing in staff retention, teaching their team financial literacy and prioritising soft skills and discipline over just raw cutting talent. Follow Diligents 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diligents_salons FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb 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.

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• 95: Barbering's Social Media Problem: Authenticity vs. The Algorithm | Barber Connect (LIVE)

  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 to create an authentic content strategy without spending a fortune on advertising! Learn how to use social media to attract the clients you want, and how to find inspiration in a world of constant content. Follow Dan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangregoryhair Follow Joth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joth_davies Follow Sid: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddabarber FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb 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.

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• 94: The End of Apprenticeships? Employed vs. Self-Employed w/ Sid Sottung & Luke Ellis

  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 choosing to go self-employed, and what this means for the future of apprenticeships. The trio also tackles the importance of working smarter, not harder, by focusing on client retention, upselling services and finding your niche - the very core of a successful, long-lasting career! SUPPORT BARBERS RIDE'S MAKE-A-WISH CAMPAIGN! ✨👇 Website: https://www.justgiving.com/team/barbersride2025 FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb 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.

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• 93: How To Build A Successful Barber Brand w/ Gary Spencer & Gianni Cardinale | (Part 2)

  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 brands like Aesop, while Gary reveals the "eureka moment" that led to the creation of the Great British Barber Bash. They also get honest about the unglamorous reality of being an international educator, the importance of integrity when collaborating with other companies and the value of a long-term business strategy over "fast rewards". This is a must-listen for any barber looking to build more than just a clientele - it's for those who want to build a lasting legacy. Join us at the Barber Bash in November! 👇 https://linktr.ee/BARBERBASH FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarber Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gb 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.

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