Episode 46

From Rising Barber to Creating: DC Barber Expo | Herson Bautista | Master Barber, Shop Owner | MD

Tune in to hear Herson Bautista share how he got started on his way to becoming a Master Barber and Shop owner AND how/why he created the DC Barber Expo, making him a public figure!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- 8 years of working in multiple shops before I opened my first shop

-- What goes down at the DC BARBER EXPO?

-- Technical & professional education

-- Dancers & Food

-- Awards with prizes to level up your skills in your craft AND in the business of barbering

-- There is MUCH MORE to our business than just giving shape ups


MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

-- Herson the Barber: https://www.instagram.com/hersonthebarber/?hl=en

-- DC Barber Expo: https://www.instagram.com/dcbarberexpo/?hl=en

-- Heritage Barber & Co.: https://www.instagram.com/heritagebarberandco/?hl=en


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Robert Hughes

“I THINK HAIRSTYLISTS ARE THE COOLEST, NICEST, AND MOST FUN GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE PLANET! I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT USHERING IN AN EMPOWERED-STYLIST FUTURE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE GETTING STYLISTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TOGETHER IN A NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE WE CAN LEARN, LAUGH, AND GROW TOGETHER.”
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Robert started his hair journey as a kid in rural America offering haircuts on the street to kids in the neighborhood, not realizing, one day, he would find himself working the front desk at a hair salon while in high school. From there, his experience from salon-to-salon has included the front of the house, back of the house, stylist, educator, and consultant. It was during this movement through various salons he developed a passion to empower stylists and educate owners on how to raise the industry standard of excellence, mutual respect, and professionalism amongst stylists, managers, owners, and clients. Robert currently is the General Manager and a Master Stylist at Violet Salon in Georgetown, DC.