Episode 206

What Are The Steps + How Much Money Do I Need Before Opening Up Shop? | Joe Agnello | CEO + Co-Owner, City Image Barber Shop Chain (10 Locations) | Barber Shop Owner Coach

Tune in to understand how much money and credit you need + how to get there so you can open your own spot in the future!

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Key Takeaways

  • Startup costs are higher than they have ever been, and landlords are tough post-COVID
  • Opening a Barber Shop will cost you about 30k at the bare minimum in a lower cost-of-living area.
  • You have to pay yourself when you start your business because you may think your business is doing better than it is.
  • Receiving payments in cash may seem convenient, but it's not advisable. Demonstrating a clear income on paper and paying taxes on it is essential for securing loans. Without a documented income, obtaining a loan can be challenging.
  • Most of the time, the landlord will not give you anything. You are responsible for everything; this is not a residential rental.
  • Do not just listen to one coach, advisor, or influencer. Diversity in perspective will serve you better than buying into just one person.

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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.