It sounds like you’re well on your way to establishing a thriving business. If you cannot act as a “barber” you should locate a good one and then refer clients to them and they should do the same for you. You’ll not only be remembered from the client that you helped in locating a good barber, but your barber friend will remember you as well. There is nothing stronger than good referrals and good relationships.

I wish you great success,
Glen Andrews

You are right on target! I have been leasing for 6 months now and have used several of the same methods with better results each time I make a tweak to the process. VistaPrint.com is a great tool for business owners.

My biggest challenge is breaking down the barrier of race and sex. I am a white stylist in an all black salon. My clientele is primarily white, but I do black hair as well. There is also the misconception that women do women’s hair and men (barbers) do men’s hair. Wrong! Some stylists actually send walk in’s away when they ask for a Barber! Here is Oregon there are Hair Design and Barber licenses. I was originally trained in Wisconsin as a Cosmetologist doing it all hair,nails,skin,barbering.

Keep up the good work and let me know what you think.