Episode 3: In this interview John Ritchie interviews Jacob Meltzer owner of Keep It Cut Men’s Hair Shops. Keep It Cut operates ten Men’s Hair Shops located throughout the Greater Phoenix Area. Jacob discusses his unique business model which offers monthly subscriptions, the challenges of getting his business started, what men typically look for in a haircut and what he looks for in hair stylists he hires to work at Keep It Cut. 

Keep It Cut’s current locations are: 
Ahwatukee - 4025 E Chandler Blvd, Ste 50 
Glendale - 5890 W Thunderbird Rd, Ste 102 
Mesa - Recker - 3204 N Recker Rd, Ste 101 
Mesa - Signal Butte - 1226 S. Signal Butte Rd, Ste 103 
Phoenix - Encanto - 3350 N 7th Ave, Ste 150 
Phoenix-Arcadia –2824 E Indian School Rd, Ste 3 
Phoenix-Desert-Ridge-21001 N Tatum Blvd 
Phoenix-Moon-Valley-16842-N-7th-Street 
Scottsdale - Old Town - 4436 N Miller Rd Ste 102 
Tempe - 5118 S Rural Rd 

To find out more or book an appointment on-line visit: www.keepitcut.com 

The Shear Insights Podcast is presented by Desert Botanicals - The Home of Nature Inspired Hair Care (www.dbotanicals.com) 

Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay

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Episode 2: John Ritchie talks to Emily Hegdahl co-owner of BB Hair Loft in Chandler, Arizona and Member Engagement Manager at the Professional Beauty Association. Emily discusses her career which started by working for a high-end salon until she and her business partner decided to strike out on their own by renovating an industrial space and transforming it into an elegant loft studio. Emily shares her experience in the hair care industry, her work with the Professional Beauty Association and life-long love of cheerleading. You won’t want to miss hearing about some of the challenging customer situations she’s been in! 

The Shear Insights Podcast is presented by Desert Botanicals - The Home of Nature Inspired Hair Care (www.dbotanicals.com) 

BB Hair Loft 
77 West Chicago Street
Chandler, Arizona  85225

Bookings available on Instagram: @bbhairloft

Show notes:
Find out more about the Professional Beauty Association at:  www.probeauty.org

Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay

The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike.

Follow us on Instagram @desert_botanicals_hair_care

The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike.

Episode 1:
John Ritchie sits down with Candice Cooper the owner of Elm Hair Studio to discuss her life from getting a start in acting to transitioning to a career in the hair care industry. Candice shares her life and professional experience including what it was like to be trained at the ARROJO cosmetology school in New York City, to working at some of the best salons and ultimately going on her own by starting Elm Hair Studio in Tempe, Arizona.

The Shear Insights Podcast is presented by Desert Botanicals - The Home of Nature Inspired Hair Care (www.dbotanicals.com) 

Elm Hair Studio
2039 S Mill Avenue
Suite A Room 12 
Tempe, Arizona 85282
www.elmhairstudio.com

Show notes: 
In the podcast, John mentions Professor Temple Grandin's work on visual thinking. Here are some links to some of her work and talks:
https://www.templegrandin.com/
https://youtu.be/gEBasWOpkNI
https://youtu.be/PiiHeFNZjkM

Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay

The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike.

Follow us on Instagram @desert_botanicals_hair_care