046 Walking in his Fathers Shoes with Angus Mitchell

What this episode covers

I'm very excited to be interviewing my guest today, Mr. Angus Mitchell. Son of the late Paul Mitchell, who was the co-founder of the Paul Mitchell product range. Angus is not only a very talented hairdresser in his own right, but he's also co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems and a proud father of his young son Dylan. In today's podcast, we will discuss: The challenges with living up to the reputation of a famous father. Why Hawaii is a spiritual home for JPMS. The importance of philanthropy and environmental issues. Angus's love for cars. And that's just to start. So it's an absolute pleasure to be able to interview Angus Mitchell for this episode of the Grow My Salon Business podcast... In This Episode: [01:14] Welcome to the show, Angus! [01:47] Angus shares memories of his father and why Hawaii is so spiritual to him. [04:33] He speaks about his father having a strict diet and meditating and doing yoga. [05:35] Do you remember your father's first studios in New York? [07:35] Angus speaks about the first sculpting lotion product and how it was the company's first significant success. [10:00] He discusses the hair trends of the 80s and how excited his father was to see the new shorter hairstyles. [11:28] Angus shares a memory of talking with his father. [12:17] Did you have any hair conversations with your father before he passed? [14:35] Angus felt that when his father passed when he was out of high school, he honoured his father's memory by becoming a hairdresser. [17:23] Angus speaks about some great hairdressers he was on stage with and how nervous he was during his first show. [19:51] Did you enjoy doing hair?  [20:44] Angus shares his career path as an educator. [22:56] Angus speaks about opening a salon where he hired people straight out of beauty school. [25:42] How did you handle owning a salon while being a co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems? [27:55] Angus shares about being environmentally savvy in Hawaii and how his father lived. [32:57] What did you learn from John Paul DeJoria?  [35:28] Angus discusses that John Paul's daughter is now running the company and is just as talented in the business. [36:49] Angus speaks about the school side of JPMS and what they are about. [38:56] Angus shares that they are looking for a location for an advanced school for JPMS. [40:05] How many automobiles do you have now? [41:18] "Anyone can buy a car, but not everyone can build them." [44:56] Angus is building his father's dream car in his garage even though he doesn't put on overalls and do the work; it's his vision that they are following. [50:22] Angus, thank you much for being on the show!! [50:55] Do you have any final thoughts for the listeners today?   Links and Resources Grow My Salon Business  Find Angus Angus Mitchell Gearbox @angusmitchell Instagram | Twitter