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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 53 MIN

113: The Truth About Global Barbering: Michael Kontos & JJ Savani on LSB’s India Expansion

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PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE LONDON SCHOOL OF BARBERING! Use Our Exclusive  Code ‘noblebarber26’ for £250 off their 9 & 12 Week NVQ Level Courses 👇Website: https://www.londonschoolofbarbering.com/In Part 2 of our conversation at the London School of Barbering, Anthony Laban sits down with Michael Kontos and JJ Savani to discuss the untapped potential of the global barbering market.JJ Savani shares his remarkable journey of falling back in love with the craft after losing his sight and how he transitioned from a career in NHS management psychology into becoming a headline educator. We dive deep into the "status game" of the international market—where image and prestige drive pricing—and why LSB is now pioneering UK-based qualifications for a market of 1.4 billion people in India.Michael and JJ also break down the "Endgame" of social media, explaining why a high follower count is a vanity metric if you don't have the positioning to create conversion. Plus, Michael reveals why he would hire a technical scissor cutter over a "flawless fade" specialist every single time.Follow LSB! https://www.instagram.com/londonschoolofbarberingFollow JJ: https://www.instagram.com/jjsavaniSUBSCRIBE TO THE NOBLE BARBERS CAREERS & ADVICE APP! 👇Website: https://www.thenoblebarber.co.ukFOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblebarberpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoblebarberCredits:Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudios/?hl=en-gbTHE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.

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