80: He Left the Army at 26 to Cut Hair?! The MENSPIRE Barbering Takeover | GBBB (LIVE)

This episode of The Noble Barber Podcast is a deep dive into the world of modern barbering, education, and community. Recorded live at the Great British Barber Bash in Belfast, host Anthony Leban sits down with MenSpire’s Owen Murphy and Jeffrey Batista to explore their unique journeys — from a small Irish village and the British Army, all the way to becoming leaders in one of Europe’s fastest-growing men's grooming brands.They talk about mentorship, education, personal growth, and what it really takes to build a career in barbering today. Whether you're a fresh-faced apprentice or a seasoned stylist, this conversation is packed with gems about mindset, opportunity, and the power of being part of something bigger.THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST | NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY 6PM GMT00:00 - It’s More Than Just a Skin Fade02:00 - From a Small Village to a Global Brand03:00 - Leaving the Army for Barbering?!05:00 - Scouted by MenSpire at 1609:00 - The “Zero to Hero” Course That Changed Everything13:00 - 9 Salons Across Amsterdam?!17:00 - The Real Secret to Barbering Success24:00 - Mentorship vs. Self-Taught Barbers31:00 - Charging €100 for a Haircut?!38:00 - The Power of Team Culture in BarberingHosted 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. Please give us a follow on our socials:@thenoblebarberpodcast @thenoblebarberbarber shop talk podcast, barbering podcast interviews, behind the chair barber podcast, barber industry podcast, men's grooming podcast, haircut tips podcast, barber shop stories podcast, barber techniques podcast, barber lifestyle podcast, barber tools review podcast