Ep. 210 • I Was Right There When the Towers Fell w/ @nickarrojo

Master Hair Cutter and educator Nick Arrojo @nickarrojo had just opened his salon in New York a week before 9/11. He shares his incredible story of being a block away when it happened. We also discuss navigating catastrophes such as 9/11 (and now Covid) as a salon owner. This Week's Topics: • Walking into Vidal Sassoon salon at 16 years old to ask for apprenticeship • Moving to London and New York to advance career • Starting a business with partners – leaving to operate independently • His experience living 1 block away from twin towers during 9/11 • Getting his salon restarted after 9/11 • Navigating the Covid shutdown – Having to permanently shut down a location • Discussion on grant programs and financial assistance • Lack of advocacy and lobbyists in the beauty industry – Why?  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? We have a monthly drawing to win $500 cash! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic