Patch Boyz x MJ Reviews WTX (Martin Amaya) | EP.128 - What It’s Like Being a Barber and an Influencer in West Texas

Send us a textPatchboyz welcome MJ Reviews WTX Martin Amaya a West Texas Influencer & Barber we dig into the philosophy and the practical systems behind his fast ascent—why he refuses to rate restaurants, how he crafts “spotlight reviews”. It’s a raw, honest look at building influence with faith, humility.From a layoff to a booked calendar after one vulnerable TikTok, his story shows how clear calls to action, consistent posting.We also explore community as strategy. MJ helped host a curated influencer bash to share tips, network, and uplift hidden gemsIf you care about creator ethics, small business growth, and building a brand that lasts, this conversation hits the sweet spot. Tap play, then share it with a friend who’s hustling toward their next chapter. And if this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you trust ratings—or do you prefer a spotlight that shows the experience?• MJ’s background from welder to barber to creator• batch filming workflow and daily posting cadence• spotlight reviews versus numbered ratings• boundaries on bars and smoke shops for youth audience• faith as anchor and staying humble during growth• leap to full-time barber and viral client surge• pricing ethics, time value, and saying no• community building with the influencer bash• West Texas as opportunity and hidden gems• collaboration wins, local business impact, and paleta collab• closing gratitude and future travel ambitions MJ Reviews Links:                                        Booksy: https://booksy.com/en-us/dl/show-business/1365548.                                       TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mj.reviews.wtx?_r=1&_t=ZT-93ZXzoFjjpXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mj.reviews.wtx?igsh=MXVoaXczYzU2dXoxYw== https://www.instagram.com/martinj.thebarber?igsh=bXBiaGh2bzhnbXhu Sponsors:Underdog Wireline Services  432-247-1033Completion :Horizontal / Vertical PerforatingAddressable / EB SwitchesRadial Cement Bond Logging10k & 5k PCS / Rig Lock40-50 Ton CranesPipe Recovery :Free Point, Jet & Chemical CutsTemperature Logging, Back Off / Drill Pipe / Casing Tubing Well Head Shot,Coil Tubing,TCP Cutting,Well Intervention Logging / Stuck PipeProduction:Packer / CIBP / ESP Catcher Temperature Logging          BRANDED 14 HOT SHOT SERVICE, LLC:                                                          Contact Number: 432-638-1755Email:[email protected]                 Any Hot Shot Work, ESP spooling, ESP Technician service & Heavy Hauling W/Semis                                                                             Titan Sales & Services:                         Contact: 432-307-1960                                                         &