From Hair to There

Henry of Gents Barbershop takes the time to sit down with us and discuss the ins and outs of running a highly successful barbershop in Queenstown, his journey in the industry and his new initiative, the Gents Academy.

Today we mix things up and take an opportunity to give you the backstory on the show's sponsor, Formidable. We chat about our origin story, where we are at, and where we are going! Tune in to hear all the ins and outs of starting and running a product business in New Zealand

Peleti Oli is an icon in his local community of Flaxmere, Hastings. He has many talents - Barber, Manu Master, TV Star & City Councillor. We talk to Peleti about how to push beyond barbering to become a true change-maker.

Sammy Jane is a barbershop owner at Busters Tattoo & Barbershop in Tauranga. Sammy had vast experience in many areas of the grooming and beauty industry before settling on barbering as a career. We talk all about the art, craft and business of barbering.

Jordan McDowall is the owner of Barbershop Jordys, a shop with a big presence in the whole Wairarapa region. We discuss the challenges of opening new stores, managing a team, dealing with customer expectations and more. 

Julian Maloney is the proud owner of Maloney's Barber Shop in the Auckland CBD. Julian has seen it all with over 35 years in the industry, working in NZ and Europe. He talks about how to run an effective team and what skills you need to perfect to be employed at premier barbershops.

Matthew Griffin of Barba Men's Boutique in Auckland discusses his journey in the barbering industry. He chats about taking a struggling business to one that is thriving, how to really accelerate your career in the early days and how not to lose your way throughout it all.