YBP 40 | Columbus, Ohio Barber - James Fulton @jimmy.fadezz

The love of barbering really shines through on this impactful episode of YBP. For some, the journey can be a bit more bumpy than most. Meet 22 year old barber, Jimmy fadez. When James was 21 he was in a weightlifting accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. James was in his 2nd year of barbering at the time of the accident. During his recovery, James has always had a positive mentality moving forward and didn't for a second think he was going to do anything other than barbering. James has continued to battle through recovery with a smile on his face and his ascension through the industry is inspiring so many across communities! Enjoy this raw and inspiring episode of perseverance.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

2:00 How Matt found James and James sets tone.

4:16 Just An Observation 

9:57 Atlanta tings

11:08 James’s Background & Being the youngest guest

17:45 Dropping out of college and pursuing barbering as Covid began. 

23:00 Anxiety & Enhancements 

28:50 Recyled barber mannerisms

31:40 Clipper Talk & Andis Rep 

43:30 First Shop out of school 

47:20 James walks us through the accident

59:36 Daily Routine 

01:01:22 Missing Barbering & being independant 

01:05:20 IG Dive & James cutting hair at his appartment 

01:11:04 Being an open book & Jimmy Fadez Merch

01:12:56 Fast money vs relationship building 

01:20:13 New Perspectives 

01:25:24 Physical demands & Dating

01:37:52 Barber Expo thoughts 

01:42:20 Outro