Mr.Taper's Barber Life
Mr. Taper's Barber Life is a podcast about barber culture through the eyes of an OG Master Barber and Barber Instructor. Mr. Taper has been a licensed Master Barber since 1995 an has worked in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, New York,, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Mr.Taper's Barber Life
Latest Episodes
Why Great Barbers Keep Leaving Barbershops for Suites (The Truth Nobody Talks About)
Barber suites are everywhere, and more experienced barbers are making the move. But is it really the best decision for everyone?In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, I break down one of the biggest shifts happening in the ba...
Owning Multiple Barbershops Taught Me This… Social Media Got It Wrong!
Social media makes barbershop success look effortless—luxury suites, packed chairs, and viral fame—but behind the scenes, the reality is far less glamorous. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to build a profitable, sustainable barbe...
Larry's Barber College has the BEST fades/My First 2 barbershop Experiences
In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, I talk about watching videos from Larry’s Barber College on YouTube and why I was impressed with the fades I saw. The quality of those fades stood out to me and sparked a conversation about barberi...
From the chair to the classroom: How opening a barber school changed my life!
In this first episode of the year, I break down my journey from working behind the chair to opening a barber school in just 9 months. I talk about the real challenges, the motivation behind the move, and why creating opportunities for others ma...
Barber battle dynamics & walk in procedures…
In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, we take a hard look at modern barber battles and how the spotlight has shifted. We talk about how glamour, makeup, costumes, and presentation are starting to outweigh the actual haircut — and what tha...
