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Before the Chop
Barber school taught you to cut. Before the Chop teaches you everything else. It's the morning show for barbers - part entertainment, part education, all culture. Business, money, clientele, mindset, and the conversations that move the chair forward. Hosted by David Ford, a barber out of Denver, CO. New episode every week. Come take the ride to work with us.
Before the Chop
EP002 — The 9 Hats Every Barber Wears
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EP002 — The 9 Hats Every Barber Wears
Most barbers think they're burned out on haircutting, but they're actually overwhelmed by nine invisible jobs they never trained for. This episode names all nine hats—from craftsman to small business owner—and shows you which ones are running you without permission, so you can finally manage what you've been unknowingly carrying.
In this episode:
• Barber school teaches you one job. The career gives you nine.
• What you haven't named, you can't manage or improve.
• Burnout rarely comes from the craft—it comes from the invisible eight.
• Pick up two avoided hats deliberately this week and watch everything shift.
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