The Shear Insights Podcast™

Episode 3: In this interview John Ritchie interviews Jacob Meltzer owner of Keep It Cut Men’s Hair Shops. Keep It Cut operates ten Men’s Hair Shops located throughout the Greater Phoenix Area. Jacob discusses his unique business model which offers monthly subscriptions, the challenges of getting his business started, what men typically look for in a haircut and what he looks for in hair stylists he hires to work at Keep It Cut. Keep It Cut’s current locations are: Ahwatukee - 4025 E Chandler Blvd, Ste 50 Glendale - 5890 W Thunderbird Rd, Ste 102 Mesa - Recker - 3204 N Recker Rd, Ste 101 Mesa - Signal Butte - 1226 S. Signal Butte Rd, Ste 103 Phoenix - Encanto - 3350 N 7th Ave, Ste 150 Phoenix-Arcadia –2824 E Indian School Rd, Ste 3 Phoenix-Desert-Ridge-21001 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix-Moon-Valley-16842-N-7th-Street Scottsdale - Old Town - 4436 N Miller Rd Ste 102 Tempe - 5118 S Rural Rd To find out more or book an appointment on-line visit: www.keepitcut.com The Shear Insights Podcast is presented by Desert Botanicals - The Home of Nature Inspired Hair Care (www.dbotanicals.com) Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike. Follow us on Instagram @desert_botanicals_hair_care

Episode 2: John Ritchie talks to Emily Hegdahl co-owner of BB Hair Loft in Chandler, Arizona and Member Engagement Manager at the Professional Beauty Association. Emily discusses her career which started by working for a high-end salon until she and her business partner decided to strike out on their own by renovating an industrial space and transforming it into an elegant loft studio. Emily shares her experience in the hair care industry, her work with the Professional Beauty Association and life-long love of cheerleading. You won’t want to miss hearing about some of the challenging customer situations she’s been in! The Shear Insights Podcast is presented by Desert Botanicals - The Home of Nature Inspired Hair Care (www.dbotanicals.com) BB Hair Loft 77 West Chicago Street Chandler, Arizona 85225 Bookings available on Instagram: @bbhairloft Show notes: Find out more about the Professional Beauty Association at: www.probeauty.org Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike. Follow us on Instagram @desert_botanicals_hair_care

The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike. Episode 1: John Ritchie sits down with Candice Cooper the owner of Elm Hair Studio to discuss her life from getting a start in acting to transitioning to a career in the hair care industry. Candice shares her life and professional experience including what it was like to be trained at the ARROJO cosmetology school in New York City, to working at some of the best salons and ultimately going on her own by starting Elm Hair Studio in Tempe, Arizona. The Shear Insights Podcast is presented by Desert Botanicals - The Home of Nature Inspired Hair Care (www.dbotanicals.com) Elm Hair Studio 2039 S Mill Avenue Suite A Room 12 Tempe, Arizona 85282 www.elmhairstudio.com Show notes: In the podcast, John mentions Professor Temple Grandin's work on visual thinking. Here are some links to some of her work and talks: https://www.templegrandin.com/ https://youtu.be/gEBasWOpkNI https://youtu.be/PiiHeFNZjkM Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay The Shear Insights Podcast™ is the place to hear hair stylists' compelling life stories and business challenges. From getting helpful tips on handling difficult situations to learning how hair artists achieve successful work life balance, the Shear Insights Podcast is for hair care professionals and their customers alike. Follow us on Instagram @desert_botanicals_hair_care