Floyd is originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida but has recently moved to Warner Robbins, Georgia and is cultivating success in his new home!
When asked what motivated him to become a barber, he said he was initially motivated by the freedom that would come from being his own boss. Since then, he’s fallen in love with his craft sharing that “being a barber means you’re an artist, a counselor, a therapist, a student and a teacher all in one”.
Floyd is a licensed barber who’s been in the industry for 8 years and managing his business on StyleSeat since 2019.
Floyd will be answering questions today through Wednesday, June 26th, so let’s all ask questions and learn together!
My three tips to grow your business would be: 1. Provide a professional and exceptional service. 2. Promote your business as much as possible. No matter if thats paid promotion or just posting pictures and videos to your social sites as well as passing out business cards. 3. Most importantly be a down to earth, caring and attentive person. Build bonds and relationships with your clients and they will promote you and brag about you to everyone they know. Word of mouth is the best promotion. Your clients are walking billboards.
Yes i have. The biggest difference i noticed is the time in between haircuts. Since florida is a little more fast paced my clients would get haircuts every 2 weeks. In Georgia my clients typically go a month or longer in between haircuts.
Thank you. I appreciate it. The reason for the move was the housing markets. It’s too expensive in south florida. Me and my wife bought a house in Warner Robins for a great price. We also already had family in the area which made the choice even easier
Hi there! Thanks for taking questions. I am curious…What is the most challenging yet rewarding cut or style to perform? And also, how did you learn the skills to do so?
My favorite cut to do is the bald fade. I love the science and artistry that goes into it. It really is a complex cut that can be performed in so many different ways. I would say fading is my niche
Sometimes your niche isn’t what you’re best at. It might be what challenges your skills the most. Nail art is an amazing art. I have a high respect for what you do.
At the shop i worked at in Miami, i mentored a lot of the new barbers that came in. I also learned a lot myself from the OG barbers that were there. I do plan on setting up classes in the future. I love to pass on my knowledge. Best thing i tried to teach the new barbers was patience, and to believe in themselves.
Of course. Anytime. My most challenging cut at one point in my career was the Mohawk. I didn’t understand where to start. At the time I didn’t have the confidence I needed. I shadowed another OG barber who showed me how to properly perform the Mohawk. With plenty of practice i got better and better at it.
The most unique cut request I have received so far was from a young client. He had a head full of hair but wanted a style similar to Mr. T. He wanted a patch of hair on top, a bald strip around the sides, and more hair below the bald strip.
