Melvin Started Questioning If Sam and Jim Are Real or If He’s Been Cutting All the Hair Himself
So Melvin came to me with a question that broke my brain. He said, “Are Sam and Jim real?” I asked him what he meant, and he said, “I’ve been documenting everything. Every haircut. Every barber. Every customer interaction. And I can’t find any evidence that Sam and Jim actually exist.” I told him that […]
Why Walk-In Barbershops Beat Appointment-Only Salons Every Time
It’s 4:30 on a Tuesday. You just realized you need a haircut before tomorrow’s meeting. You pull out your phone to book an appointment and see the earliest opening is next Thursday at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, the walk-in barbershop down the street can take you in 20 minutes. At Venice Barbershop, located off US 41 […]
The Real Reason Men Stop Getting Regular Haircuts (And Why It Matters)
You used to get haircuts every three weeks like clockwork. Now it’s been six weeks. Then eight. Then you stop counting. The excuses sound reasonable—too busy, saving money, it doesn’t look that bad yet. But the real reasons men stop getting regular haircuts have nothing to do with time or money. At Venice Barbershop, located […]
Melvin’s Time Logs Show Entire Hours Disappearing From the Day and Nobody Remembers What Happened
TLDR: Listen Instead So Melvin came to me with something that made me question everything. He said, “We’re losing time.” I asked him what he meant, and he said, “I’ve been tracking our daily schedules down to the minute. Clock-in times, customer arrivals, service durations, breaks, everything. And there are gaps. Entire hours where nothing […]
Why Your Barber Knows More About Your Life Than Your Doctor
You see your doctor once a year for 15 minutes. You see your barber every three weeks for 20-25 minutes. Over a year, that’s 5-7 hours with your barber versus 15 minutes with your doctor. The math alone explains why your barber often knows more about what’s actually happening in your life. At Venice Barbershop, […]
What Your Haircut Says About You: The Psychology of Men’s Grooming
Whether you realize it or not, your haircut sends a message. People make instant judgments based on your appearance—about your professionalism, your attention to detail, your self-respect, even your income level. Fair or not, that’s reality. At Venice Barbershop, located off US 41 next to the courthouse, we’ve been cutting hair since 2010. We’ve seen […]
Melvin Found Something Living in the Supply Closet But It’s Always Empty When He Checks
TLDR: Listen Instead So Melvin came to me with a problem that’s been keeping him up at night. He said, “There’s something in the supply closet.” I asked him what he meant, and he said, “I hear sounds. Shuffling. Movement. Sometimes breathing. But every time I open the door, there’s nothing there. Just supplies.” I […]
The Complete Guide to Men’s Hair Products: What Actually Works
Walk into any store and you’re confronted with dozens of hair products—pomades, waxes, clays, gels, pastes, creams. Different holds, different finishes, different claims. Most men have no idea what half of them do or which ones they actually need. At Venice Barbershop, located off US 41 next to the courthouse, we’ve been helping men navigate […]
How to Choose the Right Barber: What to Look for Beyond Price
Not all barbers are created equal. You’ve probably experienced this firsthand—one barber gives you exactly what you want, another leaves you looking like you lost a bet. The difference isn’t always obvious when you walk in the door, but it shows up in the mirror. At Venice Barbershop, located off US 41 next to the […]
Melvin Discovered a Customer Who Comes Every Friday at 2pm Has Never Actually Gotten a Haircut
TLDR: Listen Insted So Melvin came to me with something that made my skin crawl. He said, “There’s a customer who comes in every Friday at 2pm. His name is Richard. He’s been coming here for years. And I just realized he’s never actually gotten a haircut.” I told him that was impossible. I know […]