Floyd’s Nation Podcast
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe hair world is made up of a community that is connected to virtually every part of most peoples lives. We employ people from all walks of life and every corner of the world. We provide services for people in every profession that you can think of. In other words, our community sees, hears, and experiences everything! At Floyd’s 99 Barbershops our team has done that for over 20-plus years! Now we are bringing some of those stories to you. “Floyd’s Nation” is a podcast that will introduce you to stories about the amazing people inside of our doors and behind the barber chair. We will also share stories that spotlight influencers in the hair world as well as impactful stories that are affecting you. If you want to learn more about the people and stories that take place every day in the hair world then step on up and join us in Floyd’s Nation!
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Episodes
The Founders of Floyd’s Barbershop
April 10, 2023 21:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWe were able to sit down with 2 of the 3 founders of Floyd’s Barbershop to understand how they started, and how they are taking the company into the future. Rob, Paul and Bill O’Brien founded Floyd’s 99 Barbershop in 1999 and since then their barbershops have continued to rewrite the definition of what a “barbershop” or “salon” can be. The impact on the industry, and on our clients, has been felt from coast to coast. This year the 3 brothers took an active step forward into the busi...
Franchising with Floyd’s 99 Barbershop
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBFloyd’s 99 Barbershop has continued to carve a path in the hair industry that is unrivaled. Our barbershop franchise fuses the best elements of both high-end and discount salons and barbershops. We offer premium services at affordable prices, and professional and talented stylists and barbers in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Today, Floyd's is a standout that fits perfectly between independent salons and barbershop chains. We have added more states to our nationwide footprint as ...
Gordon Miller, CEO of Hairbrained
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBGordon Miller is the CEO of the hugely popular Hairbrained website and app. His background in the hair industry is filled with experiences that have made him a popular guest at every industry event as well as on countless podcasts. In addition, he hosts the Hairbrained Conversations Podcast where he interviews influencers and leaders from all corners of the beauty industry. He advocates for the industry on multiple levels and continues to push forward in a digital world. We were abl...
How do you make a connection?
March 11, 2022 23:52 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBConnecting with someone that you meet can be hard. Our world has changed, and masks were a big part of the change as they stopped us from visually connecting. In many ways the changes have created a barrier when you meet someone or when you are trying to reengage with a friend. How do you strike up a conversation? How do you connect with someone? Now more than ever, people are craving connection. This is your chance to learn how you can make things simple when trying to connect. We ...
Interview with author Ryan Berman
January 21, 2022 17:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBChange is hard; but the hardship that come from not changing are far harder. Enter Ryan Berman who is the founder of Courageous; an organization that helps companies develop courageous leaders, ideas and Courage Brands®. Ryan has been featured in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc and Forbes. His book ‘Return on Courage: a playbook for courageous change’ showcases how companies can operationalize courage throughout their business. Ryan has worked with Google, Snapchat, Charity: Water, ...
The founders of Reuzel and Schorem are here!
October 23, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBRob and Leen, aka The Bloody Butcher and The Bearded Bastard join us from across the Atlantic! If you know anything about the hair world then you know that these two have taken it by storm! They founded their iconic barbershop, Schorem, in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands and drew immediate attention. After that they went on to create their own brand of men’s grooming products, Reuzel, which has gone on to become one of the biggest professional men’s haircare brands in the world. They ...
STRESS has got to go…
October 01, 2021 20:17 - 29 minutes - 27 MBEveryone feels stressed these days. So many different things affect us that you can’t help but feel different levels of stress. The good news is that you can find great ways to self-care and let the stress fall away in the process. We dive into stress and how you can reduce it in this episode. There are some great stories about how some of our team members have found ways to reduce stress and find some happiness. We also shift the conversation to how to approach customers who bring ...
Floyd’s For Everyone
August 23, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAt Floyd’s you are Welcome, Valued, Encouraged, Respected, Empowered, Supported and Equal. “Floyd’s For Everyone” is a slogan that is part of our branding and carries a deep meaning for our staff and clients. It is a saying that we are proud to stand behind. It speaks to our team that make up Floyd’s Nation and it also speaks to our clients who also have a rich and diverse background. In this episode, you will hear how we celebrate individuality and strive to create a shop that our ...
Floyd’s Nation Podcast
July 22, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBOur first episode! You get to understand what Floyd’s Nation means to us and how it relates to you! We then flip over to our conversation with celebrity Barber and Educator, John Mosley, aka @popular_nobody. He has an amazing story that helps you understand how he rose up from behind the barber chair into doing films, tv, and going on tour with several hip hop artists. We then jump into our main topic: Texture. John shares his insights on the topic and then we jump into how we are g...