Navigating the World of Haircutting Education with Christian Gaytan
In this episode, join hosts Jen and Todd as they catch up with special guest Christian Gaytan, a seasoned hair professional and educator.
Christian shares his journey from discovering his passion for haircutting to becoming an independent educator.
Listeners will gain insights into the importance of simplifying education, the challenges of going independent, and how to maintain tunnel vision for success.
With stories from behind the chair and tips for aspiring educators, this conversation is filled with practical advice and inspiration for anyone in the hair industry.
Find Christian here:
IG: @christianawesome
TikTok: christian.awesome
Website: Christian Awesome Hair
Online education: Patreon
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:27 Jen's Opening Take: Taking Time Off
03:57 Christian's Background and Upbringing
06:39 Journey into Hairdressing
10:45 Transition to Education and Platform Work
17:50 Becoming an Independent Educator
28:34 Teaching Haircuts: A Personal Journey
28:59 The Unique Approach to Hair Education
31:23 The Importance of Hands-On Learning
32:29 Navigating the World of Online Education
35:01 The Value of Small Group Education
42:41 Launching an Online Education Platform
49:21 Advice for Aspiring Educators
51:43 Future Plans and Final Thoughts
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