Matt invites on his co-worker, Wade Carpenter who at 50, has lived a very full life & has worked in many industries. Wade has achieved in sports, modeling, acting, playing in band on major label, & becoming a black belt in jujitsu. After 2007, Wade decided to head towards the hair industry, and is still fulfilled behind the chair to this day! Enjoy this interesting episode of the journey of entertainer turned barber, Wade Carpenter!
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00:00 intro
2:33 Wade and Matt are coworkers.
6:19 Just an observation
9:38 Young Barbers shop hopping and seasons.
13:18 Preventing the cost of getting stood up, and the repercussions.
19:49 What do you prioritize in a haircut? And listening.
27:30 Wade’s background and journey to barbering.
32:30 After sports dream was over, Wade landed modeling work.
36:08 Support from family and friends. And seeing the world.
38:38 Moving to LA, Elton John Oscar party, and getting on a show (7th Heaven) within 6 months.
44:43 What it takes to work on set in hair & makeup.
49:41 Writer/Actor/Director strike 2003, playing music full time, & landing record deal with Atlantic records
58:49 End of the record deal. Artists and label butt heads. 2007
01:00:33 After a Decade in LA, Wade moves back to Atlanta, starts barber school after rehabbing back injury.
01:06:49 What are you still learning? And Clipper over comb shop talk.
01:22:12 Barber influences?
01:23:25 Wade’s barber pathway
01:28:47 Daily workday routine.
01:37:14 Barber Ailments
01:39:01 Reflecting
01:43:00 What makes barbering so special?
01:47:10 Outro
