Matt invites David on the podcast after David discovered YBP on Spotify. Since the age of 14 David has been cutting hair and has been licensed for 20+ years. David personifies what the podcast is about: The everyday barber that deserves his flowers because his years of flawless execution and loving what he does. David is very content with his place in barbering and never sees a life without it. Enjoy this episode of David's journey and expression of his passion for the barber game.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
1:44 Why the name “Dependable Barber”?
4:55 How long have you been cutting?
6:14 David discovering the podcast
15:20 Just An Observation
21:48 Beginning of David’s journey
35:56 “Sit down let me try this shit”
45:18 David being track athlete and Matt not knowing what to do after high school
50:02 Daily Routine
54:20 “I have about 20 clippers at my station” and late client grace period.
01:11:13 Star Struck?
01:13:50 How often you should replace your clipper blades (IG Reel) breakdown. And clipper talk.
01:22:11 What David would tell his students at LA trade tech.
01:24:16 When David left sports to fully pursue barbering and picking the shop that he stayed at.
01:29:57 Barber school/apprenticeship
01:36:12 David’s IG
01:39:36 David was one of the first barbers on YouTube.
01:43:04 David’s House call prices.
01:45:08 What’s next and not having to be a mogul to be a success in barbering.
01:49:56 Outro
