Just when entrepreneur Shannon Jackson was launching her barber shop, life threw her an unexpected and violent twist. What could have been the downfall of her business turned out to be a test of the power of the team and community she had built as well as her own grit. But how did she navigate this unexpected turn of events? Tune in to find out. 

In this episode, you will be able to:

00:02:25 - First Celebrity Haircut

00:06:16 - Music and Barbershops

00:09:16 - Misconceptions about the Barbering Industry

00:10:59 - Importance of Boundaries,

00:12:10 - Importance of Boundaries and Professionalism

00:14:50 - Heavy Hitters Services

00:17:41 - The Dream

00:21:15 - Barbering vs. Other Careers

00:24:16 - Starting a Business with Funding

00:27:16 - Taking Time to Do Things Right

00:30:07 - The Power of Saying "No"

00:33:24 - Setting Boundaries for Mental Health

00:34:56 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

00:36:07 - Building Strong Client Relationships,

00:38:43 - Overcoming Tragedy and Resilience

00:42:22 - Team Building and Business Vision

00:45:18 - Preparing for Business Disaster

00:47:21 - Mental Health and Business Success

00:49:13 - What Shannon loves and is proud of as a business owner

00:51:13 - Lessons learned during COVID-19

00:52:50 - Misconceptions about owning a business

00:55:46 - Inspiration from Eric Thomas and Steve Harvey

01:01:37 - Networking Opportunities

01:01:47 - Appreciating the Connection

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