Spoken Podcast.: Recent Episodes
Gareth Philpott
A few years ago I was in charge of 4 failing companies, after pumping all of my savings into these businesses. Fast forward a few years, I am 32 years old and the CEO and Co Owner of 3 rapidly growing Education Centres. They are called The Barber Academy, The Hair Academy and Propel Education. My life is a rollercoaster and very unpredictable. This podcast is very simple, I want to give you a look behind the scenes, being an entrepreneur, how its not all sunshine and lollipops, and also the amazing people that I meet daily doing what I do. None of these podcasts are scripted, It's just a good catch up with our guests on a weekly basis. This is Spoken, I am Gareth Philpott. FOLLOW> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarberacademyaus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-philpott-24343365/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebarberacademyau
On this months episode we caught up with the owner of Mocha Group Linda Woodhead. Mocha Group provides the definitive media, digital, and awards network for the Australian hair, beauty, and barbering industries. Sharing knowledge and championing the best of the best, we continue to raise the benchmark of excellence and represent our industry on a global scale. instagram.com/linda_mochagroup/ instagram.com/mochabarberaustralia/ instagram.com/mochabeautyaustralia/ instagram.com/mochahairaustralia/
We caught up with Chico the International Barber of The Year 2021, to talk all things Ciccone Group, SMASH IT products, Barbering, the life of cutting celebrities and the harsh reality of how this world can take your health away from you. But its how you manage to overcome that hurdle. Chico tells us some amazing stories, Part 2 absolutely coming soon....
We had the pleasure of chatting to Laure from Melbourne.
Laure’s passion is ensuring each finished product exceeds the expectations of her clients. Her time in the field has granted her a plethora of professional knowledge and expert-level training. With over 18 years of industry-wide expertise, unparalleled satisfaction is her signature.
An impeccable eye for detail, her clients consistently return for her fades and incomparable quality. She understands the science behind superior haircare and appreciates that each client envisions a look unique to themselves. She commits herself to guaranteeing clients a full-service experience – that means actively listening to and working with your hair goals!
We caught up with our Brisbane Trainer Stacy Fernandes at our Woolloongabba Campus. Stacy spoke about her tough upbringing as well as her thoughts on education as well as winning AMBA Best Mens Collection - Classic.
Jase Alpen not only rocks the most luscious locks in town, he’s also the proud owner of Zeppelin Barbers, Crispy Club and Hope Water.
Having worked in the industry for over 10 years, Jase opened his own salon 6 years ago and then, when demand far exceeded his original man cave, moved to a larger, contemporary shop in Mermaid Beach. This humble guy will be the last to tell you he was a top five finalist at the 2019 Australian Hair Industry Awards for Australian Barber of the Year. Or, that he was a men’s hair stylist backstage at Splendour in the Grass, where he had the opportunity to cut and style artists from some of his favourite bands like Foals, Pond and Wolfmother. Jase was also a former professional tennis player which he likes to let you know about every time you mention sport to him ;)
"The Jimmy Rod’s Barbershops aren’t just places to get a cut and shave, they are a modern-day oasis of authentic masculinity, camaraderie and style. Back in 2003, Jimmy Rod started the first shop in his chain of barbershops where men could come in to get a slick haircut and sharp sides. But he also wanted to create a place where men could relax, socialise, exchange jokes and chill out. Bringing expert skills and traditional barbershop values back to the forefront, Jimmy Rod has provided a service that men didn’t even realise they had been missing."
Sam is the owner of the Backbone Barbershop Group. They have two store locations on the Gold Coast Queensland and run a Backbone Barber Education alongside these businesses. Sam chats to us about his upbringing in sunny Wales as well as travelling all over the world and his plans for the future.
We caught up with Co founder of The Network and award winning hair stylist Eoin McCarthy. We discussed Eoins background as a professional athlete as well as his pathway into the hair industry and creating one of the leading hair platforms available around the world.
We caught up with Ryan King, who was the winner of the AHIA finalist for Master Cutter 2021 and QLD Hairdresser of the year finalist 2019-21. From a small town called London, Ryan became obsessed with all things hair cutting, from long to short, classic to edgy, the guy knows his way around a pair of scissors. Ryan’s story is a roller coaster from being homeless to working in a top end salon. .PS: it’s always fun! @ryankinghaircutter
We sat down with the brains behind Connolly and Co PTY LTD. Nic gave us an insight into his amazing barber shop and running a successful company. This one is a cracker. Hold on tight.
We sat down with Paul Valentine to discuss next years barber expo, how Paul entered the industry as well as the numerous brands that Paul works with as well as owning Zexa cleaning products.
We sat down with finalist for AHIA apprentice of the year Billy Gowers. Billy spoke about his recent nomination at the hair expo as well as fotie, his pathway into barbering and his plans for the future.
Series 2 of the spoken podcast and we start off with our first interstate guests. We caught up with Em & Chelsea from Attaboy in Adelaide. We get a sneak peak into how these two legends got into our amazing industry, Some quick fire questions about themselves and not forgetting their top 5 songs. Check out their instagrams @her.barber @hairbychelskent_ @thebarberacademyaus @hairacademyaus
Today we caught up with Prue Howard from Savvy Style and Training. Prue is someone who has been influential in the past 6 months of both our students and business growing. Prue has given a completely different look on "Mental Health" which we now call Mental Fitness. This is an ep which I am sure you will all love.
We caught up for a couple of beers with Owner and Creator of Faded Barber shop in Robina Leo. Leo discussed how he started his barbering career and owning his own business. Leo has also developed his own product names Plus Products as well as doing Videography, SMP and teeth whitening.
We changed things up this week and decided to interview Gareth instead of a guest. Gareth chats about how he got into Education and his past careers.
On this episode we caught up with La Femme Tattoo House Owner and Founder Carrick Petford. Cags discusses dipping his toes in the water as an apprentice hairdresser, Starting a clothing brand, as well as running two very successful business In Bali as well as Australia.
On this weeks episode of The Spoken Podcast, we caught up with co founder of King Brown Daen. We get an insight on his upbringing, travelling all over the world and creating a world wide brand in King Brown.
We caught up with Hair Educator Kieren Kuzyk on the spoken podcast. We spoke about Kierens upbringing why he choose a career in hairdressing and his plans for the future with The Barber Academy and Personally.
This morning we sat down with local GC Hairdresser Brooke Wood. We chatted about Brookes pathway into the hairdressing industry, As well as her passion of fitness.
We sat down with Co Founder of Elysian Institute and The Barber Academy Dee Thomas. Dee discussed how she started in this industry at such a young age, The struggles of starting an apprenticeship compared to these days and also this fantastic industry which she currently still works in.
We sat down with newly qualified barber Zoe Corbett. We chatted about Gold Coast United, Why Zoe choose the Barber Industry and what her plans are for the future.
Today on the Spoken podcast we chatted with one of our previous students Ruby Gunnis, Discussing previous experiences, Barbering, Education and Mental Health. We also got an inside to Rubys tattoos and also Rubys top 5 songs.