Your Barber Podcast
The Your Barber Podcast was made to inspire and relate to the everyday barber with journey, client, & life stories. We keep it light, and then we dig deep sometimes. YBP likes to shed light on barbers that are super successful in their own right. Rock with us as we grow, develop, and improve the "Your Barber Podcast" experience!
Your Barber Podcast
YBP 45 | ATL, GA Barber/Owner - Wil Alicia @Wilthemadbarber
YBP returns after a long break due to new career situations. Things are different now. The barber shop where Matt worked closed in dramatic fashion. In comes Wil Alicia, The Originator of The Anguished Barber. Wil is a great example of someone who is well known and respected in midtown ATL. Having a successful barber career, comes with taking risks. In the end, family is everything, but when a business relationship spoils? A vision and dream can be altered. Enjoy this reflective episode of Wil's journey through his life, the industry, and the cautionary risks of partnering up in business.
00:00 Intro
1:55 Matt’s near fumble
2:41 Wil the mad barber
3:57 Just An Observation
7:28 What happened to the Anguished Barber and why did you leave?
24:42 Suite responsibilities
27:05 Leadership Style
32:20 Wil’s Background
46:45 30 minute haircut
51:48 The Moment when enough was enough for Wil
56:23 Matt’s barber chair delivery story
01:00:41 Making best out of situation. And other ventures.
01:05:50 Cutting Athletes. Meeting idol Patrick Ewing and his Son.
01:14:13 Off day. And barber shape
01:19:54 Continuing Education & Making mistakes
01:28:14 Knicks & Outro
