Tuesday, June 21, 2011

WRITINGS- get going: lessons learned in a barber shop

I did a piece for my buddy's online mag last month.  It was supposed to be more story driven, but I couldn't get it there. #FAIL. Instead we used it as a basic blog entry for WWW.OCSPLORA.COM



I used to talk about opening a barbershop like I talked about skating the big half-pipe at 8-Ball Skate Park. I learned all the lingo, purchased a membership and climbed to the top of the ramp. But every single time I got there, I'd look down at the 12 inches of vert and say, “Nah, not today.” I 'd follow that up with a myriad of excuses: “Too many people are on this one, I'm tired, I could do it but I don't feel like it.” The truth is, I didn't know how. I loved the idea of it but never put practical methodology to my quest. More importantly, I didn't even know why I wanted to do it. So when I was asked to think about this piece it crossed my mind that I have no idea how to open a business. Honestly, I googled it. But I do know why I opened a business and how to navigate through trouble. Here's what I learned.......   



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