In this shorter Barber Podcast #3, I sit down with DerickWestCoast and UggPaulo and we get into some real talk around barber school, the barber community, and how each of us actually started cutting hair. It’s more of a straight-up conversation than a “how-to,” but if you’re trying to figure out your path in barbering, this is the kind of episode that gives you perspective. We touch on what people expect going into school versus what you really learn once you’re in the shop, plus how the community can either push you forward or hold you back depending on who you’re around. We also talk about the COVID era and what it did to barbers—how it changed the way we looked at the industry, how people moved, and how important it is to keep leveling up even when things are uncertain. The main takeaway is simple: your growth comes from consistency, staying connected with the right people, and putting in reps behind the chair. If you’re new, thinking about school, or just want to hear how other barbers got started, this episode is for you.