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A sharp cutting update from the creator of a clever haircutting tool.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1818
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Last week, we heard from Julie Sanchez, the soap-making adventuress who goes all-in on a squeaky clean side hustle. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Joshua Esnard in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He’s the founder of Cut Buddy, a tool for home haircuts. It became a viral moneymaker many years ago—and guess what happened in 2020? Everyone was cutting their own hair! How has Joshua handled the massive increase in business? Let’s hear directly from him. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up. What’s happened since? Listen to today's episode to hear Joshua's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Thanks to Joshua for sharing his updates. In addition to the wild success of Cut Buddy, he and his wife have a newborn at home as well. Check out their website at TheCutBuddy.com for all the hair necessities.
- “Home Haircut” Invention Becomes Viral Moneymaker: When this 13-year-old created a hair-grooming tool, he had no idea the success it’d have sixteen years later—but not before it nearly crashed and burned due to too much demand.
- Long-Haired Men Create Tribal Identity: Two guys nurture a supportive community based on the unique shared identity of men with long hair and create “Hair Ties for Guys.”
- Frustrated Mom Grows Hair Brush Hustle to Seven Figures: Hoping to work the tangles out of her kids’ morning routine, a Colorado mom creates her own solution to the struggles that come with having curly hair.
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