Name: Julio Mendoza Instagram: @juliointhecut Hometown: Born in El Salvador 🇸🇻 , now based in Eugene, Oregon 🇺🇸 Why I Joined: I joined the academy to grow as both a shop owner and a leader — whether it’s through educating my barbers on hair fundamentals, finance or continuing to elevate our team culture and business as a whole. My goal is to lead by example and keep building something meaningful. Current Struggles: Right now, my biggest challenge is consistency and follow-through. With five barbers under my roof, plus being a husband and a father, I’m constantly working to find balance — making sure I show up for my team, my family, and myself. Fun Fact: Living in a college town definitely has its perks — I get to cut the Oregon Ducks football team. People around here think that’s pretty dope.