After a full year in the barber world, I finally found my $100+ offer in the Barber Launch Cohort! I'm promoting it almost every day this month. I'm going to be elated when I make my first sale by the end of the month! This is a huge milestone because I went from several services that I believe could help barbers to two offers based on the what the market needs. It's time to build some authority and kick things up a notch. I'm so fired up! ✨🚀📊

Recorded my first remote podcast with intro, custom backgrounds and layouts! Link below, looking forward to your feedback https://streamyard.com/5i6epmxdvreh

Yesterday, I received some incredible feedback from a Aveda regarding my recent proposal. They were very impressed, and was sent to corporate for further review. In short, the decision is out of there hands. I'm proud because this is proof that my program/offer is institute-ready, which speaks volumes! See attached for their feedback. Here's the hidden gems behind the text: ⭐ - Working with private Barber School will be more direct. ⭐ - Larger barber programs might be better for referrals. ⭐ - The best way to work with students is post-graduation. ⭐ - I have everything I need to create the opportunity. I'm hyped for what happens next.

That is the reality I've been experiencing lately. It's almost been a full year since I fully leaned into my expertise in brand management and entrepreneurship navigation and doubled down on barber development. It's been nearly a full year since feeling like the underdog in my own story. A lot can change in a year when you challenge your excuses, embrace Nicole's perspective, and follow through on your vision. In a year, I've become a straight-A student in college, negotiated an ideal schedule with my job for work-life balance, sold 22 books, secured an event assistant contract with a barbershop, and successfully branded myself as a trusted resource in the Orlando barber community/industry. And so much more. I share this to remind you to get out of your head and commit to outworking your limiting thoughts/beliefs. I'm out here accomplishing more with less time than I swore I needed. You can. You will. And, it could happen sooner. Because "Why not?" Be responsible. Leverage your resources. Ask for perspective. Run the play. Follow the lead to lead by example. You got this!

These testimonials matter because it shows that my vision has real traction. It's great to see that my fashion networking concept is well received and actually doing what it was meant to do, "What wins are YOU celebrating this week?"