The Blue-Collar

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Squire Technologies & Connecticut Barber Expo

LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/
Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/

Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Jason Raposo, known industry-wide as Jay Majors and dubbed The Godfather of Barbering, who started cutting hair in prison and turned a barber chair into the largest men's grooming empire in the world.

Jay breaks down the real estate play hiding inside every barbershop, why credit beats cash even in a cash business, and the one relationship that turned a near-argument into a $30,000 check in 72 hours.

Most people walk past a barbershop and see a haircut. Jay sees an empire. This conversation will change what you see too.

00:00 - Intro
05:40 - Started Business In Prison
13:59 - Customer Service Rules Barbers Miss
19:26 - Cost To Open Barber Shop
26:47 - Real Estate Barber Suites Success
27:13 - Sponsor Break
28:40 - Barbering As AI Proof Career
36:51 - More Money Less Problems Debate
50:45 - Power Of Business Relationships
1:04:38 - Connecticut Barber Expo Tickets

🔗 Connect with Jay
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jay_majors
CT Barber Expo IG: https://www.instagram.com/connecticutbarberexpo
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ct_barberexpo

✅ Websites:
Connecticut Barber Expo: https://www.ctbarberexpo.com
Major League Cuts: https://www.mlcuts.com
Squire Technologies (Barbershop Management Platform): https://www.getsquire.com

Watch the full-length video version of any Dropping Bombs episode here on YouTube.

Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he’s mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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