Vagaro is redefining the way barbering businesses operate, and in the latest episode of EVO X Vagaro Live, industry legend John Mosely AKA The Popular Nobody sat down with our editor and host for this IG LIVE collaboration, Jennifer Paxton, to talk tech, cash and more.
Launching straight into it, Jennifer asked the all-important question – why do barbers need to go digital?
“You’ve gotta get on the tech train now!” John said. “Digital tools can streamline operations, boost client satisfaction, and increase profitability.
“Vagaro is the app that will allow you to customize your whole business model. We don’t want you to pay for things that you’re not using,” John added.
In this industry, cash has historically been king, but John delves into the importance of evolving beyond that mindset – especially post-COVID.
“One of the things we talk about is payment processing. In the barber community, cash is king, but we talk a lot about how you should be charging credit cards, saving cards on file, and charging those no-show fees,” said John.
“But if you want to buy your first business, they’re going to do a credit check on you. They want to know you know what you’re doing. If you want to buy a house, you need to have a credit history. By incorporating digital payment methods, barbers can build financial credibility and secure long-term business stability.
“It’s the small things like that that have a huge long-term impact. And Vagaro is the way to go for the support on this journey.”
Learn more about how John uses Vagaro to take his business into the future – and how you can, too.
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