Spinning Plates
The expansion of the shop went well very quickly. Before I knew it I had a total of 7 stylists, 2 receptionist, a massage therapist and...
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Diary of a Mad Black Barber
Welcome to my blog, where I share my story, product reviews, and industry secrets to help you achieve the best hair of your life. I'm passionate about hair education and I want to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your hair care. Join me on this journey to learn more!
Corey Bakon
- Aug 27
- 7 min
Expand and Contract
My experience with landlords, besides residential, began with my first shop on Federal street in Worcester. At that time, everything was...
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Corey Bakon
- Aug 5
- 4 min
If you build it …….
If I knew I was going to master starting over, I would have made my next decisions with a different perspective. At that time, the people...
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Corey Bakon
- Jun 29
- 9 min
Rooster in the Hen House
Making my departure from the situation at Madison’s was something I wasn’t looking forward to. I initially wanted to work with people who...
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Corey Bakon
- Jun 16
- 9 min
The Re-Tread
Going back to doing hair in a salon made me a little nervous. I had gone through so much working for people, and with all the calamities,...
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Corey Bakon
- Jun 3
- 5 min
From the ashes
The shop was buzzing, and so was I. The influx of money and attention at this emotional and spiritual low point was like trying to put...
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Corey Bakon
- May 16
- 7 min
Falling Towers
The three weeks that led up to me opening up the new location could have been indicators of what was to come. After finding the package,...
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Corey Bakon
- Apr 25
- 4 min
The Mousetrap
The mousetrap If money is considered "cheese" then I definitely was a mouse chasing it for a long time. I grew up in hustle culture...
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Corey Bakon
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Mo Money
Mo Money The first few businesses I worked at after graduating from school taught me even more about the industry. In 1995, Diorio’s...
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Corey Bakon
- Apr 1
- 3 min
School Daze
My enrollment in beauty school came by the way of encouragement from friends and family. I was cutting hair in kitchens and working at...
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Corey Bakon
- Mar 29
- 3 min
New kid on the block
The first barbershop I worked at was a small shop in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York. Â I was 18 years old and I had no...
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Corey Bakon
- Mar 28
- 1 min
Introduction
I started writing a book 3 different times. One time I reached 13 chapters, only to discard the entire written words. I wanted to...
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