- Episode 040 - Opening our Barbershops where we want to open them instead of taking what we can get
What if you could open a Barbershop in a Publix shopping center (or another high-traffic location)? What do they knw that we don't know?
About this episode...
Most of the Barbershop owners I have met opened their shop by finding a space (maybe a recently closed shop?) and then moving in.
Most of them also wonder what it would have been like if they could have opened in a better, busier location.
We can... it takes some prep work, and it often takes having someone representing us to the people making the decisions about what types of stores they ant in their locations... and who knows the ins and outs of getting lessors to look at us and to help us position our shops for success.
In this episode, we talk about:
- A lot of the stores in shopping centers and malls are pre-planned
- How we can get our Barbershops included into those plans
- The people who can help get us in front of the right people to open shops in the most desirable locations
About my Guest
Jennifer Spivey is a Commercial Real Estate Broker who helps small and middle-sized business into locations which will serve them best. She has helped high-end realtors, artisans, creative companies, energy providers, and top restaurants locate themselves in places where the location, by itself, is conducive to success. Jennifer has an affinity for small businesses and for adaptive reuse, bringing forgotten community spaces back to vibrant life.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Jennifer, or would like more information or help to find someone who can help you in your area, reach out to her:
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermspivey/
Her website at ITRA Global Corporate Real Estate Advisors
44m | Nov 27, 2023 - Episode 039 - How Hackers Get into the Barbershop - Interview with Keya'an Williams
Hackers aren't trying to into my Barbershop, Right?.... Right?
About this episode...
Are hackers tryin specifically to get into a Barbershop's network and computers? Or is it a numbers game where they just try a lot of things to see what they can get into?
In this episode:
- Hackers go after everybody... it's a numbers game
- How they get us through our email and our phones
About my Guest
Keya'an Williams is an internationally sought after CyberSecurity expert. His career began as a chmical weapons specialist in the US Army, later transitioning to working with communications security with the US Army Reserve Command Headquarters. Since then, he has served in various IT and Information Security positions for the Center for Disease Control.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Keya'an, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyaan/
Keya'an's Company Website: https://www.class-llc.com/
10m | Nov 14, 2023 - Episode 038 - Barbershops, CyberCrime, and CyberSecurity - An interview with Keya'an Williams, International CyberSecurity Expert
Hackers aren't interested in Barbershops, Right?.... Right?
About this episode...
A casino was hacked though a thermometer in a fish tank several years ago...
...but aren't Barbershops too small for a hacker to try to get into?
In this episode:
- Hackers go after everybody... it's a numbers game
- How they get us through our email and our phones
- How our wifi networks leave us open to being hacked
- Simple steps to protect a Barbershop, and individual Barbers
About my Guest
Keya'an Williams is an internationally sought after CyberSecurity expert. His career began as a chmical weapons specialist in the US Army, later transitioning to working with communications security with the US Army Reserve Command Headquarters. Since then, he has served in various IT and Information Security positions for the Center for Disease Control.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Keya'an, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyaan/
Keya'an's Company Website: https://www.class-llc.com/
46m | Nov 10, 2023 - Episode 037 - How we $%&# up with Barbicide
It's in Barbicide, so it's okay.... Right? ....Right?
About this episode...
Walk into any Barbershop, and we will see Barbiicide on almost every station...
We will also probably see varying shades of blue inside each bottle, varying levels of fullness/emptiness, and other inconsistencies within the shop and the jars.
Ivan Zoot breaks it all down for us - and if you have ever attended one of his classes or been at any of the hair shows and Barber expos where he is involved, you know that he explains things in a way that we can't POSSIBLY forget it!
In this episode:
- Ivan's professional observations on how Barbicide is misused
- How the varying intensities among jars takes place
- What happens when we are not using Barbicide the right way
About my Guest
Ivan Zoot is a widely known and highly respected Barber who holds World Records in haircutting and has written over a dozen books on the subject of growing a Barbering business. Ivan has developed and brought tools into the Barbering world, and is sought after to teach classes and to MC the educational portions of Barber expos across the country.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ivan, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
Instagram: @ivanzoot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy
Website: ivanzoot.com
Be a $100,000 Haircutter Podcast on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivan-zoot or wherever you find podcasts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/clipperguysays/featured
Products Discussed on the Show
Ivan's Book Store: https://www.ivanzoot.com/educational-materials
100x100: 100 Clients in 100 Days https://www.ivanzoot.com/product-page/100x100-chain-salon-edition-on-paper
The Professional Haircutter's Pricing Playbook https://www.ivanzoot.com/product-page/the-professional-haircutter-s-pricing-playbook
Barbicide Product Store: https://www.barbicide.com/shop/
17m | Nov 2, 2023 - Episode 036 - Get Caught Sanitizing - Interview with Ivan Zoot
I don't want my customers seeing my disinfect... or do I?..
About this episode...
if it is true that perception is reality, then we control what our clients think about us...
Which means that we control our first image by what we do...
...and if our clients see us disinfecting, then they know we run a clean shop.In this episode:
- What customers will forgive us for
- What customers will NOT forgive us for
About my Guest
Ivan Zoot is a widely known and highly respected Barber who holds World Records in haircutting and has written over a dozen books on the subject of growing a Barbering business. Ivan has developed and brought tools into the Barbering world, and is sought after to teach classes and to MC the educational portions of Barber expos across the country.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ivan, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
Instagram: @ivanzoot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy
Website: ivanzoot.com
Be a $100,000 Haircutter Podcast on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivan-zoot or wherever you find podcasts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/clipperguysays/featured
Products Discussed on the Show
Barbicide Product Store: https://www.barbicide.com/shop/
Barbicide Concentrate: https://www.barbicide.com/product/barbicide-concentrate/
3m | Oct 29, 2023 - Episode 035 - What Happens After 10 Minutes in Barbicide? - Interview with Ivan Zoot
The Barbicide messed up my shears... right?
About this episode...
When a Barber first learns about how to use Barbicide in school, we know to sanitize our combs and other tools, and then put them into Barbicide for 10 minutes before taking them out.
Then real life happens... and some of us... well... we get so busy that we forget they're in there
So what happens after those 10 minutes?
In this episode:
- Ivan tells us what happens at minute 11
- What is not happening after 10 minutes
- What should happen at the 10 minute mark?
About my Guest
Ivan Zoot is a widely known and highly respected Barber who holds World Records in haircutting and has written over a dozen books on the subject of growing a Barbering business. Ivan has developed and brought tools into the Barbering world, and is sought after to teach classes and to MC the educational portions of Barber expos across the country.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ivan, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
Instagram: @ivanzoot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy
Website: ivanzoot.com
Be a $100,000 Haircutter Podcast on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivan-zoot or wherever you find podcasts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/clipperguysays/featured
Products Discussed on the Show
Barbicide Product Store: https://www.barbicide.com/shop/
Barbicide Concentrate: https://www.barbicide.com/product/barbicide-concentrate/
5m | Oct 24, 2023 - Episode 034 - Everything You Want to Know About Barbicide, but Don't Know Who to Ask! - Interview with Ivan Zoot
That blue stuff in the jar... I've got so many questions....
About this episode...
IF WE'RE BEING HONEST... How many of us Barbers REALLY know the right way to use Barbicide?
Yeah.... me, neither.
Ivan Zoot breaks it all down for us - and if you have ever attended one of his classes or been at any of the hair shows and Barber expos where he is involved, you know that he explains things in a way that we can't POSSIBLY forget it!
In this episode:
- Ivan spreads The Gospel of Education of Barbicide
- How most Barbers are using too much and wasting money
- What happens when tools are left in Barbicide for hours or even overnight
- Getting caught disinfecting
- The definitive "How to Use Barbicide"
- What else Ivan is up to, including his newest book!
About my Guest
Ivan Zoot is a widely known and highly respected Barber who holds World Records in haircutting and has written over a dozen books on the subject of growing a Barbering business. Ivan has developed and brought tools into the Barbering world, and is sought after to teach classes and to MC the educational portions of Barber expos across the country.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ivan, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
Instagram: @ivanzoot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy
Website: ivanzoot.com
Be a $100,000 Haircutter Podcast on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivan-zoot or wherever you find podcasts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/clipperguysays/featured
Products Discussed on the Show
Ivan's Book Store: https://www.ivanzoot.com/educational-materials
100x100: 100 Clients in 100 Days https://www.ivanzoot.com/product-page/100x100-chain-salon-edition-on-paper
The Professional Haircutter's Pricing Playbook https://www.ivanzoot.com/product-page/the-professional-haircutter-s-pricing-playbook
Barbicide Product Store: https://www.barbicide.com/shop/
Barbicide Concentrate: https://www.barbicide.com/product/barbicide-concentrate/
Barbicide RTU: https://www.barbicide.com/product/barbicide-rtu/
Barbicide Wipes: https://www.barbicide.com/product/barbicide-wipes/
Clippercide Spray: https://www.barbicide.com/product/clippercide-spray/
59m | Oct 19, 2023 - Episode 032 - My Appearance on Your Barber Podcast with Matt Bellotte
What happens when two Barbers start talking? We talk for hours without missing a beat!
About this episode...
This is the first time I was interviewed by another podcaster. I had run across his podcast and found something pretty cool: a couple Barbers talking simply talking about the life of Barbers.
I enjoyed hearing his episodes and how he would deep dive into observations, "beefs" within the industry, and into Barbers' lives. He and his guests would also talk about what tools they were using... it was great to hear professionals talking about what we use on a daily basis and why we choose to use what we do.
Matt and I go into a lot in this in-depth conversation
- We talk about my time with the Navy bands and how Barbering and music share so much in common
- The start of my Barbering career when I was with Great Clips
- Starting as a Barber at my age
- The value I place on hair shows
About my Guest
Matt is a Barber at The Anguished Barber in Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia. A beard care and shaping ace, he began cutting in Arizona and has a passion for people and people's stories - a natural trait for this West Coast Barber here in The A.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Matt, or would Like to get in his chair, reach out to him:
Instagram: @mattybladezzz
YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@yourbarberpodcast
You can also find Matt's podcast on Spotify, or pretty much anywhere else podcasts can be found
Book an Appointment with Matt: https://the-anguished-barber.square.site/
2h 6m | Oct 10, 2023 - Episode 031 - How do swivel-thumb shears help Barbers?
Sure, the swivel thumb shears feel good, but what are they doing to help Barbers?
About this episode...
Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears, a shears manufacturing company which focuses on the ergonomics of cutting hair. Willy breaks down the ways that using a set of swivel thumb shears affects how a Barber's whole body works
- The immediate effect in the hands and wrists
- The extended effects on our bodies
About my Guest
Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears. He conducts classes nationwide at industry hair shows and in person at several Barbering and Cosmetology schools. His lessons and many videos online focus on ergonomics and how to use shears to prolong our careers avoiding carpal tunnel and other painful conditions/
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Willy, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Willy Hyde - Director of Education for SharkFin Shears
Watch the videos on SharkFin Shears' Education Pages
Phone/Text: 860-262-1891
Facebook: Sharkfin_Willy
Instagram: @willyhyde
5m | Oct 5, 2023 - Episode 030 - If I'm in pain, I'm no fun to be around - From my interview with Willy Hyde, Director of Education for SharkFin Shears
Whether we are behind the Barber's chair, or out and about, or at home, if we are in pain, we are not fun to be around.
About this episode...
Every now and then, one statement can sum up an entire concept. Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears. His statement really says all that needs to be said about ergonomics and protecting our bodies.
Episode Summary
- Pain keeps us from being present for our families and others in our lives
About my Guest
Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears. He conducts classes nationwide at industry hair shows and in person at several Barbering and Cosmetology schools. His lessons and many videos online focus on ergonomics and how to use shears to prolong our careers avoiding carpal tunnel and other painful conditions/
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Willy, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Willy Hyde - Director of Education for SharkFin Shears
Watch the videos on SharkFin Shears' Education Pages
Phone/Text: 860-262-1891
Facebook: Sharkfin_Willy
Instagram: @willyhyde
4m | Oct 1, 2023 - Episode 029 - When should a Barber start using swivel thumb shears - with Willy Hyde of SharkFin Shears
"They" (whoever "they" is) told me that if I'm going to switch to a swivel thumb shear, that I should do it early in my career... it didn't sound right, but...
About this episode...
Almost every person I know who cuts with swivel-thumb shears really likes it. I'm trying to remember anyone I've spoken with who didn't.... Now early in my career, I was told that if i wanted to cut with swivel thumb shears, that I should do it before my hands had learned the muscle memory of standard shears that don't swivel.
It didn't sound right, so I asked Willy Hyde, Director of Education for SharkFin Shears, about his thoughts about when is the right time for a Barber to start suing swivel thumb shears.
Episode Summary
- Do Barbers need to do this early in our career?
- What happens as we adjust to the new shears?
About my Guest
Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears. He conducts classes nationwide at industry hair shows and in person at several Barbering and Cosmetology schools. His lessons and many videos online focus on ergonomics and how to use shears to prolong our careers avoiding carpal tunnel and other painful conditions/
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Willy, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Willy Hyde - Director of Education for SharkFin Shears
Watch the videos on SharkFin Shears' Education Pages
Phone/Text: 860-262-1891
Facebook: Sharkfin_Willy
Instagram: @willyhyde
7m | Sep 27, 2023 - Episode 028 - Do swivel thumb shears help avoid hand pain for Barbers?
Having a swivel thumb ring on my shears is a big part of my last cut of the day feeling as good as the first, and my first cut of the day feeling as good as the last
About this episode...
Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears. He discusses why swivel thumb shears protect our hands so well and how they make haircutting easier on our entire bodies.
Episode Summary
- Why does the swivel protect the entire hand
- How swivel thumb shears protect our body and structure
- How long it takes to adapt to using swivel thumb shears
- When in a Barber's career should we consider swivel thumb shears?
About my Guest
Willy Hyde is the Director of Education for SharkFin Shears. He conducts classes nationwide at industry hair shows and in person at several Barbering and Cosmetology schools. His lessons and many videos online focus on ergonomics and how to use shears to prolong our careers avoiding carpal tunnel and other painful conditions/
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Willy, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Willy Hyde - Director of Education for SharkFin Shears
Watch the videos on SharkFin Shears' Education Pages
Phone/Text: 860-262-1891
Facebook: Sharkfin_Willy
Instagram: @willyhyde
36m | Sep 24, 2023 - Episode 027 - Barbers, Foot Pain, and Shoes
Getting foot pain under control... What more needs to be said?
About this episode...
Dr. Quentre Shannon with Legacy Chiropractic discusses Barbers' foot pain, why it happens, and how it can be addressed.
Episode Summary
- What is happening with the body
- How our stance affects our pain in our feet and in our legs and back
- Looking at our choices of shoes and how their effect
About my Guest
Dr. Shannon and his wife, Dr. Jessica Harris-Shannon are the owners and founders of Legacy Chiropractic located in Tucker, GA. Legacy Chiropractic opened August 10, 2020 and provides services for those who are experiencing aches and pains, injuries from a car wreck and/or seeking maintenance care for their body.
Dr. Quentre Shannon is a native of Forsyth (Monroe County), GA. Dr. Shannon is a graduate of Savannah State University in Savannah, GA where he obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. Following his matriculation at Savannah State, Dr. Shannon moved to Marietta, GA to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Shannon, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Dr. Quentre Shannon
Legacy Chiropractic
Office: 770.376.5784
Facebook: getlegacychiro
Instagram getlegacychiro
TikTok @LegacyChiropractic
13m | Sep 19, 2023 - Episode 026 - What is Carpal Tunnel
When I was a musician, the words "carpal tunnel" seemed to be a death sentence. Yet nowadays, there are ways to keep it from taking us out of the game.
About this episode...
Dr. Quentre Shannon with Legacy Chiropractic breaks carpal tunnel down to the basics for us
Episode Summary
- What is really happening when carpal tunnel comes up
- Ways it can be treated, both surgical and non-surgical
About my Guest
Dr. Shannon and his wife, Dr. Jessica Harris-Shannon are the owners and founders of Legacy Chiropractic located in Tucker, GA. Legacy Chiropractic opened August 10, 2020 and provides services for those who are experiencing aches and pains, injuries from a car wreck and/or seeking maintenance care for their body.
Dr. Quentre Shannon is a native of Forsyth (Monroe County), GA. Dr. Shannon is a graduate of Savannah State University in Savannah, GA where he obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. Following his matriculation at Savannah State, Dr. Shannon moved to Marietta, GA to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Shannon, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Dr. Quentre Shannon
Legacy Chiropractic
Office: 770.376.5784
Facebook: getlegacychiro
Instagram getlegacychiro
TikTok @LegacyChiropractic
5m | Sep 15, 2023 - Episode 025 - The Single Thing we can do to prolong our careers and reduce the pain
I had to listen to this a couple times to understand... if we do one single thing, we can reduce the pain and stress on our bodies and prolong and ease our careers...
About this episode...
Dr. Quentre Shannon with Legacy Chiropractic talks about the one adjust that we Barbers can make to make the greatest impact on our physical ability to perform our craft.
Episode Summary
- If Dr. Shannon were in a conversation with a few Barbers, what is the one most important thing he could say?
About my Guest
Dr. Shannon and his wife, Dr. Jessica Harris-Shannon are the owners and founders of Legacy Chiropractic located in Tucker, GA. Legacy Chiropractic opened August 10, 2020 and provides services for those who are experiencing aches and pains, injuries from a car wreck and/or seeking maintenance care for their body.
Dr. Quentre Shannon is a native of Forsyth (Monroe County), GA. Dr. Shannon is a graduate of Savannah State University in Savannah, GA where he obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. Following his matriculation at Savannah State, Dr. Shannon moved to Marietta, GA to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Shannon, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Dr. Quentre Shannon
Legacy Chiropractic
Office: 770.376.5784
Facebook: getlegacychiro
Instagram getlegacychiro
TikTok @LegacyChiropractic
4m | Sep 11, 2023 - Episode 024 - Keeping Barbers' feet and hands working with less pain
Pain in any part of our bodies is one of the most common issues we Barbers talk about, yet there are simple steps we can take to reduce it in our bodies.
About this episode...
Dr. Quentre Shannon with Legacy Chiropractic shares things we can do to reduce the pain associated with the Barber craft. From stretches, to exercises, to footwear choices, Dr Shannon's tips help us work with less pain and keep us stronger for a longer time.
Episode Summary
- How the way we stand affects us and our ability to do our work.
- Exercises and stretches we can do to reduce or eliminate the pain in our feet, legs, and hands.
- Carpal Tunnel: What it is, avoiding it, and treating it
- What IS Chiropractic care> How does it work?
- The importance of ergonomics
About my Guest
Dr. Shannon and his wife, Dr. Jessica Harris-Shannon are the owners and founders of Legacy Chiropractic located in Tucker, GA. Legacy Chiropractic opened August 10, 2020 and provides services for those who are experiencing aches and pains, injuries from a car wreck and/or seeking maintenance care for their body.
Dr. Quentre Shannon is a native of Forsyth (Monroe County), GA. Dr. Shannon is a graduate of Savannah State University in Savannah, GA where he obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. Following his matriculation at Savannah State, Dr. Shannon moved to Marietta, GA to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Life University.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Dr. Shannon, would like clarifications, or would like to contact him, here is his information:
Dr. Quentre Shannon
Legacy Chiropractic
Office: 770.376.5784
Facebook: getlegacychiro
Instagram getlegacychiro
TikTok @LegacyChiropractic
38m | Sep 7, 2023 - Episode 023 - How a Barber can use Quickbooks as an expense tracking and accounting system
This one tool makes keeping track of a Barber's expenses and tax preparation a much easier task
About this episode...
Remona Baptiste, CPA, talks about expense tracking, and how Quickbooks is a good choice to make it happen.
Episode Summary
- Quickbooks is not as easy to use as they like to say it is, however it is relatively easy.
- Quickbooks can be attached to your bank account. Attaching to a business acccount can help make sorting out your expenses a much simpler task to accomplish.
About my Guest
Ramona Baptiste is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the state of Georgia who specializes in tax preparation and planning, tax resolution, accounting, and consulting for small businesses and individuals.
Ramona enjoys working with nonprofit organizations and working in her community. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for United Way of Greater Atlanta - Gwinnett County, and is active in her church community in Decatur, GA.
Ramona is a Louisiana native with experience in both the private and public sectors. She’s been a CPA since 1993, and began her career on the audit team of a local CPA firm in New Orleans. Since that time, her diverse career has afforded her opportunities to serve in various accounting and financial roles, including directing large financial teams for various Fortune 500 companies, including ADP and Aegon USA and Intuit.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ramona, would like clarifications, or would like to contact her, here is her information, including a link to schedule a meeting with her:
Ramona Baptiste, CPA
RCB Consulting Group, LLC
678-203-5181 new mobile
404-808-3367 mobile
404-795-1024 fax
3m | Sep 3, 2023 - Episode 022 - What can a Barber do if they think they are in trouble with the IRS (or ARE in trouble)?
One of the reasons some Barbers are not up to date with their taxes is because they don't know... or they haven't filed for years and need to get caught up. There's good news...
About this episode...
Remona Baptiste, CPA, discusses how to get caught up with the IRS. The good news is that the IRS is willing to work with us, and there are people who can help put out the fires and guide us through the process..
Episode Summary
- Getting a tax professional to help through the process is very important to do.
- Tax professionals can talk with the IRS on your behalf so you don't have to.
- You can get a transcript of what the IRS has received so that you can file even if your original forms are misplaced
- What NOT to do when working with the IRS to resolve your status.
About my Guest
Ramona Baptiste is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the state of Georgia who specializes in tax preparation and planning, tax resolution, accounting, and consulting for small businesses and individuals.
Ramona enjoys working with nonprofit organizations and working in her community. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for United Way of Greater Atlanta - Gwinnett County, and is active in her church community in Decatur, GA.
Ramona is a Louisiana native with experience in both the private and public sectors. She’s been a CPA since 1993, and began her career on the audit team of a local CPA firm in New Orleans. Since that time, her diverse career has afforded her opportunities to serve in various accounting and financial roles, including directing large financial teams for various Fortune 500 companies, including ADP and Aegon USA and Intuit.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ramona, would like clarifications, or would like to contact her, here is her information, including a link to schedule a meeting with her:
Ramona Baptiste, CPA
RCB Consulting Group, LLC
678-203-5181 new mobile
404-808-3367 mobile
404-795-1024 fax
10m | Aug 28, 2023 - Episode 021 - What is a tax write-off (and what is NOT a tax write-off)?
It can be a business expense, right? I can write it off, right?
About this episode...
Remona Baptiste, CPA, exposes tax write-offs and makes them easy to understand so that Barbers can plan accordingly.
Episode Summary
- What is a write-off? (and what ISN'T
- How to tax write-offs work?
- Are business trips write-offs?
- What are legitimate wrote-offs?
- What are NOT legitimate write-offs?
About my Guest
Ramona Baptiste is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the state of Georgia who specializes in tax preparation and planning, tax resolution, accounting, and consulting for small businesses and individuals.
Ramona enjoys working with nonprofit organizations and working in her community. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for United Way of Greater Atlanta - Gwinnett County, and is active in her church community in Decatur, GA.
Ramona is a Louisiana native with experience in both the private and public sectors. She’s been a CPA since 1993, and began her career on the audit team of a local CPA firm in New Orleans. Since that time, her diverse career has afforded her opportunities to serve in various accounting and financial roles, including directing large financial teams for various Fortune 500 companies, including ADP and Aegon USA and Intuit.
Contact my Guest
If you have questions for Ramona, would like clarifications, or would like to contact her, here is her information, including a link to schedule a meeting with her:
Ramona Baptiste, CPA
RCB Consulting Group, LLC
678-203-5181 new mobile
404-808-3367 mobile
404-795-1024 fax
14m | Aug 25, 2023 - Episode 020 - How does CashApp fit into the Barber's business picture? The tax changes have made it more than just collecting payments
CashApp and other apps have been simple ways for customers to pay for services, and things have changed, tax-wise.
About this episode...
Remona Baptiste, CPA, explains how CashApp can be used by Barbers for more than just taking payments, and how the tax changes affect us..
Episode Summary
- The new tax guidelines that CashApp and others have to folllow (it's a lot lower before they have to report our income to the IRS)
- How some Barbers are able to use CashApp as a bank and accounting tool to make tax time easier
About my Guest
Ramona Baptiste is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the state of Georgia who specializes in tax preparation and planning, tax resolution, accounting, and consulting for small businesses and individuals.
Ramona enjoys working with nonprofit organizations and working in her community. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for United Way of Greater Atlanta - Gwinnett County, and is active in her church community in Decatur, GA.
Ramona is a Louisiana native with experience in both the private and public sectors. She’s been a CPA since 1993, and began her career on the audit team of a local CPA firm in New Orleans. Since that time, her diverse career has afforded her opportunities to serve in various accounting and financial roles, including directing large financial teams for various Fortune 500 companies, including ADP and Aegon USA and Intuit.
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Ramona Baptiste, CPA
RCB Consulting Group, LLC
678-203-5181 new mobile
404-808-3367 mobile
404-795-1024 fax
10m | Aug 22, 2023
