Our conversation with Emma Matakki is now available to Premium members in the Replay section. Emma shares practical lessons from her journey through nursing, education and the barbering industry—including how to price confidently, build an authentic brand, raise professional standards and continually adapt your business. Watch for honest, actionable advice to help new and established barbers build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Head to the Replay section to watch now. https://www.skool.com/the-barber-business-school-9236/classroom/958c52af?md=ddb286b256b64c37b7c39eed4091a2f8

Zoom link to Join at 7pm https://www.skool.com/the-barber-business-school-9236/coming-up-live-in-conversation-with-emma-matakki-tuesday-20th-october-7pm?p=4a0fcb09

HI I am a state registered master craftsman in barber and have worked in the barbering industry since I was 14, I have been delivering barbering at Sunderland college since 2012 were I am program lead for barbering. In 2023 I become an ambassador for Morgan's Pomade which is one of the oldest independent manufacturers of hair and skin care products in England,

We've got another fantastic guest joining us in the Barber Business Club! Anderson and I will sit down with Emma Matakki, who brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and influence across our industry. Emma has spent 26 years working across education, clinical practice, business and professional development. She's the Co-Owner and Director of Education at MATAKKI Scissors, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, an Educator and an active advocate for higher industry standards. So, what are we going to talk about? We'll explore professional qualifications, education, the future of our industry, the challenges facing businesses and how we can raise standards while building successful careers. We'll also be discussing wider industry issues, including VAT and licensing. And, as always, we want you involved! 💬 HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION FOR EMMA? Drop it in the comments below. Whether it's about education, running a business, professional standards or something else, we'd love to hear what you want us to ask. These live conversations give you access to people with real experience, let you learn from their journeys, and help you take something useful back into your own business or career. No lectures, no ego, just progress. See you Tuesday at 7 PM! Mark & Anderson Link to join https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89297433823?pwd=4yukbDvlesG1bgpUGPd7PNrF9u7Rla.1

As a thank-you to all our members, I’m offering you a complimentary copy of my new book, Barber Business Playbook, before I promote it more widely starting at £9.99. In return, I’m asking you to commit to reading it and sharing a short, honest review within two weeks. It doesn’t need to be polished—just tell me what helped, what you’ll put into practice and what could be better. I want your honest opinion, not automatic praise. The Playbook covers pricing, understanding your numbers, building your clientele and creating a practical 90-day action plan. If you have time to read it and give feedback, comment PLAYBOOK below and I’ll send you a copy. If I’d like to feature your review on the sales page, I’ll ask your permission first and make clear that you received a free copy.