Shop Talk with Steve Ferreira

Episode Sweet 16. But this isn't March Madness, this is motherf#$&Iin Shop Talk with Steve Ferreira. And this week I'm back up here with my OG friend Mike Bodge. In an internet where mad people call themselves creative directors, Mike actually is one. Why do I say that? BC people have hired him for jobs that have that title, whereas you started a fake company on Instagram and called yourself it. But that's ok, we all pretend sometimes. Fake it til you make it. Don't hate the player hate the game. Have you noticed my show descriptions are getting crazier every week? Mike is the man on the web. Ask Nike, Facebook, Snapchat and a zillion other companies who were smart enough to do the right thing and pay the man to keep them in the game. We talk in depth about the monster that Is Tik Tok, and everyones favorite website Only Fans. We also talk a lot about politics but I'm sure it won't offend anyone as you would have to be out of your mind to be conservative and be a listener of this podcast. Guess what else? Right before we recorded this episode I got a call from my bank. Someone hacked my debit card. They hit a Pizza Hut in New Jersey and bought a month on a dating site called Zoosk. Sounds like you needed the money more than I do. Somehow I forgot to bring this up on the show. Follow Mike Bodge at the very forward @mikebodge and check out www.bod.ge to see his work... Of course I'm still chillin on the Gram @este617 and StephenFerreiraBarbering on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Wow 15 episodes deep and still going! This week the man who makes sure I don't end up on the streets penniless is here to lend some inspiration. Andrew Kirwin is more than just a financial planner, he's a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Are you trying to figure out what to do next? How to take that net big step in your career? How to plan and execute? Well, Andrew should be charging the big bucks for the knowledge darts he throws but he's a selfless man and he's giving you all the game you need to succeed pro bono, courtesy of Shop Talk. Tune in, gain some fresh perspective and learn your new mantra WYDWYDWIIFY (why you do what you do what's in it for you) and start living your best life today! Follow Andrew on IG @mr_kirwin and on Facebook at AndrewKirwinFinancial. Of course follow your host Steve Ferreira on the gram @este617 and StephenFerreiraBarbering on the book of face. Please subscribe and leave a review!! New episodes weekly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

I took last week off but I'm back, bigger and deffer like LL Cool J. The King of Tattooing aka Lord Greylock aka Chris Marchetto is this week's guest. Chris has tattooed me extensively. It's always worth the ride out to Northampton - the tattoos are sick but catching up with Chris is even better. We talk about a lot of stuff from what it's like to apprentice in an old school style tattoo shop to UFC's new Fight Island, and of course everyone's favorite virus Covid-19. Super sick of all the Corona talk but that's 2020 for ya. Also, it wouldn't be Shop Talk if we didn't talk a little bit about what it takes to make it in the working world. If you keep losing jobs you should probably listen to this episode. If you're going to get tatted get it done by the best by @chrismarchetto in his studio @greylocktattoo in Northampton, MA. While we're at it, visit www.greylocktattoo.com to make your appointment and pick up some merchandise. I just filed my taxes and if you thought I was unhappy with the federal government before you can only imagine how I feel now. Help me make a couple of bucks by subscribing and sharing my podcast! Also, throw your boy a follow on Instagram @este617 Stay Up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Back again for episode lucky number 13!! My main man David Tempkin drops in for to talk about Covid, business ownership, boxing and of course some OG hip hop stories. David has been my friend for a long time and someone I look up to as a great businessman and father. We get into the pitfalls of dealing with artists, the time I almost met Jay Z (David managed to), why Mike Tyson is the GOAT athlete and getting major brands to take a chance on your upstart business. Follow @solalook @este617 Have a great 4th of July everybody! Stay up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Back again with another world class podcasting episode. My man man Rory aka @fadedinc is here this week for a straight banger of an episode. If you are trying to get your act together as a barber this is a must listen. Inspiration and positivity are in effect this week!! Make sure you follow @fadedinc and @este617 Thank you for your continued support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

We got a real banger this week as I am joined by my man from way back, Jake Fraczek, better known at J The S or Jake The Snake. Jake and I go back 20 years to our beginnings in Boston. We've kept in touch here and there over the years and it was great catch up for an extended conversation. We cover A LOT of ground. The episode zigs and zags, twists and turns and... well it's dope. Jake is the author of Quicksand (available on Amazon) and the host of the Damaged Goods postcast and co-host of radio show Reigning Real on Dash Radio. Make sure to cop Quicksand and follow Jake @jthes @damagedgoodspodcast @reigningreal and of course follow your boy, yours truly @este617. While you're at it follow the shop! @barbersden --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

I'm back this week for big episode number 10! Thank you to everyone who has checked out the show and supported it. Ryan Merry is the owner and operator of RMD. RMD (Ryan Merry Design) is a design & branding studio based in Boston, MA. We cover a wide variety of topics from the Coronavirus to staying on track and motivated when times are tough and inspiration isn't showing up. This episode was recorded a few weeks ago. Because of this there is not mention of current events regarding racism and police brutality in this episode. Both Ryan and I are firm supporters of Black Lives Matter. After an unfortunate event in which a major platform artist in the hair industry was exposed for racist behavior I shared my thoughts via a blog post on Medium. Please check it out in the link below and let me know what you think. Feel free to share it. https://medium.com/@stephenferreira/stop-acting-like-you-dont-see-it-145ad8ca0100 Please also follow @ryanmerrydesign @este617 Stay positive! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

This week I catch up with John the Barber. John is the owner of Liberty Barbershop in Orlando, FL. I've been following John on Instagram for years and have always enjoyed his straightforward demeanor. John was ahead of the game years ago and was dropping science on how to improve your career before almost any of barber. In addition to a lot of shop talk, we get into balancing work and life and how to survive as a martial artist and full time hair person. Follow @johnthebarber @libertybarbershop @este617. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Brian Waldron is the owner of Christian Michael Salon in Concord, NH. He is a veteran hairstylist, musician, dad and entrepreneur. We dive into a broader discussion about life and how the Coronavirus is changing the landscape of hair and business. Also, if you are a craft cocktail make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear how Brian puts an evening of libations together. Follow @brianwaldron @christianmichaelsalon @este617. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Stephen Adams is one of my favorite haircutters and personalities in the biz. He is the owner of Moxie Salon in Minneapolis, MN a platform artist and educator and entrepreneur. He is also the host of A Super Important Podcast. Please follow @stephenadamshair @moxiehairsalon @asuperimportantpodcast. Stephen Adams is a positive and innovative problem solver, who has participated in many aspects within the beauty industry for the last 28 years. Throughout the years he has been inspired deeply by the cultures of his surroundings. Art, humor, and clothing styles kindle his imagination and helps him see the world in a different aspect of texture, density, color and movement. Stephen feels that through his working with hair, a 3 dimensional fluid object that he sculpts and intensifies with color, he is able to create that perfect balance of both Art and Science. His commitment to education, community, and his industry is what pushes him to be the best of his abilities. His growing national reputation stems from many accolades from Keratin Complex and also his work as a platform artist for companies such as Aveda, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Chromastics and ARROJO Stephen has and remains in all aspects of this industry including salon owner, educator, and artistic leader at Moxie Hair Salon. Stephen founded Moxie Hair Salon in Minneapolis in 1999 with a few goals in mind. He wanted to create an employee based salon that would be able to push the stylist to the highest quality with top education, but yet offer them full benefits such as PTO, health and dental insurance, and an IRA or retirement plan. After 6 great years of success in one location he opened a second location in St. Paul in 2005. This Brand has grown and have developed a reputation as one of the most popular high ­end salons in the Twin Cities. In 2016 Stephen started a new venture in the salon owner world and created a new concept, ShaireSpace, a place and home for independent stylists. In 2014 Stephen co founded the Beauty Certified Education Association, a not for profit education association for the beauty industry in the state of Minnesota that offers Continuing education to help the licensed stylist so they can renew their license. In 2016 Stephen was asked by the Governor of MN to join the Board of Cosmetology where he sits and tries to help the licensed stylist through government and law. “Take Risks” has been Stephen's motto for most of his life and he truly believes that to be successful at whatever we do, we all must have some “Moxie” and do what no one else has done. Push yourself to be the best. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Today I am joined by the man, the myth, the legend Buck Aru. Learn about Buck's trip to the Badlands, biking vs vanning and the Westminister Dog Show. Follow @buckaru_etd, @motherfuckinclubwagon, @este617 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Ed Curran is a renaissance man. We talk about a LOT of stuff from the great city of Baltimore, the Coronavirus and Ed's work in the film industry. Follow @edfortyfive @este617 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Today we catch up with Kylie Bussing. Kylie is a 2x US Color Zoom winner, master colorist and educator. We discuss work ethic, keeping focused and staying inspired no matter what. Follow @kyliebussinghair & @este617 on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Today we catch up with my man, the one and only, a true Massachusetts original guy Jake Ostreicher. Jake is the owner of the Chop Shop & host of the incredible Barber Life podcast. We chop it up on everything from industry trends, how Jake got into barbering and the present state of rap music. Catch up with Jake at www.jakecutsfresh.com, and @jake_cuts_fresh on both Instagram and Twitter. Also, the book Jake mentioned on the pod is “Profit First” by Mike Michalowicz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

Today's guest is the brilliant and talented Steven Torres. Steven is the owner of The Spesh in Hoboken, NJ and has been in the business well over 10 years. We get into a wide variety of topics from cargo pants and music to the time I went to Outback with Joe Budden. This is not to be missed! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @stevenspesh @thespesh @este617 @barbersden --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support

A real banger with one of the realest guys in the hair biz to start the show off right. I sit down with my good friend Billy Keohane to talk about his unique beginnings in hair, serious health problems he's faced and everything else under the sun. Make sure to follow us @este617, @billy_avalon_hair, @pushpushsalon, @avalonsalaons, @ancientdeep, @barbersden --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ferreira4/support