In Episode 5 of Built for More, I sit down with Freddy—a former dental assistant who walked away from a “safe” career to chase his true passion: barbering. We talk about: • What it really takes to step into your purpose • The mindset shift needed to leave comfort behind • Why most people don’t take advantage of the resources they already have • The importance of having a strong why to keep you moving If you’re stuck between comfort and calling, this episode will light a fire under you. New episodes every Monday at 5PM PST Follow me: @barberpvco Follow Freddy: @calaveraskutz #BuiltForMore #BarberMindset #PurposeDriven #QuitYourJob #BarberLife #BarberPodcast

In this powerful episode of Built for More, I sit down with Mikey—a barber, entrepreneur, and father of twins—who shares his raw and honest journey from working in construction to building a career behind the chair. We talk about: • His upbringing and what shaped his work ethic • Becoming a father to twins at just 20 years old • The mindset shift it took to leave a secure job in construction for the uncertain path of barbering • Why it’s hard for him to put himself out there—and why he’s doing it anyway • How content creation and surrounding himself with the right peers is helping him grow personally and professionally This episode is about more than just barbering. It’s about stepping into your purpose, embracing discomfort, and building a life that aligns with your values. Subscribe for weekly episodes every Monday at 5 PM PST. If this episode resonated with you, drop a comment, like, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Follow Mikey: @mickeyb1endz Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @barberpvco #BuiltForMore #BarberPodcast #YoungDad #EntrepreneurLife #BarberMotivation #ContentCreation #MindsetMatters

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Built For More podcast. In this conversation, I sit down with my good friend Joey Maqueda, a fellow barber and mindset-driven entrepreneur. We talk about the hard truths most people avoid—like why so many adults end up cutting ties with their parents, how trauma shapes the way we move through life, and what it really means to bet on yourself before anyone else will. Whether you’re a barber, creative, or service-based entrepreneur—this episode is full of gems on healing, mindset, and the true value of the work you do. Topics We Cover: •Cutting ties with parents as an adult •Unpacking trauma and inner healing •Believing in yourself when no one else does •Why mindset is your greatest asset in business •How to increase your value as a service provider