Mr.Taper's Barber Life

About Mr.Taper's Barber Life

Mr. Taper's Barber Life is a podcast about barber culture through the eyes of an OG Master Barber and Barber Instructor. Mr. Taper has been a licensed Master Barber since 1995 an has worked in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, New York,, Los Angeles and Atlanta.

Publisher

Craig “Mr. Taper”

Category

arts · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Mar 2023

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

68 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Why Great Barbers Keep Leaving Barbershops for Suites (The Truth Nobody Talks About)

   Send us Fan Mail Barber suites are everywhere, and more experienced barbers are making the move. But is it really the best decision for everyone? In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, I break down one of the biggest shifts happening in the barber industry. After owning multiple barbershops and now operating a barber school, I’ve seen both sides of the conversation. We discuss why talented barbers are leaving established shops, what shop owners can do to keep great people, and the realit...

2. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Owning Multiple Barbershops Taught Me This… Social Media Got It Wrong!

   Send us Fan Mail Social media makes barbershop success look effortless—luxury suites, packed chairs, and viral fame—but behind the scenes, the reality is far less glamorous. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to build a profitable, sustainable barbershop—or why so many fail despite looking successful online—this episode will open your eyes. After owning multiple barbershops over the years, I’ve learned that what looks successful on social media isn’t always what builds a successfu...

3. 

   19 Jul 2026

   Larry's Barber College has the BEST fades/My First 2 barbershop Experiences

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, I talk about watching videos from Larry’s Barber College on YouTube and why I was impressed with the fades I saw. The quality of those fades stood out to me and sparked a conversation about barbering, technique, and what makes a clean haircut. I also share my experiences working in the first two barbershops of my career. One was a bad experience that taught me valuable lessons about the industry, while the second was a much better e...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

9,909,605

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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