My chair hit 10,000 haircuts and it got me thinking about old school versus new school pricing

I bought my Belmont chair used in 2015 and just logged the 10,000th cut in my book. That number made me realize how much my time is worth now compared to when I started at $15 a head. Some guys in my shop say we should keep our base price lower to bring people in, but others think a higher price for a skilled cut shows its real value. What's your take on the pricing fight in your own shop?

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seanperry2mo ago

Man, I read a great line once: you don't get what you're worth, you get what you ask for.

wesley_hart18d ago

That reminds me of something I heard about negotiation years ago. You basically have to teach people how to value what you're bringing to the table, right?

nora7672mo ago

Used to think a low price was the only way to build a client base. Then I saw a guy with my same years in the game charging almost double and his book was just as full. It clicked that people pay for the skill and the experience, not just the haircut. Now I price for the value of my time, not to be the cheapest option in town.