Keep the chair full by building a real barber business — not just cutting hair.
Three free lessons from Barber Life EDU, texted to you one a day. Each one is a piece of the business side most barbers never get taught, and each one you can put to work this week.
Day 1 Build your own custom barber website in an afternoon (the one clients book from).
Day 2 The Rebook Machine: turn first-time cuts into regulars before they leave the chair.
Day 3 Get found on Google Maps: the Business Profile playbook that brings walk-ins to you.
Taught by Tye Ervin — five years in the NFL, cutting since 16, and owner of Barber Life Academy in Humble, TX for the last four years.
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A word from Tye before you start
What Barber Life EDU is, who it's for, and what changes when you learn the whole business.
Real lessons from Barber Life EDU, built by a licensed Texas barber schoolWorks whether you're a student, renting a chair, or own a shopUnsubscribe any time
Why I built Barber Life EDU
I spent five years in the NFL. That's where I learned what it takes to perform at a high level, and what it takes to handle real money when it finally shows up. I've been cutting since I was 16, and for the last four years I've run Barber Life Academy, a licensed barber school in Humble, Texas.
Here's what I see every day: barbers who can cut, and still have a half-empty chair. Nobody taught them pricing, rebooking, marketing, ads, taxes, or how to run the business. Barber Life EDU is the whole Barber Life Academy classroom online, so you learn the business of barbering, not just the haircut.
— Tye Ervin
Who this is for: barber students who want clients waiting on graduation day, licensed barbers tired of slow Tuesdays, and anyone who's good with clippers but hasn't built the business side yet.
“Being a student here at BLA I learned a lot from Tye, he’s a great teacher and he’s always there for whenever any type of help is needed. If you’re tryna learn to cut and be a barber, BLA is a good school and for sure the best choice u can make!”
Jesus R.Google review
★★★★★
“Tye is a great mentor and tends to all his students while also teaching us the business side of barbering. He is very professional and loves what he do.”
JAEGoogle review
★★★★★
“I go to school here, and Barber Life Academy is amazing! The instructors really care about helping you grow, and the environment is super motivating. Everyone here wants to see you win — definitely the best place to learn the craft!”
Celica C.Google review
★★★★★
“Few of my friends have gone to his academy and learned everything they needed to establish their own shops. He knows a thing or two about automation as well.”
Robert E.Google review
★★★★★
“School is super professional. I couldn’t have asked for a better school to learn. Above and beyond.”
Randy V.Google review
★★★★★
“Top line equipment. Top line instructor. Easily accessible for Q&A. Overall has been extremely helpful with furthering my knowledge in cutting hair.”
