The next generation

My son stepped up to the booth this past weekend in his first foray into clipper sales. We caught a Pirates Vs. Reds game at PNC and he came along for the hair show. He was a standout selling the Elevate tools trio. No one was allowed to walk away from the booth without all 3 pieces. Big savings for the customers… Big sales for Andis… He just might have a future in this business… better finish high school first.

Doodles to dollars

The newest Andis item started its life as a doodle on a bar napkin and is now available for purchase. I came up with the idea for the Lola and Ruby Texture combs at the airport after a show. I made a rough drawing of my idea and shared it with our team. Engineering built me a prototype and with a few tweaks we had us a winner. Look for this exciting new item at a dealer near you very soon.

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I have an amazing collection of snappy little clipper tips. I will begin sharing them here under the title, what else?... Clipper Tips... One each week will be good... I have enough for about 6 years ready to go... Maybe I will write a book someday.

Tip #1
Hang Around -- Hang your clippers by the bail loops to avoid drops and damage.

Tip#6

Summer Camp : Just like mom did with your socks and underwear for camp, put your name on all your tools. An engraving pen will keep all your tools yours.

Tip#6

Boxing Lesson -- Keep the original box from your clipper. Store the clipper in the box when it will not be used for an extended period of time. Use the original box to protect the tool when shipping for service.

The Not-so-flat top

ClipperGuy is feeling a bit stressed. I have been eating better and working out more. My weight is down a bit and I am feeling great. Traditionally when my weight is a bit lower I wear a shorter flattop. When my head is not so fat it looks better on me. I prefer the flattop because I AM ClipperGuy… I always say… if you are gonna be a seller, you got to be a buyer. The stress is coming from my not-so-flat-top. It looks kinda like a flattop, ‘cept it is not flat on the top… In my mind that would be a fundamental requirement for qualification as a flattop… it should be flat on the top. In my live presentations we frequently discuss the idea that there are many, many variations to the flattop look: full rear corners, rounded backs, beveled sides, horseshoes, etc., but, come on… it has to at least be kinda flat on the top. At least since I get my hair cut every week it has a new chance to be flat on the top very soon. P.S. Hey Roy, do not worry… you did NOT cut this one 

Tip#5

Protect Your Investment : Save your purchase receipt. Do not forget to fill out and mail in the warranty registration card packed with your clipper.

Tip#5

Boxing Lesson -- Keep the original box from your clipper. Store the clipper in the box when it will not be used for an extended period of time. Use the original box to protect the tool when shipping for service.

Making the case for blades

Andis is proud of the fact that we lead the professional beauty and barber industry in the introduction of revolutionary NEW items. We have a new item that I am especially excited about. This item does not even have a cord. The NEW Andios detachable Clipper blade travel case is here (item number 12370). This is a 12 compartment, padded inside of the lid molded plastic clipper blade case. It is perfect for traveling haircutters. I actually can get 15 blades in the case as I have come to double up T-24 and OA F/D in one compartment, Trimmer and 00000 in one and 0000 and 000A in another. It is light weight, durable and does a great job of protecting your blades. It also can be placed on the counter and you can work right from the case. You can even Cool Care spray the blades in the case as the plastic will not absorb the spray. The case is just $14.95. Be on the lookout for this great new Andis tool accessory at a dealer near you soon.

Tip#4

Boxing Lesson -- Keep the original box from your clipper. Store the clipper in the box when it will not be used for an extended period of time. Use the original box to protect the tool when shipping for service.

TX, finally

I have been traveling quite a bit for the last several years… but not to Texas for a long time. I finally got back to Texas this past week. It is a big as I remember. And dinner at Rudy’s BBQ… a restaurant in a Phillips 66 gas station was exactly what I was looking for when I asked for “real Texas BBQ”. Dinner in a gas station! Who said business travel was glamorous?