Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis business builder tip of the week for week 17, 2010
Make telephone calls – A thank you phone call to a new client or to a client referrer is a priceless relationship builder. Make this call in the morning, during the week when you are unlikely to catch him. A short message of thanks and see you again soon on their answering machine goes a long way. Confirmation phone calls for pre-booked clients will reduce no-shows. Leave a reminder message mentioning there is no need to call unless the appointment is to be changed. Many clients will keep the appointment just to not have to make the call to move it.
Use the phone to make $
Here is the entire 52 week book if you want all the weeks NOW! Link here.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
clipper cutter word of the week, week 17, 2010
Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis word of the week for week 17, 2010.
This weeks word is:
Panel – A vertical cutting section extending from the perimeter into the blending area at the crestline.
Panel cutting is a key to classic barbering... break the head down into a series of vertical panels so as to work your way through the cut... break it down into small haircuts and link them together. This makes clipper cutting easier.
For more words or to get the entire book... click here. My ClipperGuy Says.... Talk the Talk vocabulary book is all the words in one place. have a look.
This weeks word is:
Panel – A vertical cutting section extending from the perimeter into the blending area at the crestline.
Panel cutting is a key to classic barbering... break the head down into a series of vertical panels so as to work your way through the cut... break it down into small haircuts and link them together. This makes clipper cutting easier.
For more words or to get the entire book... click here. My ClipperGuy Says.... Talk the Talk vocabulary book is all the words in one place. have a look.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
clipper tip of the week, week 16, 2010
Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis clipper tip of the week for week 16, 2010.
This one is another clipper care and maintenance tip.
Dip In – Blade dip cleaner (like Andis Blade Care 7inONE) is a daily must-do to flush out all those clippings and to clean and lubricate your clipper blades.
It is all about establishing a routine. A barber asked me at a class this week if he MUST follow my cleaning instructions in exactly the order I gave them. My answer was that no, exact order is not as important as establishing a regular routine and following it. That "every clipper, every trimmer, every client, every time" saying that I use all the time is the idea. Build a habit. Get a rhythm going and stick with it.
For all the clipper tips have a look here at my clipperguy says, Get clippering clipper tips book.
This one is another clipper care and maintenance tip.
Dip In – Blade dip cleaner (like Andis Blade Care 7inONE) is a daily must-do to flush out all those clippings and to clean and lubricate your clipper blades.
It is all about establishing a routine. A barber asked me at a class this week if he MUST follow my cleaning instructions in exactly the order I gave them. My answer was that no, exact order is not as important as establishing a regular routine and following it. That "every clipper, every trimmer, every client, every time" saying that I use all the time is the idea. Build a habit. Get a rhythm going and stick with it.
For all the clipper tips have a look here at my clipperguy says, Get clippering clipper tips book.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
On line flat top technical
Here is a flat top technical w before and after images...
Look here.
Looks a little dated... like it is from the 80's... but still holds up as a style and a technical.
Always a great clipper choice!
Look here.
Looks a little dated... like it is from the 80's... but still holds up as a style and a technical.
Always a great clipper choice!
Monday, April 19, 2010
new youtube video posted today
We have posted a new youtube video... how to zero gap your Andis Superliner trimmer... some tips... have a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJNB5MdSLMg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJNB5MdSLMg
Clipper cutter word of the week, week 16, 2010
Here is yout Ivan Zoot / Andis word of the week for week 16, 2010.
This week is letter O.
Your clipper cutter vocabulary word of the week is:
Occipital Bone/Area – The area at the center back widest point of the cranial structure. Prominence in this area will vary from one client to the next.
Boy do I talk about this one a lot. This is a key spot on the head for clipper cutters as we speak of tapering and layering and transitions.
This image shows the specific area of the head we are talking about.
If you like these vocabulary words and do not want then 1 at a time... get the whole book of 'em here. My ClipperGuy says Talk The Talk book. The complete clipper cutter glossary.
And check out all my books here as well.
This week is letter O.
Your clipper cutter vocabulary word of the week is:
Occipital Bone/Area – The area at the center back widest point of the cranial structure. Prominence in this area will vary from one client to the next.
Boy do I talk about this one a lot. This is a key spot on the head for clipper cutters as we speak of tapering and layering and transitions.
This image shows the specific area of the head we are talking about.
If you like these vocabulary words and do not want then 1 at a time... get the whole book of 'em here. My ClipperGuy says Talk The Talk book. The complete clipper cutter glossary.
And check out all my books here as well.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Andis education in MN
Cutting Classes scheduled in MN with Rod Stubbs/ROADWORK & Andis Professional.. Hands-On cutting classes are scheduling in MN right now. Check it out at http://www.rodstubbs.com Click on "SEMINAR INFO" and contact to sign up.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Word of the week
Hello.
it is the day for the Ivan Zoot / ClipperGuy / Andi word of the week for week 15, 2010.
The letter of the week is N.
The word of the week is:
Nape – The lower rear area of the head beneath the occipital bone from ear to ear.
The nape area is one we talk about a lot in he world of clipper cutting because the nape of the next is the home of the focal point of classic tapered haircuts... the hold grail of the world of the clipper cutter.
it is the day for the Ivan Zoot / ClipperGuy / Andi word of the week for week 15, 2010.
The letter of the week is N.
The word of the week is:
Nape – The lower rear area of the head beneath the occipital bone from ear to ear.
The nape area is one we talk about a lot in he world of clipper cutting because the nape of the next is the home of the focal point of classic tapered haircuts... the hold grail of the world of the clipper cutter.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Clipper business tip of the week, week 14, 2010
Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis business builder tip of the week for week 14, 2010.
Keep client records – Keep basic contact and information records on your client base. This data is priceless for executing marketing programs and managing your business. Electronic data is better than file cards, but file cards are better than nothing. With an electronic database, you can sort and build lists based on any field. This information is powerful for targeted strategic marketing initiatives.
The computer age in which we live makes this easier and makes all of the posibilities behind it that much more powerful. Talk to a salesperson from a computer system company to learn of all of the possibilities.
Keep client records – Keep basic contact and information records on your client base. This data is priceless for executing marketing programs and managing your business. Electronic data is better than file cards, but file cards are better than nothing. With an electronic database, you can sort and build lists based on any field. This information is powerful for targeted strategic marketing initiatives.
The computer age in which we live makes this easier and makes all of the posibilities behind it that much more powerful. Talk to a salesperson from a computer system company to learn of all of the possibilities.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
men's hair trend spring 2010
have a look here for men's hair trend for spring 2010 http://menshair.about.com/od/trendyhaircutsstyles/ig/Fashion-Week-2010-Haircuts/
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Clipper Tip of the week, week 14, 2010
Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis clipper tip of the week for week 14, 2010...
Get Slippery, Stay Slippery – A few drops of clipper oil, frequently (every haircut), is the key to long and happy clipper life.
I will never talk about this enough... Oil your clipper... Oil your clipper... Oil your clipper.
When a clipper omes back to a repair center for service... most often... more than 90% of the time... the problem can be traced back to insufficient oil.
Just a few drops, regularily can make a world of difference.
Get Slippery, Stay Slippery – A few drops of clipper oil, frequently (every haircut), is the key to long and happy clipper life.
I will never talk about this enough... Oil your clipper... Oil your clipper... Oil your clipper.
When a clipper omes back to a repair center for service... most often... more than 90% of the time... the problem can be traced back to insufficient oil.
Just a few drops, regularily can make a world of difference.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Word of the week, week 14, 2010
Here is your Ivan Zoot / Andis word of the week for week 14, 2010.
I fell off the blog band wagon last week... was a busy one with shows, moving my office, etc.
But, this week we are back on it with a vengeance.
This week is the letter M.
Your word of the week is:
Magnetic Motor Clipper – A clipper design in which a coil winding powers a reciprocating armature. A spring returns the blade to the starting position. The cutter blade is attached to the armature. This clipper design features high blade speed with low torque.
Mag motor clippers are ideal for classic barbering on dry hair. They are typically tapering told for cutting in the bottom half of the head.
The Andis Master is the king of the hill in this category.
I fell off the blog band wagon last week... was a busy one with shows, moving my office, etc.
But, this week we are back on it with a vengeance.
This week is the letter M.
Your word of the week is:
Magnetic Motor Clipper – A clipper design in which a coil winding powers a reciprocating armature. A spring returns the blade to the starting position. The cutter blade is attached to the armature. This clipper design features high blade speed with low torque.
Mag motor clippers are ideal for classic barbering on dry hair. They are typically tapering told for cutting in the bottom half of the head.
The Andis Master is the king of the hill in this category.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
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