How a Simple Shaving Machine Became My Tool for Empowerment

The main reason I ever tried to learn about grants and even built my first pitch around it was empowerment. I’ve always felt most fulfilled when I can raise someone else and equip them never to fall back.

I run a unisex hairstyling business that’s been doing well for over a decade. In the early years, apprentices would come, learn, and leave. But something didn’t sit right. I kept in touch afterward, and only one out of four had actually started their own shop. It felt like I’d failed them even though, technically, it wasn’t my fault.

I decided to learn how to apply for grants. With what I got, I bought shaving machines for my apprentices. They trained thoroughly, and when their tenure ended, I handed each of them one. It was the push they needed to start confidently.

Now, I have a good number of thriving former apprentices and a system that ensures you’re not just here for the shaving machine, but because you truly want to build something.

Ordering online, especially from Alibaba, has made it easier since the MOQ fits my budget. As we approach year-end, I’m looking forward to our usual gathering where all my past apprentices return to share their goals for the coming year. Fingers crossed!