From the article: "In Nevada, according to Politico, barbers need more than two years of training to qualify for a license; that’s a high bar to anyone looking

From the article: "In Nevada, according to Politico, barbers need more than two years of training to qualify for a license; that’s a high bar to anyone looking to break into the business." Is it possible that 2 years is a bit more than what's needed to achieve your desires? If so, if big enough, that additional requirement is "too much" rent seeking.