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My girlfriend is a hairdresser, I'll run this by her and give you more feedback. In the mean time this is what pops into my mind: * What about the people who

My girlfriend is a hairdresser, I'll run this by her and give you more feedback. In the mean time this is what pops into my mind: * What about the people who don't care to go to anyone else other then their regular barber? * Do you think they're will be push back since you are creating more work for the barber who has a pretty simple process. (cut hair, small talk, sweep hair) * Also, a lot of places do cash only and you are going to create a paper trail of money, where some might not want it. (Shocker: Some people don't report all of their earnings.) Is there a reason why you are not including the other 50% of the population (women). I would think salons would be more interested in this service than barbershops. Since my girlfriend works in this industry I too have tried to think of ways to solve some of these problems for her. My idea was to create a simple scheduling/ calendar web app that is mobile friendly. The Barber/Hair Dresser can use their smartphone to scheduled appointments. If the barber makes their schedule public, on the salon/barber shop website clients can go and see what particular days and times are open. The client can then submit a request for certain day/time and the barber is notified(maybe email, or sms - twilio). The barber/ hair dresser can then approve the date and the client is notified.

r_powell 13y ago
Hi, thanks for the quick response. In regards to your questions: 1. Regular customers can schedule their appointments regularly and have "VIP" status that gets them FREE haircuts as they refer the barber new clients and take advantage of exclusive promotions, think 'daily deals" the barber can push out to preferred clients. 2. There will be some push back for barbers who dont embrace technology and don't mind a simple list. However, for those who are more tech inclined and time conscious (ex. barbers on the go and barbers who joggle multiple jobs). Also, we hope ourt early adopters, young tech-savvy barbers right out of barber college (looking to build clientile) can influence that older group. I do AGREE the app has to be very simple or they wont use. I do plan to expand to salons, massage therapists, and tattoo artists but network is mostly with barbers. The thought, "get it right for one niche" and then expand was my thinking. Your idea for your gf is right on. I would love to hear her feedback and more on your progress. Thanks. 3. Our view is that we provide more value than just a POS. In the vent they wish to not use the payment portion, they still have promo on the mybarberapp website, client and sched mgmt features.

r_powell 13y ago

Hi, thanks for the quick response. In regards to your questions: 1. Regular customers can schedule their appointments regularly and have "VIP" status that gets them FREE haircuts as they refer the barber new clients and take advantage of exclusive promotions, think 'daily deals" the barber can push out to preferred clients. 2. There will be some push back for barbers who dont embrace technology and don't mind a simple list. However, for those who are more tech inclined and time conscious (ex. barbers on the go and barbers who joggle multiple jobs). Also, we hope ourt early adopters, young tech-savvy barbers right out of barber college (looking to build clientile) can influence that older group. I do AGREE the app has to be very simple or they wont use. I do plan to expand to salons, massage therapists, and tattoo artists but network is mostly with barbers. The thought, "get it right for one niche" and then expand was my thinking. Your idea for your gf is right on. I would love to hear her feedback and more on your progress. Thanks. 3. Our view is that we provide more value than just a POS. In the vent they wish to not use the payment portion, they still have promo on the mybarberapp website, client and sched mgmt features.