How to Build a Barber Brand That Lasts | Savills & Crate Collective

What separates a successful barber from a successful business owner? Recorded live at HairCon 2026, Anthony Laban sits down with Joth Davies (Savills Barbers) and Charles Rose (Crate Collective) to discuss what it really takes to build a long-lasting barbering business. From growing teams and retaining staff to education, branding, academies and expanding beyond the chair, this episode is packed with practical advice for barbers looking to think bigger. Whether you're opening your first shop or planning your next move, this conversation offers honest insight into building a business that lasts. Follow our guests for more barbering and business insights: Joth Davies & Savills Barbers:   / savillsbarbers   Charles Rose & Crate Collective:   / cratecollective   If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review. It really helps us continue bringing conversations like this to The Noble Barber. 00:00 Building a Barber Business 01:23 Meet Joth Davies & Charles Rose 02:35 When a Barber Shop Becomes a Brand 08:40 Why Great Barbers Fail in Business 12:10 Leadership, Management & Building Teams 15:45 Staff Retention & Career Development 19:00 Walk-Ins vs Appointments 25:20 Growing Through Education & Academies 34:10 Expanding Beyond the Barber Shop 37:35 Barber or Business Owner? SUBSCRIBE TO THE NOBLE BARBERS CAREERS & ADVICE APP! 👇 Website: https://www.thenoblebarber.co.uk FOLLOW US 🐂 ✂️ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenoblebarberpodcast Instagram:   / thenoblebarberpodcast   TikTok:   / thenoblebarber   Credits: Filmed & Edited by HAMLIN STUDIOS: https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstudi... THE NOBLE BARBER PODCAST Hosted by industry professional and award-winning barber Anthony Laban. Joined weekly by industry professionals to talk about barbering, becoming and maintaining a barber shop, hiring, employment, money and cutting through the crap of the industry.