Stephanie Ruiz
I am a mother, wife, business owner. I got my Cosmo license in 2001. I became a full time Barber in 2006. I opened my own Barber Academy.
I am a mother, wife, business owner. I got my Cosmo license in 2001. I became a full time Barber in 2006. I opened my own Barber Academy.
Help me become the Entrepreneur of Impact, appear in Entrepreneur Magazine, and win $25,000!
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Free RegistrationSince opening Barber Pros Academy, my inspiration might actually be helping the next generation of barbers succeed especially giving people skills that can change their lives and income. That kind of motivation usually becomes bigger than any single person.
How do you stay motivated?I stay motivated by keeping my self creatively inspired by checking what’s new all around the world and apply it to my teachings.
What would you do with the $25,000?What would I do with $25,000. I would reinvest in my business and help with some scholarships.
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