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Trim & True

by Shareef Jones

Season 1

TRIM & TRUE | CUTS, CADENCE & CULTURE | J.BIZZ x MICKEY FACTZ | HEADKRACK

💈 What does it really take to turn talent into something that lasts? In Episode 35 of Trim & True: Barbershop Chronicles, acclaimed lyricist, educator and entrepreneur Mickey Factz takes the chair for a powerful conversation about hip-hop, discipline, ownership, entrepreneurship, reinvention, education and building a legacy. Celebrity barber, entrepreneur and artist J.Bizz of BNW Mobile ATL handles the cut while HeadKrack guides a conversation that goes far beyond grooming and music. Filmed at The Gathering Spot, Cuts, Cadence & Culture brings together two creative worlds to explore what happens when talent meets discipline—and when success becomes about building something bigger than yourself. The episode specifically explores staying relevant without sacrificing authenticity, the relationship between personal presentation and confidence, and why ownership and education matter when turning a skill into a sustainable legacy. 💈 J.BIZZ: TURNING THE CRAFT INTO BUSINESS J.Bizz represents another side of that same journey—the barber who understands that mastering the clippers is only the beginning. Through BNW Mobile ATL, entrepreneurship and creativity, his story demonstrates how a skill can become a business, a brand and ultimately a platform. And that's exactly where Trim & True lives. The haircut gets you in the chair. The conversation reveals the person. 🎤 MICKEY FACTZ: MORE THAN MUSIC Mickey Factz has built his name through lyricism, creativity and education. As the founder of Pendulum Ink, his journey creates a bigger conversation about what happens when an artist begins thinking beyond the next song, opportunity or moment. How do you reinvent yourself without losing who you are? How do you turn knowledge into opportunity? And how do you build something that can continue impacting people long after the spotlight moves on? 🔥 EPISODE 35: CUTS, CADENCE & CULTURE Craft. Ownership. Reinvention. Legacy. 👇🏾 JOIN THE BARBERSHOP CONVERSATION What matters more in the long run: TALENT, DISCIPLINE, OWNERSHIP or RELATIONSHIPS? Drop your answer in the comments and tell us why. 🎥 TRIM & TRUE — EPISODE 35 💈 Barber: @jbizzofva 💈 Barber Brand: @bnwmobileatl 🙌🏾 Client: @mickey.factz 🎙️ Host: @headkrack 📍 Location: The Gathering Spot 🎬 Created by: @mr_shajones 🎞️ Edited by: Weston Hill 📹 Filmed by: @mr_shajones & Weston Hill 💼 Executive Producers: @mr_shajones & @headkrack These production credits match the official Episode 35 production sheet. 🌐 TRIM & TRUE Website: www.trimntrue.com YouTube: @TrimnTrue Instagram: @trim_n_true TikTok: @trim.true Trim & True — Where the cut is a conversation, and every chair has a story.

Episode 34 Featuring: Breaj Cuts: Building Beauty, Business, and Legacy

HeadKrack sits down with celebrity barber Breaj Cuts and Certified Latte CEO for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, personal branding, resilience, confidence, and purpose. While the haircut unfolds, they reveal what it truly takes to remain consistent, overcome challenges, build a recognizable brand, and create a legacy that inspires the next generation. This episode proves that the barber’s chair is more than a place for a fresh cut—it’s where confidence is restored, wisdom is shared, and community is strengthened. 💈 Where the cut is a conversation. Watch Trim & True: Barbershop Chronicles — Episode 34 now, and tell us in the comments: What does building a legacy mean to you? 🎙️ Host: Headkrack 💈 Barber: @breajcuts 🙌 Client: Kelley Smith 🎬 Created by: @mr_shajones 🎞️ Edited by: Weston Hill 📹 Filmed by: Shareef Jones & Weston Hill 💼 Executive Producers: Shareef Jones & Headkrack Subscribe, like, comment, and share for more authentic stories from inside the barbershop. #TrimAndTrue #HeadKrack #BreajCuts #Entrepreneurship #BarbershopTalk

Trim & True EP. 33 | Donte Cleaves | Ownership, Legacy & McDonald’s

On Trim & True Episode 33, HeadKrack sits down with barber Eddie Wolf Lee and entrepreneur Donte Cleaves for a powerful conversation about ownership, leadership, community impact, and what it really means to build legacy. Donte does not just support the brand — he owns McDonald’s franchises. From the barber chair to the boardroom, this conversation breaks down franchise power, generational wealth, discipline, representation, and how ownership can open doors for the next generation. Eddie brings the clean cut. Donte brings the blueprint. HeadKrack brings the conversation. This is where business, culture, legacy, and the barbershop all meet. Watch now and share this with someone building something bigger than themselves. Featured In This Episode: Barber: Eddie Wolf Lee Client: Donte Cleaves Host: Headkrack Created by: Shareef Jones

Trim & True – Episode 31 “The Perfect Blend”

Episode 31 of Trim & True brings a fresh new energy to the barbershop experience as two creatives come together to transform not just a look — but confidence itself. In this special duo episode, Easy The Barber handles the precision cut while Danielle brings the final vision to life through styling, proving that barbering and beauty artistry go hand in hand. Joined by client Rhonduh, the conversation dives into self-expression, image, confidence, personal growth, and the importance of having a team that helps you feel your best from the inside out. This episode highlights the power of collaboration, creativity, and how grooming culture continues to evolve beyond traditional boundaries. With laughs, real talk, transformation moments, and behind-the-chair chemistry, Episode 31 showcases how two artists can create one unforgettable experience.

Trim & True Episode 30 | Fresh Cuts & Financial Moves

Success starts with confidence… and confidence starts with how you carry yourself. 💈💰 Welcome to Trim & True Episode 30: Fresh Cuts & Financial Moves — a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, business growth, confidence, branding, and financial elevation. Hosted by HeadKrack, this episode features master barber Everett McCauley and entrepreneur PittStop Global as they break down the mindset, hustle, and consistency it takes to build success from the ground up. This isn’t just a haircut. This is real game being shared inside one of the most authentic spaces in the culture — the barbershop. In this episode, we talk about: ✔️ Entrepreneurship ✔️ Wealth-building mindset ✔️ Business branding ✔️ Networking & connections ✔️ Confidence & image ✔️ Black entrepreneurship ✔️ Mental elevation ✔️ Staying focused through adversity While the clippers move, so do the gems. This episode proves once again why the barbershop is more than a place for fresh cuts — it’s where culture, motivation, business, and life conversations collide. If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, barber, hustler, business owner, or someone trying to level up mentally and financially… this episode is for you. 🎙️ HOST: HeadKrack – @headkrack 💈 FEATURED: Barber: Everett McCauley – @iameverettmccauley Client: PittStop Global – @pittstopglobal Barbershop: @infinitygrooming 🎬 CREATED BY: Shareef Jones – @mr_shajones 🎞️ Edited by: Weston Hill 📹 Filmed by: @mr_shajones & Weston Hill 💼 Executive Producers: @mr_shajones & @headkrack

Trim & True Episode 29: More Than the Movement: Featuring Ambassador Andrew Young and Barber Vinson Clemons.

Trim & True Episode 29: More Than the Movement: Featuring Ambassador Andrew Young and Barber Vinson Clemons. In this very special and historic episode of Trim & True, we sit down with Ambassador Andrew Young, one of the most respected leaders, civil rights icons, diplomats, and cultural figures of our time. Episode 29, titled “More Than the Movement,” gives viewers a rare and intimate look at Ambassador Andrew Young beyond the public image. Inside the barbershop, the conversation becomes more than an interview. It becomes a moment of reflection, wisdom, history, culture, and truth. With Barber Vinson Clemons behind the chair, Ambassador Andrew Young opens up about what the barbershop has meant to his journey, his success, and the Black community. This episode explores the barbershop as a place of leadership, mentorship, healing, real dialogue, and community connection. Before the titles, before the history, before the global impact, there was community. This is not just a conversation about what Ambassador Andrew Young has done in the world. It is about who he is as a man, his memories, his humor, his heart, and the spaces that helped shape one of the most powerful legacies of our time. Trim & True is where the cut is more than a cut. It is culture, conversation, and community. Special thanks to Uncle Jimmy Products, one of our sponsor partners, for supporting the culture, the conversation, and the community behind Trim & True.

Trim & True Episode 28: Tramaine Steady w/ Respect the Chair

Episode 28 of Trim & True takes us back inside the barbershop for a real conversation about culture, confidence, leadership, and the people who help keep the shop moving. In this episode, Tramaine Steady is behind the chair while 1OD KDubb represents the shop manager side of the barbershop experience. This conversation shows that the barbershop is more than a place to get a fade, lineup, or fresh cut. It is a place where trust is built, stories are shared, and the culture stays alive. From managing the energy of the shop to understanding what clients need when they walk through the door, this episode highlights the people behind the scenes who help make the barbershop feel like home. On Trim & True, every cut comes with a story.

Trim & True Episode 27 | Famous Hands & Chol Shannon on Legacy, Fatherhood & Barbering

In this heartfelt episode of Trim & True, Famous Hands sits down with his son Chol Shannon for a real conversation about legacy, fatherhood, discipline, and barber culture. Hosted by @headkrack, this episode shows how the barbershop can pass down more than a craft. It can pass down purpose. The episode breakdown describes this as a father-and-son story about legacy, love, and the bond built in the barber chair.

Trim & True Episode 26 | Tools of the Trade with Randy Cuts & Rey My Supply Guy ATL

It’s bigger than a haircut. In this episode of Trim & True, Headkrack sits down with Randy Cuts and My Supply Guy ATL for a real conversation about the tools, trust, and relationships that keep barber culture sharp. From clipper work and lineups to product knowledge and professionalism, this episode shows why the barber chair is more than a service. It is about confidence, consistency, business, and community. Randy Cuts breaks down the craft behind a clean cut, while My Supply Guy ATL speaks on the importance of dependable tools, quality products, and supporting barbers the right way. This episode is for barbers, creators, entrepreneurs, and anybody who respects the art behind the chair. Watch now and let us know in the comments: What matters more in barbering — skill, tools, or consistency? Featuring: Host: Headkrack Barber: Randy Cuts Guest: My Supply Guy ATL Credits Created by: Shareef Jones Edited by: Weston Hill Filmed by: Shareef Jones & Weston Hill Executive Producers: Shareef Jones & Headkrack

Trim & True: Cut With Connection

In Trim & True Episode 25, Headkrack steps into the barbershop with Blake Pro ATL behind the chair and The Iwegbus in the client seat for a conversation centered on image, intention, and human connection. As the haircut comes together, the episode explores how presentation, confidence, and personal growth all work hand in hand. With Blake Pro ATL bringing sharp technique and professional pride to the craft, and The Iwegbus bringing the perspective of a relationship coach, this episode adds another layer to the Trim & True experience. The conversation reflects on how the way we carry ourselves affects the way we connect with others, communicate, and build trust in every area of life. Episode 25 reminds viewers that the barbershop is more than a place to get cleaned up. It is a place where real stories are shared, confidence is restored, and meaningful conversations create connection. Cut With Connection captures that spirit by bringing together grooming, culture, and relationship insight in one authentic moment.

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