7.12 Building the Foundation: From Burnout Barber to Global Retreat Vision
On this episode of What Keeps You Up At Night Podcast, host Kiné Corder opens up about missing meetings, rebuilding her schedule without burning out, and redefining her work boundaries after years of being constantly “on call” in the barber industry. She shares her clear long‑term vision of building a retreat center, her short‑term plans to base in Las Vegas before moving to Dubai, and her decision to focus on one‑on‑one paid sessions instead of a free community. Along the way, she explores different business models for her barber/therapy hybrid work and explains how barbers can become mental health hubs for their clients.
5 Key Takeaways
- [0:00:10] – Kiné owns her recent missed and late meetings and commits to a 10–4 work window without turning notifications back on.
- [0:02:30] – Past burnout from being constantly needed in the barber industry now drives her commitment to healthier boundaries and structure.
- [0:03:41] – She has strong clarity about a long‑term vision to build a retreat center, but is focused on building a solid foundation first.
- [0:04:40] – She’s weighing where to work next (upscale shop, suite, mobile, or hotel partnership) while planning a short stay in Las Vegas before moving to Dubai.
- [0:07:30] – Inspired by Kajabi’s Every Expert, she’s shifting to paid one‑on‑one sessions with barbers to gather data and eventually build a community, private club, and retreat center.
“Before there were therapists, there were barbers, and men were telling their barbers—and still are—everything that they don't tell anybody else, including their wives.” -Kine
Resources:
EveryExpert Link: https://www.everyexpert.com/kine
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