# 28 Cutting through Adversity: Shannon Jackson's Story of Grit, Determination and Good Haircuts

Just when entrepreneur Shannon Jackson was launching her barber shop, life threw her an unexpected and violent twist. What could have been the downfall of her business turned out to be a test of the power of the team and community she had built as well as her own grit. But how did she navigate this unexpected turn of events? Tune in to find out. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the significance of forging connections in the world of business. Master the art of defining professional boundaries in the barber industry. Equip yourself for unforeseen challenges, both financially and mentally. Ignite your passion for honing your craft and fostering a warm atmosphere for clients. Learn the value of taking a step back, saying no, and prioritizing your well-being. 00:02:25 - First Celebrity Haircut00:06:16 - Music and Barbershops00:09:16 - Misconceptions about the Barbering Industry00:10:59 - Importance of Boundaries, 00:12:10 - Importance of Boundaries and Professionalism00:14:50 - Heavy Hitters Services00:17:41 - The Dream00:21:15 - Barbering vs. Other Careers 00:24:16 - Starting a Business with Funding 00:27:16 - Taking Time to Do Things Right 00:30:07 - The Power of Saying "No"00:33:24 - Setting Boundaries for Mental Health00:34:56 - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry00:36:07 - Building Strong Client Relationships, 00:38:43 - Overcoming Tragedy and Resilience00:42:22 - Team Building and Business Vision00:45:18 - Preparing for Business Disaster00:47:21 - Mental Health and Business Success00:49:13 - What Shannon loves and is proud of as a business owner00:51:13 - Lessons learned during COVID-19 00:52:50 - Misconceptions about owning a business 00:55:46 - Inspiration from Eric Thomas and Steve Harvey01:01:37 - Networking Opportunities 01:01:47 - Appreciating the ConnectionFREE RESOURCES 
Shop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-things
Receive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/riding-tandem-podcast
Riding Tandem with Vivian KvamA podcast from Tandem WorksEmail the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com