Chris Hammell, Owner of Town Barber

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Chris Hammell, owner and manager of Town Barber. In this conversation, Aram and Chris discuss their struggles with mental health while leading businesses, recognizing the need for professional therapy in addition to having good friends. They draw parallels between their mental well-being and the health of their businesses, noting that neglecting personal care can lead to professional decline.

Chris shares the challenges and lessons he’s learned in his professional and personal life, touching on the importance of setting boundaries and finding positivity in difficult situations. Chris gives his insights on adaptability, staying calm under pressure, and the benefits of meditation. He credits his mother, a long-time yoga teacher, for instilling the practice of finding calmness and stillness, which has helped him as a business owner.

The conversation also covers the shifting work paradigms and their impact on business outcomes, the importance of managing expectations, and not taking things personally. Chris reflects on the challenges of sustaining a business over the long term, noting that growth is the hardest part.

ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT

• Mental health matters
• Recognizing the parallels between mental health and the health of your business
• Learning to manage expectations
• Learning how to be a boss

Connect with Chris:
@TownBarber
TownBarber.ca

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