Three Thumbs Up for Greg!

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Today I read a small article about a barber in Canton, Ohio that has taken a new approach to business. Gregory Burnett opened his barber shop but because of the downward economy he has had little business. Understandable. I'm not sure if he is a wise guy or just an oblivious goofball but he said "It is one of the first things that people cut back on." Thumbs up for being awesome Greg. 


Anyways, he has made a deal with his customers... Pay what you can. That's right, as much money as you can afford for your haircut. Burnett said that his original pricing was $12 for a men's cut but right now people are paying as little as $5. His motto is "The haircut is free. I charge you to sit in the chair."


My favorite part of this story is that Burnett's thinking is that a haircut could mean a new job opportunity for one of his customers. To have the mentality that something so mundane and often overlooked could impact someone so much is awesome. Greg get's more thumbs up! I only have two though so I guess that's done.


This is a great example of somebody doing something for the common good. People talk about it all the time, but somebody has actually taken action. If we all had this mentality, who knows where the world would be. Greg get's to do what he loves and help people out. Sure he isn't making a six figure salary, but he is just a happy guy and that is all you really need. 


Now let's talk about the salaries of Congress.....