About Us
Barbershops and beauty salons are small businesses that need to evolve as new techniques in building, sustaining, growing, and marketing businesses evolve. How can you ensure that your beauty salon or barbershop is evolving in this digital age?
The Beauty Salon & Barbershop Entrepreneur Accelerator Program provides training, technical business assistance, mentorship, and networking resources for beauty salons and barbershop owners to position their businesses for growth and overall sustainability.
VestedIn & Entrepreneur Works
VestedIn (formerly West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution) has been referred to as the “economic engine” of the community. First serving West Philadelphia’s Empowerment Zone and now serving six additional counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, VestedIn believes in uplifting the three components that are at the heart of every neighborhood:
BUSINESS…COMMUNITY…YOU!
Entrepreneur Works provides an array of financial products (loans and grants) and business support services (training workshops, one-on-one technical assistance, business-to-business relationship building events) for entrepreneurs and small businesses. EW’s target market includes aspiring and established entrepreneurs who are low and moderate income; women; immigrants; members of racial or ethnic minorities; and other historically disadvantaged populations, including returning citizens and veterans.Meet Our Lead Instructors
William Brown owner of The Duke Barber Co., and Robin D. Groover, founder & CEO of Groove Global will lead the Barbers & Beauty Salon Owners training respectively. They each bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience with a hands-on earth approach to training.
William Brown
Founder/owner of The Duke Barber Co, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. It was established in September 2012 in response to the growing demand for upscale grooming services in Philadelphia.
William’s success has allowed him to collaborate with many famous brands and personalities. William has worked with Jim Beam, Tullamore dew, Sailor Jerry, Ted Baker, Friend’s Hospital, Harry’s Cigars, Kimpton Hotels, Johnson & Johnson, and Menzfit just to name a few. His shop was featured in Queereye Philadelphia Season 5.
Robin D. Groover
Founder & CEO of Groove Global. I’m a Beauty & Grooming Salon Entrepreneur.
Groove Global is a consultancy that specializes in beauty and grooming insights and intelligence. With over 30 years of experience in salon & spa ownership, signature services, and innovation. We provide research, development, and education services to entrepreneurs and enterprises looking to improve their product performance and strategies.
Earl Boyd
Earl Boyd serves as the Director of Entrepreneur Services at Entrepreneur Works.
Looking for help as you start or grow your business? Earl offers guidance to small business owners at all stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.
Bob Coleman
Bob Coleman is a seasoned Digital Marketing expert with over a decade of experience.
Whether you’re looking to boost your search rankings, increase website traffic, or improve your online reputation, Bob has the skills and expertise to help you succeed.
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