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Malta Business Review Q&A INTERVIEW Passion and dedication, it’s not what you do but how passionate you are about what you are doing and keep striving to be the very best. NOT JUST A SERVICE By George Carol Have you ever wonder what it is like to be the owner of an Old School Barbershop? Well Antonio Camilleri, Managing Director of Antonio’s Barbershop, is the one you should learn from. Not only do his staff get to work for themselves in this constant growth trade, they get to revive an old tradition while serving upscale clientele with professionally-trained employees, all with the support of the latest technology, proven operating philosophy, and an experienced management team at the client’s disposal. In this brief interview, Mr. Camilleri was asked a series of questions pertaining to his work atmosphere, personal goals, and personal thoughts about his establishment. MBR: Can you run our readers through your beginnings as one of the pioneers and trade leader that brought the ‘Barbershop’ concept and how you always wanted to put your ‘stamp’ on Antonio’s Barbershop? AC: My initial vocation was to be a chef, following my father’s footsteps into the catering industry. Working nights and away from my family was taking the toll, so I decided to follow my grandfather’s trade as he was a barber in the NAVY. I moved to the UK to train and become a certified level 4 Old School Barber and trainer, while also opening a Barbershop in Leicester. Once I was established and well experienced, I decided to move back to Malta and open the very first Old School Barbershop in Malta, founding what is now the most respectful barbershop in the island. MBR: What, in your own opinion, would make another successful in this position and what skills do you need to work long hours? AC: Passion and dedication, it’s not what you do but how passionate you are about what you are doing and keep striving to be the very best. Long hours come with the job, but when you are meeting people time flies and before you know it the day is over. MBR: In its current state and with consumers turning to lower cost barbershop competition, have your business felt a slowdown? AC: Honestly? No. We cater to a niche audience, in today’s day and age not everybody can afford to spend 1/2hours waiting for their turn, as time is money. Our strategy is appointment based, making our in-time appointment what differentiate us from the competition thus enabling the majority of our barbers to be regularly fully booked. The easiest way to tell if a barbershop is worth its salt is to see how difficult it is to get an appointment there. MBR: What does your company do to retain existing customers? AC: The primary strategy is customer care and service with a smile. I am honoured that each barber that works with me can build a relationship with each client and become their confidante and friend. MBR: Why is it significant to have barbering awards in Malta and how do these awards highlight the diversity of barbers and show there is room for everybody in the industry? AC: The award can be of a stimulus for other barbers to up their game, and ultimately influence improvement in the industry. For me it’s more for my personal satisfaction to be recognized for the hard work and the impact I have made through my work and charity towards the local community. I feel that through my small business I managed to employ 20 individuals and create a nice working environment, thus crafting a relaxed atmosphere for all our clientele. ‘Barbering is an art, not just a service’. MBR 24
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