Comments on: Business advice from a 94-year old barber

By: Tej Kohli

Tej Kohli — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:21:24 +0000

Its Very amazing a person who had reached just at the life end having still hope and passion to its business and he know how to manage well the business . His life experiences and passion make him still live ….

I want to Salute this Barber!
Tej Kohli

By: Tony Wanless

Tony Wanless — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:12:57 +0000

this man, another example of a stockbroker who’s pushing 100, and others cited are just leading the way.
Truth is retirement is an outdated concept. Nobody is going to “retire” any more in the traditional sense. Average career lifespan now involves something like 7 different jobs or careers. So we’re all going to “retire” many times in our lives — i.e. take a break from a situation we are tired of — and then reinvent into another type of work. Or, as in this case, we’ll just reinvent while remaining at work we love.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:01:56 +0000

I love reading stories like these. Older folks have so much to give – they should do away with mandatory retirement. After all, that’s going to be you and me one day, too.

When I first started reading the article, I thought of David Chilton’s book “The Wealthy Barber”. In addition to being happy with what he does and being social with his customers, I’m sure Mr. Lewis is also pretty financially secure. He’s happy with what he’s doing so why should he stop doing it. Good for him!

By: angelica perez

angelica perez — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:50:36 +0000

That’s exactly why I stick to my old neighborhood’s local beauty parlor – the service is good, cheap, fun and feels like home…no need for fancy 5th avenue hair salons….

By: Kim Leatherdale

Kim Leatherdale — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:16:13 +0000

In addition, it’s his attitude that keeps them coming back. They can tell he cares about what he does, but he’s lovingly positive about it.
Very nice. I hope that’s how I am at 94!

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By: Nicole | Blue Bicicletta

Nicole | Blue Bicicletta — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:32:08 +0000

Oh, this is wonderful! I love hearing about people like this—people who live honestly and touch people in such a small yet significant way. It truly testifies to the idea that you can do good in any job–you can serve people no matter what you do, just by having a good attitude and being open.

By: Adrian Swinscoe

Adrian Swinscoe — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:09:46 +0000

Hi Pamela,
Great story. Sounds like Elvie really gets the idea about ‘putting your customer at the centre of your business’.

Adrian

By: fas

fas — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:53:44 +0000

Sweet stuff, he must be a pro and people coming from far shows how popular he is.