💡 What happens when a bald guy decides to teach the world how to cut hair on YouTube?

That’s the question Stephen Marinaro—aka TheSalonGuy—answered with over 1 million subscribers, hundreds of millions of views, and now a #1 bestselling book Why, What, How: The Step-by-Step Playbook for Creating a Memorable Brand.

In this transformational episode of Chats with Jason, you’ll discover:

🔥 The viral moment that made Stephen go from “just one viewer” to inspiring millions

🔥 The power of taking uncomfortable action (like turning around at your car door and walking back into opportunity)

🔥 How a DM to Gary Vee turned into being featured in Crushing It!

🔥 Why skipping your “why” is killing your brand before it begins

🔥 What separates flash-in-the-pan influencers from those with real staying power

🎯 Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a brand builder, or just someone trying to stay relevant in a world of constant change—Stephen’s story will move you, challenge you, and fuel you to finally take action.

📚 Grab a copy of his game-changing book: Why, What, How

👉 Available now on Amazon at https://a.co/d/5GW69IK

💬 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Transforming the experience

01:11 – From salon chairs to YouTube stardom

04:29 – Why his first goal was just ONE person

07:16 – Crashing Fashion Week & interviewing celebs

10:16 – What most branding books miss

12:29 – Why “Why” matters more than ever

16:29 – Staying relevant in a world that’s constantly changing

19:18 – Hair, beards, and bonding with John Voight

22:29 – How a $200 bottle of wine got Gary Vee’s attention

28:13 – The ONE thing you must do after reading Stephen’s book

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🧠 Because when you transform the experience—you transform your business and the world around you.

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