#33 Mark Bustos: Why Humility Built His Multi-Million Dollar Celebrity Clientele Business

29/07/2025 1h 3min
#33 Mark Bustos: Why Humility Built His Multi-Million Dollar Celebrity Clientele Business

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Episode Synopsis

What if the secret to finding real success isn't climbing higher, but serving deeper? My conversation with Mark Bustos,  the celebrity hairdresser who cuts hair for both A-listers and homeless individuals, completely shifted my perspective on what it means to build a meaningful career. You'll learn why the most successful people often find their greatest fulfillment not in what they achieve, but in how they choose to serve others.



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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro to Show

01:51 Starting at 14: From Parents' Garage to High School Fame

03:13 College vs Hair School Decision and Learning to Network

05:12 - Universal Skill: Why Hairdressing Works Anywhere in the World

07:30 - The Intimate Bond Between Hairdressers and Long-Term Clients

09:15 - Silver Vine Salon Philosophy: Staying in Second Place to Keep Growing

11:10 - Life-Changing Philippines Trip and First Homeless Haircut in NYC

15:30 - The Mysterious Jamar Banks Story and Guardian Angel Moment

20:05 - Raising Kids with Gratitude: Birthday Parties for Philippine Children

22:50 - Family Background: Postal Worker Father and Nurse Mother's Influence

26:25 - Culture Shock at Age 12: First Philippines Visit Changes Everything

29:04 - Modern Parenting: Balancing Support with Tough Love Lessons

32:28 - Nicaragua Impact: Teaching Former Sex Trade Workers Hairdressing Skills

37:50 - Team Building Philosophy: Chemistry Over Talent and Firing Fast

40:29 - Upcoming Biopic Film Project and Script Development Process

44:22 - 501c3 Charity Work and Learning Before You Serve Philosophy

48:31 - Life Lessons from 10,000+ Haircuts: Everyone Has a Story

52:22 - Catholic Faith, Family Values and Staying Grounded Despite Success

57:03 - Mentor Philip Lim: How Fashion Designer Keeps Him Humble

01:00:53 - Legacy Goals: Just Being Remembered as a Good Human Being



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