Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship: #BeHumble

Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship

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#BeHumble

Words & photos by Joe DiDomizio for WeAreElmont.com.

_DSC0013 — Mike, pictured above, is a former student of Christopher’s and graduate of the Long Island Barber Institute. Here he is giving his client a precise shape-up. (Photos by Joe DiDomizio for WeAreElmont.com.)

_DSC0024 — Mohsan, pictured above, is also a former student. Christopher says Mohsan is an even better barber than he is now. (Photos by Joe DiDomizio for WeAreElmont.com.)

Today, Christopher views his position as a teacher and a business owner as an incredible opportunity to help promote growth in the community.

At the Long Island Barber Institute (LIBI) he has helped and continues to help young people realize their full potential and develop their skills in barbering.

As we walked around his shop, I came to learn that many of his current employees are former students. Christopher even admitted that a few of them were much better barbers than him!

_DSC0045 — The Elmont Excelsior’s “Four Pillars of Entrepreneurship” series features practical business advice & lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, as told by business owners in the Elmont community. (Photo by Joseph DiDomizio for WeAreElmont.com.)

“I don’t want them to work here forever,” he told me.

“I want them to learn and grow and move on.”

His hope is that many of his students, employees, or those who’ve had the privilege of being both, will one day open their own shops.

“Isn’t that the point?” he asked me.

IMG_1302 (1) — Christopher (pictured above) started his barbering career with the Long Island Barber Institute back in 2007.

One of Christopher’s most rewarding experiences teaching at LIBI actually came as a complete surprise. Shortly after starting as a full time instructor, he found that many of the schools applicants, simply through word of mouth, were recently released from prison and/or living in shelters.

Christopher admitted he didn’t set out with this goal in mind, however he appreciates the opportunity to help these people.

“I can help those who can’t even get a job, and give them a career,” he declared proudly.

Chris and his fellow staff, surrounding, Christopher Felder, Director of the Long Island Barber Institute.

Christopher expects hard work, honesty, and professionalism from all of his students and employees. He hopes that his past experiences and subsequent success can inspire others to achieve the same.

Chris Diaz (second from the left) is pictured here again with administrative staff from the Long Island Barber Institute.

Christopher his humble in so many respects. Teaching — not letting his ego get in the way of elevating his students and employees to a level beyond even him. He pushes himself and others, and he does it in a manner where he seemingly just wants the best for everyone. He cares.

Joe DiDomizio is a Full-Time Marketer and a part-time Photographer. The Elmont resident visited Elite Barber Parlor this past summer. For inquiries of photography services, email josephdidomiziophotography@gmail.com.

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