What: 📅 Suits & Sneakers presents: "The Legends Barber Journey" with Sheldon Tatchell
When:
Who: 🎤 Mark Sham
Where: 🕳 The Tryst
How much:
🎟️ R150.00Quicket
Suits & Sneakers hosts ONE event each month in Joburg with different guests who speak to different themes. The idea behind Suits & Sneakers is that these events act like informal “university” classes which hopefully help you to become a better version of yourself.
This specific event will be hosted on the evening of Tuesday, 25 March at The Tryst. We will also be streaming the event on the night for those that aren’t based in Johannesburg or South Africa.
WHAT IS THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?The story of The Legends Barbershop is, in itself, the stuff of legends. Sheldon Tatchell, the man behind the barbering empire, started cutting hair outside his cousin’s internet café in Eldorado Park, Gauteng, armed with a chair, a pair of clippers and a boombox, and looking for a way out of the township and its poverty. Today, Legends has over 70 stores across Africa and Sheldon recently emerged as the prestigious Overall 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year title at the 36th annual Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
Join Mark Sham on 25 March as he interviews Sheldon about his entrepreneurship journey. Come learn from a legend in the making as he strives to employ 1000 young people at Legends Barbershop and empower 250 individuals to start their own businesses as barbers in 2025.
MORE ABOUT SHELDONSheldon Tatchell is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Legends Barbershop. From humble beginnings, Sheldon transformed this tiny business into a household name with an impressive network of 70 stores across Southern Africa. This rapid expansion is a testament to his keen business instincts and his dedication to offering a premium grooming experience.
The brand has received numerous accolades, including awards for Best Barbershop Experience and Customer Excellence, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. Sheldon is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a respected motivational speaker. His compelling story of resilience and business acumen has made him a sought-after speaker for some of the country’s top brands and academic institutions. He has shared his journey and insights with audiences at Standard Bank, Nestlé, First National Bank, University of Johannesburg and to name but a few, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with passion and purpose. SPONSORS & PARTNERSSuits & Sneakers is brought to you by the many small business owners that are Suits & Sneakers members. Together, we have created a support structure for small business owners and our collective goal is to grow the economy, while lowering unemployment. More about that on the night.