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App Creator Christian Bonner of MobiCutz Talks Convenience, Expansion, & Giving Back
MobiCutz is the newest tech app to simplify your search for a barber or groomer, created by Christian Bonner.
A professional barbering and personal grooming service app that allows users to locate the best barber in their area, by navigating through an application that locates the nearest barber who will commute to you instantly and provide service upon request.
I had the pleasure of speaking with the Military Veteran about creating an app from a consumer’s standpoint, cleanliness, and expanding his business.
Inspiration behind MobiCutz:
I’m a military veteran and I have two small sons. It was a hassle for me to get myself and my sons to the barber shop, while working with the military. I didn’t want to spend hours sitting in shops that’s why I really came up with the idea. I also thought it would help others as well, because we all love convenience.
Process behind creating the app:
I saved money while I was in the military. I just wanted to take that risk to see what I could do. I worked with developers in India, and they did it for me at a reasonably good price.
Response time to customers:
The response time has been pretty good actually.You can see how far the barbers are from you and you can select accordingly.
Entrepreneurial challenges:
I faced a lot of challenges. A lot of people told me it wasn’t going to work, because the barber shop is sacred in the African American community and it is. It was all about chasing my dreams.
Promoting cleanliness:
When we come into a client’s home or work area, we promote cleanliness. We put down a mat and a cape and drape over our customers. We want to leave your home or work space, just as it was before we came.
Expanding for women:
Yes, I am actively integrating my app right now. I am building the women’s side of it-makeup and hair services will be included. It’s going to be really big.
Colin Kaepernick, From a Veteran’s point-of view:
I think kneeling is showing a sign of respect. I’ve had this conversation plenty of times. You will kneel when you pray or to show respect in so many ways. I don’t see it as disrespect. I think, at this point, we need to all be active and show support for this cause.
Giving back to community:
For the holidays, I would love to give back to college kids and less fortunate. Give out free haircuts, clothes, and other essentials.
For more information on MobiCutz, visit here.
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Jessica Wilde releases ‘Love Like This’ ft. Josh Barry
Highly acclaimed and much-loved singer, songwriter, rapper, producer and South London native Jessica Wilde kicks of her 2024 by joining forces with the incredible Josh Barry for a soulful Valentine’s Day release ‘Love Like This’, out 14th February.
Packed with soaring emotions and infused with smoky orchestral atmospheres, ‘Love Like This’ is a striking nu-soul gem which will be released on Wilde’s forthcoming album and follows her recent singles ‘Freak Out’ and ‘Feathers’ ft. Zoe Kypri. The two 2023 singles saw her pick up many spins on BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1 Introducing with Jess Iszatt, John Kennedy’s X-Posure Daily on Radio X, playlist support across the board from Spotify, Apple, Youtube and Tidal amongst other acclaim. Josh Barry has also been picking up serious heat, recently featuring with Rudimental and Sigma, collaborating with Nile Rogers and opening for Rag ‘N’ Bone Man on tour. Josh Barry brings a dynamic force to the collab as he embodies the spirit of legendary icons like James Brown and Jimi Hendrix.
On ‘Love Like This’, Wilde explains, “When we got in the studio, the song basically wrote itself, we wanted to capture that raw soulful essence in our husky tones, and a nostalgic feeling of those classic Marvin Gaye love songs but with a 2024 flip.”
As the dreamy, smooth track escalates, Wilde and Barry’s yearning vocals entwine with epic effect as the pair find the ‘Love Like This’ that they have been searching and waiting for. The release comes with a Valentine’s launch show at the iconic ‘The Bedford’ and a 6-part Instagram & TikTok reel series, released every other day from 16th February, which everyone should tune into to see Wilde and Barry explore the track’s steamy and romantic themes in more depth through nostalgic aesthetics.
2024 looks set to be an exciting new year for Wilde. With her album on the horizon, she has been gaining growing support from not only BBC Radio 1 but also 6 Music, BBC Radio London, KISS, editorial playlist support across DSPs, as well as features in CLASH, Complex, Wonderland, The Independent and many more.
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