The Longhairs Podcast | Let It Ride

Running a business with your buddies doesn’t mean agreeing on everything. Sometimes the best thing you can hear is that your idea isn’t the best one.In episode 138 of Let It Ride, we get into the honest conversations that keep The Longhairs moving—and what running this business actually looks like behind the scenes.Spoiler: it involves more Google Sheets than you might expect.We talk about:Why a team full of yes-men is a problemRunning a small business when you’re stuck in survival modeWhat bad reviews can teach us—and why we read every oneGetting back in the gym and why you can’t fake fitnessGoing gray, losing hair, and deciding what’s right for youBuilding a working life that doesn’t come with Sunday dreadAlong the way, we debate the one exercise we’d keep for the rest of our lives and why earning a black belt doesn’t mean you’re finished learning.If you’re building something, getting back into a routine, or noticing a few more silver strands in the mirror, pull up a chair.Let it ride.

After more than two years away, the Let It Ride Podcast is officially back.In this episode, we finally explain where we've been and why the podcast disappeared.What started as a conversation about old podcast memories quickly turned into an honest look at one of the toughest chapters in The Longhairs' history. We talk about:• Why the podcast went silent• What happened after The Great Cut• Business decisions that almost sank the company• The costly lessons from launching our expanded hair care line• Why we abandoned aluminum bottles and returned to PCR packaging• How we're rebuilding the business—and what comes nextWe also look back on some of our favorite moments from 136 episodes, the incredible guests we've had over the years, and why this new version of Let It Ride will be different moving forward.If you've been with us from the beginning—or you're just discovering The Longhairs—this is the episode that catches you up on everything.Welcome back.—🎙 Let It Ride PodcastSubscribe for behind-the-scenes conversations about building The Longhairs, entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, long hair, and everything in between.THE LONGHAIRSA community for guys with long hair, advocates, supporters and friends. We publish tips, advocate for hair equality, and celebrate men’s long manes with hair whips and high fives. https://thelonghairs.us/

Change is not just embraced around here, it's celebrated! In this episode we take a moment to reflect on an eventful start to 2024. From saying goodbye to our massive warehouse to the incredible success of The Great Cut, we've truly turned the page on an epic chapter.We're catching up in a new, rad location—thanks to the generous hospitality of our long-time friend and the legendary MC of The Great Cut Jefferson Jay. Who has opened his awesome studio garage for us to record. Tune in as we dive deep with El Moreno, discussing life, transformations, and his new short hair journey over the past few months.This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.

The highlights were grand, the setbacks nearly catastrophic, the success punctuated by Mayoral decree; but everyone wants to know…did we break the world record?This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.

2024 will mark a decade of unwavering confidence and determination to achieve with The Longhairs. We’re filled with gratitude for a journey that has been nothing short of epic. Between the milestones, camaraderie, community, and the raw moments of tenacity, there are too many to confine to a single post. That’s precisely why El Sicario, Elefante and El Moreno have revived the podcast mics, delving deep into lessons learned and glory to come.Join us as we unravel our reflections and aspirations, drawing lessons from a decade’s journey to inspire our strides into 2024 and beyond!***This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Great Cut 2024, where The Longhairs will attempt another world-record charity hair donation for Children With Hair Loss. Learn more at thegreatcut.usThis episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.