Built By Us

Ep 23 It All Started at Champs: Barbers Who Changed the Game

Some places do more than serve a purpose, they shape people. Champ’s Barbershop is one of those places. In this episode, we trace the roots of three incredible entrepreneurs who all started in the same shop and grew into industry leaders. Amit Corso, Jorge Valentin, and Tyrik Jackson didn’t just cut hair. They built businesses, mentored others, and sparked change in their communities.  Champ’s wasn’t just where they worked. It was where they learned, grew, and launched. From that one shop came thriving barber schools, national recognition, and a new standard for what it means to lead in this industry. This is a story about growth, legacy, and the kind of impact that starts small but doesn’t stay that way.  Amit Corso  Follow Cutting Edge Barbershop on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuttingedgebarbershoppa/] and on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cuttingedgebarbershoppa]  Follow Cutting Edge Barber Academy on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuttingedgebarberacademy/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cuttingedgebarberacademy]  Jorge Valentin  Follow Who’s Next Barbershop on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whosnextpa] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WHOSNEXTPA]  Tyrik Jackson  Follow Sharper Image on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sharperimagebarbers/]  Follow Premier Barber Institute on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/premierbarberinstitute/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/premierbinstitute]  Follow ASSETS:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assets.pa/ [https://www.instagram.com/assets.pa/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assetslancaster [https://www.facebook.com/assetslancaster]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-lancaster [https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-lancaster]  Learn more about ASSETS at https://www.ASSETSpa.org⁠⁠ [https://www.assetspa.org/]

Ep 22 From Clippers to Classrooms

On episode 22 of the Built by Us podcast, we’re talking with Tyrik Jackson, master barber, educator, and the visionary behind Sharper Image Barbershop and Premier Barber Institute.Tyrik started with one shop and a big dream. Today, he’s not just cutting hair, he’s building futures. From behind the chair to in front of the classroom, he’s been mentoring young people, creating opportunities, and turning the barbershop into a hub for community and growth.We get into how he made the leap from business owner to educator, why mentorship matters, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. It’s proof that the barbershop can be more than a business, it can be a blueprint for impact.Follow Sharper Image on InstagramFollow Premier Barber Institute on Instagram and FacebookFollow ASSETS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assets.pa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assetslancasterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-lancaster Learn more about ASSETS at https://www.ASSETSpa.org⁠⁠

Ep 21 Language, Love, and a Leap of Faith

In this episode, we meet Champagne Domingo, the heart and mind behind Una Vision Childcare, a Spanish immersion early education center in Lancaster. Guided by her faith and a calling to serve, Champagne has created more than a daycare. She has built a space where language, culture, and community come together to shape young lives. Now celebrating 10 years in business, Champagne shares how bilingual education can be a tool for empowerment, identity, and impact. We talk about the leap of faith it took to start Una Vision and what it means to nurture children in both heart and heritage. Follow Una Vision Childcare: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/univisionchildcare Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UniVisionChildcare⁠ Learn more at https://www.ASSETSpa.org⁠⁠ Follow ASSETS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assets.pa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assetslancaster LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-lancaster

Ep 20 Cutting Through: Business, Identity, and Community Leadership

In this episode, we meet Jorge Valentin, better known as Flaco, the visionary behind Who's Next Barbershop, a cultural landmark in Lancaster since 2005. More than a place to get a fresh fade, Who's Next is a hub for connection, and self-expression. From the early days of navigating entrepreneurship to shaping the local barbering scene, Flaco has stayed true to his roots while evolving with purpose. We talk about what it means to build community one cut at a time, how he has mentored the next generation of barbers, and why his shop is about more than hair. Follow Who's Next Barbershop: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whosnextpa Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WHOSNEXTPA ⁠Learn more at https://www.ASSETSpa.org⁠⁠ Follow ASSETS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assets.pa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assetslancaster LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-lancaster

Ep 19 The Power of Purposeful Retail: Prism Thrift Redefines Secondhand Style

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Farbo, founder of Prism Thrift, a vibrant, queer-owned thrift store that's redefining what secondhand shopping looks and feels like. With a lovingly curated selection and an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, Prism Thrift is more than just a retail space, it’s a celebration of community and sustainability. Now the most recent winner of The Great Social Enterprise Pitch, Kate reflects on how Prism has become more than a store — it’s a place where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected. She shares what it’s been like to grow a business rooted in purpose and shaped by community. Follow Prism Thrift on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/prismthrift and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PrismThriftLanc ⁠Learn more at https://www.ASSETSpa.org⁠⁠ Follow ASSETS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assets.pa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/assetslancaster LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assets-lancaster