Why This Under 30 Alum Stepped Away At The Peak Of His Success
June 29, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this flagship episode of The Under 30 Podcast, hosts Alex York and Zoya Hasan sit down for a transparent conversation with master barber and entrepreneur Vic Blends. He shares his incredible business trajectory, going from cutting hair in his mom's garage to styling global icons like Barack Obama and Tom Brady. Beyond the viral milestones, Vic opens up about the hidden financial pressures of rapid scaling, including a six-figure IRS bill that nearly derailed his entire operation.
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