š The Standard Never Changes: Teamwork, Punctuality, and The Shop Culture
- Wayne Honeycutt
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 19

A Legacy of Standards That Stand the Test of Time
āIāve had outside clients that followed me ā people not even from this area,ā says Wayne Honeycutt Jr., owner of The Shop in Woodlawn. āThe standard has remained the same all these years. Thatās why Iāve never had problems at my barbershop. Even in different generations, people protect the barbershop because they know what it stands for.ā
Clients ā both longtime and new ā understand The Woodlawn Barbershop Standard before they ever sit in the chair. Itās about respect, honesty, and professionalism. The Shop isnāt just where people come for a haircut ā itās a place where reputation and trust are protected by everyone who steps through the door.
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Teamwork in The Shop Culture
When asked about teamwork, Wayne doesnāt hesitate:
> āItās everything,ā he says. āA person ought to get here early and leave late. Thatās motivation. I shouldnāt have to make anyone want to work ā that comes from pride in your craft.ā
Inside The Shop, teamwork isnāt just about cutting hair ā itās about making sure everyone eats.
> āOn a slow day, if only three people walk in, one barber shouldnāt take all three cuts. You pass one down. Let another guy eat. Weāre in this together. If the bathroomās dirty, clean it. If hairās on the floor, sweep it. Because when a customer walks in, they donāt separate one barber from another. They see The Shop as one business ā and thatās how it should be.ā
That simple philosophy ā respect, pride, and shared responsibility ā is what keeps The Shop running strong.
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The Discipline of Time and Consistency
For Wayne, punctuality is more than good manners ā itās a professional mindset.
> āBarbers are entrepreneurs. Thatās both an advantage and a disadvantage,ā he explains. āWe love the freedom, but sometimes that freedom leads to a lack of discipline. Over the years, Iāve been blessed with barbers who show up on time because they take their work seriously.ā
Heās learned that the culture inside the shop sets the tone.
> āIf one good barber shows up early and handles his business, everyone else follows. Nobody wants to see their client sitting in another chair because they were late. Thatās how you build an environment of consistency.ā
Even after the pandemic changed how barbershops operated, Wayne continues to adapt while keeping his foundation strong:
> āThese days, I work with grown men who understand their responsibilities. I donāt have to tell them to show up ā their goals make them get up.ā
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A Standard That Speaks for Itself
For over two decades, The Shop Bham has built its name on discipline, teamwork, and professionalism.
From Woodlawn to clients who travel from miles away, Wayneās leadership and culture have created something bigger than a business ā a brotherhood of barbers who believe in excellence, respect, and community.
Because at The Shop, the standard doesnāt just live on the walls ā it lives in the people who uphold it every day.
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š The Shop Bham ā Woodlawn, Birmingham, AL
Address: 5812 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
Phone: 205-595-3898
Email: theshopham1@gmail.com
Website: www.theshopbham.online
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Discover The Shop Bhamās standard of excellence ā where teamwork, punctuality, and professionalism define barbershop culture in Woodlawn, Birmingham, Alabama.


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