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Lion Barbershop
Barbershop / Services

Lion Barbershop

From idea to investor-ready barbershop launch in weeks.

Latvia
12 mo
Break-even timeline

The situation

Lion is a barbershop offering high-quality grooming services, focusing on delivering a premium experience.

Lion, a new barbershop business, was preparing for its launch but lacked a solid financial plan.

Our approach

Create a comprehensive financial plan for the barbershop launch, including market analysis, an annual financial model, and a clear investment roadmap with a focus on reaching break-even within 12 months.

  • 1Conducted a market analysis for pricing and target audience.
  • 2Built an annual financial model with full P&L projection.
  • 3Identified a break-even point within 12 months.
  • 4Researched funding options and cost-efficient workflows.
  • 5Revised and developed a motivation and remuneration system for employees.

Outcome

  • Clear investment roadmap with break-even during 12 months.
  • Revised employee compensation system contributing to a motivated workforce.
  • Positioned the project for long-term profitability.

Engagement timeline

Diagnose → Build → Deploy → Operate
Weeks 1–2
01.Diagnose

Conducted a market analysis for pricing and target audience.

Weeks 3–5
02.Build

Built an annual financial model with full P&L projection. Identified a break-even point within 12 months.

Weeks 6–8
03.Deploy

Researched funding options and cost-efficient workflows.

Ongoing
04.Operate

Revised and developed a motivation and remuneration system for employees.

Before & after

Before John Galt Finance
  • Lion, a new barbershop business, was preparing for its launch but lacked a solid financial plan.
After
  • Clear investment roadmap with break-even during 12 months.
  • Revised employee compensation system contributing to a motivated workforce.
  • Positioned the project for long-term profitability.
12 mo
Break-even timeline

Artifacts delivered

What the founder walked away with
Financial model
Driver-based operating model with scenarios and cash runway.
Monthly management pack
P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI commentary in one deck.
13-week cash forecast
Weekly liquidity view tied to receivables, payables, and payroll.

From idea to investor-ready barbershop launch in weeks.

Lion Barbershop
Lion Barbershop
Barbershop / Services · Latvia

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