





LTC & GBX | THE REUNION
REUNION
LTC x GBX — A Business-First Summit for Barbershop & Salon Owners
DATE: October 19-21
TIME: 10AM-3PM
LOCATION: Glassbox Institute, 42 Gladstone Ave. Toronto, ON.
What Is REUNION?
This October, LTC (LEARN to Cut) and GBX (Glassbox) are joining forces to launch RE–UNION, the first-of-its-kind business-first summit designed exclusively for barbershop and salon owners, managers, and industry leaders.
Unlike traditional hands-on events, this summit is built from the ground up with a clear focus on business development, strategic growth, and operational excellence.
Within 5 Years: About 50% of small businesses in general (including salons and barbershops) close within the first 5 years of operation, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data.
First Year: Roughly 20% of small businesses fail in the first year.
Salon & Barber Industry Specific: Industry-specific sources suggest that the failure rate for salons and barbershops may be slightly lower than average, due to consistent demand for grooming services. However: 25% to 30% of salons and barbershops may still close within the first 2 years, often due to poor location, lack of business skills, or high competition.
COVID-19 Impact (Recent Data Point): During the pandemic, more than 30% of salons and barbershops in some areas temporarily or permanently closed due to lockdowns and decreased customer volume.
What You'll Learn
- Staff onboarding & management
- Client acquisition & retention
- Vertical retail & retail flow
- Social media content & brand strategy
- Business acquisition & scaling
- Leveraging SQUIRE for backend systems & analytics
While creative demos are part of the experience, our focus is clear: business mastery for shop and salon owners.
Attendee Packages
Bronze – $1,000 + HST
170 Spots Available
• Full Summit Access
• No lunch included
Silver – $1,500
20 Spots Available
• Second-Row Seating
• Catered Lunch
Gold – $2,000
10 Spots Available
• Front-Row Seating
• Catered Lunch
• Private Dinner with Peter, Alexi, Dave and Songe (Squire)
Summit Schedule (Subject to Change)
Day 1 – Inspiration & Introductions
- 10:00 AM – Welcome from Peter & Alex
- 11:00 AM – Live Model Showcase
- 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch
- 1:00 PM – LTC Presentation: Topic 1
- 2:00 PM – GBX Presentation: Topic 1
- 3:00 PM – Panel Q&A (Open Mic)
Day 2 – Technique & Collaboration
- 10:00 AM – Welcome from Peter & Alex
- 11:00 AM – GBX Creative Team Demo
- 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch
- 1:00 PM – GBX Presentation: Topic 2
- 2:00 PM – LTC Presentation: Topic 2
- 3:00 PM – Panel Q&A (Open Mic)
Day 3 – Mastery & Celebration
- 10:00 AM – Peter & Alex Collection Showcase
- 11:00 AM – Live Demo: Collection Cuts
- 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch
- 1:00 PM – LTC Presentation: Topic 3
- 2:00 PM – GBX Presentation: Topic 3
- 3:00 PM – Recap, Motivation & Certificate Ceremony
- 6 PM – Industry Mixer @ TBD
Who Should Attend?
- Barbershop/Spa/Salon Owners
- Studio Managers & Educators
- Independent Operators & Franchise Leads
- Brand Builders & Growth-Minded Creatives
- Barbers / stylists
Whether you’re scaling, rebuilding, or just starting out, this summit gives you the tools, connections, and clarity to level up.
Still Have Questions?
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