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?

Email us at peter@gbxedu.com or follow us on Instagram @glassbox.education for real-time updates.