#33 Mark Bustos: Why Humility Built His Multi-Million Dollar Celebrity Clientele Business

What if the secret to finding real success isn't climbing higher, but serving deeper? My conversation with Mark Bustos, the celebrity hairdresser who cuts hair for both A-listers and homeless individuals, completely shifted my perspective on what it means to build a meaningful career. You'll learn why the most successful people often find their greatest fulfillment not in what they achieve, but in how they choose to serve others. Connect with Mark Bustos: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4lKdKg1 Facebook: https://bit.ly/4o82wU2 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4mgaFUQ X.com: https://bit.ly/4kXp339 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to Show 01:51 Starting at 14: From Parents' Garage to High School Fame 03:13 College vs Hair School Decision and Learning to Network 05:12 - Universal Skill: Why Hairdressing Works Anywhere in the World 07:30 - The Intimate Bond Between Hairdressers and Long-Term Clients 09:15 - Silver Vine Salon Philosophy: Staying in Second Place to Keep Growing 11:10 - Life-Changing Philippines Trip and First Homeless Haircut in NYC 15:30 - The Mysterious Jamar Banks Story and Guardian Angel Moment 20:05 - Raising Kids with Gratitude: Birthday Parties for Philippine Children 22:50 - Family Background: Postal Worker Father and Nurse Mother's Influence 26:25 - Culture Shock at Age 12: First Philippines Visit Changes Everything 29:04 - Modern Parenting: Balancing Support with Tough Love Lessons 32:28 - Nicaragua Impact: Teaching Former Sex Trade Workers Hairdressing Skills 37:50 - Team Building Philosophy: Chemistry Over Talent and Firing Fast 40:29 - Upcoming Biopic Film Project and Script Development Process 44:22 - 501c3 Charity Work and Learning Before You Serve Philosophy 48:31 - Life Lessons from 10,000+ Haircuts: Everyone Has a Story 52:22 - Catholic Faith, Family Values and Staying Grounded Despite Success 57:03 - Mentor Philip Lim: How Fashion Designer Keeps Him Humble 01:00:53 - Legacy Goals: Just Being Remembered as a Good Human Being Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman: Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​ https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v