Birds Barbershop (birdsbarbershop.com) was hatched in 2006 by childhood friends and co-founders Michael Portman and Jayson Rapaport during a haircut rut. Getting a trim was a chore, no matter how much they spent. Their alternative would be walk-in and affordable, unlike the low-end chains and expensive salons, made for on-the-go clients looking for value that didn’t sacrifice quality. With some ingenuity, hard work and help from his wife, Michael was able to quit his mundane job and embark on his dream, his own business.
