
466: Winn Claybaugh—Hairdressers Rule the World
About this episode
Mike sits down with the dean and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools to talk about how an industry built on scissors, sinks, and human connection quietly shapes culture, opportunity, and second chances. Known by just about everyone who's met him as relentlessly—and genuinely—nice, Winn shares his improbable journey from former meth addict to one of the most influential educators in beauty, his deep commitment to philanthropy, and the philosophy behind his book Be Nice (or Else!). It's a conversation about redemption, dignity in work, and the unexpected people who end up running the world—one haircut at a time.
Get every episode summarized
Each time The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

502: Chris Power—The Other Hadrian's Wall
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

501: Andy Stumpf—Gray Noise
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

500: Tamara Thornton—The Mother of Mach
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

499: Ted Decker & Ian Cinnamon—Orbiting Home
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe