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Despite his growing passion and a modest following of 100 to 120 clients monthly, societal pressures and traditional expectations continued to influence his mindset. Coming from a background where university and corporate careers were seen as the ultimate success, Ben initially regarded barbering as a side hustle rather than a main vocation. After university, he took on roles in the tech industry—as a safety specialist at Airbnb and later in sales—aiming for stability while maintaining his side hustle as a barber.