Cash Lawless, known as “The Millionaire Hairstylist,” began his journey from the streets as a homeless dropout. His early life was marred by poor choices leading to dire circumstances, but fate took a turn when a compassionate family took him in, offering the guidance he desperately needed.
Starting as a receptionist in a smalltown salon one day a week, Cash worked hard and climbed the ranks, eventually styling for major magazine covers like Vogue and Elle and collaborating with Hollywood’s A-list celebrities.
A decade into his career, Cash found himself managing two successful companies while catering to his celebrity clientele until a debilitating condition affected his left leg and forced him to reconsider his path. Unable to stand for long periods, he realized his days behind the salon chair were over but his entrepreneurial journey was just beginning.
Cash retired from hairstyling, regained his mobility, and now oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses in real estate, manufacturing, and beauty. As the founder behind Hanover Sloan, a venture capital firm, Cash dedicates his expertise to helping new entrepreneurs and investors establish, operate, and scale their ventures. From humble beginnings to industry leadership, Cash’s story is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the power of reinvention.
In this interview by Winn Claybaugh, Cash’s description of his life from Ivy League-bound valedictorian to homeless to celebrity hairstylist will capture your attention. Like all good storytellers and mentors, Cash offers profound insights on what it all means and what the listener can learn and take away.
Yes, Cash has lived a life of working with celebrities (Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa, Winona Ryder, Evan Rachel Wood, Sienna Miller, Michael Douglas, Marisa Tomei, Freddie Highmore, and supermodel Christy Turlington), but as one door closed, his powerful life lessons pushed him toward a life of purpose.
In this chat with Winn, Cash discusses exercising both sides of our brains to succeed in both art and commerce and reminds listeners to “never let the fear of losing what you have prevent you from transforming into what you can be.” The last 5 minutes of Cash’s interview will become your life’s mantra: Love well. Give much. Take risks. Work hard. Hold fast.
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