Ivan Zoot

Ivan Zoot is the barber educator you call when you’re serious about turning the haircut chair into a real, reliable business. Based in the Chicago area, he’s a licensed cosmetologist and barber who helps salon and barbershop pros build bigger clientele, raise their income, and get smart about their numbers — without losing the fun of the craft.

Known to many as ClipperGuy, Ivan has spent over 35 years in the industry, racking up three Guinness World Records for fastest haircut and most haircuts in an hour and in 24 hours. Those records aren’t just bragging rights — they’re proof of the systems he now teaches: efficient cutting, clear pricing, rebooking habits, and simple marketing that fills books week after week.

Through his books and the Ivan Zoot Academy, he breaks business down into bite-sized lessons: building new client traffic, haircut marketing, managing money and metrics, product profits, and everyday shop management. He’s a regular on major industry stages and a familiar face on YouTube, where he shares technical tips and business coaching for pros at every level.

If you’re a barber or stylist who wants your men’s work, pricing, and client flow to finally make sense, Ivan is the coach who will hand you the playbook — and cheer you on while you run it.