Joey Thurman:
1,872 hours. That's how much training Ron Bennett needed in 1968 to become a barber. The Main Street Barbershop has been in Oswego for over 60 years. Ron took ownership eight years ago. Ever since then, his chair has never been empty.
Ron Bennett:
Well, when I started in Aurora in 1968, there were 130 barbers in Aurora. The guys that were barbers when I started, there's three. I came here eight years ago. It's been great. I have wonderful people in this town. It's a great little city. When I was working five days a week, I tried to do 20 a day. So, to make a living, a 100 haircuts.
Joey Thurman:
Wow.
Ron Bennett:
It was pretty easy to do. Some days you weren't making the mark, but I made a living. But now I'm going to be 76 in September, I want to slow down. So three days a week's fine with me. And I love what I do. Meeting people like you guys, it's great.
Come for the Hair Cut but Stay for the Stories – Main Street Barber Shop Is Truly a Cut Above
Pass by the corner of Main and Washington in Oswego, Illinois, and you are sure to notice the constant traffic of happy customers coming out of Main Street Barber Shop. For over 60 years now, the business has made a name with smiles and great haircuts. When Ron Bennett decided to take over the shop, he was embraced by the people of Oswego and indeed became a cut above the rest.
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