Spotlight on Brent Cosby: The Vision Behind Sharp Top
Brent Cosby, founder of Sharp Top Barbershop, isn’t just running a shop — he’s changing the way people think about the barber industry. With innovation, leadership, and culture at the core, Brent is proving that this business can be more than just haircuts — it can be a movement.
Top 20 Under 40 & Young Business Professional of the Year
Recognized as one of Lynchburg’s Top 20 Under 40 and a 2025 Young Business Professional of the Year, Brent’s been making serious waves not just in the barber game — but in the local business scene overall. These awards speak to his impact, consistency, and the loyalty he's earned both in the chair and in the community.
Sharp Top Connect: Built From the Ground Up
Instead of relying on outdated apps or overpriced third-party tools, Brent built Sharp Top Connect — a custom management platform designed specifically for barbershops. It handles team communication, announcements, PTO tracking, inventory, scheduling, and more. It keeps the whole operation tight, efficient, and dialed in to real barber needs.
Team-First Culture with PTO (Yeah, PTO.)
While most shops are all hustle and burnout, Brent flipped the narrative. He’s created a space where barbers are treated like professionals — with mentorship, structure, and actual paid time off. That’s almost unheard of in this industry. Sharp Top runs on high expectations, but also on high standards of support.
It’s not just a job — it’s a place to grow. Brent puts in the work daily to help his barbers level up, learn new skills, and build long-term careers.
Rosedale Coming This Fall — Roanoke Next
The next Sharp Top location is already under construction in Rosedale, with a targeted opening this fall. And that’s not the end — Roanoke is next. Brent is scaling Sharp Top smart, making sure the culture stays strong while the brand gets bigger. Every move is intentional. Every shop reflects the same commitment to quality, presence, and energy.
Introducing ZEUS Energy
Brent’s entrepreneurial grind doesn’t stop at the shop. He’s also launching ZEUS Energy — a bold, sugar-free energy drink designed for creators, barbers, and hard-chargers. The first 2,496 cans are already printed and stocked in Sharp Top and local retailers like Complete Health.
The vision is to turn ZEUS into a standalone brand — built from the same blueprint as Sharp Top: clean branding, local-first support, and zero compromises on quality.
What Brent Is Really Building
It’s easy to talk about leadership — but Brent lives it. From managing day-to-day operations, to mentoring new barbers, to writing custom software and rolling out new products, he’s setting a new standard. Sharp Top isn’t chasing trends — it’s creating them.
The result? A barbershop brand that people trust, talk about, and stick with. And a team that knows they’re part of something bigger.
Keep Up With the Growth
Want to follow what Brent’s building next? Visit SharpTopBarbershop.com or stop by a shop and see it for yourself. Whether it’s a cut, a drink, or a career opportunity — Sharp Top is where it’s happening.
This is what the future of barbering looks like — and Brent Cosby is leading it.