South Dakota’s Top Rated Local® Barber Shops Award Winner: Mark’s Old School Barber Shop

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Mark’s Old School Barber Shop is a 2019 award winner for barber shops in South Dakota!

If you’re looking for a great haircut in Spearfish, there’s no better barber shop to turn to than Mark’s Old School Barber Shop.

Mark’s Old School Barber Shop has received more than 100 reviews on three verified sites with an average rating of 4.88 stars, earning them a wonderful Rating Score™ of 94.78 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking among the top 10 barber shops in all of South Dakota!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“There are several reasons to get your haircuts here, but first and foremost has to be the quality of the cut — after all, that’s the need we have when we go there. However, the people there are another great reason to visit. Not only do they want you to get a great cut, but they are genuinely friendly people that care about their community. It doesn’t get any better than Mark’s!” – Mark K.

Not Your Average Barber Shop

Marc Casavan, the owner of Mark’s Old School Barber Shop, generously gave us a few minutes of his time to tell us a little bit about his award-winning business and its stand-out online reputation.

The first question we had for Marc was what sets Mark’s Old School Barber Shop apart from their competition in South Dakota. Here’s his response:

“We’re the best, talented guys with great experience. [We’v] been open for 80+ years.”

Marc went on to tell us that they always have busy chairs and a good time, and that to them, quality is everything and their number one focus.

We also wanted to know what their mission is at Mark’s Old School Barber Shop and how they work to make the world a better place. Marc told us that they want to provide good entertainment, have fun and do a great job every time.

Building Success Through Word of Mouth and Return Customers

When asked about the Mark’s Old School Barber Shop secret to such a strong online reputation, Marc told us that they appeal to a specific type of men — men who enjoy hunting and fishing — and that they’re a “man’s man shop.”

Outside of building a powerful online reputation, Mark’s Old School Barber Shop has gotten their name out there through Facebook, word of mouth and repeat customers.

There are so many business owners looking to grow their business and build their online reputation. Here’s Marc’s expert advice for those business owners:

“Just because you open a business, it doesn’t mean people will come and fill the chairs. Get ready for slow times, and be confident and persistent.”


Congratulations to the team at Mark’s Old School Barber Shop for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Marc, for taking the time to speak with us!

We highly recommend Marc’s Old School Barber Shop in Spearfish. Visit them on Facebook today!

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