Meet Alan Grant: From Waterford Barber to TikTok Pioneer
The Early Hustle: Customer Service in His Blood
Alan's journey began not in a boardroom, but in a Waterford barbershop at just 14 years old. Sweeping hair and learning the trade, he discovered his passion for genuine customer connection. By 15, he was running his own haircutting business from home while continuing to master his craft after school.
This foundation in hands-on business taught him what really matters: loyalty, consistency, and understanding what customers actually want.
Hospitality & Heart: Learning Business from the Ground Up
At 16, Alan brought his work ethic to Waterford's Granville Hotel, where he built a successful waiting career until departing for college this August. His lengthy tenure in both the barbershop and hotel speaks volumes about his character—loyalty isn't just a buzzword, it's how he operates.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit: From Loom Bands to Social Media Empire
Alan's business instincts showed early. At just 8 years old, he sold loom bands on his street and donated the proceeds to the local hospice—demonstrating the moral compass that still guides him today.
That same entrepreneurial drive led him to TikTok in August 2024. In just one year, he's achieved:
125,000+ followers and growing
62 million+ post views
2.1 million views generated for an Irish suit company in a single brand partnership
The Revelation: Why The Grant Social Blueprint Exists
Working with Irish brands and observing struggles in hospitality, Alan noticed a pattern: businesses were being charged insane prices for social media help that he knew could be simpler and more affordable.
"I saw that creating engaging content was easier than agencies made it seem. The real value wasn't in complicated strategies—it was in empowering teams to tell their own authentic stories."
The Mission: Building Something That Matters
Now studying Sociology and Social Policy at University College Dublin, Alan brings both academic perspective and real-world experience to The Grant Social Blueprint.
His vision is to build a company that embodies the values he's carried since childhood:
Strength through proven strategies
Hard work that delivers real results
Loyalty to every business partner
Moral structure in all dealings
"This is just the beginning. I'm excited to partner with businesses from the start—growing together with honesty, transparency, and measurable results."
