The Rebel Show

Bree Mesquit
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  • Self-Improvement
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Welcome to The Rebel Show, the ultimate podcast for estheticians and waxers who want to level up their skills, grow their businesses, and achieve personal success. Hosted by Bree Mesquit, the founder of Lash and Wax OC and creator of Rebel Wax, this podcast is packed with Beauty Industry Business Advice, Expert Waxing Techniques, Client Service Tips, and Personal Development Strategies. With over 14 years of experience and a 7-figure waxing brand under her belt, Bree shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences to help you navigate the esthetics industry.

  1. 7h ago

    124. How Estheticians Actually Make Money in 2026

    In this episode of The Rebel Show, I'm breaking down the different ways estheticians can get paid. From hourly pay, commission and tips to retail, brand partnerships, affiliates, education, content creation, employees and even renting out your space. Whether you're an employee, a solo esthetician or you're starting to build a team, I want you to understand the opportunities available to you AND why you shouldn't try to build every income stream at once. The goal isn't to do everything. Build something solid first, know your numbers, master your client experience and then expand when it actually makes sense. 💗 APPLY FOR A 1:1 COACHING CALL WITH ME Ready to sit down together and work through your biggest business roadblocks and next moves? Apply for a one-hour 1:1 coaching call here: https://forms.gle/Xpa61cQc8ijfX9ar6 💗 SHOP REBEL WAX + SAVE 10% https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/YT10 Code: YT10 🎓 FREE 6-WEEK WAXING COURSE https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 ✨ FIND YOUR REBEL WAX FORMULA https://rebel-wax-finder.lovable.app/ 📲 GLOSSGENIUS https://app.glossgenius.com/invite/BREANNAM67 👯 JOIN THE FREE REBEL WAX BREEGADE https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ #Esthetician #EstheticianBusiness #WaxingBusiness #SoloEsthetician #BeautyBusiness #Waxing

  2. Sep 28

    123. How to Define Your Business Core Values (That Actually Mean Something)

    What does your business actually stand for? Your core values shouldn't just be a few nice-sounding words you put on your website. They should define how you operate, how you lead, the culture you create, who you bring onto your team, and the experience your clients have with your business. And this is something I learned the importance of through experience, the good AND the bad. In this episode of The Rebel Show, I'm breaking down how I defined the five core values that guide my businesses and walking you through how to create your own. We're talking about: ✔️What core values actually mean in your business ✔️Why company culture matters more than I originally realized ✔️The experiences that helped me define what I would and wouldn't tolerate ✔️My five company core values and what each one means ✔️How to turn negative experiences into positive values ✔️Why your core values have to start with YOU ✔️How to actually use your values in your business By the end, I have some homework for you: define the 3–5 core values that truly represent the business and culture you want to build. Then come back and share yours in the comments. I want to hear them. 👇 💗 FREE 6-WEEK WAXING COURSE https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 🛍️ SHOP REBEL WAX https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Use code BREE10 💬 JOIN THE FREE REBEL WAX BREEGADE https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ 📲 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ Want to get Exciting Updates from Rebel Wax via Email? https://lashandwaxoc.com/pages/join-mailing-list #CoreValues #EstheticianBusiness #BeautyBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SalonOwner #Esthetician

  3. Sep 21

    122. My First Treatment Room Had a VERY Suspicious Neighbor

    My first treatment room rental as a solo esthetician was WILD. When I first went solo, I thought my biggest challenge would be finding clients. Instead, I found myself dealing with another renter who seemed determined to make running my business as difficult as possible…and the more time I spent there, the stranger things got. What started with complaints about my clients and a doorbell eventually turned into mediation, cameras, suspicious activity, and a conversation I definitely wasn't supposed to hear. This episode is mostly just for fun 😂 but looking back, those early rental experiences taught me A LOT about choosing the right space for your esthetics business. If you've ever had a treatment room, salon suite, or booth rental horror story, PLEASE tell me yours in the comments. I know I can't be the only one. And if you want an episode about what I would look for BEFORE renting a treatment room today, let me know below! ✨ FREE RESOURCES: FREE 6-Week Online Waxing Course: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 Find Your Rebel Wax Formula: https://rebel-wax-finder.lovable.app/ Join the FREE Rebel Wax Breegade: https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ Shop Rebel Wax: https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Code: BREE10 Want to get Exciting Updates from Rebel Wax via Email? https://lashandwaxoc.com/pages/join-mailing-list Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ #Esthetician #SoloEsthetician #EstheticianBusiness #SalonSuite #WaxingBusiness #RebelWax

  4. Sep 14

    121. Ranking #1 on Google… So Why Aren’t Clients Booking?

    You can rank #1 on Google and STILL struggle to turn those searches into actual appointments. In this episode, I'm breaking down something I've been seeing with coaching clients: they're getting visibility, people are finding their business, but somewhere between the Google search and the booking confirmation, they're losing potential clients. We're talking about new client promotions, deposits, requiring a card on file, confusing booking menus, rebooking, and the small barriers that could be costing you new clients. I also explain why I personally don't require deposits or a card on file for first-time waxing clients, why we offer a $35 new-client Brazilian at Rebel Wax Studio, and why I'm willing to accept a few no-shows if it means converting significantly more new clients. My challenge for you: go through your booking process AS A CLIENT. Click every button. Read every service. Look for anything confusing, broken, or unnecessary and then test removing some of that friction for 30 days. Tell me in the comments: Do you currently require a deposit or card on file for new clients? ✨ RESOURCES The booking platform we use at Rebel Wax Studio: GlossGenius: https://app.glossgenius.com/invite/BREANNAM67 Get a 14-day free trial with no credit card required + $30 if you activate. FREE 6-Week Online Waxing Course: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 Join the FREE Rebel Wax Breegade: https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ Shop Rebel Wax: https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Code: BREE10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ Subscribe for more waxing, marketing, client retention, and esthetician business education. #EstheticianBusiness #WaxingBusiness #EstheticianMarketing #GoogleBusinessProfile #WaxingClients #BeautyBusiness

  5. Sep 7

    120. I Retired My Blue-Collar Husband… Now We Run Our Esthetics Business Together

    What actually happens when your beauty business grows big enough for your husband to quit his job and join you full-time? Chance is joining me for this episode to answer the questions you guys sent in after I shared that I “retired my blue-collar husband.” We're talking about how we knew it was time, what our finances and payroll actually look like, how we divided our roles, working together as husband and wife, handling disagreements, and why I DON'T think everyone should try to bring their spouse into their business. Our story definitely didn't happen overnight. We went from struggling to afford groceries and laundromat trips to building Rebel Wax together full-time and there was never some perfect roadmap telling us what to do next. If you're building a beauty business, thinking about working with your spouse, or wondering what's actually possible when you keep growing, I hope our story gives you some perspective. And remember: your journey doesn't need to look like ours to be successful. 👇 RESOURCES SHOP REBEL WAX: https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Code: BREE10 FREE 6-WEEK ONLINE WAXING COURSE: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 JOIN THE FREE REBEL WAX BREEGADE: https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ FORMULA FINDER: https://rebel-wax-finder.lovable.app/ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ If you're an esthetician who wants to grow your clientele, improve your waxing skills and build a profitable beauty business, subscribe and come hang out with us every week. #Esthetician #BeautyBusiness #WaxingBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RebelWax

  6. Aug 31

    119. I Asked Estheticians What's Holding Them Back… Here's What They Said

    I asked our YouTube community one question: **What's your biggest obstacle to growing your business?** And you guys ANSWERED. 🥇 I overthink everything 🥈 I lose motivation 🥈 I don't know where to start 4️⃣ I get distracted And honestly? I've dealt with every single one of these. I still do sometimes. The difference is that after years of building businesses, making mistakes, changing directions, building a team, launching products, and figuring things out the hard way, I've gotten a whole lot better at recognizing when I'm doing these things and getting myself back on track. So that's what we're talking about in this episode. Why overthinking can turn into tactical avoidance. Why I don't rely on motivation anymore. Why being bored in your business might actually be a GOOD thing. How I handle an overwhelming list of things that need to get done. And why constantly chasing the next exciting idea might actually be slowing your business down. If you've been dealing with any of these lately, I want you to know you're definitely not the only one. And hopefully by the end of this episode, you'll have at least ONE thing you can take action on today. 💗 SHOP REBEL WAX + SAVE 10% https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Use code: BREE10 🎓 TAKE MY FREE 6-WEEK ONLINE WAXING COURSE https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 💗 JOIN OUR FREE REBEL WAX BREEGADE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ 🧪 FIND YOUR REBEL WAX FORMULA https://rebel-wax-finder.lovable.app/ 🙋‍♀️ WANT TO TAKE AN IN-PERSON WAX + BUSINESS CLASS WITH ME? https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/workshop 📲 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ Subscribe for new episodes of The Rebel Show every Monday + more waxing and business education throughout the week. #Esthetician #BeautyBusiness #WaxingBusiness #SoloEsthetician #EstheticianBusiness

  7. Aug 24

    118. Hiring Your First Employee? Here’s What No One Tells You

    Thinking about hiring your first employee as an esthetician? Before you post that job listing, there are a few things your business needs to have in place. In this episode of The Rebel Show, I'm answering a question from Megan of Bare Beauty Lounge, who's planning to hire her first employee within the next six months. We're getting into the part of hiring that isn't talked about enough: knowing when you're actually ready. I'm breaking down how I knew it was time to hire at Rebel Wax Studio, how I structure employee pay and commission, where I've found waxers, how I interview candidates, what training looks like, and the hiring mistake I made when I brought on too many people too quickly. We cover: ✔️The booking percentage I want to see before hiring ✔️Why hiring won't fix a broken business ✔️Systems you need before bringing someone onto your team ✔️Employee vs. booth rental ✔️Part-time vs. full-time employees ✔️New graduates vs. experienced waxers ✔️Where I find applicants ✔️My interview and screening process ✔️Why I hire for character over skill ✔️How I structure hourly pay + commission ✔️Retail commissions and tips ✔️How long training should take ✔️Who should be responsible for building clientele ✔️How to stay profitable while paying employees ✔️The biggest mistake I made with my first hires One of the biggest lessons I've learned is this: An employee doesn't fix weak systems. They expose them. Build the foundation first, then hire someone to help you expand it. 🎓 FREE 6-WEEK ONLINE WAXING COURSE Learn hard waxing fundamentals, Brazilian waxing, technique, common mistakes, business basics and more: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 Over 25,000 students have gone through this free training. 📅 GLOSSGENIUS This is the booking platform we use at Rebel Wax Studio for booking, inventory, marketing and running the studio: https://app.glossgenius.com/invite/BREANNAM67 Get a 14-day free trial with no credit card required + $30 if you activate. 💗 JOIN THE FREE REBEL WAX BREEGADE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ 📲 CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ 🧴 SHOP REBEL WAX https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Code: BREE10 If you're thinking about hiring your first esthetician, tell me in the comments: What part of hiring makes you the most nervous? #estheticianbusiness #esthetician #waxingbusiness #salonowner #waxer #beautybusiness #smallbusiness #rebelwax

  8. Aug 17

    117. Comparison Isn’t the Problem. Here’s What Is.

    What if comparing yourself to successful people isn't actually the problem? We've all heard, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I've even said it myself. But I've changed my mind. Comparison is human nature. The question isn't whether you're going to compare yourself. it's what you DO with that comparison. In this episode, we're talking about the difference between destructive comparison and productive comparison, why someone else's success doesn't have to make you feel behind, and how you can actually use the people ahead of you as a roadmap for your own growth. We'll talk about: • Why comparison isn't automatically unhealthy • How to recognize destructive comparison • Turning jealousy and envy into useful information • The questions to ask when someone has what you want • Why you shouldn't compare your Chapter 1 to someone's Chapter 15 • Using successful people as a roadmap instead of a measuring stick • Choosing WHO you compare yourself to • Why habits, discipline, skills, and sacrifice matter more than “luck” • When it's time to mute or unfollow someone • The mindset shift from “Why them?” to “How do I get there?” Whether you're building your esthetics business, growing as an entrepreneur, working toward a personal goal, or simply feeling behind when you scroll social media, I hope this gives you a completely different way to think about comparison. 💬 QUESTION FOR YOU: When you see someone doing something you want to accomplish, does it usually make you feel inspired or defeated? Tell me in the comments. ✨ FREE RESOURCES FOR ESTHETICIANS ✨ FREE 6-WEEK ONLINE WAXING COURSE Over 25,000 students have gone through my free waxing training. Learn waxing fundamentals, technique, confidence, business and more: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 JOIN THE FREE REBEL WAX BREEGADE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ #Esthetician #EstheticianBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset

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Welcome to The Rebel Show, the ultimate podcast for estheticians and waxers who want to level up their skills, grow their businesses, and achieve personal success. Hosted by Bree Mesquit, the founder of Lash and Wax OC and creator of Rebel Wax, this podcast is packed with Beauty Industry Business Advice, Expert Waxing Techniques, Client Service Tips, and Personal Development Strategies. With over 14 years of experience and a 7-figure waxing brand under her belt, Bree shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences to help you navigate the esthetics industry.

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  • Creator
    Bree Mesquit
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bree Mesquit
  • Show Website
    The Rebel Show

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