The Rebel Show

Bree Mesquit
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  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

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 12 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. 2d ago

    110. The Best Defense Is Offense: How Estheticians Stay Fully Booked

    Are you only marketing your business when your books are slow? In this episode of The Rebel Show, I'm sharing one of the biggest mindset shifts that has helped me grow both my studio and Rebel Wax: the best defense is offense. Too many estheticians wait until appointments slow down, income drops, or motivation shows up before they take action. The truth is, by the time you're reacting, you're already behind. In this episode, I cover: ✨ Why waiting for motivation is hurting your business ✨ How we booked 70 clients for a brand-new waxer ✨ Why marketing is now your primary job as a business owner ✨ The importance of reviews, email marketing, and systems ✨ How to stop playing defense and start creating opportunities ✨ Why confidence comes AFTER action, not before If you've been waiting until your business feels "ready," this episode is your sign to start showing up now. 🎙 The Rebel Show releases every Monday at 6 AM. 💻 Want to learn hard waxing for FREE? Join my free Hard Waxing 101 course: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 📍Own a waxing business and looking for supplies? Shop Rebel Wax: https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Code: BREE10 ✨ Special thanks to our sponsor, GlossGenius. Save 50% off your first two months of a premium plan using code REBEL. #EstheticianBusiness #WaxingBusiness #EstheticianMarketing #BeautyBusiness #SoloEsthetician #WaxingStudio Confidence doesn't come first. Action does.

    21 min

  2. Jun 22

    109. The 6 Stages Every Solo Esthetician Goes Through (Don't Quit Yet)

    Have you ever opened your waxing business full of excitement… only to find yourself crying in your car wondering if you made a huge mistake? You're not alone. In this episode of The Rebel Show, we're breaking down the 6 stages every solo esthetician goes through when building a beauty business. From the excitement of opening your doors to the dreaded "Valley of Despair," understanding this emotional cycle can help you push through the hard seasons instead of giving up too soon. If you've been struggling to book clients, questioning whether going solo was the right decision, or feeling overwhelmed by the realities of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. You'll learn:
✨ The emotional cycle of change explained
✨ Why most estheticians quit too early
✨ How to recognize when you're in the Valley of Despair
✨ The mindset shift that helps you keep going
✨ What success and fulfillment actually look like as a beauty entrepreneur
✨ How to build a business you truly love. Whether you're a solo esthetician, waxing specialist, lash artist, or beauty professional dreaming of growing your business, this conversation will remind you that what you're experiencing is normal and that breakthrough is often closer than you think. Sponsored by GlossGenius Ready to simplify your beauty business? Use code REBEL to get 50% off your first two months of Premium plans. http://glossgenius.com/rebelshow 👇 Tell me in the comments: Which stage are you in right now? #SoloEsthetician #WaxingBusiness #EstheticianBusiness #BeautyBusiness #EstheticianLife #WaxingBusinessTips #BeautyEntrepreneur #TheRebelShow

    17 min

  3. Jun 15

    108. How I Booked 31 Clients In 7 Days As A Waxing Studio Owner | Rebel Wax Studio

    If you're a solo esthetician, waxing studio owner, or beauty professional struggling to fill your books, this episode is for you. I recently hired a new waxer and in her first 7 days she had 31 clients on her books. Fast forward just a few short weeks and she now has over 200 appointments booked since joining our team. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what I did to make it happen and how you can apply these same strategies to your business. You'll learn: ✔️ How we're using TikTok to attract local clients ✔️ The local SEO strategy bringing in bookings ✔️ How Google Business Profile is helping us grow ✔️ The DM outreach strategy that's converting ✔️ Email marketing campaigns that actually work✔️ Why most estheticians stay stuck with empty books ✔️ How to become impossible to miss in your local market If you're trying to grow your waxing business, build a fully booked schedule, or get more waxing clients, these are the exact strategies we're using right now at Rebel Wax Studio in Bend, Oregon. Sponsor Spotlight 💗 Today's episode is sponsored by GlossGenius If you're tired of gaps in your schedule, clients not rebooking, or credit card processing fees eating into your profits, I highly recommend checking out GlossGenius. We use GlossGenius at Rebel Wax Studio every single day to manage bookings, client communication, inventory, reporting, online booking, automated reminders, and rebooking systems. As we've continued to grow our team, it's become an essential part of running our business. ✨ Use code REBEL to receive 50% OFF your first 2 months of a GlossGenius Premium Plan. glossgenius.com/rebelshow Resources Mentioned ✨ Book a Waxing Appointment at Rebel Wax Studio brazilianwaxbend.com 🎓 FREE Hard Waxing 101 Course: Free Hard Waxing 101 Course https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 📦 Want to Try Rebel Wax? New customers can claim free Rebel Wax samples. To qualify, you must be a licensed esthetician/cosmetologist or currently enrolled in school. Please email proof of your license or school enrollment to support@lashandwaxoc.com and our team will help you get started. 🛍 Shop Rebel Wax 10% off https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Connect With Me📱 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/ #WaxingBusiness #EstheticianBusiness #WaxingClients #BeautyBusiness #WaxingStudio #MarketingForEstheticians #SoloEsthetician

    29 min

  4. Jun 8

    107. How They Built A $1M Waxing Business | Wax With Sayge | The Wax Coven

    How do you go from being a solo waxer to leading a team of seven and building a waxing studio on track for $1 million in annual revenue? In this episode of The Rebel Show, I sit down with Catie and Alyssa, owners of The Wax Coven in Springfield, Missouri. We dive into their journey from working in toxic salon environments to building a thriving waxing business with a strong team culture, incredible client retention, and a studio projected to hit seven figures this year. We also discuss Sayge, their revolutionary waxing training tool designed to help estheticians master Brazilian waxing technique, improve confidence, reduce training time, and create better client experiences. Whether you're a student esthetician, solo waxer, suite owner, or currently building a team, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on hiring, leadership, training, retention, marketing, and business growth. In This Episode: ✔️ How they grew from solo waxers to a team of 7 ✔️ When it's time to hire another esthetician ✔️ The biggest mistakes new studio owners make ✔️ How to improve wax training and retention ✔️ Why culture matters more than skill when hiring ✔️ How they attract over 100 new clients per month ✔️ The reality of scaling a waxing business ✔️ Lessons learned building a studio on track for $1M revenue ✔️ How Sayge helps train better waxers faster Shop Sayge & Save 10% Get your own Sayge waxing training mannequin and save 10% with code BREE10 👉 Shop Sage Here https://www.waxwithsayge.comUse code: BREE10 Visit The Wax Coven 👉 The Wax Coven https://www.thewaxcoven.com

    48 min

  5. Jun 1

    106. Waxing Business Marketing Strategy For Estheticians | Bree Mesquit

    Most estheticians are posting content with zero strategy… then wondering why nobody is booking. In this episode of The Rebel Show, I break down TOFU, MOFU, BOFU (top of funnel, middle of funnel, bottom of funnel) and how to actually guide potential clients from discovering your business to becoming repeat clients. We’re talking about: • How to get more waxing clients • The content every esthetician should be posting • How to build trust on Instagram • Why Google Business Profile matters • Trial reels and top of funnel content • Social proof and client trust • Why “link in bio” is dead • How DM automation helps convert followers into paying clients • The exact posting strategy I’d use to grow a beauty business in 2026 If you’re a waxer, esthetician, brow artist, or beauty professional trying to grow your clientele through social media, this episode is for you. ✨ Want my full Instagram strategy? Check out Booked Out With Instagram https://ig.lashandwaxco.com/booked ✨ Want to try Rebel Wax? Visit rebelwax.com code: BREE10 ✨ Follow for more waxing business and esthetician education content.

    13 min

  6. May 25

    105. Why Every Waxer Should Get Waxed

    Should estheticians be offering Brazilian waxes if they’ve never experienced one themselves? In this episode of The Rebel Show, I’m breaking down the 7 reasons why I believe waxers should be on the receiving end of the services they offer and how it can completely change your client experience, communication, confidence, and overall waxing business. We talk about:
• How getting waxed improves client communication
• Why empathy creates better client retention
• The importance of understanding prep and aftercare firsthand
• How it helps you sell services more naturally
• Why being a “product of your product” matters in the beauty industry
• The connection between client experience and building a profitable waxing business If you’re an esthetician, student, or Brazilian wax specialist wanting to improve your technique, client experience, and business, this episode is for you. 🎓 Want free hard waxing training?
Check out my FREE Hard Waxing 101 Course here:
training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 💖 Shop Rebel Wax:
https://www.lashandwaxoc.com code: BREE10 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of The Rebel Show for estheticians looking to grow their waxing business, improve social media marketing, and master waxing techniques.

    13 min

  7. May 18

    104. How To Fire A Difficult Client As An Esthetician

    If you’ve ever had a client who constantly no shows, disrespects your policies, drains your energy, or makes you dread seeing their name on your schedule… this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Rebel Show, I’m breaking down exactly how to professionally fire a difficult client as an esthetician without ruining your reputation or creating unnecessary drama. I’m sharing: • The biggest client red flags to watch for • When it’s time to let a client go • How to handle repeat late cancellations and no shows • The exact approach I use to fire clients professionally • Scripts and boundaries for estheticians • How to protect your peace, energy, and business • What to do if they leave a negative review Not every client is meant to stay in your business forever, and sometimes protecting your standards is necessary to build a profitable and healthy clientele. Whether you’re a solo esthetician, waxer, salon owner, or beauty professional, I hope this episode helps you feel more confident setting boundaries in your business. ✨ PRODUCTS & EDUCATION: Free Hard Waxing Course: https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101Shop Rebel Wax: https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Booked Out With Instagram Course: https://ig.lashandwaxco.com/booked?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnOQobjTUQRWYmTWeRrDfD0IRLkwN_aMvzNbluEVYCNkNj2V_znNJk3CJyIzk_aem_vYj4VvP7VJj2Oj2WSweqOw 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Rebel Show for waxing education, esthetician business tips, social media marketing, mindset, and growing a profitable beauty business.

    18 min

  8. May 11

    103. Hard Wax vs Soft Wax vs Sugaring Truth

    If you’re an esthetician trying to decide between hard wax, soft wax, or sugaring - or you’ve been told one is “better” than the others - this episode breaks down the truth. In this episode of The Rebel Show, I’m calling out one of the biggest problems in the beauty industry right now: estheticians bashing other hair removal methods to market their business. All three methods can deliver amazing results when used correctly. The difference comes down to your technique, your experience, and what works best for your clients. In this episode, we cover: * Hard wax vs soft wax vs sugaring explained * My real experience with all three methods * Common myths that are misleading clients * How to choose the best method for your services * Why this marketing strategy is hurting your business If your goal is to build trust, get better results, and grow your clientele, this is a conversation you need to hear.SHOP REBEL WAX | LASH AND WAX OC https://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/BREE10 Code: BREE10This is where I shop for all things waxing. Lash & Wax OC is home to Rebel Wax, along with our wax pots, wax pads, SMAs and the professional tools I personally use and trust. Everything here is built by a waxer, for waxers, with performance and profit in mind.You can save 10% on your order with code BREE10.FREE 6 WEEK ONLINE WAXING COURSE https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101This is my 100% free, no strings attached, 6 week online waxing course designed to help you build confidence in the treatment room and master your waxing fundamentals. You can move through it at your own pace, from anywhere, on your schedule.So far, over 25,000 students have gone through this training, making it one of the most trusted free waxing resources available.GLOSS GENIUS https://app.glossgenius.com/invite/BREANNAM67In my opinion, this is the best booking platform for beauty professionals, and it’s what I personally use at my commission based studio, Rebel Wax Studio. GlossGenius has everything you need in one place booking, automated confirmations and reminders, inventory tracking, email and text marketing, and a free website. It’s extremely user friendly and, most importantly, clients don’t need to download an app, which helps reduce friction and increase bookings. This is what I recommend to all of my coaching clients. Enjoy a 14 day free trial with no credit card requirement AND receive $30 if you decide to activate.LADY PENG AFTERCARE https://ladypeng.com/products/aftercare-sample-bundle-of-joy?variant=50980002464018Code: Bree10 If you’re looking to level up your aftercare and retail offerings, Lady Peng has some of my absolute favorites. Their products are designed to help prevent ingrowns and keep skin healthy between appointments. My personal go tos are Agent88 and the 50 Grit Exfoliating Towels, which are perfect for keeping skin exfoliated and helping clients stay consistent at home.Use code BREE10 to save on all aftercare and retail.RELAX N WAX PRE/POST WAX CARE https://www.relaxnwax.com/collections/shop-wholesale-all-productsCode: BREE10I’ve been using Relax Wax since I went solo in 2017, and they are still my go to for pre and post waxing care plus they also offer excellent retail products for clients, especially their ingrown hair serum, which is a must have and something we personally retail at my studio, Rebel Wax Studio.JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY: REBEL WAX BREEGADEhttps://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ENTER TO WIN FREE WAXING PRODUCTSWe have new giveaways every month. Enter this Month’s by clicking the link below:https://lashandwaxoc.com/pages/giveawaysCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/

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About

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 12 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
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bree Mesquit
  • Show Website
    The Rebel Show

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