The Rebel Show

Bree Mesquit
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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 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. 21H AGO

    101. How To Go Solo As An Esthetician | What You Need To Know

    Want to go solo as an esthetician? In this episode of The Rebel Show, I break down exactly how to become a solo esthetician step by step. Learn how to leave your current job, set up your beauty business legally, choose the right treatment room, price your services, attract new clients, and build a profitable solo esthetician business. If you are tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, or stuck in an income cap, this episode will help you create a real plan to become your own boss. In this episode: • How to know if you are ready to go solo • Licenses, LLC, insurance, and business setup • How to find the right salon suite or room rental • Pricing your waxing or esthetic services • How to market yourself and get clients • Google Business Profile tips for bookings • How to build long term client retention Perfect for estheticians, waxers, beauty pros, and anyone wanting to start a solo beauty business.Subscribe for weekly episodes on waxing business growth, esthetician success, social media marketing, and building a profitable beauty brand. Resources mentioned 👇🏼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/BREANNAM67 In 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. ASCP https://www.ascpskincare.com/refer/1088960Every beauty professional needs insurance, and this is who I personally recommend. ASCP is affordable, offers excellent coverage, and provides valuable resources for estheticians. I’ve been insured with them for over 15 years. They also offer personal property coverage, which is important for protecting your tools and equipment. Making sure you’re properly covered isn’t optional and this is a solid place to start.

    23 min

  2. APR 20

    100. Why Clients Don’t Rebook Wax Appointments

    Are your clients not rebooking after their first wax appointment? In this episode of the Rebel Show, I break down the 5 biggest reasons clients don’t come back and exactly what you need to do to fix it.If you’ve been blaming slow season or pricing for low retention, this is your wake-up call. Client retention is the foundation of a profitable waxing business, and small changes in your client experience can make a massive difference. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why clients ghost after their first appointment * How to set expectations to increase rebooking * The biggest mistakes hurting your retention rate * How to handle pain, aftercare, and results conversations * A simple system to get clients to commit to future appointments * If you’re serious about growing your waxing business, mastering retention is non-negotiable. Want more clients to practice these strategies on? Enroll in my Booked Out with Instagram course here: https://ig.lashandwaxco.com/bookedThis course walks you through my exact system to consistently bring in new clients using Instagram so you can actually apply these retention strategies and grow your business. My fav booking platform 👉🏼 GLOSS GENIUS https://app.glossgenius.com/invite/BREANNAM67

    19 min

  3. APR 13

    99. Fully Booked With Waitlist Next Steps

    What do you do when you’re fully booked with a waitlist as an esthetician or waxer? In this episode, I break down exactly what your next steps should be once your books are full so you can grow your waxing business without burning out or losing the quality that got you here. We cover:
• When and how to raise your prices
• Why you should NOT work more hours
• How to decide if it’s time to hire
• The difference between hiring vs renting your space
• How to scale your business the right way If you’re fully booked or working toward it, this episode will help you prepare for the next level and make smart business decisions. As mentioned in the episode, I also have a completely free 6 week hard waxing course where you can learn proper technique, avoid common mistakes, and build confidence int he treatment room. If you’re ready to grow your clientele, build your brand, and turn followers into paying clients, check out my full system inside my digital course Booked Out with Instagram

    10 min

  4. APR 6

    98. Esthetician Q&A: Pricing, Fully Booked Clients, and Social Media That Works

    If you're an esthetician struggling to get clients, raise your prices, or grow your waxing business, this episode breaks it all down. In this Q and A episode of The Rebel Show, I answer the most common questions estheticians are asking right now about building a profitable beauty business. From pricing strategies to social media marketing, client retention, and waxing technique, this is a full breakdown of what actually works. You will learn how to raise your prices without losing clients, why your Instagram is not turning into bookings, how to go from slow weeks to fully booked, and what to fix if your wax is breaking during services. This episode is designed for estheticians, waxers, and beauty professionals who want to build a fully booked schedule, increase income, and grow a real business not just followers. If your goal is to get more clients, improve your waxing technique, and grow your esthetician business, start here. What you will learn: How to raise prices without losing clients Why your wax is breaking and how to fix it How to get clients from Instagram How to go from slow to fully booked Do certifications actually matter How to handle clients asking for discounts When to go solo as an esthetician How to niche down in the beauty industry How to make six figures as a waxer 🎓 Want help building your clientele using Instagram? https://ig.lashandwaxco.com/booked 🎓 Free hard waxing course for licensed estheticianshttps://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 🛒 Try Rebel Wax for yourself Code: TRYREBELhttps://lashandwaxoc.com/discount/TRYREBEL?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Frebel-hard-wax-100g-sample-size-bags

    26 min

  5. MAR 30

    97. Scammed $3000 As New Esthetician (Story-time)

    I got scammed out of $3000 as a new esthetician… and I’m sharing the full story so you don’t make the same mistake. In this episode, I break down exactly how I fell for a microblading course that promised certification, clients, and income, and what actually happened when I realized it was all BS. From red flags I ignored, to finding out I wasn’t legally allowed to perform the service, to taking it to court… this is the real story. If you’re trying to grow your waxing business or expand your services, this is a MUST listen. It will save you time, money, and a lot of frustration. What you’ll learn: • The biggest red flags in beauty courses • Why “certifications” don’t always mean you’re legal • How social media can fake authority • What to look for before investing in training • Lessons every esthetician needs to hear If you’re serious about building a profitable waxing business the RIGHT way, start here. 🎓 Want real training that actually works? My FREE 6-week hard waxing course breaks down everything step by step.https://training.lashandwaxoc.com/101 📲 Ready to get fully booked using Instagram? My digital course Booked Out with Instagram shows you exactly how to turn followers into paying clients.https://ig.lashandwaxco.com/booked

    14 min

  6. MAR 23

    96. From Esthetician To Brand Founder (Guest on Beauty with a Twist)

    Recently, I was a guest on the Beauty With a Twist podcast, and this conversation dives deep into my journey from the treatment room to building a multiple seven figure brand. If you are an esthetician trying to grow your income, build your clientele, or eventually step outside of the treatment room, this episode will give you real insight into what it actually takes. We talk about everything from starting out as a waxer, building a waxing business from scratch, navigating struggles, and how social media completely changed the game for my business. In this episode, we cover: • How I went from solo esthetician to product founder
• The truth about building a waxing business
• Mistakes I made early in my career
• How social media drives business growth today
• The mindset shifts that changed everything
• Why most estheticians stay stuck
• How to transition out of the treatment room
• Real talk on money, struggle, and success This is not just strategy. This is the behind the scenes that most people do not talk about. If you are serious about growing your waxing business, increasing your income, and building something bigger than just taking clients, this episode is for you. ✨ If you’re ready to actually get booked out using Instagram, my full step by step system is inside my course Booked Out With Instagram. This is the exact strategy I used to grow my clientele and scale my brand using social media. 👉 Grab the course here: ig.lashandwaxco.com/booked Make sure you subscribe for more episodes of The Rebel Show where we talk about waxing education, social media growth, and building a profitable beauty business.

    1h 8m

  7. MAR 16

    95. Instagram Growth Strategy for Waxing Business

    If you are an esthetician or waxing business owner trying to book more clients with Instagram, this episode breaks down the exact content strategy that is working right now. In this podcast episode I share the types of Instagram content that actually convert followers into booked clients. Instead of wasting hours creating content that does not perform, you will learn how to focus on the posts that bring in real bookings and revenue. We cover the most effective content formats for service providers including B roll reels, talking head reels, carousel posts, and Instagram story strategies that drive engagement and sales. I also explain my STD Story Post method that can dramatically increase views and turn your Instagram audience into paying clients. If you run a waxing business, are an esthetician, or offer beauty services, this strategy can help you grow your audience and consistently fill your books. In this episode I also announce the launch of my brand new digital course Booked Out with Instagram. Inside this course you will learn my full Instagram strategy including:
• The content types that convert followers into bookings
• What analytics you should actually track
• The posting strategy that grows your account
• How to turn Instagram into a client generating machine The course includes 27 videos and over 4 hours of training. The launch price is $47, but on March 22nd the price increases to $97, so grab it while the early pricing is available. This strategy has helped me grow my platform to over 65K followers while consistently bringing in new customers and sales through Instagram. If you are serious about growing your esthetician business and filling your books, this training will show you exactly how to do it. ⬇️ Enroll in Booked Out with Instagram below https://ig.lashandwaxco.com/booked

    18 min

  8. MAR 9

    94. Why Your Waxing Business Feels Stuck

    If you are a solo esthetician or waxer in a season of “I don’t know what I’m doing,” you are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like behind the scenes when your waxing business feels stuck, revenue stalls, or clarity just is not there. From the outside, it can look like everything is dialed in. But growth seasons are not always clean and confident. Sometimes they feel confusing, heavy, and uncertain. We talk about: • What to do when your waxing business slows down • Why showing up daily still matters • When to subtract instead of add • Letting go of draining opportunities • Shifting from overwhelm to gratitude • Why this season might come right before expansion If you feel disconnected, stuck, or like you are questioning everything in your business, this conversation is for you. You are not broken. You are building. And you absolutely cannot quit. If you want support from other waxers who understand exactly what this season feels like, join my free community below. It is filled with estheticians and waxers who are growing, struggling, learning, and leveling up together. You do not have to build your waxing business alone. Join my free community here:https://www.skool.com/rebel-wax-breegade/ Let's connect on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breemesquit/

    11 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Bree Mesquit
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bree Mesquit
  • Show Website
    The Rebel Show

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