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.
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If you're thinking about hiring your first esthetician, tell me in the comments: What part of hiring makes you the most nervous?
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