Independent Esthetician - Private Studio Side Hustle

Founding Members Wanted (10 Spots Remaining of 12)

This is not a traditional job posting.

It’s for licensed estheticians who want to build their own independent practice on the side in a private, professional treatment room.

I’m Terence. I built BACKDD because I watched my wife, a licensed esthetician, struggle with the same thing so many independent providers face, wanting to build something of her own but running into the barriers like the cost of equipment, the risk of a full lease and the isolation of doing it alone. I built this to close those gaps so other estheticians don’t have to face them the way she did.

Starting something of your own can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

At BACKDD, you’ll:
• Keep your full‑time job while you grow a serious esthetics side business on your free time.
• Have full control over your protocols and products, so you can treat clients the way you know is best.
• Work in a private studio that matches your service quality, instead of a home or in cramped or generic spa room.
• Build toward true independence at your own pace, with business coaching available so you’re never doing it alone (if you want the support).

Important: The pay range shown is not a salary or hourly wage. It’s an estimate of what independent estheticians typically earn from their own clients using this space. You keep 100% of your service revenue. Income depends on your own pricing and bookings.

FOUNDING MEMBER OFFER - 10 SPOTS REMAINING OF 12

BACKDD is building its founding cohort of 12 members, 2 spots are already filled, 10 remain. Once those 10 spots are filled, this offer closes and I shift my focus to helping founding members grow.

Inquire about our Founding Member offer

This is a genuine low-risk way to try building your independent practice, in a space built for it.

YOUR SPACE
• Private, professional treatment room in a shared studio environment
• Premium equipment included (no big upfront investment)
• Flexible access so you can book clients around your current job
• A space that mirrors the level of service you want to deliver

YOUR SUPPORT
• One‑on‑one business coaching directly with the founder (optional, for members who want it)
• Strategy for pricing, packaging, client retention, and rebooking
• Guidance on business and building your own client base

YOUR INVESTMENT
• Membership starting as low as $90
• Any unused hours you invest in roll over as long as your account is active, so you never lose time you’ve paid for
• Keep 100% of your service revenue
• No long‑term contracts; scale up or down as your practice grows

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You’re licensed in California and:
• Currently employed and want to build your own side practice, or
• Returning to the industry and want a safe, supported way to restart, or
• Recently licensed and ready to start seeing your own clients on the side

And:
• You want control over your protocols and products, not one‑size‑fits‑all menus
• You’re passionate about esthetics and want a space that reflects your standards
• You want to grow something sustainable without betting everything on a full lease and equipment right away

This is not employment. This is supported independence for serious side‑hustle estheticians.

TO APPLY

Reply to this post and tell us:
• A bit about your background and current work situation
• Where you want to take your esthetics practice over the next 6–12 months
• Your approximate availability (mornings/evenings/weekends)

Applicants will be invited to a free, no‑pressure discovery call where we’ll:
• Learn more about your current work situation and goals
• Walk through how BACKDD works for side‑hustle estheticians
• See together whether it makes sense to move forward

If it still feels like a fit, the next step is a studio tour so you can see the room, ask detailed questions, and decide whether you’d like to start with us.

Benefits
• Flexible schedule (daytime, evenings, and weekends)
• Professional studio space without a long‑term lease
• Business coaching and ongoing support
• Growing community of other growth‑minded providers

Pay: $700.00 - $2,000.00 per month

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):
• Do you currently hold an active California esthetician license? Y/N
• BACKDD is an independent practice model (not employment). You keep 100% of your service revenue and pay a monthly membership for room access and support. Does this match what you're looking for?

1) Yes, that’s exactly what I’m looking for

2) I think so, but I’d like to understand it better

3) No, I’m looking for a traditional employed position
• What's been the hardest part keeping you from getting started?

1) Mindset

2) Funds

3) Know-how

4) Time

5) Other (please share)

Work Location: In person