In this episode, I’m joined by Odette Yang, co-founder of BeautyRightBack—a subscription-based platform that’s rethinking how beauty services work for both customers and salons. Before our conversation, I share my own experience with ClassPass, the “Digital Middleman Economy,” and what led me to start looking for a better way to book beauty. BRB offers unlimited blowouts, manis, pedis, waxing, and more—starting at $99/month. No credits. No guesswork. Just real value for customers and reliable revenue for salons. Odette and I talk about how BRB stands apart from ClassPass and Groupon, what makes the beauty industry so tough for small businesses, and how exclusivity and AI are helping create a more sustainable model. If you’ve ever booked a beauty treatment and wondered who’s really benefiting—this episode is for you.BRB: beautyrightback.com

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