
Episode #49
Bootstrap, Buy, or Franchise? 6 Beauty and Wellness Founders Answer
In this special compilation episode of the Growth Diaries podcast, host Sudheer Koneru brings together six founders reshaping beauty, wellness, and fitness: Danielle and Michael Pedro of MD Esthetics; Rachel Liverman of Glowbar; Ben Crosbie of The DRIPBar; Jayson Rapaport of Birds Barbershop; and Jo Kelton of Removery. From bootstrapping without salaries to raising a first million from friends and family, from acquisition scorecards to a year of Instagram before opening the doors, this episode is a masterclass in how modern wellness brands actually get built.






