Getting Started With Your New Candle Business | Small Business Tips for Beginners
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- čas přidán 25. 03. 2023
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Running a candle business starts before launch. But it also doesn't stop AFTER you launch. Let's discuss business tips, goals, and actions every new candle business owner should be focused on during the months before and after launching.
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As a UPS driver I've seen tons of Candle Science boxes. When i see a lot of the same package i ask questions. Here I am making my own candles now and watching these videos.
Ha ha. Awesome
A lot of those boxes are probably mine 😂😂😂😂 good for you!! ❤❤🎉
Lmao your story is amazing the fact you just seen a lot of the packages and was like dang is this working for them?
@Lifeoface12 oh, it's working. I'm putting together labels for Avery using Canva with the help of my wife. She's more artsy. I actually enjoy making candles except the wicking process haha.
@JMICTHEBRAND. lol you could be right.
Thank you, Wade. I watched your videos and learned so much from you. I officially launched my website end of December 2022. Very slow month Jan & Feb BUT it all came together, and I've officially sold almost 2k wax melts to date. I never imagined I'd grow so fast but you never know how high you can fly if you don't spread your wings. God Bless❤
That's great! Thanks for sharing Gina!
I'm totally interested in a video on the pros and cons of Etsy and Shopify and other platforms to sell products on. Thank you for offering to make this video! I'm excited for it.🎉
Will do!
Same here. I had to deactivate me Shopify. The advertising got expensive and I wasn't making sales.
Yes a shipping video would be useful
Noted!
Thank you for this information. I would really like more information on the shipping process. Thank you for your videos.
Noted!
Oh yay! Excited to hear more about the social media launch plan!
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Thanks Wade, the information that you provide is immeasurable. Thank you.😊
My pleasure!
Yes to Shopify vs. Etsy, and shipping videos! Thank you for all that you do- these videos are so helpful!
I love all your videos they have taught me so much !
Thanks!
yes! shipping ,bar codes, label printing etc. but more marketing tips would also be great. Thank you for being soo helpful
Yes!! Marketing for sure!
You got it!
Thank you
Wow - Wade I feel like it was only a few months ago you were excited about getting 2000 subscribers nevermind 80,000! Amazing progress in such a short time! 🥳👏 Well done and keep going! ( Thanks for your encouragement. ) 🎈🎉
Thanks so much Ruby!
That’s an amazing video!! Thank you so much for sharing all these info!🙏🏽
You're welcome!
Wade thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. This is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!! ❤
awesome info Wade! Thank you
You bet!
This was so helpful! Thank you so much
You're welcome. Thank you!
I'm so excited I found your CZcams. I can't wait to dig into all your other videos. Very knowledgeable and realistic 👌
Shipping video?
Thanks. :)
This video was really helpful! I would definitely be interested in a video on shipping! Thank you!
Noted!
Thank you 🎉
You’re welcome 😊
Great tips!🎉
Glad you like them!
Great video as always. I'm going to do both Etsy and website.
A video to breakdown the pros and cons regarding Etsy and Shopify would be great, Etsy is doing some things behind the scenes that I don't like in the shop I have now, so knowing if I will continue with them would be great. Thank you so much for your time and help ☺
Sounds great!
Please make a video on shipping! The packaging I'm considering costs more than the candle 🥲
We are adding candles to our Goat Milk soap lotion and lip balm business
Awesome
I would love to see a video from you on shipping ideas to keep cost down
Always great content that you provide Wade. I would like to see a video on the shipping.
You got it!
Very informative and helpful love this video 😊
So glad!
@@BlackTieBarn couldn't say too much working on my niche 😵💫
Thank you for the link! Your videos are very informative. I am in the beginning process of launching my business and website design and building is something I need help with. Will definitely be using this tool! Please do a video about shopping and different e-commerce sites to use. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Will do!
I liked the video so much I watched it twice 😂. Thanks for the great business tips. Just started my own soap business and I'm trying to find my footing.
Thanks so much!
You are making very helpful videos for the beginners. They are very informative.
Can you please make a video on shipping and packaging. Thank you.
A shipping video is something I need help with! I am still struggling with trying to keep shipping costs down. I am currently using USPS boxes since they are free to get but cost a lot to ship out💀
Sounds good! Thanks Alex!
Definitely need a vid on shipping. It really stresses me out just thinking about it lol. Etsy v Shopify would be amazing as well!
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Please do a video on shipping!! Please!!😊
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Thanks for all the useful videos, can't thank you enough though, but yes I would really like to see a detailed video on cheap shipping provider, packaging supplies and, Branding and Marketing tips, Thanks again :)
Sure thing!
I'd love to have a video going over shipping.
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Very good thank you ,I need to know about chipping 😊ups, brand 😊
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How do you get your candle products? Add a store's? That's what I want to start First
Could you speak to label design, what are the must-haves and should-halves. The bottom warning, I assume is legally required, anything else? Is the type of wax used required, fragrance, dyes, etc? Thank you for your time, Wade.
What's the best and easiest wax for glass jar candles?
Hi Wade, your videos are so useful thank you so much. I wish I had time to watch them all. One question how do I find out what people want in candles, and I hear lot of people say know who you are selling too.... I have no idea, help??
I need your cheat sheet for was to fragrance
plsss do a video on shipping plans and creating scent descriptions
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Please do video on Shipping. Thanks
Will do!
I never realized there was so much to make candles. The more I learn the more confused I get
Don't worry. Can easily simplify
I'm really a fan of you!!!!! You help us so much!!! Unfortunately i'm from Greece and i can't buy anything from you 😢
Im working on it. ;)
Hi wade, I would love if you could do a video on having a story.
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Shipping video on ins and outs to simplify the process thx
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Can you please do a video on branding, theme. I had 2 names and researched the internet and someone has 2 well established business out there with the names. I had to go back to drawing board with brand name . Thanks
I would love to hear about the shipping.
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Is there a video about Shopify versus Etsy that you did?
Hello. Can you recommend a display sign on amazon etc. we could buy? My 15 yo just had a coffee shop in Macau say she could sell her candles in the store. We need some type of display sign. I think some type of 12 inch pole with sign on top would work. Your inspirational videos have been really helpful, thanks.
I need to know where you get your labels., for your beautiful candles.
I use several places. Which ones specifically
More on shipping please
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Shipping info would be very helpful!
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Can you discuss which is best like business addresses like should we use ups for the business address or a virtual address. And business phone numbers and insurance. Business accounts is this of importance the first month or when should this come into play. Can you give some insight. Hope this is not asking to much
I am a beginner and want to know what you are talking on shipping before i lau h my profucts
Yes please, do a video regarding the pros and cons of Etsy and Shopify.
I tried dropshipping with Shopify with a $1 trial, but there were a few hidden fees and I was losing instead of earning.
I'm trying to reopen my domain, but with my candles which has been a high request.
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I am going to launch my business in March and I am currently working on my website that I purchased through Etsy for a luxury website it’s coming together really nice, I do have questions about shipping with Shopify and even Etsy that’s the one thing I am still trying to get down because I want to know the most affordable way of shipping because I have all of my legal things down, candle inventory, just the shipping. What video do you suggest?
The shipping video would be awesome! It's sad to think that if you don't get it right, that's money out of your pocket because maybe you didn't have a broad understanding of the different ways to be cost-effective.
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Shipping and selling platforms please :)
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I launched my website and marketed for two months before the launch. I have received about ten orders in one week. I wondered how long it took you to start seeing website traffic and then sales? I invested every dime I had and as a graduate student, I'm already in debt. I'm feeling frustrated and a bit down and hoped you might give me a better perspective, when you have time. Thank you in advance for your feedback if you offer it 😅
Dint give up great things take time
Hey Wade!! Help with marketing please! We have launched but no budget for hiring marketing and struggling to figure it all out!
❤️👍 stay tuned. ;)
What does it mean when a company sponsor your video?
Just means they they have contributed something towards the video (product, funds etc). Basically like when a small business sponsors a youth team or something... but just for one video. It helps with some exposure for them but also helps us creaters making free videos. I only use a few consistently. Onces thst I use myself. :)
I am having such a hard time getting a hot throw when I add even one drop of color into candle . I went up a wick size and up to 9 oz f/o . Using 6006 wax. Can u suggest anything please lol!!
Adding the color shouldn't make a difference so adding some wont help. Try some other oils first. 6006 is normally good with hot throw. You may wanna try larger jar too
@@BlackTieBarn thank you ! I’ll try another oil , my jars are 16 oz straight 2 wick but I’ll keep trying! Thank you for all you do!!
Do you mean 9% FO or something else when you say 9 oz.?
@@mervfer1162 YES SORRY
Hello! Question I’m making wax melts with IGI 6006 and 10% FO and people are telling me that after about 3 hours there is no more scent. What is the scent life of a wax melt when burning?
6006 is super soft for a melt. Try adding a wax meant for wax melts. Mix in some 4625 for example. Or you can use a wax specifically for wax melts like pillar of bliss, provlend 650, or c55
So a softer wax will melt faster but also release your FO too fast?
@@CrystalJacobson-kj1ye yes and no. Softer waxes have a lower melt point (to be wicked easier for container candles). Wax melters have hot bulbs meant for higher melt point waxes. So its likely burning it off too hot and too fast. It could be something else causing it, but Id at least start by trying a different wax for wax melts personally.
I need a video on how to pay taxes!!! Jesus that's the one I just struggle with.
Coming. ;)
great video! ive seen 6-8 scents is a good starting point. would you recomend having different size options as well to start or just an 8 oz for example?
I'd start with one to launch but then move into one size different when you can. Unless it's a descent size candle already. Otherwise if it's a small tin, work on a larger candle. And visa versa
Thanks Wade! Really appreciate the insight. I’ve learned a ton watching your videos in a short time. I’m still a ways away from launching, but I’m trying to shorten the learning curve as much as possible. You do great work and make easily digestible videos, so keep it up!
Have you done a mission statement and or vision statement for your candle business?
When do you answer the question or is this just about you are making more money by getting people to keep watching more of your videos to get an answer.