MAKING 500 CANDLES & Shipping Orders for Candle Fundraiser | Candle Business
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 7. 04. 2021
- Join me and follow long in this video walkthrough while I discuss making, packaging, and shipping over 500 candles for over 150 orders. This large candle making process was for a fundraiser. Cancer sucks and I wanted to do a fundraiser to help my sis with this battle, at least financially and in any other way I could. We talk candle prep, candle making, packaging and shipping orders, as well as little candle making tips and tricks a long the way. While extremely time consuming, this was a fun video to make. I hope you all enjoy.
Details about the fundraiser can be found on my business Facebook page and Instagram if curious. Thanks everyone!
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This is amazing !!!! And I am a current mail carrier myself . I can say before packages get to the point of where itâs in a mail carrierâs possession for delivery .. that for sure the packages have been tossed into separate gurneys regardless if it is labeled fragile or not . So you double boxing is perfect !!! Learned a lot from your video !! Thanx for sharing !! And God bless your sister and family !! đ€
Thank you Charm! I appreciate that and your additional insight. :)
Can you please post more such making, packaging videos? It was very satisfying!!!
Sure! :) Thanks for the feedback! I enjoy that kind too!
I'm so glad you made this video! Thank you for putting in the time, it's so helpful to watch the process!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey wade. So sorry to hear about your sis. I know the feeling, I myself is still undergoing chemo treatments. I will keep her in my prayers. All will be well soon.
Sorry to hear that Jill. I hope all is well. Thank you for being here.
i always double box too. I had a customer once get very nasty when she received her order. She was cross that I had used so much packaging. I told her it was all recyable and the packing peanuts were compostable, but she didn't believe me. She insisted I was to take back the packaging, even though I told her not to waste her money shipping it back. A few days later her empty box turned up, complete with packing chips. It had cost her more than value of the order to ship back! I couldn't reuse the contents of the packaging was all covered in sticky residue, and it all ended up in the bin! I still double box, as I'd rather this than a disappointed customer receive an order that has been smashed to bits.
Great video. :)
Lol. People get angry about all sorts of stuff. I don't always double box anymore. It depends on the order size, etc. There are definitely ways to still pack securely without double box. But I felt this was a good starting point for those struggling
I'm not lying, I enjoyed it! Thanks so much.
Thanks Laura! :)
That has love written all over it, Wade. Your love for your sister.
Thank you. Sure do. :)
You are such a great brother....and I will keep you all in prayer!
Thank you so much! :)
Real good video. God bless your sister & family.
Thank you Wyatt!
Loved this video! Thanks for all your time and effort to make it, it is appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This videos is opening my mind on starting a candle business because I donât know much thank you
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Hi sending my love & prayers to your sis and family..awww ur Internet family praying for speedy and full recovery! Thank you for filming this I had tears in my eyes thinking aww she is blessed to hv such an Amazing brother then your son came in and I just smiled awwww your helper...đș đž
đ„° Thank you so much. :)
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16:55 Regarding "FRAGILE" labels and carriers, as a former FedEx and amazon driver I can absolutely confirm that putting those labels on your box mean NOTHING and yes you are correct, SOME drivers absolutely will be rougher with your box if they see those labels, some are just pricks while others don't normally do it but in times of high stress will throw or kick your box if its within sight while they are having a fit and be like " F your fragile box". Pack accordingly.
Thanks for chiming in on this. Definitely my experience. Every industry has gerks. Just is what it is.
Wow! You make that look so easy.
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I really enjoyed this video and you showing your process. I hope that your sister is doing well.
Thanks Linda. It's been a lot of back and forth. Going well at the moment. Ty!
Hi Wade, thanks so much for all of the great advice and help but I think I can help you. I sell and ship 1000's of items a year. 1st - They have bubble wrap pouches with a self-adhesive sticker instead of 3 pieces of tape on each candle. 2nd - Have you looked into Priority Flat Rate? 3rd - Brown boxes are cheaper, unless of course you use the white as your branding. 4th - It's not necessary to print invoices/packing slip for you or your customer, everything is on online. I know these steps will save money and time. This vid is over a year old so you may have already made some changes. Just some advice from a fan.
Hi David, I only wrapped these candles this specific way for this fundraiser. I also use brown boxes (except for this fundraiser and a few other purposes. Priority flat rate cost much more than what I use to ship 90% of my orders. Just depends on the order and where its going. I know it isn't necessary to print packing slips I just know the majority like it so I've always done it. Its certainly optional. :) And you are definitely right.. I change things up every year. Ha!
Your little boy is so cute he melted this grandma's heart
â€ïž thanks so much
As someone who started selling her candles to support her momâs cancer treatments last year I completely understand. My heart is with you and your family. She will come out cancer free at the end â€ïžâ€ïž
Thank you. Appreciate that very much!
Enjoying your content. I hope your sister is doing well.
Thanks Matt!
Thank you, I appreciate your videos as always. I wish your sister a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much Erica!
Loved this style of video! Praying for your sister and family!
Oh great! Thanks for the feedback. And the kind words and prayers. :)
Thanks you so much for your dedication to educate us. My husband are starting our candle making company and your videos have been so helpful with our learning curve.
Prayers of healing for your sister, peace and strength for your family. I love that you used what you had to help in a situation such as this, very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much. I appreciate that. đ
Just want to say thank you for your awesome videos. Really enjoy your transparency and willingness to help others along their learning journey
Awesome video Wade! Prayers for you sister đ â€
Thank you so much!
I enjoyed watching the video!! Thank you for doing this video!! Iâm sure many will agree with me that we really appreciate you putting this videos out! Blessings to your family. Luv Ya Wade!!
I appreciate that very much. Thank you. đ
I enjoyed the video. Watching the magic Heather's happening and getting all the great advice is one of my favorite pastimes
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Praying for your sister. đđŒ
Thanks Latoya
Great video. You have a genuine spirit that is appreciated. I'm praying for your sister and family. đđŸ
Thank you. I appreciate that. :)
Sorry to hear about ur sister †I know what itâs like getting the big c đąhope she is doing well.great what u did for her
Thank ls again Bailey. Appreciate that
Thank you for taking time to show us this process ! I think your packaging is great ! And your sister is very beautiful; I can tell she is a sweat heart !
She is. ;)
Love your videos, you always give great tips and information that is very helpful. Thank you. I will keep your sister and family in my prayers đâ€
Thank you very much Justina
Sending all the love and healing thoughts for your sister. â„ïžâ„ïž thanks for a great video!
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@@BlackTieBarn I looked up after the fact when you posted this. I hope itâs okay to askâŠhow is she doing?
@@lifewithamberb actually good at the moment. It was rough for a while trying to find a donor that matched and was approved. In fact, they never got the full match they were looking for. So they had to go to plan B which was 50% matches. My neice was the donor. That was a while back now, and it was rough for a bit. Had to be super careful, she had no immune system, etc. But she is on the mend now, canncer is currently gone but she has routine checkups of course and just ongoing monitoring now. :)
@@BlackTieBarn That's so good to hear!
Sorry to hear about your sister, will keep her in my prayers đđđ another great video â€ïž
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I love long candle making videos:) Prayers for your family!
Thank you Tonya. :)
Prayers to your sister and your family!
Thanks Jess!
Thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit for us. I love watching all of your videos and always learn something helpful even though I only make candles for my pleasure. I wish Iâd known about the fundraiser for your sister. I really hope you do another one. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks Jennifer. No problem at all. I enjoy making them. :)
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I just ordered from your website and was happy to see an option to make a donation to your sister there, as well. Thank you for all you do here on CZcams. It's truly appreciated.
Thank you so much Kathy. Very much appreciated. :)
I got my candles!! Thank you so much! They smell so good! My Thoughts and prayers for your sister and family! đâ€ïž
Thanks Divina! :)
Love the packaging ! Thank you... I definitely picked up some great ideas ! Again Love the videos i think i get a trick or tip from every video! Im excited to get my order. I try to order from all my inspirational candle makers and thinking of your family and sending my positive thoughts your way !
Thanks Brenda. I appreciate that and hope you enjoy!
Great job! Prayers for you and your familyâ€ïžâ€ïž
Thank you so much Jeanene
Great video Wade ! I'm a newbie and your information is so helpful and useful, Thank you !!! Praying for your sister and family.
Thanks so much Talandra
Your sister is lucky to have you. Wishing her well
Thanks Maria! âș
Love seeing your little boy. Still lifting your sister in prayers for complete healing for her, and endurance for her and all the rest of the family, including you Wade. Fr Janet
Thanks Janet. Appreciate that
Great video! Love this style. Sending all the good vibes to you and your family. Before even knowing the amount you had to make and ship, I was impressed by the turn around time of my order. But now seeing this, I can't believe it. All that hard work and long hours AND you made a video! đđđ
Thanks Loni. I appreciate that. Yah, it got crazy there for a bit. Mostly because I'm still in limbo with the new location. I was not prepared. Lol. But it worked out. :) And thanks again for the support. đ„°
You're an amazing brother! Keep up the great work and continued blessings to you and your family.
Thanks so much!
That is so sweet of you to help your sister. I was diagnosed in December. Sending prayers for her recovery â€ïžâđ©č
So sorry to hear that. :( Thank you for being here.
â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžLove your videos, sending love to you and your family. Hoping your sister is ok, she is in my prayers.â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Thanks so much!
I am sending best wishes to your sister and family! What you did in this video is impressive.
Ty Salma!
Although is a year old, I hope all is well. I've been watching your videos and this shows you are a businessman but you also have a big heart. Good for you!
Thanks so much. Appreciate that
So happy you got more orders than you expected. I had a growth in my head and after two surgeries and radiation the tumor has not grown in 10yrs. It's every stressful for all. Hope all goes well for your sisterâ€
Thank you Diana for sharing and for the support. I appreciate that. And yes, it went well. :)
You are such an amazing brother!
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I really enjoy all your Videos! You always to the point and have problem with letting us know even a seasoned pro can make mistakes. Whenever I have candles questions I see if you ( along with a couple others ) have a video for me to watch. And you most likely do Thanks Wade
No problem at all and happy to help. Glad you enjoy!
Thank you, all the for your sister!
Great video!
Thanks!
Really liked this video Wade, and appreciate all the time you put into it,
Thanks Cherly!
Such a minefield of information. Thank you đ
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Great job I hope youâre sister is doing well đđœ
Thanks Kevin!
Amazing job đđđâ€ïž
Hoping your sister is better!! đč
Thank you. :)
Im sure ur hardwork paid off and were praying for your sister. I actually enjoyed this while making dinner and dishes. :) thanks for the video..
Thank you so much!
Excellent video and congratulations on that many orders. I used to make my own candles also but I am offshore worker and request 21 days out of home. But me, I do really appreciate your videos. Very informative, educative, motivator. I am loving in Texas so you inspired me a lot. đ Thanks for your video.
Thanks so much Danny for the feedback. I appreciate that!
Praying for your family. I love the label's "slogan."
Thanks so much Janet!
Thank you for being so generous with your time, talents and knowledge. Remember, you shall reap what you sew. Incidentally, I was watching another video and your business model on pricing came up. It peaked my interest, which I very much enjoyed watching, so when I came across this one I had to watch as well. FYI- You do a great job of speaking to the camera, not repeating yourself, and being able to relay important information. It doesnât take watching but a few others to realize no one knows how to do this wellđč. Iâve always wanted to try making candles, and have a heat for creating a company to do something Iâm passionate about, that I do well and enjoy and can donate profits regularly from. With your knowledge I am inspired to go forward with enthusiasm. May the Lord bless you.
Wow. Thanks so much for the kind and detailed feedback. I really appreciate that. :) Good luck to you on your new venture!
Wow this is amazing cool đđ
Fantastic video! All the best for your sister.
Thank you!. đ
A very enjoyable video!
Thank you! :)
Very educational and entertaining. That double pack is pure brilliance.
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â@@BlackTieBarncan you please give me more information about how did you go about doing the fundraiser like how did you make the brochures who did you go to to make them I'm also trying to do a fundraiser right now for my mom but I'm just not sure how to go about doing that and what information I will need to get together before I even thank you kindly for your time in advance
I became a recent subscriber of yours and stumbled over this video! Your hard work is admirable! I hope your sister and family are doing well and wish you all the best.
Thank you Katharina. I appreciate that very much
My prayers are with your sister and your family.
Thanks Michelle! :)
No problem at all. I think your amazing. I love your channels.
Love it always wanted to start my own candle business â€ïž
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Prayering for healing and strength for your sister and your family!!
Thanks Jeanice!
Wow Wade! Well done!! Thatâs a lot of candles and they look absolutely beautiful. You are really a blessing to the candle community. What an amazing way to support your sister. I am praying for complete recovery in Jesus name-Amen!
I ordered your candles recently as a way to support all the knowledge you put out, and letâs just say, you really know what you are doing!
Thanks so much. That means a lot! And I really appreciate the support (for my sis and my work!) :)
Great video...well done!
Thanks L D!
I loved this video - it was very interesting. Thanks for the effort and for sharing it. Iâm a beginner, so am soaking up any information that you are happy to share. This was a mammoth effort for your sisters fundraiser. Hope she is beating the battle. Best wishes đ
Ty so much Louise. :)
Hope you raised a ton of money for your Sister Wade. I just lost my Mom to cancer on Saturday.
Sorry to hear that Jason. :/
Thank you for the videos Wade.They have helped answered a lot of my questions . I am learning as much as I can about candle making and boy it is so much too learn as there seem so many factors and layers involved. I plan to make candles just for me because I buy big box brands like crazy and I hate when the quality is not the same . I rather create my own scents and maybe make them as gifts.
I know this video was created last year so love and light to your sister and hope she is wellâ€ïž
Thanks so much. I appreciate that and glad you are here! Take your time learning. :)
Prayers to your sister and your family!đ cancer sucks!!
Yes it does. Thank you Angela!
@@BlackTieBarn Live life to to fullest!! Thank you so much for your videos. I just started candle making myself!! đ
I wish the best for your sister I went tru and I am here !!watching your videos !! Learning how to make candels !Keep strong and Faith keep your heart open to receive Blessings of God , this video was very educational how to keep the discipline on big orders! Amazing
Good l luck with everything đâ„ïž
Thank you so much Monica. That helps and grateful for the support. :)
Sorry, I missed the fundraiser for your sister, Wade. I feel bad, I wasn't paying attention. If you do another and I'll catch that one!
The video was amazing! Shows the emense amount of work makers put into their products.
Do put the next fundraiser on the channel, I only catch things posted here, I am only one person. I don't think anyone would begrudge you if you did!
I hope your sister is doing well and the family is holding up too. Your all in my prayers! Take care of yourself too, Wade!
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Thanks Jill. I'll let you know next time for sure. And thanks for the support and kind words as always. :)
I'm catching up on videos you have created, you put your †and soul into your work. Value your opinion & content. And thinking of you and your family, take care.
Thanks Andi. Appreciate that. :)
This video was very informative. Thank yoi.
:) no problem!
This was definitely helpful
Ty!
I appreciate how organized your process is. I love the wrapping of the candles in the black tissue. I looked in the description but didnât see where this came from. I know you can get this anywhere but it looked to be a different size than your basic tissue sheets.
A combination of uline, papermart, and party city. Lol
Send you a big hug!
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I find this video to be fate. I've been making candles for a while now and my inspiration to start was my best friend being diagnosed with Leukemia, my first candle was made for her. Eventually when I launch and sell this candle, profits will go towards the LLS. I've been struggling lately with a few things and seeing this video has given me a renewed passion. Thank you and blessings to your sister. đ§Ąđ„°đȘ
No problem Kelly. And thank you. Sorry to hear about your best friend. :( Good luck moving forward. Wish you the best
Great work ethic
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Great video!
Thanks Karen!
I am sorry hope she gets better soon
She's doing pretty good! :) And, thank you
Thank You!
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I hope your sister is doing well :)
She is currently. Thank you. :)
You are a good personâŠ
Hope she is doing well ⊠đ
Thanks so much
I admire all your hard work and the time spend filming, editing and making candles. Great job! I'm sure it's not easy but when a person is determined they can do anything. Question tho. When do you get time for yourself too relax and not work? Can you ever do that? Do u ever take a vacation and if so how? I'm curious because I am in the early stages of starting my candle buisness. Thanks for your response, and I pray God gives your sister the strength to get through this horrible obstacle. Gods blessings on you and your family. đđœ
I get my free time here and there. I have to force myself to find time when I can. Just took a recent vacation to Utah. :) And, thakns for the feedback!
I'm sad I missed this. We moved across country and its been a ride. I'd love to support you and sis if you do it again!!
Thanks so much. Hope the move went well!
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I can see the pain in your eyes, I will be praying for your family and especially for your sister.
Sending big hugs from Pennsylvania xo
Also, your shirt is super appropriate for your sister, because Losing this Battle.. IS NOT AN OPTION! #F**kcancer! #TeamAshleigh
Omg!! Your son made my heart swell up soo big!!! đ„°
âșđ Thank you Mariana
Thanks 4 sharing
No problem
Sooo crazy!
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I loved the part where you ask us to " lie" to you- I laughed ( no joke). In all honesty this was a beautiful, heartfelt video- I am sure your family and especially your sister are so grateful for your efforts. I do appreciate the shipping tips and all the details you put into your orders. FYI- your gift wrapping skills are actually not bad ( coming from a seasoned retail manager đđ). May The Lord bless you and your family! đâđđđ
Thanks Ruby! Haha! Thanks, I'll take little white lies right now if I have to. đ
Thanks for the video feedback. I appreciate it. It wasn't easy but worth every second.
@@BlackTieBarn I'm so sorry its such a hard time for your family. Rest assured Bostonians ( most of them not all) don't sugarcoat their opinions- so if you hear that you are doing well from me, its the real thing. You have my support - keep going! đđ
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Love all these packing tips and insights. Thank you I was needing this. I did pick up some really great ideas. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I live in a Arizona, so I ship at the beginning of the week by Wednesday so it doesn't sit in a warehouse somewhere during the hotter months and they get a melty mess.
Yep great idea! And thank you so much for watching and the feedback. Happy you are here. Please share if you'd like! :)
I recently found your channel and I am so happy that I did! As a breast cancer survivor, I pray that your sister kicks cancer quickly! I did want to ask where you got your wick clips from? Iâm trying to find some better clips than the metal ones I have.
Thanks Barabara. I appreciate that! I have gotten from several places ove the years. But most recently I think from acandle.com
But also check out some from designhaus if interested. They have several options as well. I have a video testing theirs out. Linked below.
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Hi wade, I've stumbled upon this video a year later, so I hope all is well with your Sister. Thank you for a great video, loved watching it and I'm sure it would of helped many people. I think you do amazing with your business and you're an inspiration.
Thanks Jackie. đ
@@BlackTieBarn You're welcome.
You're awesome
đ thanks fir watching!