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CS just dropped their new fragrances!

Guy don't so obessive, these are natural products and this things happen. eventually it needs to burn well and have a good fragrance. we need end no. of things to focus on rather than perfecting a single product

What size wick????

Have you had any international orders? Doesn’t faire require international shipping?

I try to do same day shipping. Usually I give a 3-5 window. Its tough when you work upwards of 12 hours a day. As far as shipping from a supplier, I will order when the bottles are half full. Only one lags. BUT, they bought two companies I deal with and I more about trusting their oils. BTW try the Flaming Candle. May take a while, youre in California, they are in Georgia, but their oils are spot on.

I’ve already started making my fall collection stock candles so I’ll be prepared for my upcoming fall shows!☺️

I totally get fast shipping. Realistically, most people don't have time running around like a chicken with their heads cut off. Simply because our customers are impatient. Everyone can't be Amazon. I was stressed just by thinking about fast shipping.😂😂😂😂

Great presentation.

Just started making candles I love it I’m starting my candle business soon

I don’t know how you can make a candle for $3.50. That’s not realistic for a small home based business. Specially if I don’t have a local supplier. Explain to me how you can make a candle for $3.50 and what is the size of that candle.

I a newbie candle maker. Does flaming candle have good scents? I know candle science does, but trying other brands.

I’m gonna try the cookie scent. I got a cookie scent from a different fragrance oil company and it smells like chemicals. ☹️

Where do I find the wick holders?

The fact that your now a Mother and talk about it in your videos makes you even more relatable I ❤ it! Don’t stop talking about being a Mom it’s Part of Who You Are 😉💌

Would you consider doing a private consulting call? My wife and I are getting a candle making side hustle together, I think your input would help us out. Thanks for all of the coaching you offer in your videos!

We are about to start shipping our products but are worried about the summer heat. Someone said they only ship candles on Monday or Tuesday, so it is not sitting in a warehouse somewhere in the heat. How do you handle shipping in high heat?

Spread positivity like confetti! Your kind words and actions have the power to brighten someone's day and create a ripple effect of happiness.

I've been in business for almost 13 years and the idea of what fast shipping is has changed because of Amazon. Amazon has made customers sooo impatient and made people's expectations almost unreasonable. It's been such an annoying switch as a business owner. I started to receive complaints (not a ton but enough to be like what's going on!) about my shipping times once amazon prime became a thing. I never received complaints prior and my shipping times have always remained the same! I have tried to adapt some and get things out quicker but it can't always happen - it's just me running it and I'm also a single mom. :) I understand that some suppliers are quicker than others but I don't usually order because one ships quicker over the other. I just have to plan around their shipping times. It is nice to receive things quickly but sometimes I wonder if the workers are overworked because people are sooo demanding of getting their supplies so quickly.

I completely agree with fast shipping being a priority, both as a business ordering supplies and shipping to my customers. I find that communicating with my customers about the timeline for shipping helps immensely.

I definitely ship quickly with my boutique sales and always receive praise from my customers how fast I ship. It definitely keeps themcoming back.

I definitely prefer the vendors that ship fast. Makesy has a hub near I suspect and common items ship to me quickly. I can drive to Lone Star. There's some others close too. Candle Science is the best on fast shipping and price and quality. Only thing is, they don't offer installment payment integration or shipping deals. Typically , spend $100-150 for free shipping is my choice vendors. I definitely consider accessibility, especially when doings pre-order/made to order.

And then what about taxes after that gross profit? 😅

I'm in banking and I'd add, track your finances in some sort of professional way. If you do make it to the point of going into a bank and asking about a small business loan, they're going to want to see you at least try on the book keeping end of thing. And be HONEST with your numbers. Do NOT fudge your numbers. And even if you don't get the loan, a good loan officer will help you. If you come across as a prospect, they will nurture you.

Thank you !!!! I'm sending this to every new marketing manager ! I'm so sick of gimmicks . Use your words . Have you seen this ! Works with every product. Great video 💯

This was an awesome podcast! A lot of good information & a lot of truth ! Which is needed, it’s hard work , you’re definitely going to (at some point) be willing to change & adapt, I know I’ve done it a few times in the last few years, and the hardest will (for me be the target customers / market) people seem to always changing it up 😅one minute you think you have it down to a science and bam it changes or they change , I basically take more custom orders now than I do online that seems to work the best for me right now, that could change after I post this comment 🤣 Thank you for this podcast and I definitely am loving the Candle Business Guide 🥰

Hi Erica, good to see you back 😊. Do you still blend with beeswax? X

I needed this so much! I keep hearing about finding/knowing the target market and building the customer avatar, but it's eluding me. Narrowing it down is a really good idea.

If it’s not painful, you’re not doing it right…

I have a question so am reopening my business soon. And have to types of markets. One of them are memorial candles am dedicated it to my son who was killed two years ago. So do i do to etsy shops or can i have two different types on one shop.

Hi! Do you have a link for the wicking tool

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You’re one of the only candle creators I originally followed 4 years ago still in business. Most have shutdown after the pandemic boom.

I can’t see where it says they integrate with Shopify. Did that changed by now perhaps?

It’s HARD out here

That target market is such a hard one for me. Cannot wait to c what u offer. Thx Erica❤

I've never been so passionate for something. With my ADHD, I run through hobbies like no ones business haha, but I've stuck with this for over a year now and my business has been self sustaining for a while. I believe I can reach my main goal. Not sure how long it'll take, but I'm putting in as much work as I can to make it happen. Something that I found funny was when you said "it can be fun and it can be hard" it reminded me of being a parent XD sure it's fun sometimes, but it's also hard. Our businesses are basically like our children I guess haha.

Erica, can you feel others’ emotions? I benefitted from this video, thank you Sweetie! I have your wick placement tool, I love mine! Where is the link for the video business course? Thank you so much for the time and energy invested in this video! Much love to you and your lil family!🙏🏻❤️✨

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Just doing the research to start, thank u!

I love CandleScience. Their shipping is the cheapest for me actually.

Thanks for the pump up :)

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! your videos are so helpful. i do have a question though. the 10-20% you talk about what exactly is that percentage for?

Thanks for this video ~ When you do a custom blend do you do a 50/50 blens? Also do these smell just as nice in wax melts (I used BW921) I have been watching you grow and so glad you have become so successful.

I am using a silicon candy bar mold that has 6 bars (2 Pcs Wax Melt Molds, Rectangle Chocolate Molds, Silicone Chocolate Bar Molds by Brand: XYSMZM) and I don't know how to calculate how many ounces it holds. I saw one video which states "each individual" bar holds 42 gr total fill weight. So if I want 10% f/o how do I calculate that per bar and then for the whole mold which contains 6 bars? Hope you understand what I mean. Thank You, Renee

new to candles, but not new to terminology like flashpoint as I currently work in petrochemicals. you did answer my one question regarding adding it to wax at a higher temperature than flashpoint, so thank you!

Thank you so much, I have been absolutely obsessed with ideas on what I am going to for the busiest season of 2024. I want to be proactive and just so very excited.

Thank you for all your videos! My biggest issue is decisiveness as well! It’s refreshing to know I’m not the only one and to see someone like you (with an established brand) who also struggles with this and is still successful!

Pumpkin Spice didn’t sell good for me either so I got rid of it.

Agreed. So glad we started making in August last year. Now we definitely need to start sooner. Thank you.

Glad to know I'm not crazy for working on my fall and winter collection already. Figured I would officially launch it at a Christmas in July event I am doing mid July.