I took a chance, and it didn’t really work out
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Hang out with me while I discuss the chance I took with my candle business that didn’t turn out as well as I hoped.
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Candle Studio Must-Haves:
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funnel for pouring wax: amzn.to/3wofzue
clothes pins: amzn.to/4bKMZUc
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Candle Store Must Haves:
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tissue paper (I customize with my logo stamp I got from Zazzle): amzn.to/49lRFhE
burlap shopping bags for customers to use in store: amzn.to/3T5xL4I
freshie display rack w/ pegs: amzn.to/3uvDJmd
Room Spray Tools:
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Labeling:
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Maybe gift baskets with leftover items? Love your shop!
That’s a great idea!! Thank you so much. ❤
Don't give up. I don't have a retail store and sell at events, this is my thirds year, but I took May, June, July off as summer months are slow. I have a couple of events in August, but my focus this year will be Sept. - Dec. The end of the year is really the best time for me. However, this year has been slow for me and others from what I have heard in other soap and candle groups. Also, I usually have a mix of items as my sister and mother make jewelry and some decor.
@@anastasialujan6238 that’s awesome you get to add some handmade items along with your candles. I agree the summer is slower which isn’t a terrible thing as it gives us time to prep for busy season. I’ve kept my store open during the spring and summer and have actually had decent sales. It’s convenient for me though because it’s next to the building where I work full time, so it’s easy to pop over when someone stops by. I hope you have a great fall & holiday season! Thanks for following along. ❤️
Probably a combination of things, less discretionary spending due to inflation as well as why people purchase decor. In our store we see less movement in the summer/spring of all decor/art work. When I ask our customer why they are purchasing decor items, usually they are looking for gifts.
Very good points! I’m hoping by fall/holiday shopping time things will start moving. Thank you so much for watching! ❤
Welcome to the J months! LOL... When i started my brick and mortar i was warned, the "J" months would be horrible. They weren't kidding! January, Junes and July is so bad for sales!
@@traceyelliott2902 oh this is so accurate! 🤣😂 I’m super excited for the upcoming ‘ber’ months. September, October, November & December. Those are the best!!
@@roundtowncandleco8579 me too!! Even August has been better so far!
I sell 45-50K candles a year. I shut down between Mother's Day and Labor Day every year.
@@crykyt I know several people who shut down or at least scale back during spring and summer. It’s definitely not a bad idea at all. I’ve stayed open because my store is on the property where I work my full time job, so it makes sense for me to stay open. Sales have surprised me this year, but of course it’s nothing like what’s to come in the fall & winter seasons. Hope you’re enjoying your break and you have a great fall! Thanks for watching! ❤️
What about bundle deals, pick a home decor item and a candle for a discount? Or gift baskets?
Love the idea of the bundle deal!! Thanks, girl! I appreciate it greatly! ❤
Jessica can you give me some tips on how you started your online business? Did you use facebook groups?
Hi Sally! I didn’t join any facebook groups, but I did create a business facebook page. I just started with friends and family and it spread organically from there.
@@roundtowncandleco8579 How do you grow organically after friends and family?