How I got over impulsive buying: 1. I make a wishlist AND a must-order list; 2. I put myself on a budget; 3. I order only once a month. If there's any budget left after the items on the must-order list have been dealt with, I choose what I really want from my wishlist. I just mark those items and leave it until the next day. Quite often my point of view has changed by then 😊 Good luck with finding clarity on how to go on! ❤ from the Netherlands
Wow! You just described me perfectly. I feel like I struggle with every single thing you just listed, although I'm not 100% sure I was aware of a few of them. Hopefully I will keep this video in mind and be more aware of my idiotic actions in the future. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, as a very new business I too fell into boxing my self in, not massively, but still have had to rethink my brand, I started with herbal teas, as that’s my passion and growing herbs, but have ventured into more botanical products, like soap, lotion bars, shave soap and lotions. It’s very difficult to stay focused on one line, fortunately my name can extend to my other creative passions.
I'm so glad!! I have another video coming up about getting started.. which do you think would be more helpful: 10 specific steps to launching your handmade business or how to start soaping with x budget? Thanks for your input!
And I’m totally getting you on the car freshie thing. I genuinely like making them. And they sell pretty good. But, regardless of who makes them, those things do not hold scent! I have purchased some pretty pricey car freshness from commercial stores….same result.
This is question I ask a lot of creators but I don’t receive answer , since you now know your brand message, how you came up with the scents of your candles that goes with your brand? What makes you decide to choose those scents?
Great question. So, after you clarify your message- I think that will help lead you to the tone of your brand, then the fragrances.. So, for example, my brand message led me to being a place where people can buy products they need for a cozy Sunday- resetting for the week, having that clean kitchen candle, etc.. that message lends itself to a warmer tone, reflecting in cozy, feel good fragrances. Or if you have a bakery type brand with a funny tone, it would lean towards foods/sweets and treats. Overall, I think the key is first defining your brand, then your tone. Does that help? Let me know 🥰.
Hi I just got done watching all you videos I found you about a week ago thank you so much for sharing your journey I will be Lauryn soap in January and I’m going to try a hybrid model I will have my core line and then one or two max seasonal items and the is it I think the will work and they will be limited meaning I’ll make one batch so my customers know when they are gone that’s it I think that will build hype and over time people will know to back seasonally and know to be the fist as well well that’s my hope
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How I got over impulsive buying: 1. I make a wishlist AND a must-order list; 2. I put myself on a budget; 3. I order only once a month. If there's any budget left after the items on the must-order list have been dealt with, I choose what I really want from my wishlist. I just mark those items and leave it until the next day. Quite often my point of view has changed by then 😊
Good luck with finding clarity on how to go on! ❤ from the Netherlands
That is a really great idea!! I have the perfect spot for a wishlist and must order list in my planner!! Thank you so much for saying that 😍😍.
Omg my point exactly. I wish business owners would talk about it.
Glad you liked the video! I think it's always best practice to talk about your failures, too.
Wow! You just described me perfectly. I feel like I struggle with every single thing you just listed, although I'm not 100% sure I was aware of a few of them. Hopefully I will keep this video in mind and be more aware of my idiotic actions in the future. Thank you!
This video is very very me 🤣.. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does these things ❤️
Thank you for sharing, as a very new business I too fell into boxing my self in, not massively, but still have had to rethink my brand, I started with herbal teas, as that’s my passion and growing herbs, but have ventured into more botanical products, like soap, lotion bars, shave soap and lotions. It’s very difficult to stay focused on one line, fortunately my name can extend to my other creative passions.
Just a thought. Dive deep into 1 product. I’m not nearly as far as you but this is one of the things I’m thinking.
As a new soap maker this was helpful. Thank you!
I'm so glad!! I have another video coming up about getting started.. which do you think would be more helpful: 10 specific steps to launching your handmade business or how to start soaping with x budget? Thanks for your input!
@@EleveHandmade Both would make great videos, right now I think I would be more interested in the 10 Specific Steps
And I’m totally getting you on the car freshie thing. I genuinely like making them. And they sell pretty good. But, regardless of who makes them, those things do not hold scent! I have purchased some pretty pricey car freshness from commercial stores….same result.
I think impulsivity, shiny object syndrome (ADD?) are all common in creative people.
I'm just glad to hear I'm not the only one 🤣
This is question I ask a lot of creators but I don’t receive answer , since you now know your brand message, how you came up with the scents of your candles that goes with your brand? What makes you decide to choose those scents?
Great question. So, after you clarify your message- I think that will help lead you to the tone of your brand, then the fragrances..
So, for example, my brand message led me to being a place where people can buy products they need for a cozy Sunday- resetting for the week, having that clean kitchen candle, etc.. that message lends itself to a warmer tone, reflecting in cozy, feel good fragrances.
Or if you have a bakery type brand with a funny tone, it would lean towards foods/sweets and treats. Overall, I think the key is first defining your brand, then your tone. Does that help? Let me know 🥰.
Hi I just got done watching all you videos I found you about a week ago thank you so much for sharing your journey I will be Lauryn soap in January and I’m going to try a hybrid model I will have my core line and then one or two max seasonal items and the is it I think the will work and they will be limited meaning I’ll make one batch so my customers know when they are gone that’s it I think that will build hype and over time people will know to back seasonally and know to be the fist as well well that’s my hope
I think that's a great idea!! Welcome to the community 🫶
Guilty on the impulsive buying…but it’s candle vessels for me.
I’m guilty of this as well it’s jars
I love a good candle vessel! Totally agree.
Get out of my head! 🤣