Day in the Life of a Soap Maker // How I Film for Reels + TikTok, Making Body Oils + Body Butters

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • Hi Friends! In this vlog I'm taking you along for 2 days of restocking my new body oils and my really popular body butter. I have a few orders to ship but I also wanted to share some of my equipment I use for filming reels and TikTok videos. I hope you enjoy spending a few days in the studio with me!
    Links mentioned in video:
    Susan's blog: bit.ly/3EuLrw4
    Tripod: amzn.to/3P86EBV
    Phone attachement: amzn.to/3FB0ndW
    Spotify playlist I made: open.spotify.c...
    Songs:
    "Lottery" by Ten Towers
    "The Spring" by Sebastian Winskog
    Some of the below links may be affiliate links that I collect a small commission on if purchased.
    My Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com...
    Replica Surfaces ( photo backdrops)- get 15% off when you sign up for text messages through my link!- replicasurface...
    Flodesk (email marketing platform)- get 50% off using my code here! flodesk.com/c/...
    Inventora (my inventory system)- inventora.co/?...
    Canva (designing my labels, social media, etc.)- You can get a 30 day free trial via the link here: partner.canva....
    Epidemic Sound (where I get my music for UA-cam)- www.epidemicso...
    If you'd like to purchase any of my products you can browse my handmade goods at www.fiorellasoa....
    Where you can connect with me:
    Fiorella Soapery
    Instagram- / fiorellasoa. .
    Facebook- / fiorellasoap. .
    Tik Tok- / fiorellasoapery
    Online Store- fiorellasoapery...

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  • @chrissiejoy
    @chrissiejoy 2 роки тому +5

    I think the whole world is holding their breath waiting to see what happens with food prices, supply shortages and increasing gas/oil prices. People (including myself) are holding back buying 'nice things'. Its going to be a hard 2-3 years for small businesses like ours. Stay focused and just ride it out. xx

  • @winningrabbit9843
    @winningrabbit9843 Рік тому

    Just found your channel. Your packaging and design is stunning!

  • @MereofallTrades
    @MereofallTrades 2 роки тому +1

    I loved the reel you did of your mom for mother's day.

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому

      Oh my gosh I haven't told her yet that I did that...I don't think she will ever notice! 😂

  • @MadeByChinkee
    @MadeByChinkee 2 роки тому +2

    As usual, I'm in awe of your dedication. Filming and editing contents take a lot of time. Thank you for sharing your workdays with us. 😍😍😍
    I've also been following livestreams of the JD and AH case. Imagine having 12 hours of time diff. 😁😂 I'm from the Philippines. That is why I usually get to watch your videos past midnight.

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Awe thank you!! I don't know why I'm so obsessed with this case but it has certainly filled my time at the studio!

  • @pamsmith8964
    @pamsmith8964 2 роки тому +1

    I just found your page and I love your personality and this day in the life style! I've been thinking about how to start doing these for my business and I love your setup!

  • @jakenda1978
    @jakenda1978 Рік тому

    Thank you for being willing to share your knowledge.

  • @prettyofficialbthony1602
    @prettyofficialbthony1602 2 роки тому

    I just love all of your labels 🥰

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much that's so kind!

  • @EmeraldsHoneyComb
    @EmeraldsHoneyComb Рік тому

    Loved this whole video! I’m rebranding my business and it is tough but everything will soon go back into normal we just have to keep on moving I’m not too well with making the reels and stuff I wish we was back in the time where we can just upload our photos lol

  • @cherylmeehan6915
    @cherylmeehan6915 2 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video from my favorite UA-camr :)

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому

      Awe you're always so sweet thank you! 💕

  • @MarciesWhimsySoaps
    @MarciesWhimsySoaps 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much, Caitlin!❤🌼🌺🌻⚘

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for all the love and support! 💕

  • @georgewind6308
    @georgewind6308 2 роки тому

    Bravo Caitlin, you are ultra correct and honest in your approach. Its VERY SERIOUS MATTER, TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSSINES PEOPLE DONT RELIAZE HOW SERIOUD IS UNTILE THEY DONT GET INTO IT. You work very hard, all respect for that too. What was the preservative that you use in body butter, that is primo product, its obvious very, very quality indeed. That's very rare in our days and age, almost all are using lotion or butter base for everything. Enjoy, customers see and recognize the quality, who ever under estimate the customers, sooner or later, pays the huge price about that. I have Master of Cosmetology in Europe and PhD on skin transplantation here, and I can tell you, your products are phenomenal, because almost all is from scratch, as been said, that's not the case with many.....And massage oils mix, looks more then fine for me, you can post some ingredients, if not its fine too. All the best!

  • @kanik6537
    @kanik6537 Рік тому

    I appreciate your hard work. Please share where you get your containers for your body butter samples. Also please do a video on USPS shipping options because I don’t see any flat rate shipping on Shopify. So please help

  • @human_samantha
    @human_samantha 2 роки тому

    Love it. Love it. Love it. 🌷♥️🌸

  • @calafiacandleco
    @calafiacandleco 2 роки тому

    Love your videos!

  • @SoNonyebeauty.
    @SoNonyebeauty. 2 роки тому

    Love your Vlogs 💗

  • @donnalynn7454
    @donnalynn7454 Рік тому

    Your product packaging is gorgeous and I love your boxes. Are the boxes pre-designed or did you get them custom printed with a design you created or had someone design for you?

  • @AuntBubblesSoapCo
    @AuntBubblesSoapCo 6 місяців тому

    Hey there. I love your videos and thank you for sharing. Can you advise me on where to order rolled labels that you use? I am a small business that print my own, but business is growing and I need an upgrade. Thank you so much for your advice and time on this matter. ❤ Bobbi

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  6 місяців тому

      Hi! I use Blue label digital in Ohio, they're great!

  • @lifewithamberb
    @lifewithamberb 2 роки тому

    Love Miranda Lambert so much!

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Her new album is SO good!!

    • @lifewithamberb
      @lifewithamberb 2 роки тому

      @@caitlinblue I've heard a song on it. It was amazing. I can't wait to listen to the rest. I've been in a pearl jam radio mood as of late.

  • @VA-iu7we
    @VA-iu7we 2 роки тому

    Can you show us how you make whipped soaps?

  • @aquariusbathandbody
    @aquariusbathandbody 2 роки тому

    I love watching you video's, thanks for sharing. Can I ask what you use to edit your video's and is it easy to do?

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you SO much! I use Adobe Premier Pro...I wouldn't say it's easy but I did a course on skillshare and after that It's been great. Practice always helps too! 💕

  • @ikindred
    @ikindred 2 роки тому

    Hey Caitlin, nice video. Why have you decided to scale down your wholesale? Master batching lotion and body butters is definitely a game changer.

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Main reason is profit. I think both are important avenues to have to grow a business but if you're not making enough profit than scaling and growing becomes very difficult. I was selling a ton via wholesale but would constantly be sold out on my own website. So until I can scale my production up and get some help I need to pull back on wholesale. It's not a forever thing just my plan for this year!

  • @felishareed8594
    @felishareed8594 2 роки тому

    Hi! Thank you for sharing! can you share where you get your rolls of labels? I can never get my labels done.. smh

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Hi! I get them printed from Blue Label Digital they are in Ohio!

    • @felishareed8594
      @felishareed8594 2 роки тому

      @@caitlinblue thank you so much! 🥰🥰

  • @rosycandyhaven
    @rosycandyhaven 2 роки тому +6

    Are you targeting your posts and reels to the right people? I have seen a lot of handmade businesses who have had the same. A lot of their audience seems to be made up of other handmade businesses. So many people looking at posts and reels but not converting into customers. People like looking at nice videos and have no intention of buying. I think that you should concentrate more on building your email list than relying on reels, etc. Maybe do a special product and offer a discount on it if people sign up to you email list. Anyway all the best from Scotland!!!

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Yes this is a great point! I do think I'm targeting a wide variety of people but with marketing, people on average need to be exposed to your brand/product 7 times before they convert to an actual buyer. I think it just takes more time and social media is now overloaded with businesses like mine so I think consumers are getting tired of ads, people selling, etc. It's an ever changing game!

    • @firdowskruger9896
      @firdowskruger9896 2 роки тому

      Awesome tip. Love from Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️

  • @firdowskruger9896
    @firdowskruger9896 2 роки тому

    Caitlin hunny, 200 new followers from.54 000 views isn't bad. That is 0.4% Usually 0.1% starts following after watching a video or reel. 5% of the 200 is 10. So 5% turned into sales. It is again a good number. It is usually 1 to 2 %.

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +2

      Didn't think of it this way! I'm still so grateful and wasn't complaining...just sharing those numbers. I think people just starting out would see 54K views and get discouraged. Just trying to share what the reality of growing is like! 💕

    • @firdowskruger9896
      @firdowskruger9896 2 роки тому

      @@caitlinblue of course. And I didn't think you were complaining at all😊

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому +1

      Okay good 🥰 I never want anyone to think I’m complaining as I’m SO grateful for every single person that’s following me especially you! ❤️

  • @Beautywithapurpose4
    @Beautywithapurpose4 2 роки тому

    I think thats my problem. I over think things :)

    • @caitlinblue
      @caitlinblue  2 роки тому

      Me too! Overthinker for everything.