I’m 58 and enjoy her videos but I’m trying to wrap my brain around the whole make all this stuff then pack it up and send it somewhere so they can send it to the customers.Just very different and interesting
I love the fact that you are able to research for your small business, like learning about new scents, and new equipment. This just shows how important it is to be able to put all your time and effort into your small business!
Hi girlll! silent subscriber here, I can relate to wanting to wear multiple hats, and I realized after reading the book “10x is easier than 2x by Benjamin hardy & Dan Sullivan” that having a team is the best business decision you’ll ever make (It literally changed my life) I fully recommend this book for all my girlies that want to level up their professional and personal life 💖 (btw I’m not affiliated to this book in any way, just wanted to not gatekeep this gem)
Love this video! I am a teen entrepreneur juggling school and my business plus taking care of 5 pets of my own. I got 19 sales over the weekend and have a market in the next week about so it’s crazy town!
Girl. If you have the space for large amounts of fragrances, go with AFI. They’re the actual formularies that other companies buy from and resell. You’ll get a HUGE cost break compared to Brambleberry, CandleScience, and Midwest.
The time of you quitting your job couldn't have been anymore perfect. It's time to hustle hard because of the season. I always thought your business could grow more than this if you had the time. Happy and excited to see your business grow! Btw I think you need a bigger office now.
I’m not sure if you’re doing a Q&A soon, but now that you’re a full time entrepreneur, do you have any plans on doing any upgrades to your craft room? I’d love to see a studio tour!
I'm finally starting to put more time to dedicate to revamping my Etsy store and grow and share my work, and your videos are so helpful :) currently doing this while at a full time job, but I'm trying to seriously work towards where you're at and do entrepreneurship full time!
The pink jacket is soooo cute, and I totally get the reasoning for buying new. I'm the same way. I don't particularly like thrifting clothes all the time because I easily get overwhelmed when things aren't organized a certain way (color, style), and it can be hard finding something I like in my size. I prefer to buy something that I know fits me well and that i will wear for years to come. I have items in my closet that are over 20 years old and I still wear them!
Such a great video and fun watching it. Love the comment that if you have to be out and about selling your creations, you might as well look cute. So important to look the part.
I love watching your videos, you’re so inspirational, I’m an artist so I don’t make things in volume like you but you make me want to make more 😂 I am printing tote bags with dtf transfers I’ve designed but that’s as far as I’ve gone. Next year I’m wanting to do more. Tunblers either my designs and art etc. thank you for showing us insights and I hope you have a fab Christmas season. Get well soon. Hot Honey and lemon really helps xx
Years ago, I had a business with a partner who did artwork that we made into coloring books and printed on t-shirts and pouches. I made hundreds, perhaps thousands of pouches, and at one point, we had as many as 8 people sewing pouches. It was a challenge to organize, but certainly helped, as we were selling TONS of pouches! THere is also a local bead store that has a jewelry line, and they hire local stay-at-home moms to make jewelry.
You’re the best Monica!! I have my first ever market on Sunday and I almost cancelled bc imposter syndrome luckily my boyfriend convinced me not to and you are re-inspiring me🤍🤍🤍
The best sol de Janeiro dupes are from scentsational soaping supply! Their bum bum scent is spot on. I have like 4 others of their sol de Janeiro dupe scents and they’re some of my best sellers (good prices too)
Careful using the pancake batter for your next batch. The spring easily comes off if you have left over wax. Heat it up with heat gun first before pouring wax
Enjoyed a lunch break watching your video and picked up an item I’m working on that I’m edge coating, as crafting is my break time from my corporate job. Thanks ❤❤
I wish I was still living in NYC when my sis and I found your channel, I so would've helped you, I wouldve learned a lot from you😂. I can't find a video where you talk about your printing paper, what paper do you prefer? The one I use bubbles on my jars.
Horton hears a who. There people are named whos lol. So Horton hears you! Very inspiring videos you make! Love them very much! I hear you. With pms. So happy for you. Inspring for me, starting my bussiness too. Keychaibs, jewelry, glass mugs, etc. So i love warching your videos. Blessings to you! 🎉❤
Hello Monica, I love Hive and Honey Candle Co if you need another fragrance company. They also sell the wooden wicks with the clips, (I think they source it from Makesy).They are located in MI, close to us too so the shipping is fast and cheap. The fragrances are amazing and much cheaper than Makesy. I love Makesy too, but the size jump from 2oz to 16oz with their pricing is crazy.
Make sure you clean out the bottom part really well. I didn’t clean it out and it stuck in. Used a heat gun to clean it out but it has worked the same. 😔
You are doing an amazing job. Can’t wait to see your Christmas market content. Loving your videos. on your make up pouches what do you use to write Monicas? I’m looking for a similar way to personalise my Christmas ornaments but really struggling!!
Its so satisfying to see you pack but i wish your camra angle was a bit different… abit closer… table view ☺️☺️❤️❤️ i love hearing about your futur goals and soo happy for your mom 😍❤️❤️
First of all I am so happy for you for being a self employed artist!! When do you think you'll be launching your mentorship program? I am soooo interested! 😊
I always wondered why you used pitchers instead of that pouring apparatus. 😂 Everytime I see your orange & pink water bottle, it reminds me of a huge pencil. So happy for you & your business. Have enjoyed following your journey.
Hey Monica! Just wondering type of fragrance oils you use? When i make my wax melts i feel the oil affects my breathing etc and i would love to move to oils with less nasties! Do you have recommendation on what to look out for or avoid?
I’m pretty new to candle making so I haven’t heard of doing a 2nd pour. Could you elaborate on how you do that please? As far as the Math goes… Thank you so much!
Question!!! I am such a small itty bitty business owner I’m terrified of using the bigger “crockpot” warmer for my candles. I usually just do the double boil pot on my stove. How do you handle doing the candles and wax and with the candle science!
You mentioned that “you have reached the level of confidence that you know people will buy your things and they are more knowledgeable about your products.. and the system in place… and know the value of your product…” Can you please share more in depth about this and what are some actions you took to achieve this… like on social media or marketing strategies what are the systems in place 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I would love to know ☺️❤️
Love when you tell us about the details of your products! Also btw, if it concerns you, Joan fabrics donated a HUGE amount to Trumps campaign so a lot of people started boycotting. Wishing love of course!
is E-fulfillment usually fast about replies? i submitted the form and then i got the automated email from a Nina Leddy to schedule a meeting and I replied and followed but still havent heard back :(((
i love their scents, but there's no shame in ordering from another company if you like theirs better. but girl if you can save from another company if you like there's just as much SAVE THAT $$$ that's more you can put into your business!
I love your spirit and your videos...but I worry about you sitting on the floor...I know you're much younger than me😂...but as someone who has had neck and back surgeries...sitting on the floor can't be good for your posture.❤❤❤❤🥰🥰
I love watching your videos, I’m learning a lot as I begin my own journey, I tend to leave you playing while doing my own work and it’s usually kind of hard to hear you talk over the music. Just a tip🤍
Hi!! How do keep your wooden wicks lit?? I found a lot of reviews on Amazon saying there’s don’t light up or stay lit. Do you do anything specific and have you ever had this problem??😅🫠
I love watching your videos, you’re so inspirational, I’m an artist so I don’t make things in volume like you but you make me want to make more 😂 I am printing tote bags with dtf transfers I’ve designed but that’s as far as I’ve gone. Next year I’m wanting to do more. Tunblers either my designs and art etc. thank you for showing us insights and I hope you have a fab Christmas season. Get well soon. Hot Honey and lemon really helps xx
This era of Monica’s is so fun
hehehe🥰
I’m 43 years old and watching your videos has inspired me to start my own small business. I swear I take notes while watching your videos.
Yessss love this so much
I’m 58 and enjoy her videos but I’m trying to wrap my brain around the whole make all this stuff then pack it up and send it somewhere so they can send it to the customers.Just very different and interesting
I love the fact that you are able to research for your small business, like learning about new scents, and new equipment. This just shows how important it is to be able to put all your time and effort into your small business!
Hi girlll! silent subscriber here, I can relate to wanting to wear multiple hats, and I realized after reading the book “10x is easier than 2x by Benjamin hardy & Dan Sullivan” that having a team is the best business decision you’ll ever make (It literally changed my life) I fully recommend this book for all my girlies that want to level up their professional and personal life 💖 (btw I’m not affiliated to this book in any way, just wanted to not gatekeep this gem)
Love this video! I am a teen entrepreneur juggling school and my business plus taking care of 5 pets of my own. I got 19 sales over the weekend and have a market in the next week about so it’s crazy town!
That’s amazing!!
Girl. If you have the space for large amounts of fragrances, go with AFI. They’re the actual formularies that other companies buy from and resell. You’ll get a HUGE cost break compared to Brambleberry, CandleScience, and Midwest.
The time of you quitting your job couldn't have been anymore perfect. It's time to hustle hard because of the season. I always thought your business could grow more than this if you had the time. Happy and excited to see your business grow! Btw I think you need a bigger office now.
Thanx
I'm definitely outgrowing my crafting room😅
It's good business practise to have an alternate supplier (just in case there are any supply or pricing issues in the future).
Yeah that’s a good idea! ✨
MY FAVORITE video!!!! love this new chapter for you🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
New fave candlemaker to watch, hi from Long Island! Your content is so wholesome.
autumn really is the ultimate candle season 🥰
Seeing you manage to juggle your business, youtube, and personal life is so inspiring! ❤
I’m not sure if you’re doing a Q&A soon, but now that you’re a full time entrepreneur, do you have any plans on doing any upgrades to your craft room? I’d love to see a studio tour!
I love that you show your small improvements 😊
I love that you have so many different thins to sell 😊
Loved the long video! Currently sick while watching this...this is what I needed while laying in bed and doing nada
Crazy because that Hawaii order was mine and I am SO HAPPY to have it ❤ THANK YOU! ❤
Would you be able to make a video about your labels? I have a cricut and I sell skincare products and would love to try labels out like you do!
I'm finally starting to put more time to dedicate to revamping my Etsy store and grow and share my work, and your videos are so helpful :) currently doing this while at a full time job, but I'm trying to seriously work towards where you're at and do entrepreneurship full time!
The pink jacket is soooo cute, and I totally get the reasoning for buying new. I'm the same way. I don't particularly like thrifting clothes all the time because I easily get overwhelmed when things aren't organized a certain way (color, style), and it can be hard finding something I like in my size. I prefer to buy something that I know fits me well and that i will wear for years to come. I have items in my closet that are over 20 years old and I still wear them!
You are such an inspiration for me to get my small business back up and running!
Do it!!! Your dreams matter🤍
Such a great video and fun watching it. Love the comment that if you have to be out and about selling your creations, you might as well look cute. So important to look the part.
Seeing you so excited about the pouring pitcher was so funny LOL I can’t believe you only found out about them 😭❤️
me either😅
I love watching your videos, you’re so inspirational, I’m an artist so I don’t make things in volume like you but you make me want to make more 😂 I am printing tote bags with dtf transfers I’ve designed but that’s as far as I’ve gone. Next year I’m wanting to do more. Tunblers either my designs and art etc. thank you for showing us insights and I hope you have a fab Christmas season. Get well soon. Hot Honey and lemon really helps xx
Years ago, I had a business with a partner who did artwork that we made into coloring books and printed on t-shirts and pouches. I made hundreds, perhaps thousands of pouches, and at one point, we had as many as 8 people sewing pouches. It was a challenge to organize, but certainly helped, as we were selling TONS of pouches! THere is also a local bead store that has a jewelry line, and they hire local stay-at-home moms to make jewelry.
You’re the best Monica!! I have my first ever market on Sunday and I almost cancelled bc imposter syndrome luckily my boyfriend convinced me not to and you are re-inspiring me🤍🤍🤍
Yessss we love supportive ppl in our lives🤗 good luck!!!
Love to see you thriving in your full-time small business era ❤ I'm about to launch my small business and you inspire me so much!
Omg congrats!!!! Let me know how it goes🤗🤗🤗
Thanx, glad I could help.
I love your videos!!❤ I was wondering if you could recommend the best laptop's , printers and other tech for starting a business?
The best sol de Janeiro dupes are from scentsational soaping supply! Their bum bum scent is spot on. I have like 4 others of their sol de Janeiro dupe scents and they’re some of my best sellers (good prices too)
Careful using the pancake batter for your next batch. The spring easily comes off if you have left over wax. Heat it up with heat gun first before pouring wax
Unfortunately learned this the hard way lol…
I stand on Midwest Fragrance! They are one of my favorite suppliers so far and their FB group is so supportive💕
Enjoyed a lunch break watching your video and picked up an item I’m working on that I’m edge coating, as crafting is my break time from my corporate job. Thanks ❤❤
Happy for you! Wishing you all the best.:)
it's holiday season prep time ALREADY??!? how are you kicking off the holiday season?
I’ve been kicking off since August 😅
theres a scent at buff city soap called pink sugar!
I wish I was still living in NYC when my sis and I found your channel, I so would've helped you, I wouldve learned a lot from you😂. I can't find a video where you talk about your printing paper, what paper do you prefer? The one I use bubbles on my jars.
Love your videos! can you show how you keep track of your inventory? completed vs wip? also smell coffee in between smells for a fresh pallet.
I use Inventora to track my done inventory and supplies! It's linked in the description:)
Love watching your videos. Greetings from Belgium!
Horton hears a who. There people are named whos lol. So Horton hears you! Very inspiring videos you make! Love them very much! I hear you. With pms. So happy for you. Inspring for me, starting my bussiness too. Keychaibs, jewelry, glass mugs, etc. So i love warching your videos. Blessings to you! 🎉❤
Hello Monica, I love Hive and Honey Candle Co if you need another fragrance company. They also sell the wooden wicks with the clips, (I think they source it from Makesy).They are located in MI, close to us too so the shipping is fast and cheap. The fragrances are amazing and much cheaper than Makesy. I love Makesy too, but the size jump from 2oz to 16oz with their pricing is crazy.
I’ll check them out thank you so much!!
I would fly to NYC just to visit your Bryant Park booth during the holidays. I'm so excited for you! 🎄
hii is there any way you could make a video tutorial of your scrunchie and pouches? i wasnt sure if u already have one up ❤
Make sure you clean out the bottom part really well. I didn’t clean it out and it stuck in. Used a heat gun to clean it out but it has worked the same. 😔
You are doing an amazing job. Can’t wait to see your Christmas market content. Loving your videos. on your make up pouches what do you use to write Monicas? I’m looking for a similar way to personalise my Christmas ornaments but really struggling!!
Oh, I love the fuzzy pouches!
Its so satisfying to see you pack but i wish your camra angle was a bit different… abit closer… table view ☺️☺️❤️❤️ i love hearing about your futur goals and soo happy for your mom 😍❤️❤️
OMG! Love the teddy bear sherpa!! Scrunchies would be soo cute! I would love a laptop sleeve in it too =)
First of all I am so happy for you for being a self employed artist!! When do you think you'll be launching your mentorship program? I am soooo interested! 😊
Unfortunately I postponed the official launch until early next year but it’s definitely still happening!!
I use them for my car freshies!!! A lot of people don’t use them!
I always wondered why you used pitchers instead of that pouring apparatus. 😂 Everytime I see your orange & pink water bottle, it reminds me of a huge pencil.
So happy for you & your business. Have enjoyed following your journey.
Thanx
Hey Monica! Just wondering type of fragrance oils you use? When i make my wax melts i feel the oil affects my breathing etc and i would love to move to oils with less nasties!
Do you have recommendation on what to look out for or avoid?
Love MWFC! Such a great, family oriented company with EXCELLENT customer service! ❤❤
Been loving everything about them so far!
Thanx
Do you mix scents? and how do you know that, if you do, they will go well together?
Can you make a video on label printers
I’m pretty new to candle making so I haven’t heard of doing a 2nd pour. Could you elaborate on how you do that please? As far as the Math goes…
Thank you so much!
You should make some kindle or book pouches ❤
Question!!! I am such a small itty bitty business owner I’m terrified of using the bigger “crockpot” warmer for my candles. I usually just do the double boil pot on my stove. How do you handle doing the candles and wax and with the candle science!
Whenever you’ve smelled too many scents, try smelling coffee beans. It’ll clear the smell.
AHHHH im buying a peppermint mocha candle ❤🌲☕️
it's one of my personal faves🤗
Pink Sugar is made by Aquolina
You mentioned that “you have reached the level of confidence that you know people will buy your things and they are more knowledgeable about your products.. and the system in place… and know the value of your product…”
Can you please share more in depth about this and what are some actions you took to achieve this… like on social media or marketing strategies what are the systems in place 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I would love to know ☺️❤️
Where do your source your white boxes?
Uline!!
@@monicarazak thank you! 💗
Love when you tell us about the details of your products! Also btw, if it concerns you, Joan fabrics donated a HUGE amount to Trumps campaign so a lot of people started boycotting. Wishing love of course!
You are going to love Midwest!!! Are you in their FB group? Love your vlogs!!
fyi sherpa thick fabric is hard to sew, very messy just be ready for the dust flying around. cant wait to see the end result tho :)
How did you market your Shopify site? I have a website that is mostly print-on-demand, but I am struggling with marketing.
Mostly social media marketing! I post on IG and TH-cam consistently:)
What material is the sherpa? I have not found one 100% cotton and i do not want to use polyester.not sustainable obviously
I think you should do different colored zippers for your Sherpa pouches 😄
Oooooo such a good idea
is E-fulfillment usually fast about replies? i submitted the form and then i got the automated email from a Nina Leddy to schedule a meeting and I replied and followed but still havent heard back :(((
Hi Monica how are you doing ❤😊
I’m AMAZING thank you so much for asking🤎🤎🤎
Hi, I've been doing fine.
Loving busy season so far, but also trying to take your tips to avoid burnout 🥰
Soooo important to balance work & rest!!
We are not vanilla people. Sugar and vanilla is a combo best left to baking for me. 😅
❤❤❤
i love their scents, but there's no shame in ordering from another company if you like theirs better. but girl if you can save from another company if you like there's just as much SAVE THAT $$$ that's more you can put into your business!
Love your products and vlogs!! Can I ask if you have a business phone and personal phone? Not sure what I need to do in my business m. Thank you
I love your spirit and your videos...but I worry about you sitting on the floor...I know you're much younger than me😂...but as someone who has had neck and back surgeries...sitting on the floor can't be good for your posture.❤❤❤❤🥰🥰
I love watching your videos, I’m learning a lot as I begin my own journey, I tend to leave you playing while doing my own work and it’s usually kind of hard to hear you talk over the music. Just a tip🤍
Hi!! How do keep your wooden wicks lit?? I found a lot of reviews on Amazon saying there’s don’t light up or stay lit. Do you do anything specific and have you ever had this problem??😅🫠
I absolutely love @midwestfragrance for our candle company❤️ #MWF
I love watching your videos, you’re so inspirational, I’m an artist so I don’t make things in volume like you but you make me want to make more 😂 I am printing tote bags with dtf transfers I’ve designed but that’s as far as I’ve gone. Next year I’m wanting to do more. Tunblers either my designs and art etc. thank you for showing us insights and I hope you have a fab Christmas season. Get well soon. Hot Honey and lemon really helps xx