Thank you for this video. I have been making body butters, soaps, and shaving products for over 3 years now and I still have a lot to learn....watched a million tutorials. Like you I had to try or buy every new EO, or butter base or MP soap base that I read about. If it was organic I had to try it...and I had the best time telling them what was in it. I gave away a lot of products which my friends/family absolutely loved and started buying from me. But, now I'm toning things down to a select few products and I have an idea of a new product for sometime 2022. I like the idea of perhaps having just one new product a year, but for me it has to be something unique about the product. I was always coming up with something different, but now I keep a lot of things to myself and make a decision according to what my customers really like and ask them for suggestions, instead of, "Hey, can you try this and let me know". I just opened my ecommerce store and it is not easy, but I gives me joy and at 74 it keeps me going. Thank you for being so direct, honest and professional😍👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. You've given me a lot of tips!
As a boy idk why but i've noticed so many girls and women feel ashamed or kinda shy to promote their stuff irl and even online sometimes Like i kinda get it because i don't have friends and been suffering with social anxiety so im not out there but tbh for my business i would yell in streets😭 and since it's a whole industry you should continuously promote yourself because people might forget of you in a matter of weeks
Im still in a development phase trying things out theres been hits n misses but im so excited to be on this Journey! Thank You for this really honest advice!😍
I really enjoyed this video and the transparency I got from you. I liked that you mentioned if a person is looking for something specific and you know your products wouldn’t be what they need you’d tell them. People are looking for a quick buck now (and I get ppl have products to sell) but just being honest in my opinion would’ve made come back!
Thank you for your Honesty and good information! The “Time” one is very grounding. I am an experienced longtime soap maker but just starting a business with my products so I cannot hear “It takes time enough”.
Really enjoyed the information. I am in Mississippi and because of the Coronavirus have decided to try my hand at soap making. I am retired and have plenty of time on my hands. I subscribed to your channel so I can learn from different Makers and get great info to pass on once I get going.
I hear ya in terms of uploading video to TH-cam. Some things just don’t seem to work and after all the work you’ve put into it, it’s sad when a video goes wrong. Anyway, I feel for you but like your sense of perseverance. I’m new to your channel, just subscribed. Thanks for sharing.
Awww thank you!!!!!! You are too sweet! I just wish I didn’t feel so self conscious in front of the camera. It’s getting easier especially since y’all are telling me my videos are helpful. 🥰
Im excited to start.my journey. I dont have etsy yet but I do have a website that is in progress. My web developer is a friend that is taking care of all that for me even the marketing. Iy makes what I fo so much easier...I love your honesty
You really did a great job explaining and giving information. I am just starting here in the Netherlands, and it is really difficult. Especially during these times with Corona. It is a heavily saturated market here sadly. BUT I love what I do and I LOVE my products! I am hoping to get out to do shows or whatever eventually but right now, everything is online. So I am always looking for new ideas!
I found a girl just like me. Lol I love formulating and bring new products almost every week. I need to get organized. If my customers see all the stuff I make, they'd think I'm nuts
Very helpful video. I started my soap business on Etsy a little over a year ago. It's been very sllllloooowwwww. I wanted to start selling at farmers markets and craft fairs, but then COVID happened. I have subbed.
same struggle I've been in. I really wanted to do markets this summer...but COVId. I pray that I can get a bride who wants a bulk order. I love doing this so much, and I've put in so much research time. This part is really hard for me.
I’m not sure if anyone can help me, I live in Louisiana and I started making CP soap the end of 2018.... I took a break when Covid showed up.... I’ve been doing it mainly as a hobby and I use it myself and family as well... I got back into in December and I have made several batches, well it came up in conversation at work and now I have co-workers who want to buy from me.... I’m terrified because I am not a business and I don’t have license or anything.... honestly I work full time but I love making soap and I wouldn’t mind selling it to the side, I just don’t know what to do to sell it without getting in some type of trouble... any advice is appreciated... TIA
@Christal S If you are selling to your friends here and there then go for it. Use the cash they give you to buy groceries etc. It's no different than if you were giving 10 bars of soap to a friend or family as a birthday gift or something. Be proud of what you make, love what you do, and people will give money to you. :) I hope you see this message....
Typing this whole still watching. Do you have any tips for when someone steals your marketing strategies. For example, whatever I post on IG another soap maker who follows me post the same thing. So if i do a giveaway she does a giveaway. If I post a pic of my soaps curing she'll do the same right after. It frustrating because I've worked hard educating myself and I know she just started this on a whim. I try to ignore it but it lowkey hurts because I take pride in being original.
JezreelJoy someone copying you is ALWAYS one step behind you. Remember that. I’ve experienced this too & I know it’s really aggravating. Just keep doing you & you will stay ahead cause she can’t be you & her customers will see through her if she’s not passionate about her products.💕
@@artsymarsy8480 it's an option...but she's technically a 'friend'. She watches my every move so much that she will notice I blocked her. Instead I block her from seeing my IG stories when I introduce new products and sales. Then I lift the block when the story expires after 24 hours.
@@roudiamondgh92 that is not a friend0 if you don't feel comfortable blocking them then you are close enough to contact them and ask them to stop.If they are low key a friend of yours then they will feel being called out is their key to stopping. If they don't or take offense then block them kindly l.ol
Hi Carmen, I so enjoy all your videos, I appreciate the hard work that goes into them! I always look forward to your next video. Now that I sound like a stacker, LOL. I do have a question: I do see you use lard, I live in the eastern US where animal fats aren’t well received. Is it a hard sell for you? I love tallow and process my own, but during testing when people find out there’s tallow in the soap I get the “yuck” face. This has actually postponed my opening my website. I am feeling I need to just go to palm but my soap isn’t any where as nice! So would you stand by your differences or give the customer what they will use? I would like to see a video talking about marketing your lard soaps? Thank you for any insight you have on this subject. 😃 have a wonderful day.
Hmmmm VERY VERY VERY good topic!! I’m going to do a lotion video today & now my mind is racing with ideas on this subject. I’ll try to film both today! Just let me say, I FEEL YOUR PAIN😊
I live on the west coast and yeah there are "vegans" that wont buy products with bees wax or goats milk, or they want all natural with no lye (I know it cant be done but they are looking for it) or some soap that can do all sorts of things. That said if you use tallow because it is a wonderful oil that is super conditioning don't worry there are lots of folks who want that. In fact folks will hunt you down because you are unique so dont worry about the all vegetable based thing just do your thing
You can't make medical claims about your soap. It makes it go rom cosmetic to a drug (medication) which will force it to be regulated by the FDA. I'm not saying that there aren't benefits to certain ingredients, like I love the way clays and other things make the soap and the wash feel, but I wouldn't tell anyone that it cures anything. I was considering starting to sell after falling head over heels for this hobby recently. There is a lot to consider, and for me who has a full time job and not interested in quitting it, I just wont have the time needed to make it big. There are so many costs that go into it to. In my state it's not just simple registration of local government. I need protection from lawsuit, so its insurance, LLC, and private mailbox coting me nearly 2k a yr altogether in my state. It would be cheaper to not sell
I THINK Your comments are turned off on your new Videos because they’re set to “suitable for Children” (or something like that). The same thing happened to me.
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Thank you for this video. I have been making body butters, soaps, and shaving products for over 3 years now and I still have a lot to learn....watched a million tutorials. Like you I had to try or buy every new EO, or butter base or MP soap base that I read about. If it was organic I had to try it...and I had the best time telling them what was in it. I gave away a lot of products which my friends/family absolutely loved and started buying from me. But, now I'm toning things down to a select few products and I have an idea of a new product for sometime 2022. I like the idea of perhaps having just one new product a year, but for me it has to be something unique about the product. I was always coming up with something different, but now I keep a lot of things to myself and make a decision according to what my customers really like and ask them for suggestions, instead of, "Hey, can you try this and let me know". I just opened my ecommerce store and it is not easy, but I gives me joy and at 74 it keeps me going. Thank you for being so direct, honest and professional😍👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. You've given me a lot of tips!
As a boy idk why but i've noticed so many girls and women feel ashamed or kinda shy to promote their stuff irl and even online sometimes
Like i kinda get it because i don't have friends and been suffering with social anxiety so im not out there but tbh for my business i would yell in streets😭 and since it's a whole industry you should continuously promote yourself because people might forget of you in a matter of weeks
Which of your soaps has your skin so radiant and BEAUTIFUL
Im still in a development phase trying things out theres been hits n misses but im so excited to be on this Journey! Thank You for this really honest advice!😍
How are you doing currently.
I really enjoyed this video and the transparency I got from you. I liked that you mentioned if a person is looking for something specific and you know your products wouldn’t be what they need you’d tell them.
People are looking for a quick buck now (and I get ppl have products to sell) but just being honest in my opinion would’ve made come back!
Thank you for your Honesty and good information! The “Time” one is very grounding. I am an experienced longtime soap maker but just starting a business with my products so I cannot hear “It takes time enough”.
This is awesome. It's like AA for soapers.
Hi. Im Jason and I'm addicted to using lavender scent.
Hi Jason.
My name is Brenda and I'm addicted to Patchouli, yes it's a problem...
When you talked about tweaking formulations, I subscribed 😀 I totally do the same thing.
This is such great advice, thank you so much. I needed to hear this, especially your first point. ♥️
Everything was well said. Thank you ❤
Really enjoyed the information. I am in Mississippi and because of the Coronavirus have decided to try my hand at soap making. I am retired and have plenty of time on my hands. I subscribed to your channel so I can learn from different Makers and get great info to pass on once I get going.
Happy soap making from one Mississippian to another! Also enjoying the craft
Thank you, I need all the advice that I can get 🙂. I love hearing your thoughts, I always come away with something positive.
Thank you 🥰
I hear ya in terms of uploading video to TH-cam. Some things just don’t seem to work and after all the work you’ve put into it, it’s sad when a video goes wrong. Anyway, I feel for you but like your sense of perseverance. I’m new to your channel, just subscribed. Thanks for sharing.
So real great nuggets of knoledge.
Girl, I love watching you. I just wish you could post more. You’re topics are interesting and useful.
Awww thank you!!!!!!
You are too sweet! I just wish I didn’t feel so self conscious in front of the camera. It’s getting easier especially since y’all are telling me my videos are helpful. 🥰
Loved this! I so appreciate your openness about the challenges of doing the things you know you ought to do!😄
Rich information! Thanks
Im excited to start.my journey. I dont have etsy yet but I do have a website that is in progress. My web developer is a friend that is taking care of all that for me even the marketing. Iy makes what I fo so much easier...I love your honesty
Thank You. Good information. Lotions would be great!
You really did a great job explaining and giving information. I am just starting here in the Netherlands, and it is really difficult. Especially during these times with Corona. It is a heavily saturated market here sadly. BUT I love what I do and I LOVE my products! I am hoping to get out to do shows or whatever eventually but right now, everything is online. So I am always looking for new ideas!
Love you and your videos - great information as we don’t have many people in Scotland doing what you do . My favourite 👍🏻
Thank you! I’m glad to know it’s helpful 😊
This was very helpful -- thank you!
I found a girl just like me. Lol
I love formulating and bring new products almost every week. I need to get organized. If my customers see all the stuff I make, they'd think I'm nuts
This is brilliant . Thank you 🙏
thank you for your tips!! very useful.
Thank you for this video. Glad I found your channel
Great video thanks for sharing
Very very useful
I enjoy your videos alot
Thank you so much!
As always, I love your videos! But I am waiting for that lotion video. I need some help. :) Thanks for all you do!
Today girl !!! I’ll do it today 😊
@@agirlagoat1193 Thanks so much! A good rainy day here, for me to enjoy your videos.
Thank you 🙏🙏
Very helpful video. I started my soap business on Etsy a little over a year ago. It's been very sllllloooowwwww. I wanted to start selling at farmers markets and craft fairs, but then COVID happened. I have subbed.
same struggle I've been in. I really wanted to do markets this summer...but COVId. I pray that I can get a bride who wants a bulk order. I love doing this so much, and I've put in so much research time. This part is really hard for me.
I really enjoyed your video!
if you're using pure argan oil, are you looking for a seller in Morocco to export Argan oil (for cosmetics pharmaceutical usages) ?
Thank You.
My goal is to save up enough for the Florida licensure I need to be able to sell body butters, bath bombs etc
How exciting!
I’ve heard Florida is strict with regulations.
I wish you lots of luck!
A girl & a goat yes it is! Thank you!
Is there a great place for scents
I’m not sure if anyone can help me, I live in Louisiana and I started making CP soap the end of 2018.... I took a break when Covid showed up.... I’ve been doing it mainly as a hobby and I use it myself and family as well... I got back into in December and I have made several batches, well it came up in conversation at work and now I have co-workers who want to buy from me.... I’m terrified because I am not a business and I don’t have license or anything.... honestly I work full time but I love making soap and I wouldn’t mind selling it to the side, I just don’t know what to do to sell it without getting in some type of trouble... any advice is appreciated... TIA
@Christal S If you are selling to your friends here and there then go for it. Use the cash they give you to buy groceries etc. It's no different than if you were giving 10 bars of soap to a friend or family as a birthday gift or something. Be proud of what you make, love what you do, and people will give money to you. :) I hope you see this message....
Typing this whole still watching. Do you have any tips for when someone steals your marketing strategies. For example, whatever I post on IG another soap maker who follows me post the same thing. So if i do a giveaway she does a giveaway. If I post a pic of my soaps curing she'll do the same right after. It frustrating because I've worked hard educating myself and I know she just started this on a whim. I try to ignore it but it lowkey hurts because I take pride in being original.
JezreelJoy someone copying you is ALWAYS one step behind you. Remember that. I’ve experienced this too & I know it’s really aggravating. Just keep doing you & you will stay ahead cause she can’t be you & her customers will see through her if she’s not passionate about her products.💕
@@agirlagoat1193 you're so right. Thanks for the advice and the wonderful tips in this video!
I don't go on IG but is blocking her an option?
@@artsymarsy8480 it's an option...but she's technically a 'friend'. She watches my every move so much that she will notice I blocked her. Instead I block her from seeing my IG stories when I introduce new products and sales. Then I lift the block when the story expires after 24 hours.
@@roudiamondgh92 that is not a friend0 if you don't feel comfortable blocking them then you are close enough to contact them and ask them to stop.If they are low key a friend of yours then they will feel being called out is their key to stopping. If they don't or take offense then block them kindly l.ol
What would be the next best avenue to sell your products if you can't make it to your local markets (work schedule conflict).
Hi Carmen, I so enjoy all your videos, I appreciate the hard work that goes into them! I always look forward to your next video. Now that I sound like a stacker, LOL. I do have a question: I do see you use lard, I live in the eastern US where animal fats aren’t well received. Is it a hard sell for you? I love tallow and process my own, but during testing when people find out there’s tallow in the soap I get the “yuck” face. This has actually postponed my opening my website. I am feeling I need to just go to palm but my soap isn’t any where as nice! So would you stand by your differences or give the customer what they will use? I would like to see a video talking about marketing your lard soaps? Thank you for any insight you have on this subject. 😃 have a wonderful day.
Hmmmm
VERY VERY VERY good topic!!
I’m going to do a lotion video today & now my mind is racing with ideas on this subject. I’ll try to film both today!
Just let me say, I FEEL YOUR PAIN😊
I live on the west coast and yeah there are "vegans" that wont buy products with bees wax or goats milk, or they want all natural with no lye (I know it cant be done but they are looking for it) or some soap that can do all sorts of things. That said if you use tallow because it is a wonderful oil that is super conditioning don't worry there are lots of folks who want that. In fact folks will hunt you down because you are unique so dont worry about the all vegetable based thing just do your thing
You can't make medical claims about your soap. It makes it go rom cosmetic to a drug (medication) which will force it to be regulated by the FDA. I'm not saying that there aren't benefits to certain ingredients, like I love the way clays and other things make the soap and the wash feel, but I wouldn't tell anyone that it cures anything.
I was considering starting to sell after falling head over heels for this hobby recently. There is a lot to consider, and for me who has a full time job and not interested in quitting it, I just wont have the time needed to make it big. There are so many costs that go into it to. In my state it's not just simple registration of local government. I need protection from lawsuit, so its insurance, LLC, and private mailbox coting me nearly 2k a yr altogether in my state. It would be cheaper to not sell
I THINK Your comments are turned off on your new Videos because they’re set to “suitable for Children” (or something like that). The same thing happened to me.
Oh yes!!! That must be it! Thanks so much!
@@agirlagoat1193 I’m glad to help. Take Care!
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