5 Things I Would Do Differently If I Was Starting A Candle Business In 2024

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[@georgina1921]

Thank you, Erica! You are an absolute doll for sharing so much. This was really great advice for all of us just starting out in this business. Xx

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Aw thank you so much!! So glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@jessicastites9123]

#5!!! 🫣😅 I struggle with ADD as an adult as well and although the ideas are flowing the execution is difficult! Thanks for your content! ❤

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Omg that’s the perfect way to describe it! The ideas flow in so fast I barely have enough time to write it down before it leaves my brain from another distraction 🫠😅 the execution is HARD. I work at it every day! ❤️

[@OdetteHooks]

My daughter is 34 years old and struggles with ADD. Might I suggest keeping your phone or something that easily records (audio or visual) near you at all times as this may help you as well. When the idea comes to you record it as quickly as possible. I hope this helps.

[@wandarivera9710]

Same! Been thinking about starting for the longest time ever!

[@jessicastites9123]

@@OdetteHooks it totally does! I use the notes app on my phone to record all my ideas in one place. Now, time to get to those wonderful ideas 🤪

[@jessicastites9123]

@@wandarivera9710 let’s do it this year! Wishing you luck and focus! ❤️

[@ShiftTheAtmosphere]

This was amazing ! Thank you for being consistent and a light for other candle/ business owners 🥺💗

[@laurencirkot881]

Thank you so much for everything you do on this channel.

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@Lily-bb5xz]

Thank you so much Erica! ❤

[@Soulful_Spirit_Candle_Co]

I love whatnot it’s been good for me , my husband uses it too in conjunction with his eBay & full time job , it’s a little crazy around here , but we’re definitely having fun doing it, thank you so much for this video! Definitely going to check out Aura

[@orsanagourgel6227]

Hi I am so thankful for this business was having anxiety because I was already thinking about scalping and making it big. This is really going to keep me focused much love ❤

[@loriepearman7184]

Thank you, Erica! ❤

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

Thank you for watching Lorie! ☺️

[@ElaineCockrell]

Thank you very much this was very helpful I learnt alot❤

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

I’m so glad! ☺️

[@kristinmccomb7923]

Thank you so much for this valuable information. You are 100% correct in our fear some times holds us back. I was just sought out for a state wide vendor show and i immediately thought I can’t, it’s 3 hours way, how can I travel with products and kids in tow, but I realize I have the potential to get my brand out there and the 18,000 people that attend is the largest market I’ve done. So I’ve decided to take the leap and do it! I have nothing to loose, other than my anxiety and fear holding me back. GREAT video, thank you!!

[@rosajimenez6481]

Thank you for all your info Erica. I just got my LLC and is so frustrating because I made a mistake and I had to do a amendment because I didn’t put my self as a owner. It’s so hard for someone that’s starting. My next thing will be insurance. Do you have a duns number and a reseller certificate I feel like not a lot of people speak about that in the candle business

[@lourdesgarrotelima4681]

❤ thank you

[@ExperienceKevsworld]

Great video! I am planning very small to start and local is my first big idea (website too). Otherwise right now I am just enjoying making and testing them. Part of my plan is to have a good size stock ready to go before anything. I have not got to the point of investigating insurance, and I am hoping it's not what I am thinking, and that's (outrageous!)

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

That’s great!! And luckily I’ve found that business insurance isn’t too expensive!

[@sherinesmikle5953]

The creative side.. that’s where I’m stuck at. 😅😢 I’m now feeling the effects of that after launching.

[@bks13]

Was there any particular reason why you didn’t get insurance thru HSCG?

[@debracigic9822]

Thank you so much for your insight. To your number 4 point, I’m struggling with this right now. I do live in a very small place and unsure where to focus my efforts, local or online? Can you offer some advice to a small city living girl please? Thank you!

[@conniecochrane4469]

I wish you had a “Build Your Shopify Store” guide! I don’t know what to think about Etsy right now. I am selling my candles in a friend’s upscale hair salon. I have physical challenges so can’t do “events” or markets, etc. Any suggestions for me? If you do I would greatly appreciate your thoughts! Much love to you and your family Mama!❤️❤️❤️

[@MemoryBoxCandleCo]

ahhh I need to do that, I know it would be so helpful!

[@conniecochrane4469]

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Yes!! PLEASE!! Break it down so a 5 yr old could understand it, lol! I know you don’t have time to create a program because of your own businesses and your new baby boy! What’s so frustrating is that I HAVE a Shopify acct! It’s currently on hold for a year because I couldn’t find any help that was at a slower pace. I tried to watch YT vids from Shopify and the young woman talked so fast and went through the steps so fast I couldn’t follow her and I gave up. So, I decided I’d just have to create an Etsy acct and hopefully find help in the interim and open my Shopify store? I’m selling my candles locally, so it’s helpful and probably the best way to ease into selling. Thank you Sweetie! Much love to you and your lil fam, Mama!😊❤️❤️❤️

[@makissmith338]

Hi, dear Erika. I have a question. I'm trying to understand this formula 312 ÷100+10% give you a =283g wax fill 29 (fo) but I noticed the jar even though is 13.5 if fill with 312 g all together correctly me pls im wrong so is not fill 283g is more right.😊

[@seynajamila]

Thank you! i have so many things i would say i would do and then end up not doing it. Oops lol. I definitely need to actually write out my business plan and goals. I dont know why i think I will remember it all. Must be that superwoman mentality that we women think we have lol...well we do! kinda for the most part...lol

[@heliusuk]

With regards to online security, that is common sense when going online, nothing to do with having an online candle business.

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