5 THINGS TO FIGURE OUT BEFORE STARTING A CRYSTAL BUSINESS | HOW TO START A CRYSTAL BUSINESS

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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[@sandythecatsorryihadabrock8471]

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[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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[@MMNTrueCrime]

Shipping definitely adds up so fast, and it’s so easy to forget that it’s an expense for this sort of thing. I didn’t know you could get shipping by sea. That’s awesome. These are such smart things to consider, and it’s a great idea to really give some thought to your crystal niche. I didn’t realize there were so many ways to make my shop stand out, but this has really given me a lot to consider. Thanks for the great advice!!

[@teresaramos4689]

I found this extremely helpful. And the fact that you explain the different types of stones different places are supposed to get them. Very helpful.

[@sarahstrology]

Thank you so much for your content! I’m starting my crystal business rn and your videos have been so helpful. 🖤🌙

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I’m so glad you’ve found them helpful! ❤️

[@analisaborealis]

This came exactly in the moment i needed it! Its exactly what i've been tryrign to figure out!! Thank you so much 😊

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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[@Beckanai]

Thanks so much for all of your experience and help! Very appreciated! 💜

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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[@ellenliscious1185]

I have this problem of jumping in business without considering some pertinent issues. Thanks for the info

[@lauraf7937]

Thanks for your sage advice much appreciated ! light and love

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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There is so much value here! Thank you for sharing :)

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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You literally are the best.

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

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[@moonandmakery]

Thank you v much for this video, lots of great info that can be applied to any business start up 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@perlag1998]

You’re a godsend 🙌🏼

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@DanielleLynette]

This is perfectttttt. I just realized you’re from Fayetteville, so am I and moving next month. I currently have a business for waistbeads called Divinely Beaded bit am looking to move away from handmade items and more towards what I love - healing tools like crystals! Your videos have been everything. Thank you so much!

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Oh yes! I’m in Fayetteville!!! That’s so awesome your moving here! So glad you’ve found the videos helpful!!

[@tiinahobbs2883]

Great information

[@peachtreeflowers667]

You’re amazing!!! I’d so love to pick your brain, I am getting ready to set up an online business and I’m trying to learn all I can so it’s a smooth first year, as smooth as it can be!! So informative and creative you are!!

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

how exciting! So glald you found the video helpful!

[@amandagrogen5153]

I've been binging your videos and I'm so inspired

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@Courtzjems]

As a Crystal business did you file as a sole proprietor or an LLC? Learning so much from you. Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Doesn’t really matter either way! But I did LLC!

[@Foodmakeupskin]

this makes me wanna see a live show

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Omg you should! They’re super fun and addicting! It’s been good entertainment durning lock down!

[@jessicamcconkey1654]

Hi Barbie, do you have a list of any suggestions of wholesalers you’ve found? And how do you know that the wholesaler is trustworthy and of good quality prior to buying?

[@alexisreadsalot539]

Okay honestly something I've always wanted to do is put together packages like grabbing stuff to put someone's order together ya know? Wanted to do it for the longest time still don't know what I'm going to trying to figure it out thank you for the video!

[@jessicadunn7110]

Do you have wholesalers you recommend? Or info on how to find them?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Watch my "how to start a crystal business video" I discuss where to find wholesalers.

[@earthangel2800]

I need advice! My customers really wanted me to have a website but as soon as i bought a domain and got a website i've had 1 sale! My photos are great quality, the site is easy to use... im so confused! What could i be doing wrong?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I’m guessing you typically sell on live sales? I know a lot of live sale sellers who don’t bother with a website or have one since some people don’t like shipping live sales! If you just launched it I suggest promoting so people know you have it! Just give it some time, if you do live shows make sure you share you have a website!

[@jaesuar]

what is a live show?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

It’s where they sell crystals live on Instagram and Facebook and it’s the best most addicting way to shop for crystals!!

[@hxtnlw]

I'm 12 years old and I'm learning about crystals for like a year and I want to use etsy it you have any more tips please tell me.

[@Foodmakeupskin]

i cant imagine how time consuming carved pieces are , i love the stones that are made into like hearts or animals

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Oh yeah it blows my mind! Some of the crystals I have are carved in so much detail I don’t even know how they did that!

[@aasma1234]

Hi from Dubai ...your info is so helpful..I follow all your advises to the T ...as Iam startin my own shop! I have a very very raw piece of clear quartz cluster ..but it’s dirty and the sandy dirt colors are stuck to the cluster all most a part of it and wouldn’t come out..it almost looks orange yellowy brown quartz ..could you advise how u can clean it ..like I don’t know dip it in baking soda or something 🙈

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

If it Quartz you can leave it in water. The crystal may naturally be that color. I wouldn’t use any harsh chemicals on it though

[@raquelaguilarcreations]

How much of products do you need to be in espy

[@jaesuar]

where do you find a supplier?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Check out my “how to start a crystals business” video and watch the section on suppliers!

[@jaesuar]

@@ColdBrewBarbie awesome! I’ll check out! Thank you ☺️

[@InTheGlow135]

Great video! I actually want to sell some crystals I have to pair down my collection. Very helpful! Thank you!

[@venkatsurya3590]

where can i find wholesalers in Australia we live in australia

[@justinelevy7600]

Hello, could you recommend someplace to start looking for sellers, I'm having trouble with even starting to look.

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Hey! Watch my “how to start a crystal business” video all the way through for some really important tips!

[@justinelevy7600]

@@ColdBrewBarbie just watched! it was so helpful thank you. Look out for my brand hippie hash in a few months :)))

[@MeganHollyy]

hello! thank you so much for all of your videos about making a crystal business, i’m currently in the steps of setting mine up! i am pretty confident on everything however i am struggling to find a place to buy my crystals - i was wondering how do you find these places? i’ve been trying to google with bit much luck. i’m wanting to sell carvings. i’m also in the UK :)

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Hey! Have you watch my video on how to start a crystal business? That video explains how to find supplies! Also if you interested I have a Patreon where is more 1 on 1 help where share which groups I’m in on Facebook to find all my suppliers!

[@MeganHollyy]

ColdBrewBarbie thank you so much, i’ll have a look now!! xx

[@acadia13]

Have you gotten it up yet? How’s it going?

[@jessehiggason]

Do you think it’s wise to start the Etsy route and then later on move into the live show realm?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I think so, you can get a feel for what running a biz is like first at a slower pace! And you’ll be more knowledgeable and have a customer base already established!

[@Curtis488]

Can you order them from Amazon for your shop?

[@acadia13]

It wouldn’t be the best because they’re often either much smaller than expected or fake. There are worldwide wholesalers who are probably cheaper though!

[@shelreestevenson9644]

Hello, I have a question about buying from crystal shop live shows and online. Is it "against the rules" to buy from a crystal shop, online (ex. Etsy, IG live), and then resell them in your own crystal shop?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I mean no, but your mark up will be huge and you'll either will lose money or you will have trouble selling it because you're charging too much. Its like if you were to buy a tshirt from target and then resell it. Unless you're reselling for a lot less you won't make any money and people won't want to pay the upcharge when they can get it cheaper. Unless you're just doing it to de-stash thats the only reason I can see doing that.

[@galaxiesareborn3797]

Is the tax ID number the same as an EIN number?

[@47lucym]

Yes!

[@jpringle28]

If you had a recommended budget to start, how much would you recommend to start?

[@jpringle28]

If you were to do Etsy?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I started with only $300, it just depends on your business plan and which suppliers you are working with.

[@arthurtheaardvark13]

Just some critical feedback: great content! Would be delivered better without the excess use of sliding transitions (the noise accompanying the transition gets quite annoying and some of the cuts seem really unnecessary). Great video and tips though!

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! It’s so hard as a creator to keep peoples attention and these topics can be quiet boring. But I can see how it feels like too many transitions!

[@Bee-of9uu]

One way to keep doing that might be to just change the volume of some of these so it isn't double the volume of your actual voice ♡

[@idibellini]

Someone was telling me about an SBA loan for small businesses during the pandemic that can be used for inventory so I thought of doing this however while trying to complete the application I was asked for my business name... this made me wonder if I should be registering my crystal shop with the BBB...do you know if I need to register with the BBB regardless of the SBA business loan?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I believe that loan is for existing business, not to start a business, I'd talk to a financial advisor.

[@AngelicSunFlame]

I found a miner from Indonesia. What prices do you feel is fair? We are talking $50-70 /kg. With free shipping. We are taking a lot like friends. Is this normal?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Hey! Prices are going to vary from country to country. I’ve seen prices from $30 a kilo to $150 a kilo so that within the range. It depends on the rareness of the Stone! Free shipping is great! Usually it’s not offered but nice if they have it! Yeah it’s totally normal!

[@AngelicSunFlame]

ColdBrewBarbie thank you 😊

[@TheQuietWitch]

🔮

[@z_xyp8676]

In next vid can u show hunter :)

[@Joelx4]

Thank you so much! I’m 16 really looking forward to making this my business but I made a bad decision and bought crystals on amazon they came in today wayyy to small and I’m not sure what to do now. Also do u recommend any suppliers??

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I have a Patreon where I offer business advice! I’d check the laws to make sure you can legally run a business being under 18. You also need to pay taxes so I’d encourage you to make sure you’re not doing things illegally

[@acadia13]

You could add smaller crystals (if they’re real) to a crystal confetti! Even though you’ve probably figured something out by now

[@C.Monroe8]

I have the money and a supplier. I wanna do my on shop at my house. Lol. But the thing is not everyone is popping on instagram. So how will I get people to buy from me? Tips?

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Use different sources of social media to grow your account!

[@z_xyp8676]

HEYYYYYYYYY :D

[@c0zy01]

Do you know how much variety you should start out with? (:

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I offer this type of advise on my patreon! Link is in the description box if you are interested in joining!

[@sandythecatsorryihadabrock8471]

Cool friend

[@lindsaylimes3362]

Hi barbie girl 😂

[@kaiaana4796]

111th view 😌🙏🏼 Asé

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Thank you for watching!!

[@kaiaana4796]

Thank You for helping and providing info! 💜

[@direnccifci4893]

I was wondering if you can do tips or advice on how to grow an Instagram for live sales and how to bring traffic into your Etsy store, I’ve been currently struggling with both.

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

I cover this topic on my Patreon only! Link in profile of your interested

[@jade4025]

Omg I rly wanna start my own crystal shop! With like jewelry and candles and all that good stuff, but I gotta ask...how do you make sure the crystals are sourced ethically? That’s a rly big concern for me personally and was wonder how you determine that. Thanks!

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Super hard to determine! Best advice is to work direct with a miner! But selection can be limited!

[@jade4025]

@@ColdBrewBarbie ty for the reply! I’ll def keep that into consideration!

[@acadia13]

If there are any mines near you you could mine them yourself

[@Foodmakeupskin]

$3000 budget ??? cant relate ahaha

[@ColdBrewBarbie]

Haha oh yeah crystals are pricey and when you sell hundreds a nice it ads up!

[@jazminromero703]

My budget was 1,500 ended up spending 3,500 😂