CANDLE BUSINESS ADVICE Q&A

[@Thegoddessfrequency]

0:36 - How did you discover the perfect wick for your candles? 2:00 - How many hours a week does it take to run a successful business? 3:29 - How many scents should I have when I launch? 5:05 - How do you stay creative with your marketing? 8:43 - How should I pay myself once my business starts to make enough to support me? 11:14 - How do I market my business? 13:00 - How do you handle inventory? 14:50 - How to stay focused/organized with so many things? 21:58 - Starting an Etsy shop and getting your first sale? 22:55 - When will the academy open again?

[@sahuriplays]

thank you !

[@Jayjean1122]

You're the real MVP!

[@Thegoddessfrequency]

@@Jayjean1122 lol no problem at all

[@KYESHAKNOWSSKIN]

Right on time!!! Trying to learn everything, so I can launch my candle business successfully 💞💞

[@TianaCoats]

Yass! 🙌🏽

[@KYESHAKNOWSSKIN]

@@TianaCoats 😘😍😍😍🙌🏾👏🏽👏🏽thank you for all the amazing advice you give Tiana!!

[@adriaanbish6539]

This video was so encouraging ! I’ve been trying to make the perfect candle since June and after creating over 50+ different candles I’ve had no success ! But you really pushed me to keep trying and not to give up !

[@TianaCoats]

Yes! Keep at it.

[@slimm0317]

Same! My issue is hot throw. So discouraging

[@InfluencerForJesus]

I LOVE Craftybase!!! I've been following your videos while launching my own candle business!! I've started with craftybase from day 1. It does make everything so much easier.

[@rubysfarm]

YOU ARE A GREAT SPEAKER .YOU WILL BE A WEALTHY WOMAN SOON

[@TianaCoats]

Thank you so much for the encouragement ❤️

[@whitesagemarket110]

I would love more CraftyBase video's. I know I'm barely using it to it's full potential. Especially your process of entering a new product, what you do first through entering the recipe. Thank you!

[@jadadaniel200]

You really hit me when you touched on when people want to buy, that they should buy from the site so it can generate stats to gain more publicity. I didn't know that but, now I know and thank you. -coming from a sophomore in college.

[@PolkaDotPearle]

I love your business chats, I don’t do candles but all your advice can be tweaked to other businesses.

[@ccbl23]

The advice to look at other communities is great, I make jewelry but I love watching your candle making advice videos 💖

[@janislazos4012]

Thank you so much for all the information you give So helpful going to start my candles business soon I’m so excited

[@missdee-xc2yg]

Thank you so much for all the info you provide!! And for doing youtube and your creativity lol i came across your channel a couple years ago when i first had the thought to make candles.but for some reason back then i felt if i watched you or anybody else i wasnt being creative.or original.and thats not it if you make it your own.im the same as i want my products to be unique and diff. You give such useful info and has reinspired me thank you ive been bing watching and also hearing lol

[@Janethhhh__]

Love these videos ! Very informative! Thank you 😃💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@wickedwickz4110]

Loving your studio vlogs!!! Your lil set up with your light blue fridge and water kettle was so satisfying to watch 😅

[@TianaCoats]

Yay! I'm glad you like it. I wanted the videos to look nicer so I'm glad it's working haha.

[@MissKsr1]

You’re such an inspiration thanks for all your advice luv!😊 keep on shinning🌟

[@MegaRatoi]

I started last week and I'm so excited 😁. Thanks for your video!!

[@lisatavarez]

Thank you! This was so insightful, and I love all your helpful content... thank you sooo much!

[@simplyblessed_]

I’m doing some much research because I wanna start doing candles this was great

[@SkorpioKisses]

I really appreciate your videos. Wishing you much success!

[@latricejohnson3210]

Happy New Year Tiana!!!

[@imayahh8060]

Your advice and expertise is invaluable, thank you very much ❣️

[@lunaskye621]

Thank you for your videos Tiana :) I'm planning to start up my business and your videos have really helped. I'm going to work on some long-term goals as like you said, that's very helpful. I hope your future projects go well x

[@hopeembraced9454]

This was helpful. I’m a beginner as in I haven’t even started yet. Do you think amazon is a good place to start ? I would hate most to waste my money on wax or wicks that don’t work. Also can you do a video on candle lingo ? Going from a candle lover and user into making one and into wanting to start a business is a lot more then anticipated when I hear all these different phrases and scientific mathematic details and steps. It’s a lot more complex then the typical average consumer thinks.

[@sonicamy4518]

It was great watching the Q&A video. Even though I have a business it's always nice to hear someone else's opinion! Sometimes you learn something new, which is awesome! I have picked up things here and there watching your videos! So thanks for that. I'm thinking of taking the academy class just to learn something new, so I'll look forward to that!

[@TianaCoats]

I agree! I love listening about other's businesses too. I learn some pretty useful things.

[@ReeceCaruso]

Great suggestions! This is such an important topic to be discussing, I really enjoyed the video!

[@thatone_daniel]

hey, i saw your comment on Cathrin Mannings video and decided to stop by. Great stuff! Keep it up!

[@TianaCoats]

Awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my channel.

[@Panterahape]

Can you make a video on how to advertise your products, how you deal with complains or refunds, do you pay for advertising?

[@iamlatishastewart]

My girl!!! Thank you for always sharing!

[@TianaCoats]

You're very welcome ☺️

[@melodynikkole]

I’m excited to get started you have been such a great help... I also subscribed to your podcast :)

[@LifeIsAPageTurner]

I can't wait to see Craftybase videos!! It's a little pricy for me right now, but the automation will probably be worth it lol maybe add it to the class?!?!

[@TianaCoats]

Yes! I'm going to do in depth videos for the class.

[@ponchanoks9589]

This is 100% useful!! Thank you xx

[@jeffzwally]

Have you sourced candle vessels through Alibaba? Your vlogs are so inspiring and motivating, thank you!

[@shawnteljean-batiste1285]

How do I go about finding vendors? Thank you.

[@c376]

What fragrance oil percentage do you use for your candles?

[@judithlorquet6544]

I am starting my business girl and I love you

[@goldblooded7020]

I've been binge watching your videos and I wanted to ask where you get your big bottles of fragrance oil?

[@starlovesyouu]

Can you use fragrance oils like suckered etc in candles ?

[@ashtonsmith4716]

where can I buy the little cute inserts for candles because mines are so plain and i wanna start my holiday stuff in the next coming week.

[@aestheticjawn]

Can you please do a business on how to do taxes as someone who has a candle business?

[@JanelleSpeaks]

Did you trademark your business name?

[@starlovesyouu]

How do you get the soy wax darker colored ? Or do you you paraffin for that ?

[@notpublic8304]

Does anyone know if she ships to the UK? And how much and average candle from her would cost? Her shop is closed at the moment as she’s out of town and I really would love to have a look at her shop as her candles looks amaazziinngg!

[@Alizneah]

Another question. Who are you using for your website? Any suggestions? I'm in need of my own website.

[@TianaCoats]

I use Shopify.

[@Alizneah]

Hi Tiana this question may be total off subject. This is about Etsy. If I had my own thermal printer,I wouldn't have to use etsy labels to ship out a package?

[@TianaCoats]

You can use any third party shipper I'd you'd like, and then you can update the shipping information in Etsy.

[@Alizneah]

@@TianaCoats Im sorry im not understanding. Im new to All of this. So how does the thermal printer come in to play? Is it better to use your own? And not Etsy? I feel like im not successful on etsy...every dime I make ..they take...

[@LifeIsAPageTurner]

You can use anything to print labels. You don’t need a thermal printer. Just print it out and tape it down on a regular piece of paper if that’s all you have. She’s saying you don’t have to use Etsy for the actual shipping label that you would print out. You can use anyone. You can use USPS, UPS, FedEx, PirateShip, Shippo etc

[@clarkclarke]

Thank you💞

[@paperbackbrookie6804]

Do you have a business or marketing degree or did you learn everything by trial and error? What kept you from giving up?

[@TianaCoats]

No, I don’t have a degree. I didn’t even finish my first semester of college. I have wanted to give up many times, but I am just very passionate about what I do and I enjoy learning new things.

[@paperbackbrookie6804]

@@TianaCoats I find your story very inspiring. I have started and given up many things being a young mother. Keep up the amazing work, you are inspiring others. Thank you.

[@wickedwickz4110]

I was wondering if you’d have any suggestions about business insurance for a candle business (I’m only a minute in sorry if you mention it here lol)

[@TianaCoats]

I use www.nextinsurance.com/. I suggest talking with a rep to make sure you've got all your bases covered.

[@wickedwickz4110]

Tiana Coats thank you! One more thing. I know there’s a waitlist for your candle academy but how much is the price when it’s open? Thank you! 💖

[@Zoryafter50]

Thank u, I'm glad I came across your channel. Took lots of notes....I'm pumped.💚☺️

[@nurselifewhit]

Did you go to Howard or am I trippin? Lol

[@TianaCoats]

No I didn’t go there. I must have a twin out there haha

[@samaneh9595]

ONLY $5000 for a year of work??? But you've been doing this for years! What is your net profit??

[@TianaCoats]

I know it may sound crazy lol. The 5k estimate was for the year up until I made this video. Everyone’s finances is different and we have 2 incomes and I provide health insurance and my husbands income pays the mortgage and other living expenses. We don’t have debt or car payments, and I personally don’t really care to buy anything. I just keep the money in the business bank and use it to grow. The business made 6 figures in 2020. I saved enough that we do plan on using some of the money to go towards a house soon.

[@Evysapothecary]

Hi!! I’ve watched a lot of your videos! I love your real ness and really appreciate the information! I ordered a kit from Candle Science to start my business but when I joined FB Groups they said I absolutely needed product insurance first before I sell. Is this true? It kinda deterred me. Please advise. You can also email me directly yvette@evysapothecary I hope to hear from you soon! Thank you! 🙏🏼