day in the life of a beauty brand owner: this is not how I planned my launch going

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[@hollyhobbyist1659]

The tears I cried when I rebranded my business because everything basically came to a screeching halt. One day at a time, you got this!

[@caitlinblue]

It's not fun that's for sure...but it's on the way up from here. Thanks for all the support!

[@EverdayBlessings]

Congratulations on the re-launch Caitlin!! The packaging you have chosen is also a nice compliment with the name. As we move into Q4 sales will pick up dramatically and previous customers will return. God Bless you and your new endeavor with Solette 🌺🌺🌺

[@caitlinblue]

I'm hoping Q4 will be a different story, I'm just excited to be back in the game and running a business again! Thank you so much for the love!

[@mythriftedhomeandgarden830]

Your box packaging is so beautiful! You designed them gorgeously. Where do you have them printed?

[@pamwayman7672]

Breath it always works out for the best! I know waiting is not the best for the mind.

[@rachael-rogers.]

I am so excited for you. I can't wait until down the track that you post to Australia. I will definitely be purchasing from you xx

[@caitlinblue]

Thank you so much! Working on international for early next year!

[@53sharkattack]

Congratulations! your packaging is so pretty.

[@caitlinblue]

Thank you so much!!🥰

[@jenaerose1]

You got this Caitlin!!!

[@caitlinblue]

Thanks for the love and support!!

[@hilaryquinn8673]

That would drive me nuts not being able to track the shipment. Your boxes are beautiful.

[@caitlinblue]

It was stressful...but it finally arrived and all is good! Thank you so much for the compliment!

[@hilaryquinn8673]

@@caitlinblue Finally! I’m so Glad.

[@leonormarrero162]

I am so happy for your success. 😊 Thank you for sharing.

[@caitlinblue]

Thank you so much, that's so kind!

[@goose8546]

Your packaging is beautiful

[@caitlinblue]

Thank you so much!!

[@joannelishman204]

Hang in there! Thank you for sharing when it doesn’t go to plan ❤

[@caitlinblue]

Thank you for the love and support!!

[@kimberlyhendren2097]

Sweet girl, I cry too...business related things. It is REALLY hard at times. This is your baby. I get it! It's going to be ok, I promise! Thank you for being so real. xo

[@SeaStarSoap]

Well the wait is definitely a negative with not being able to track, I hope they come in soon for you, fingers crossed. Hope your launch is a success! Thank you so much for sharing everything is looking amazing!

[@caitlinblue]

They came the day before I posted this of course! So next week's video will be the complete full circle moment from this one. Thanks for watching!

[@m.s.3798]

You're such a Super Star, Boxes are so beautiful - totally your style.

[@caitlinblue]

Oh gosh thank you!! I'm so happy with how they turned out!

[@ChantelleArts]

It's crazy that the shipment couldn't be tracked and must have been so frustrating that it was out of your control, I really appreciate your openness about it ❤❤

[@caitlinblue]

It was not the best experience, but hopefully next time will go more smoothly!

[@IrishQ76]

You're going to have to pack up a few more bars soap 🤭🤭🤭. Plus I can't wait till your butters arrive so I know my order will be on the way. 😁😁

[@caitlinblue]

Oooo thank you!! I hope you love everything!

[@The.soap.garden]

Where did you get those white stacking shelves for your soaps?

[@caitlinblue]

I got the from soapequipment.com. They are nice to stack and dry but are a little difficult to pull individual bars out...

[@ikindred]

Hey Caitlin! So sorry your launch didn't go as expected. What happens when you reorder? Is there a timeframe or an expected amount of time for manufacturing? Outsourcing is a whole other beast that to be honest, I am not interested in.

[@caitlinblue]

Re-orders are much easier since we've already gone through the process. I'm hoping this was just a one time thing to get started!

[@migdaliav9573]

HI where do u buy your boxes.

[@caitlinblue]

Hi! This is the one thing I don't feel comfortable sharing at this time. I have worked really hard on my custom packaging and don't feel sharing it would be a good move for my business. I hope you can understand. Thanks!

[@cierramichaela]

This is still super exciting! I just rebranded myself so I know how hard this can be! By the time I made this comment I hope they came✨

[@caitlinblue]

Yes it finally came!! Thank you for all your well wishes 🥰

[@HarryDunlopClark]

It’s lovely to see your face again! Sounds like you have been crazy, crazy busy! I just have one thing to say/suggest. Please don’t take this as hate because it absolutely isn’t; I love you and your channel. You mentioned ‘educating your customers’. Not sure if you are just using that term on here, or if you use that term with customers at all. But personally, I wouldn’t use it with customers. If I was a customer of your business, and you (or someone connected to your business) said that or anything like that, I’d personally take it really condescendingly. I absolutely know for a fact that you wouldn’t mean it like that as you’re far too sweet for there to be any ill intent meant by it. We all take words and phrases differently, and personally I’d find it really condescending. Just thought I’d mention it, because I wouldn’t want you offending any of your customers ☺️ Like I said, it’s lovely to see you again on here!

[@caitlinblue]

Hi! Thank you so much, it's so nice to be back up again. I totally understand where you are coming from. I use "educating" because it's an industry term that is meant to stay internal. I would absolutely never use that language when talking with a real customer but I really do appreciate you looking out for me. I would never ever want to make anyone feel that way.

[@Tchewsie_Love]

You got this ❤, do you think Lucy being where you formulate and package could affect like people allergic to the fur babies (dogs/cats)?

[@caitlinblue]

I really won't have her in the studio once I get my products (there won't be any room, lol). I never have her here when formulating or making bar soaps that will be sold for that reason as well as just basic sanitary reasons.

[@ckartcreations8598]

One day you will look back on this as just a small bump on the road to great success ❤

[@caitlinblue]

I totally agree, it will be a good reminder of how far we’ve come, thank you!

[@kathycheesman2877]

Do you make more money manufacturing your products? How do you find someone that you can trust to make your products?

[@caitlinblue]

It's not so simple as just saying you make more or less money. It all depends on economies of scale and what you're selling, customer demand, etc. I'm happy with my choice and it will free up my time to do more things in my business!

[@kathycheesman2877]

I like this idea

[@culturalobserver8721]

Are you leasing a commercial space, or is your studio out of your residence?

[@caitlinblue]

It’s a commercial space!

[@IrishQ76]

Don't follow tictock or Instagram. Just follow you on KZbin but do have Facebook. Lol.

[@caitlinblue]

That seems to be the case for most...it's like they are all different platforms which I kind of like. It's a reason to create unique content!

[@heatherburrell8412]

Why put containers of products in boxes, your mission statement indicates you want to decrease landfill packaging…… yet you are putting containers in unnecessary packaging….why …..the boxes are beautiful i am not denying this….// but I can not resolve the double standard…..

[@caitlinblue]

Hi Heather! I completely understand why you would think that and the reason I haven’t explained is because I have some business doings that I can’t discuss openly yet. I have made a significant impact already on plastic waste reduction and as my company grows I will look for new ways to continue reducing waste including papers, etc. Currently though, the boxes for the body butters have a purpose and are still less detrimental to our planets health. I appreciate your feedback!

[@pamwayman7672]

Breath it always works out for the best! I know waiting is not the best for the mind.