How I Save Money Shipping Online Orders // FreeX Wifi Thermal Printer review, reduce shipping costs

In today's video, I provide my best tips for reducing shipping costs and I also let you know how I decide what to charge my customers for shipping. I use a subscriber's order for this video and you can watch Cale and I package the order. I also unbox and review FreeX's Wifi Thermal Printer with some mixed results.
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[@Zackeyah1]

Thank You so much for filming my package♥

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thank you so much for your support!!! ☺️

[@Zackeyah1]

@@JerikaZimmerman i do have a question did you put the cloud bath bomb in the box?

[@samanthashields7767]

I would love to see a video of you going through all of your business items and where you get them from when you move!

[@faymcarthur5891]

I have learned so much from you....can you make a video explaining wholesale...i want to start wholesaling my products but i don't know where to start...thanx

[@bellab.stylingtips48]

I also purchased the FreeX and I can second that it has been a life saver in printing labels.

[@jo-annjewett198]

Most of my business is local thank God. I do have internet orders every week but it is not my primary source of sales. I am very fortunate to have a large local return clientele.

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

I'm sorry, but one should want business from around the world. Being content is the wrong way to approach business. Most internet buyers are aware of shipping cost and paying for shipping might scare away some people, but there is literally 6 Billion shoppers around the world and even if 1% of them are willing to pay shipping, that is still a large market.

[@hilaryquinn8673]

Living in Chicago, I can feel your pain. Sometimes days & days go by without any mail. Post offices aren’t open, etc..Great video!

[@gatorcouture6609]

I got the FreeX in June and I can attest that is wonderful for small business owners! Wifi printing is a nice touch!

[@effectedbytheinfected9818]

I just got one of the FreeX Printers and I just realized you use one!

[@jrbland18]

Great advice from you both. I love WATCHING you guys. HELLO from ATLANTA ga.

[@rhondakay9417]

Jerika, I love your videos. They're so informative and I've learned so much. I know your tips and tricks will help me with my own soap making business.

[@aleac2399]

Jerika, I just discovered your channel, and I have watched a few of your videos. I actually plan and hope to catch up on most. The information you give is so precious to someone like me. I've been making soap for personal use, and family and friends have always BEGGED me for more or to sell. I finally decided to take the plunge! Thank you for your advise from you and your husband, BUT i do have one unanswered question that is bothering me. I plan to go etsy and other forms of selling, but one question lingers! If you would be so kind to contact me maybe you could make a video based around my question OR direct me to a video I may have missed of yours. Thank you!

[@Maye2k01]

I love this video very informative. I love seeing other business owners videos. I’ve learned a lot by watching others videos. I hope you get the printer working I can’t wait to see it work. I use the Comer thermal printer for my business it saves so much time during the packing process. For shipping I use Pirate Ship we save big and it’s integrated w/ Usps and my online store. Keep up the good work awesome video.

[@NaturallyTwisted]

Yay for the new pup, congrats!!!! First IT question on the printer, did you turn everything off & back on again? 😆 Also, how is the book Artemis?! It’s been on my list for a while! I thought it might be worth mentioning that some may want to look into the organizations that uline donates to. The small biz I work for got wind of it a few years ago and since the main ones were in opposition to our core values, we found other suppliers despite some additional cost. The side benefit in new suppliers was that they ended up being a bit more eco friendly too 🙌. I hope that isn’t taken badly, they can obviously donate to whoever they like, and everyone can do business with whomever they like, we were just a bit blindsided when we found out. Anyway, thank you for the wealth of information that you continue to share, I enjoy your channel!!

[@jrbland18]

Your dog is beautiful. They are GREAT dogs

[@karenmay6946]

First I would like to tell you how much I love your videos. I just started my little business last December and I have gained so much knowledge and tips that you have so generously shared. I am branching out into body butters and scrubs and was wondering where you get your jars? Like yourself I am in Ontario and shipping can be expensive. I know you touch on suppliers in every video but would you consider devoting a whole video on best suppliers for each product? Again thanks so much for being you and sharing all your experiences 💗

[@kaaayl11]

Judging from my past experiences I’ve found that shipped across Canada (Calgary to Toronto) costs about $18 so thats usually my cost. Which really sucks because i know people don’t enjoy purchasing items AND shipping (even if the price of the item is higher they rather free shipping)

[@alosoap4696]

I’m from Chicago and our regular mail is coming in so sporadically. Not sure what’s going on but hopefully it gets resolved soon! Thanks for all the tips!

[@robinpampuch5313]

short on help at many post offices. I know they reached out to Wisconsin Post offices to try and get help down there. All the craziness in some areas, carriers are nervous and afraid but, the biggest problem is not enough employees in post offices across the country, some are just hit harder than others. Those carriers who have been working are getting burnt out from long 12+ hour days and no days off. It's a harder job than some people realize. I hope it gets better down there and other places too.

[@henhousebathco]

I really hope you get the printer working. I was recently gifted a Zebra brand thermal printer and I wish it was wireless like the one you're trying. Thanks for all of your BTS videos, they are so helpful to the rest of us running our soap businesses.

[@redmeg36]

Hopefully the printer worked out! FYI you can use the thermal printer to print stickers!

[@sarahbeukema9592]

Late to the party in watching this video! Question: What software program do you use to type up/format your shipping labels? Thank you!

[@allenaalbury4216]

Hey Jerika, if you are looking for cheaper shipping options to the USA from Canada. I use Chit Chats here in Ontario it takes about 2-4 days for the package to ship!

[@UNPACKed.]

Thanks for that information.

[@littlepretzel5114]

Super helpful thank you!!!

[@juliamaksimenko9083]

Is this just for shipping labels or can I print custom logo labels as well?

[@cqangie29]

How do you calculate shipping on Etsy? If a customer buys multiple items from the same shop, they are charged shipping on each individual item. That’s a problem. I see often

[@Sarah-ds1lg]

Thanks Jerika for everything. Im binge watching all your videos today, you're making it look easy (if only we knew lol) I mean launching a buisness, and being patient IS THE HARDEST to do Although I have my own recipee, I am still learning through ur videos on how to launch a buisness and market the products professionally. Thank you for not holding back ur tips love -SARAH

[@tcyva4845]

On eshipper does it tell you if it’s with tracking or not?

[@db6894]

Hi Jerika! Thanks for your wonderful videos. I have actually been ordering essential oils from New directions aromatic, even though I am in the states. I find that even with shipping they are competitive, and have not been out of as many things as other companies. What percentage of essential oils would you do, if you were doing a pure essential oil soap?

[@UNPACKed.]

Do you do mentorship or whatever you call it. I'll sign up 😉

[@noahkling4018]

I need to improve my labels…any suggestions for buying a printer?

[@chovihanni523]

What is the cost of the thermal label blanks?

[@Messysoaper]

That’s who I use when ship to Canada

[@iamshaunrich]

Hi Jerika! Would you suggest getting a business account with uline? Or do you you just order as needed?

[@lowespringacres7838]

What is the brand of eo you use that comes in the silver bottles?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

New Directions aromatics ☺️

[@lowespringacres7838]

@@JerikaZimmerman thank you!

[@amberknight8555]

Postal in the US has become truly bad

[@jessicanawal8930]

I bet that thermal printer is not compatible with a Mac, that is most likely the problem most are only compatible with a PC not a Mac. Hope this helps! Probably not what you wanna hear, disappointing no less...☹

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

Oh god, Purolator = 🤮. I swear they drive by your house and pretend they stopped then 10mins later you get an email saying you were not home. WTF?

[@SaturdaySoul]

Have you tried Shippo?

[@verabellesoapco.1986]

I use pirate ship, haven't tried shippo