How To Start A Candle Business + How Much It Really Costs

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Hey Guys! I'm starting my first business ever at 22 and wanted to document the process. In this video I break down the basic supplies that you'll need to make candles + other helpful tips to keep in mind before you spend anything. I also breakdown how much it really has cost for me so far!
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[@KyonneSmith]

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[@tanishamurray7358]

I'm glad you said it. I find those I started my business with 200 dollar videos misleading. Shipping from some of these suppliers are 200 alone lol.

[@KyonneSmith]

Forreal though! 🥴 Shipping alone makes me want to give everything up sometimes lol

[@learnatom]

You got yourself a subscriber just with your transparency and sheer way to showing things straight. I know a lot of people like to be coddled and shown the easy way and so are easily mislead. This was a very informative video.

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you so much! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@originaldpowers2867]

Omg my journey to candle making has been daunting to say the least... Thank you for simplifying this for me

[@KyonneSmith]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful!

[@NicoleGizzy79]

Hey Kyonne, I just want to say thank you for your video it has been very informative. Im in Dallas TX and im thinking about doing this since im staying home now. PRAYING for you in NEW YORK You are beautiful and AWESOME :) HAVE A GOD BLESSED DAY

[@KyonneSmith]

Hi Victoria! I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for being so sweet to me! I hope everything works out with your move :)

[@lildjmex]

I started following you the moment you said nyc lol. Thank u for the video and looking forward to see the rest. Hi!

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you for watching! I no longer have my business, but I still enjoy making candles as a hobby

[@hairbytyger6916]

I'm proud of you. I'm launching one as well

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it ❤️

[@cavinbardi2375]

I'm a writer, hoping to become an author. I thought customizing a scented candle associated with the book would be a great idea in generating $$ while building my brand as a writer. Different scents for each book would be creative & awesome. So it's like a buisness but also marketing and creating. Which can only drive me further. Thank you sooooo much for your inspiring help.

[@KyonneSmith]

That's honestly such a unique and creative idea!

[@cavinbardi2375]

@@KyonneSmith thank you. I thought so too, it may take a while to start, but it's something I want to do.

[@jonifejes6815]

Finally an honest video on startup...I am thinking of starting a candle making venture

[@sharethesucess5929]

How is the candle making going I been having it on my mind and heart to start one and came across her video it was helpful

[@Imani93]

😍love this, plus detailed information for people who want to start their own .

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you! I tried my best lol. Hopefully it helps somebody

[@A-Dot8]

Very informative video! I took lots of notes. Thanks for keeping it simple and breaking things down as well!! Have you considered purchasing insurance for your candle business? I saw a video online about it a few weeks ago and never considered product liability and general liability insurance until I realized candles may catch fire and other issues may arise which may result in the customer suing the seller regardless if the candle has a warning label or not. Nevertheless, I’m excited to embark on the candle making journey and will check out the rest of your videos! Thanks again! 💓

[@KyonneSmith]

I’m glad it was helpful! I am currently looking into insurances right now actually. Also the bank I was using for my business is closing down so I have to find somewhere new 😩. But nonetheless I’m happy to be on this journey!

[@kaylahughey222]

I’m starting a candle business also and it’s super expensive. Thanks for making this I have subscribed to your channel and i will be looking forward to more videos!!!

[@KyonneSmith]

Good luck with your business! It is expensive. I didn’t calculate all of my expense until a week before my launch and I couldn’t believe I spent $1,700 😅. Thank you for watching!!

[@Dwallace-80]

So true. People saying I started with my last salary of 500 bucks or 200 bucks... That was the initial cost of their 2st, 2nd and 3rd purchase together...

[@KyonneSmith]

Complete bs. $200 bucks was my llc alone lol

[@susu_firecewilliams9007]

This was really helpful thank you 😊

[@shanadaschwiers8783]

Best video ever

[@EL_PLAGA]

Unrelated. But I love your hair ☺️

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you!

[@heathermcvey9660]

Excellent stuff. Thank you for sharing

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank youuuuu

[@pariscurtis6584]

Thanks Sis, ...A lot of True & Good Infromation

[@KyonneSmith]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@raina.s]

I have a question. I am in the process of sorting out the website aspect of everything. How/where would I go about acquiring a privacy policy/terms and condition? Could you also talk about the business setup (LLC, sole proprietorship) aspect and your views and what route you went with and why? Idk nothing about this, I live in CA and my city doesn't require a business license. So I am thinking about getting a sellers permit, to start out with that but still I'm just looking for opinions from other small businesses and why they went the route that they chose. Sorry, this is long winded 😅

[@KyonneSmith]

OMG an actual video suggestion lol! I've been so uninspired, but I am going to get to work on planning this video. I'm not an expert, but I'll tell you everything that I did!

[@thewayofyahweh7]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@KyonneSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@sheritaarnold3220]

Awesome video.. I'm a beginner as well

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you! Good luck on your journey!

[@jonifejes6815]

Kyonne. What heat gun do you recommend

[@wildflower5607]

tthank you for the insight.

[@KyonneSmith]

you're welcome!

[@ayanaward464]

Yes maam i am already well over 500 dollars and the shiiiiipppppppiiiiiiinnnnnggggggg !!! Girl ! And i had to figure out the difference of ground and home delivery for fedex. Im still confused 😂😂

[@KyonneSmith]

Ugh I'm still trying to figure out shipping. I feel like I could definitely use a smaller sized box which would bring down the price if I do cubic shipping, but I just don't want anything to arrive broken 😭

[@Jspbusinesstalks444]

you are so beautiful and thank you for the information. you are the best

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you so much! I hope it was helpful!!!

[@shaya_21]

I live in Arkansas, there isn’t a candle supply company anywhere near me 😩😩

[@KyonneSmith]

There has to be one somewhere! Keep looking

[@Kierra150]

Can you share where you get your jars?

[@KyonneSmith]

I ended up getting 3 different types of jars because things kept selling out. So I ordered from flaming candle, uline, and now Candles and supplies!

[@JoystickJourney422]

I would like it if someone would teach me how to get my business up and running please

[@naillife2133]

Where did you buy the jars from?

[@KyonneSmith]

Candlesandsupplies and Flaming Candle

[@cedricadaniels7983]

Girl, I thought you were Rachel True! So beautiful... do you get mistaken for her or told you look like her often?

[@KyonneSmith]

Hey Cedrica! Thank you! I’ve actually never gotten that before lol

[@kimberlyjohnson8674]

Yes you favor Rachel true

[@theaoklinicke8566]

I love you!!!

[@theaoklinicke8566]

This is the most detailed video I have seen yet!!!

[@theaoklinicke8566]

Lol I went off the idea of $500 to start.... 1k later..

[@KyonneSmith]

Thank you so much! It took a lot of trial and error but I’m launching soon! Lovedaisyofficial.com or @lovedaisyofficial on Instagram!

[@KyonneSmith]

Sameee. I’m not at $1k yet because parasoy is fairly easy to learn but yeah. It’s gonna be way over 500

[@karolinevillas361]

Hi Miss, Im trying my soy wax candle now and after the candle burn the top was not smoth as before. Is it okay to sell? Thank you in advance

[@KyonneSmith]

Hi! I never worked with soy, but from talking with other candle makers that seems like a normal quality of that type of wax

[@rvarlcin59]

Hey! I’m in NYC too! Did you have to get a DBA after you got your LLC? Also, did you get your name/logo trade marked?

[@KyonneSmith]

Hey! I don't thing getting a DBA is required. You only need one if you would like to go by a name different from the one you registered your company under. And I found a way to get my name/logo for free on the USPTO website. Different law school run clinics where the students do it for free under the supervision of their professors!

[@rvarlcin59]

Oh wow! That’s awesome! Thank you!

[@sharethesucess5929]

Hello kyonne congratulations on your candle business.i want to start one and came across your video can u give any suggestions where to get the products like the jars wax etc

[@jonifejes6815]

First video even mentioning testing your candles

[@ItsSimplyCherish]

Where did u get your wax

[@KyonneSmith]

Candles and supplies in PA. Make sure you find a place that’s close by you though. Shipping prices go up crazy 😭

[@theregoesjadaa]

It’s not 800 in California for a LLC I paid 77 for my LLC and it’s $79 for the seal certificate.

[@KyonneSmith]

Ah okay. Multiple people in FB groups that I'm in have stated that the LLC price is astronomical in Cali, so I was going off of that. If your price was only $77 then I'm jealous! Good luck to you on your business :)

[@theregoesjadaa]

@@KyonneSmith thank you love ✨🤎 I’m doing skincare I saw your video for my boyfriend he’s into candles ! & yeah people get scammed , when I was looking people tried to make me pay $500+ but I went on the California government page and found it same with the EIN # . I just gotta look into trademark

[@rhodaojwang2961]

in CA if you have an LLC you will pay $800 franchise tax fees.

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

I wish I found this video first 🙁. I literally have put in $1k easily, with everything from COG's, LLC and Trademark. Maybe a little more because the LLC and Trademark we're $500 together for me. Then I get very sad, as I look around and I SWEAR, I see candles everywhere here. Idk, it might be just me, though. My biggest hurdle is pricing at the moment as In what to charge. I know my candles are quality and I pay close attention to what is in the FO's, but it's hard to go off of that x2 X4 method here.

[@KyonneSmith]

Oh it’s so expensive especially when you start getting into shipping costs. It’s best to buy in bulk but that requires a lot of money upfront. Don’t get discouraged by the amount of other candlemakers out there. Just focus on what makes your brand unique!

[@dawnn2269]

Hi! I was wondering how you approached printing your labels on jars, did you get a label printer or out source it?

[@KyonneSmith]

My first time around I got the labels printed professionally, but eventually I got a printer and Cricut and started making them myself

[@dawnn2269]

@@KyonneSmith Awesome! I love your designs!

[@God_Family_Love_Lifestyle]

Wrong. It doesn’t cost $800 to start an LLC in ca. I get that you don’t live in California and even though you say that you’re unsure that’s, discouraging information.

[@leeleeb7413]

Someone in the comments said the $800 is franchise tax or something

[@carrieannholmgren1579]

Hello, so glad I found your YT channel. My mother and I are starting our own candle business too. Where in NY are you buying your stuff at? We live in upstate NY and so far I buy our stuff from Amazon, finding that a bit pricey lol.

[@KyonneSmith]

Hey! I buy the heavier items from PA. There's a place called candles and supplies. I also shop at candle science because they have a warehouse in NC and shipping isn't too bad for me in the city. But if you google "wholesale candle suppliers on the east coast" a few results will pop up!

[@justice_rizzo]

*Most of this stuff is much cheaper on Amazon and comes on cheap bundles. You paid too much*

[@KyonneSmith]

Everything on Amazon isn’t necessarily quality but to each their own

[@justice_rizzo]

@@KyonneSmith well everything i purchased was great quality and it was most of the items you purchased separately but as a bundle. As long as you do your research and read reviews you should be fine.